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Cheapest CAPTCHA Solver API in 2026 — Pricing Comparison

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We compared pricing across 6 major CAPTCHA solving APIs to find out which one gives you the most solves per dollar. Here are the real numbers for Cloudflare Turnstile, CF Challenge, and reCAPTCHA v2/v3.

Price per 1,000 solves (USD)

ServiceTurnstileCF ChallengereCAPTCHAPayment
NSLSolverCheapest
$0.40$0.50N/ACrypto only
CapSolver$1.20$1.20$0.80Card + Crypto
2Captcha$1.45$1.45$1.00Card + Crypto + PayPal
Anti-Captcha$2.99$2.99$2.00Card + PayPal
DeathByCaptcha$2.89$2.89$1.39Card + Crypto + PayPal
CapMonster$1.20$1.20$0.60Card + Crypto

Prices sourced from public pricing pages as of April 2026. Subject to change.

Speed comparison

Price isn't everything — speed matters too. Here's how the top three compare on Cloudflare Turnstile:

NSLSolver
~250ms
Turnstile avg
CapSolver
3-5s
Turnstile avg
2Captcha
~8s
Turnstile avg

NSLSolver's speed advantage comes from solving tokens server-side without a full browser environment, which eliminates the overhead that slows down competitors.

Free tiers & trial credits

Most services offer some free credits to get started. NSLSolver gives 100 free requests on email verification — no credit card required. CapSolver and 2Captcha offer similar trial credits. Anti-Captcha requires a minimum deposit.

Our verdict

If you primarily solve Cloudflare Turnstile or Challenge, NSLSolver is the clear winner on both price and speed. At $0.40/1K for Turnstile and ~250ms average, no other service comes close.

If you need reCAPTCHA support or a wider range of CAPTCHA types, CapSolver or 2Captcha are solid alternatives — but you'll pay 2-3x more for Turnstile solves.

Bottom line: for Cloudflare-focused workloads, NSLSolver offers the best value in 2026.

Try NSLSolver free

100 free requests on signup. No credit card required. See the speed difference for yourself.

Cheapest CAPTCHA solver — FAQ

What is the cheapest CAPTCHA solver in 2026?

For Cloudflare Turnstile, NSLSolver is the cheapest at $0.40 per 1,000 solves — and you only pay for successful solves. CapSolver and 2Captcha typically charge more per 1,000 for the same challenge.

Do I only pay for successful solves?

Yes. With NSLSolver, failed solves are free, so your effective cost per solve matches the headline price. Providers that bill per attempt cost more in practice when success rates dip.

How much does it cost to solve 10,000 Turnstile CAPTCHAs?

At $0.40 per 1,000, 10,000 Turnstile solves cost $4.00 on NSLSolver. The same volume runs roughly $10–$30 on competitors, depending on their per-1,000 rate.

Are there volume discounts?

Yes. NSLSolver adds bonus credit on larger deposits — +3% from $25, +5% from $50, +8% from $100 and +12% from $250 — lowering your effective per-solve cost further.