Integration Credits
Power your web scraping and data extraction workflows. Learn how credits work, understand costs per function, and optimize your usage for maximum efficiency.
What are Integration Credits?
Web Scraping Currency
Credits power all web scraping and data extraction functions in SheetMagic. Each time you fetch a webpage, extract meta tags, or scrape structured data, credits are consumed from your monthly allowance.
Separate from AI Tokens
Integration credits are tracked independently from AI tokens. AI tokens power text generation (AITEXT, AILIST), while credits power web operations (VISIT, GETMETATITLE). Optimize each separately.
Monthly Reset
Your credit balance resets at the start of each billing cycle. Unused credits do not roll over, so plan your workflows to maximize value each month.
Credits by Plan
Choose the plan that matches your web scraping needs
Free
Perfect for testing and light usage
Solo
Ideal for individual professionals
Team
Built for growing teams
Business
Enterprise-grade allowance
Credit Costs by Function
Detailed breakdown of credit consumption for each web scraping function
| Operation | Function | Credits | Description | Example |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Page Content | ||||
Basic Page Scrape | VISIT | 1 | Fetch static HTML content from any URL. Ideal for server-rendered pages. | =VISIT("https://example.com") |
Rendered Page Scrape | VISIT (render=true) | 5 | Full headless browser rendering for JavaScript-heavy sites (React, Vue, Angular). | =VISIT("https://spa-app.com", TRUE) |
| Meta Data | ||||
Meta Title | GETMETATITLE | 1 | Extract the <title> tag content from any webpage. | =GETMETATITLE("https://example.com") |
Meta Description | GETMETADESCRIPTION | 1 | Extract the meta description content from any webpage. | =GETMETADESCRIPTION("https://example.com") |
| Headings | ||||
H1 Heading | GETH1 | 1 | Extract the primary H1 heading from a webpage. | =GETH1("https://example.com") |
H2 Headings | GETH2 | 1 | Extract all H2 subheadings from a webpage. | =GETH2("https://example.com") |
All Headings | GETHEADINGS | 1 | Extract the full heading hierarchy (H1-H6) from a page. | =GETHEADINGS("https://example.com") |
| Advanced | ||||
CSS Selector | GETSELECTOR | 1 | Extract content using custom CSS selectors for precise targeting. | =GETSELECTOR("https://example.com", ".price") |
Structured Page Data | PAGEDATA | 1 | Extract comprehensive structured data including title, description, headings, and links. | =PAGEDATA("https://example.com") |
| Media | ||||
Page Images | GETIMG | 1 | Extract all image URLs from a webpage. | =GETIMG("https://example.com") |
Optimization Strategies
Maximize your credits with these proven strategies
Use Basic Scraping When Possible
Most websites serve static HTML that can be scraped with VISIT at 1 credit. Only enable rendering (5 credits) for SPAs or JavaScript-heavy sites.
Save 4 credits per request
Target Specific Elements
Use GETMETATITLE, GETH1, or GETSELECTOR to extract only what you need. All basic operations cost just 1 credit each.
1 credit per function call
Leverage Intelligent Caching
SheetMagic caches scraping results. Repeated requests for the same URL within the cache window (typically hours) are free.
Zero credits on cache hits
Plan Your Scraping Workflow
Extract all needed data in one session. Batch operations to avoid redundant requests to the same domains.
Reduce total requests by 30-50%
Common Use Cases
Real-world examples with credit estimates
SEO Audit
Extract meta titles, descriptions, and headings from competitor pages
GETMETATITLEGETMETADESCRIPTIONGETHEADINGSLead Enrichment
Scrape company websites for contact info and company details
VISITGETSELECTORPrice Monitoring
Track product prices across e-commerce sites
GETSELECTORContent Aggregation
Pull headlines and summaries from news or blog sites
GETH1GETMETADESCRIPTIONBasic vs. Rendered Scraping
Understanding when to use each method
Basic Scraping
1 creditFetches raw HTML directly from the server without executing JavaScript. Fast and efficient for most websites.
Best for:
- Static HTML websites
- Server-rendered pages (PHP, Ruby, Python)
- WordPress, Shopify, most CMS platforms
- News sites and blogs
- Documentation sites
Rendered Scraping
5 creditsLaunches a headless browser to fully render the page, executing all JavaScript before extracting content.
Required for:
- Single Page Applications (SPAs)
- React, Vue, Angular websites
- Infinite scroll pages
- Content loaded via AJAX
- Sites requiring authentication handling
Frequently Asked Questions
What exactly are integration credits?
Integration credits are a usage-based currency specifically for web scraping and data extraction functions in SheetMagic. They are separate from AI tokens (which power text generation). Each scraping operation consumes credits based on its complexity.
How are credits different from AI tokens?
AI tokens power text-based AI functions like AITEXT, AILIST, and GPTV. Integration credits power web scraping functions like VISIT, GETMETATITLE, and PAGEDATA. They are tracked separately, so you can optimize each independently.
Do unused credits roll over?
No, credits reset at the start of each billing cycle. Unused credits from the previous month do not carry forward. Plan your scraping workflows to maximize value each month.
Why does rendered scraping cost more?
Rendered scraping (render=true) launches a full headless browser to execute JavaScript and render dynamic content. This requires significantly more server resources than simple HTML fetching, hence the higher credit cost (5 vs 1).
Can I see my remaining credits?
Yes! Visit the Overview section in your SheetMagic dashboard to see your current credit balance, usage history, and days until reset.
What happens if I exceed my limit?
When credits are exhausted, scraping functions return an error. You can wait for the monthly reset, upgrade your plan for more credits, or contact support about additional credit options.
Ready to start scraping?
Choose a plan with the right credit allowance for your web scraping needs. All plans include access to every scraping function.