ProLevelMax vs SocialCrawl
SocialCrawl and ProLevelMax are both built for AI agents and both cover some Chinese platforms. They differ in how deep that coverage goes, in how you pay, and in which plans include MCP.
A note on bias: we make ProLevelMax, so we are not neutral. Every fact about SocialCrawl below comes from its own website, checked in October 2026 and linked at the end. Prices change, so check their page before you buy.
At a glance
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| ProLevelMax | SocialCrawl | |
|---|---|---|
| What it is | The real-time social data source for AI: one prepaid balance for 73 platforms | A social data API with one response format across platforms |
| Platforms | 73 platforms: social, Chinese platforms, e-commerce, reviews, jobs | "648 endpoints across 68 platforms"; named ones include TikTok, Instagram, YouTube, X, LinkedIn, Reddit, Threads, Facebook, Bluesky, Telegram, Quora, Amazon and Walmart |
| Chinese platforms | Xiaohongshu, Douyin, Weibo, Bilibili, Zhihu, Kuaishou, WeChat and more | Douyin (8 endpoints) and Xiaohongshu (6 endpoints) on its homepage; Weibo, Bilibili and Zhihu not listed |
| AI connection | MCP server, Skill and REST API, on every account | Native MCP server on the Growth plan and above; installable skill; SDKs in six languages |
| How you pay | Prepaid balance, pay per use, no subscription | One-time credit packs that never expire; most calls 1 credit, some 3.1 or 20 credits |
| Price | TikTok requests from $0.003 per request; all rates on the pricing page | £15 for 2,500 credits; £49 for 20,000; £299 for 150,000 (prices were shown to us in GBP) |
| Free start | $1 credit, no card needed to sign up | 100 one-time credits, no card required |
| Payment methods | Card (USD) or Alipay (CNY) | Not listed on its pricing page |
Where SocialCrawl is stronger
- One response format. The same auth, pagination and schema across all its endpoints, which saves developers mapping work.
- SDKs in six languages. Useful if you are writing your own app rather than using an AI client.
- Empty pages are refunded. List endpoints bill each page, and its pricing page says empty pages are refunded.
- Some platforms we don't cover, such as Rumble, which is named on its homepage.
Where ProLevelMax is stronger
- Chinese platforms. Xiaohongshu, Douyin, Weibo, Bilibili, Zhihu, Kuaishou and WeChat articles, with the same balance and the same AI connection as TikTok or Reddit.
- Price before every run. The AI gets a quote first and runs only after you agree; you are never charged more than the quote.
- No pack or plan to buy. Start on the $1 sign-up credit and top up only when you need more.
- Alipay. Teams in China can top up in yuan.
- Made for non-developers. Setup is one line pasted into your AI; you ask in plain English or Chinese.
Where ProLevelMax falls short
- ProLevelMax is a newer, smaller service.
- An account can run 5 jobs at once.
- Card top-ups add a processing fee at checkout.
Which one to pick
On Chinese platforms the gap is in depth: as of October 2026 our catalog lists 278 Douyin sources and 46 Xiaohongshu sources (see Douyin and Xiaohongshu), against the 8 and 6 endpoints SocialCrawl shows, and we also cover Weibo, Bilibili, Zhihu, Kuaishou and WeChat.
Pick SocialCrawl if you are a developer who wants one schema for many Western platforms and SDKs in your language. Pick ProLevelMax if Chinese platforms matter to you, if you want MCP without buying a larger pack, or if you pay with Alipay.
Sources
- socialcrawl.dev (platforms, endpoints, MCP and skill), checked October 2026
- socialcrawl.dev/pricing (packs, credits per request, MCP by plan), checked October 2026
- Social media data APIs for AI agents compared (8 services)
FAQ
Does SocialCrawl cover Chinese platforms?
Its homepage lists Douyin and Xiaohongshu, with 8 and 6 endpoints. It does not list Weibo, Bilibili or Zhihu (checked October 2026). ProLevelMax covers all of these.
Is MCP included on every SocialCrawl plan?
No. Its pricing page lists the native MCP server for Growth, Pro and Enterprise, not for Free or Starter. ProLevelMax includes MCP on every account, including the $1 sign-up credit.
How do the two charge?
SocialCrawl sells one-time credit packs from £15. ProLevelMax charges per use from a prepaid balance with no pack, TikTok requests from $0.003 per request.
Sign up and get $1 of free credit. No card needed to sign up. Pay per use, no subscription. Top up by card or Alipay.
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