Some frequently asked questions
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What makes Grepsr different?
We use a fresh new approach for data extraction. Many services out there charge you more for complicated extractions. They also charge you per item (page/document), so if you have more items you have to pay more. We do not do that, you pay one time flat fee between USD 99.00 and USD 129.00 (depending on your membership level) per project, no matter how complicated or difficult the extraction is and we will do the rest for you. We will take care of everything from A to Z, after you have outlined the requirements in your project. We have a very easy and visual way for you to tell us your requirement using our built in tools and browser plugins. That means you don’t have to write lengthy passages just to let us know what you want!
What is a project?
Grepsr can help you extract information from various sources including but not limited to websites, documents, emails, feeds etc. A project is a set of marked screenshots, files, discussions etc that state your information extraction needs. A project begins with a set of requirements from you, which is finalized with further discussion (if required). Shortly thereafter, these requirements are then converted into an automated extractor.
What makes Grepsr’s project cost so reasonable?
We have advanced automated data extraction infrastructure which has extracted thousands of records to date. This automated system reduces manual work that needs to be done to extract data which greatly reduces the cost for us and our customers. We also harness the power of cloud computing that lets us keep our costs low!
Grepsr can help you extract information from various sources including but not limited to websites, documents, emails, feeds etc. A project is a set of marked screenshots, files, discussions etc that state your information extraction needs. A project begins with a set of requirements from you, which is finalized with further discussion (if required). Shortly thereafter, these requirements are then converted into an automated extractor.
What is an extractor?
In short, an extractor as the name suggests extracts information outlined in the project requirements. Every completed project can have one or more configurable extractors. Extractors can be configured to extract similar data with variations. For example, if you want information from a secured system (requiring authentication) using more than one account; you will have one single project that has multiple extractors (each for one account).
Will you maintain or fix my project?
Yes! The nature of information extraction is such that, you are not always in control of the data at the source. For example, if you are extracting stock prices from a particular website and the website changes its structure at some point, chances are your extraction service will need to be updated. We will take care of this for you for no extra cost.
What kind of information can you extract?
We extract anything that is out there in websites, documents, feeds etc (almost everything that can be accessed over the Internet). You can also upload your documents and we can even extract from that. We are simply automating and streamlining a process which, if done manually can take a lot of time. However, we will NOT extract anything that could put other people’s privacy at risk such as emails, phone numbers, addresses and other personal information.
How can I access the extracted information?
We provide the information for you in various ways:
- You can easily view the information inside your project in a tabular format.
- You could also download well formatted PDF documents or Excel spreadsheets.
- We also provide XML feeds which can be used by your applications in real-time.
How about help and support?
We have given major focus on providing support by integrating support within the system. You will always see a “Help & Support” link on the right side of every page within the system so that it is very easy to find. If you ever run into any problem or need any support, all you have to do is, file a ticket and we will get back to you ASAP.
How safe is my data?
We are very serious about keeping your data safe. We will keep your data for as long as you need it. We will also give you full control of your data, i.e. if you ever decide to leave, the data will be deleted from our systems (you can always export the data before you leave).




