Standard vs boost mode

Understand the difference between Standard Mode and Boost Mode for Octoparse cloud extraction.

Standard Mode and Boost Mode are cloud extraction options for running Octoparse tasks. They are designed for different performance needs.

Use Standard Mode for regular cloud extraction. Use Boost Mode when the task and plan support higher-speed or higher-concurrency execution.

Comparison

Area	Standard Mode	Boost Mode
Best for	Regular scheduled or unattended extraction	Faster or higher-volume cloud extraction
Performance	Normal cloud execution	Higher-speed execution when supported
Cost/availability	Depends on plan	May require specific plan or usage allowance
Task suitability	Most stable cloud tasks	Tasks that can benefit from parallelism or faster processing
Recommended use	Default cloud mode	Use when speed matters and the task supports it

When to use Standard Mode

Use Standard Mode when:

• You are running a normal scheduled task
• Speed is not the main constraint
• You want a stable default cloud run mode
• The dataset size is moderate
• You are still validating task reliability

Standard Mode is usually the starting point for cloud extraction.

When to use Boost Mode

Use Boost Mode when:

• You need faster extraction
• The task collects a larger dataset
• The task can safely run with higher concurrency
• You have already tested the workflow
• Your plan supports the mode

Boost Mode is most useful when the bottleneck is run time and the task can handle faster execution without triggering site issues.

What to check before using Boost Mode

Before switching a task to Boost Mode, check:

• The target website can handle faster requests or higher activity
• Pagination and detail page workflows remain stable
• Anti-bot or rate-limit issues do not increase
• Output quality remains consistent
• Your plan supports the required cloud resources

Faster extraction is not always better. Some websites are more likely to fail, block requests, or return incomplete data when a task runs too aggressively.

Recommended workflow

1. Run locally first

   Confirm the task captures the correct fields and page flow.

2. Run in Standard Mode

   Validate that the task works in the cloud environment.

3. Try Boost Mode when needed

   Use Boost Mode only after the task is stable and speed is a real requirement.

4. Compare output

   Check record count, missing fields, duplicates, and errors after switching modes.