
Security News
Deno 2.6 + Socket: Supply Chain Defense In Your CLI
Deno 2.6 introduces deno audit with a new --socket flag that plugs directly into Socket to bring supply chain security checks into the Deno CLI.
fastcaptcha-api
Advanced tools
FastCaptcha is the fastest AI-powered image CAPTCHA solver API for Python with 95% accuracy in under 0.3 seconds. Perfect for web scraping, automation, bot development, and testing.
FastCaptcha is a powerful Python library that solves text-based image CAPTCHAs using advanced AI and OCR technology. Unlike traditional CAPTCHA solvers, FastCaptcha provides:
FastCaptcha supports all text-based image CAPTCHAs including:
Install FastCaptcha using pip:
pip install fastcaptcha-api
That's it! No complex setup, no dependencies issues.
requests library (auto-installed)Get started in just 3 lines of code:
from fastcaptcha import FastCaptcha
# Initialize with your API key
solver = FastCaptcha(api_key="your-api-key-here")
# Solve a CAPTCHA
result = solver.solve("captcha.jpg")
print(result) # Output: "ABC123"
| Feature | FastCaptcha | 2Captcha | AntiCaptcha | TrueCaptcha |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Speed | 0.3s | 10-30s | 5-20s | 3-10s |
| Accuracy | 95% | 80-85% | 75-80% | 70-75% |
| Price per 1000 | $0.33 | $1.00 | $1.50 | $2.00 |
| Python Library | โ | โ | โ | โ |
| API Quality | โ | โ ๏ธ | โ ๏ธ | โ |
| Free Credits | 100 | 0 | 0 | 50 |
โ
10x Faster - Solve CAPTCHAs in 0.3 seconds vs 10-30 seconds with competitors
โ
3x Cheaper - $0.33 per 1000 solves vs $1-$2 with other services
โ
Higher Accuracy - 95% accuracy vs 70-85% industry average
โ
Better Developer Experience - Native Python library, not just API wrapper
โ
No Hidden Costs - Pay only for what you use, credits never expire
from fastcaptcha import FastCaptcha
solver = FastCaptcha(api_key="your-api-key")
result = solver.solve("path/to/captcha.jpg")
print(f"Solved: {result}")
from fastcaptcha import FastCaptcha
solver = FastCaptcha(api_key="your-api-key")
result = solver.solve_url("https://example.com/captcha.png")
print(f"Solved: {result}")
from fastcaptcha import FastCaptcha
solver = FastCaptcha(api_key="your-api-key")
base64_image = "iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAA..."
result = solver.solve_base64(base64_image)
print(f"Solved: {result}")
from fastcaptcha import FastCaptcha
with FastCaptcha(api_key="your-api-key") as solver:
result = solver.solve("captcha.jpg")
print(f"Solved: {result}")
# Session automatically closed
from fastcaptcha import FastCaptcha
solver = FastCaptcha(api_key="your-api-key")
balance = solver.get_balance()
print(f"Credits remaining: {balance['credits']}")
from fastcaptcha import FastCaptcha, APIKeyError, InvalidImageError, APIError
try:
solver = FastCaptcha(api_key="your-api-key")
result = solver.solve("captcha.jpg")
print(f"Solved: {result}")
except APIKeyError:
print("Invalid API key")
except InvalidImageError as e:
print(f"Invalid image: {e}")
except APIError as e:
print(f"API error: {e}")
from fastcaptcha import FastCaptcha
import glob
solver = FastCaptcha(api_key="your-api-key")
# Solve multiple CAPTCHAs
captcha_files = glob.glob("captchas/*.jpg")
for captcha_file in captcha_files:
try:
result = solver.solve(captcha_file)
print(f"{captcha_file}: {result}")
except Exception as e:
print(f"{captcha_file}: Error - {e}")
from fastcaptcha import FastCaptcha
# Set custom timeout (default is 30 seconds)
solver = FastCaptcha(api_key="your-api-key", timeout=60)
result = solver.solve("captcha.jpg")
from selenium import webdriver
from fastcaptcha import FastCaptcha
import base64
driver = webdriver.Chrome()
solver = FastCaptcha(api_key="your-api-key")
# Navigate to page with CAPTCHA
driver.get("https://example.com/login")
# Get CAPTCHA image
captcha_element = driver.find_element_by_id("captcha-image")
