n8n workflows need reliable data inputs. Whether you are building lead gen pipelines, competitive monitoring, or content research automations, the data extraction tool you choose determines your workflow's reliability and cost. We ranked five tools by n8n compatibility, data quality, and pricing for automation use cases.
Scavio's REST API integrates with n8n's HTTP Request node in under five minutes. Structured JSON output means n8n can parse results directly without code nodes. Six platforms give n8n workflows access to Google, YouTube, Amazon, Walmart, Reddit, and TikTok data.
Full Ranking
Scavio
Multi-platform data for n8n workflows
- HTTP Request node integration in 5 minutes
- Structured JSON output, no code node needed
- Six platforms in one API key
- $0.005/credit keeps workflow costs low
- No native n8n node (uses HTTP Request)
- 250 free credits limits automated workflow testing
SerpAPI
Google SERP data for n8n SEO workflows
- Comprehensive Google SERP data
- Stable API for production workflows
- Good for SEO monitoring n8n flows
- $25/mo for 1K queries limits high-volume n8n workflows
- No credit rollover between months
- 100 free searches insufficient for workflow testing
Firecrawl
Page extraction for n8n content pipelines
- Markdown output works well in n8n text processing
- JS rendering for dynamic pages
- Good for n8n content ingestion workflows
- Requires URLs, cannot search
- Complex pages cost 7-10 credits
- 500 lifetime credits, not monthly renewal
Apify
Custom n8n scraping with pre-built actors
- Native n8n Apify node available
- Pre-built actors for many data sources
- Scheduling support
- Actor quality varies
- Per-actor pricing harder to budget
- Native node may lag behind API changes
Tavily
Simple web search for n8n AI workflows
- 1K free credits for n8n testing
- AI summaries reduce n8n processing nodes
- Simple API
- Nebius acquisition uncertainty
- Web only
- Advanced searches cost 2 credits
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Criteria | Scavio | Runner-up | 3rd Place |
|---|---|---|---|
| n8n integration method | HTTP Request node | HTTP Request node | HTTP Request node |
| Native n8n node | No | No | No |
| Cost per 1K workflow queries | $5 | $25 | $5.33-53.33 |
| Data platforms | 6 | Multi-engine | URLs only |
| Free tier | 250/mo | 100/mo | 500 lifetime |
| Output format | Structured JSON | Structured JSON | Markdown |
Why Scavio Wins
- Six platforms in one HTTP Request node means n8n workflows can query Google, YouTube, Amazon, Walmart, Reddit, and TikTok without separate nodes per data source.
- Structured JSON output requires no code nodes for parsing, so n8n workflows stay visual and maintainable.
- Apify's native n8n node is a real advantage for teams already using Apify actors, making it the better choice for Apify-centric n8n setups.
- At $0.005/credit, high-volume n8n workflows cost a fraction of SerpAPI ($5 vs $25 per 1K queries).
- Predictable per-credit pricing makes n8n workflow cost estimation straightforward, which matters for automated pipelines that run on schedule.