Rapid (default)

Optimized for low latency & minimum tokens

Pro

Use for complex sites or search-engine data
ModeIn Free Tier?SpeedCost / Req*What’s Included
RapidYesFastLowestUnlocker, Scrapers
PRONoFastStandardUnlocker, SERP, Browser API, Scrapers
* Once past the free tier (PAYG or subscription).

Rapid (default)

  • Automatically selected; no extra flags needed
  • Optimized for low latency & minimum tokens
  • Ideal for pure unlocking or scraping tasks

PRO

  • Activate with pro=true
  • Full toolbox: JavaScript rendering, SERP results, headless browser control, plus everything in Rapid
  • Use for complex sites or search-engine data

Quick Examples

# Rapid (default)
curl https://api.brightdata.com/mcp?url=https://example.com \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer <TOKEN>"

# PRO
curl https://api.brightdata.com/mcp?url=https://example.com&mode=pro \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer <TOKEN>"