An Instagram API alternative for scraping public posts, reels, highlights, profiles, and comments.
We make SociaVault, so weigh this accordingly.
Meta's official Instagram API works with professional (Business or Creator) accounts and needs app review for most permissions.
| Feature | SociaVault | Instagram Graph API |
|---|---|---|
| Setup Time | 5 minutes | Meta app setup plus review |
| Professional Account Required | No | Yes (Business or Creator) |
| Access Any Profile | Yes (public) | Business and Creator accounts, basic fields |
| Reels Data | Any public account | Full detail only on accounts you manage |
| Comments Scraping | Any public post | Own posts only |
| Hashtag Search | Yes | Weekly hashtag cap |
| Story Content | Highlights only | Your own account only |
| Pricing | From $0.002/request | Free, with app review |
Scrape any public Instagram profile, post, or reel instantly
No professional account, Meta app or app review needed
Extract competitor data, influencer analytics, hashtag trends
Pull comments, replies and like counts on public posts
Reliable and fast - we handle all the infrastructure
SociaVault isn't the right fit for everyone. If any of these sound like you, Instagram Graph API is probably the better choice.
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