captcha_base64 = captcha_element.screenshot_as_base64
# Solve CAPTCHA
result = solver.solve_base64(captcha_base64)
# Enter solution
input_field = driver.find_element_by_id("captcha-input")
input_field.send_keys(result)
import requests
from fastcaptcha import FastCaptcha
# Download CAPTCHA image
response = requests.get("https://example.com/captcha")
with open("captcha.jpg", "wb") as f:
f.write(response.content)
# Solve CAPTCHA
solver = FastCaptcha(api_key="your-api-key")
result = solver.solve("captcha.jpg")
# Submit form with solution
data = {"captcha": result, "username": "user"}
requests.post("https://example.com/submit", data=data)
from flask import Flask, request, jsonify
from fastcaptcha import FastCaptcha
import base64
app = Flask(__name__)
solver = FastCaptcha(api_key="your-api-key")
@app.route('/solve', methods=['POST'])
def solve_captcha():
data = request.json
image_base64 = data.get('image')
try:
result = solver.solve_base64(image_base64)
return jsonify({"success": True, "text": result})
except Exception as e:
return jsonify({"success": False, "error": str(e)})
if __name__ == '__main__':
app.run()
For complete API documentation, visit: https://fastcaptcha.org/api-docs/
POST https://fastcaptcha.org/api/v1/ocr/
{
"image": "base64_encoded_image_here"
}
{
"success": true,
"text": "ABC123",
"processing_time": 0.28
}
FastCaptcha offers the most competitive pricing in the industry:
| Package | Credits | Price | Price per 1000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter | 500 | FREE | $0.00 |
| Budget | 3000 | $1 | $0.33 |
| Basic | 10000 | $3 | $0.30 |
| Pro | 50000 | $12 | $0.24 |
| Business | 200000 | $40 | $0.20 |
FastCaptcha is perfect for:
This library is optimized for developers searching for:
Primary Keywords:
Alternative to:
Use Cases:
Check out our examples directory for more code samples:
solve_single_image.py - Basic CAPTCHA solvingsolve_from_url.py - Solve CAPTCHAs from URLsbatch_processing.py - Process multiple CAPTCHAsselenium_integration.py - Integrate with Seleniumerror_handling.py - Proper error handlingNeed help? We're here for you:
This project is licensed under the MIT License - see the LICENSE file for details.
"Switched from 2Captcha to FastCaptcha and my scraping scripts are now 10x faster. Best decision ever!" - John D., Data Engineer
"The Python library is so easy to use. Integrated it in 5 minutes. Accuracy is incredible!" - Sarah M., Full Stack Developer
"Finally, a CAPTCHA solver that's actually fast and affordable. Saved my company $500/month!" - Mike R., DevOps Engineer
pip install fastcaptcha-apifrom fastcaptcha import FastCaptcha
solver = FastCaptcha(api_key="your-api-key")
print(solver.solve("captcha.jpg"))
Made with โค๏ธ by FastCaptcha Team
Copyright ยฉ 2025 FastCaptcha - All rights reserved
FAQs
Fastest AI-powered image CAPTCHA solver API for Python with 95% accuracy
We found that fastcaptcha-api demonstrated a healthy version release cadence and project activity because the last version was released less than a year ago.ย It has 1 open source maintainer collaborating on the project.
Did you know?

Socket for GitHub automatically highlights issues in each pull request and monitors the health of all your open source dependencies. Discover the contents of your packages and block harmful activity before you install or update your dependencies.

Security News
Deno 2.6 introduces deno audit with a new --socket flag that plugs directly into Socket to bring supply chain security checks into the Deno CLI.

Security News
New DoS and source code exposure bugs in React Server Components and Next.js: whatโs affected and how to update safely.

Security News
Socket CEO Feross Aboukhadijeh joins Software Engineering Daily to discuss modern software supply chain attacks and rising AI-driven security risks.