The 10 best CAPTCHA solvers in 2026
Nicolas,
CAPTCHAs are ubiquitous on the web: registration forms, scraping, test automation, access to public APIs. In 2026, CAPTCHA solving services have evolved considerably — they now support classic visual CAPTCHAs, reCAPTCHA v2/v3, hCaptcha, Cloudflare Turnstile and audio CAPTCHAs. Here is our selection of the 10 best solvers, their performance and their pricing.
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1. 2Captcha — the most popular and most reliable
2Captcha is the most widely used CAPTCHA solving service in the world for over ten years. It combines human solving and AI to handle virtually every type of CAPTCHA in existence. Its simple API and numerous integrations make it the industry reference.
- Supported types: reCAPTCHA v2/v3, hCaptcha, Cloudflare Turnstile, FunCaptcha, image CAPTCHA, audio CAPTCHA, GeeTest, Lemin
- Average solving time: 8 to 15 seconds (human) / 1 to 3 seconds (AI)
- Price: from $0.50 per 1,000 classic reCAPTCHA v2
- Ideal for: all types of automation, scraping, automated testing
2. Anti-Captcha — the direct competitor to 2Captcha
Anti-Captcha is one of the oldest services on the market and 2Captcha's main competitor. It offers a nearly identical API, making migration between the two services straightforward. Anti-Captcha is often cited for slightly faster solving times on reCAPTCHA v2.
- Supported types: reCAPTCHA v2/v3/Enterprise, hCaptcha, image CAPTCHA, FunCaptcha, GeeTest v3/v4, Turnstile
- Average solving time: 7 to 12 seconds
- Price: from $0.50 per 1,000 reCAPTCHA v2
- Ideal for: web automation, bulk forms
3. CapSolver — the AI specialist for modern CAPTCHAs
CapSolver has established itself as the reference for difficult CAPTCHAs in 2026, particularly Cloudflare Turnstile, AWS WAF CAPTCHA and next-generation CAPTCHAs. It relies primarily on AI models rather than human solving, giving it very fast response times.
- Supported types: Cloudflare Turnstile, AWS WAF, reCAPTCHA v2/v3/Enterprise, hCaptcha, DataDome, Imperva
- Average solving time: 1 to 5 seconds (AI)
- Price: from $0.80 per 1,000 Turnstile
- Ideal for: Cloudflare, WAF, next-generation CAPTCHAs
4. NopeCHA — the browser extension and API
NopeCHA offers both a browser extension and a REST API. Exclusively AI-based, it stands out for its native integration in browsers (Chrome, Firefox) via an extension, simplifying automation with Puppeteer or Playwright.
- Supported types: reCAPTCHA v2/v3, hCaptcha, Cloudflare Turnstile, FunCaptcha, image CAPTCHA
- Average solving time: 1 to 4 seconds
- Price: from $5 per month (Developer plan)
- Ideal for: Puppeteer, Playwright, browser automation
5. DeathByCaptcha — the veteran at low prices
DeathByCaptcha is one of the oldest services on the market, active since 2008. Despite its age, it maintains very competitive pricing and a 2Captcha-compatible API, making it attractive for high-volume projects with budget constraints.
- Supported types: reCAPTCHA v2/v3, hCaptcha, classic image CAPTCHA
- Average solving time: 10 to 20 seconds
- Price: from $1.39 per 1,000 image CAPTCHAs
- Ideal for: classic image CAPTCHAs, tight budgets
6. CapMonster Cloud — Zennolab's service
CapMonster Cloud is the cloud service developed by Zennolab, the creators of the well-known ZennoPoster automation tool. It is entirely AI-based and offers an API compatible with Anti-Captcha and 2Captcha, allowing migration without modifying existing code.
- Supported types: reCAPTCHA v2/v3/Enterprise, hCaptcha, Cloudflare Turnstile, FunCaptcha, GeeTest, image CAPTCHA
- Average solving time: 1 to 3 seconds
- Price: from $0.20 per 1,000 reCAPTCHA v2
- Ideal for: high-volume automation, 2Captcha/Anti-Captcha compatibility
Good to know: CapMonster Cloud offers one of the lowest prices on the market for reCAPTCHA v2 thanks to its 100% AI solving. For very high-volume projects (several million CAPTCHAs per month), it can represent substantial savings compared to mixed human/AI services.
7. Ez-Captcha — the volume specialist
Ez-Captcha is an AI-based service targeting high-volume users. It offers very aggressive tiered pricing and supports the main modern CAPTCHAs with fast response times.
- Supported types: reCAPTCHA v2/v3/Enterprise, hCaptcha, Cloudflare Turnstile, FunCaptcha
- Average solving time: 1 to 4 seconds
- Price: from $0.30 per 1,000 reCAPTCHA v2
- Ideal for: very high-volume use, tiered pricing
8. Aycd AutoSolve — the integration for sneaker bots
Aycd AutoSolve is a service specialised in CAPTCHA solving for automated purchasing bots (sneakers, concert tickets, limited drops). It offers an optimised API for integration into the most widely used commercial bots.
- Supported types: reCAPTCHA v2/v3, hCaptcha, Cloudflare, Datadome
- Average solving time: 2 to 6 seconds
- Price: from $3 per month
- Ideal for: purchase bots, sneaker bots, limited drops
9. TrueCaptcha — the simple API for image CAPTCHAs
TrueCaptcha specialises in solving simple image CAPTCHAs — distorted text, numbers, alphanumeric characters. Its minimalist REST API and limited free plan make it an interesting option for small projects or testing phases.
- Supported types: classic image CAPTCHAs (distorted text, numbers), mathematical CAPTCHAs
- Average solving time: 1 to 2 seconds
- Price: free plan (100 solves/day) / paid from $3 per 1,000 solves
- Ideal for: simple image CAPTCHAs, small projects, testing
10. CaptchaAI — the AI challenger of 2026
CaptchaAI is one of the emerging services of 2026, 100% AI-based. It supports a wide range of modern CAPTCHAs and offers API compatibility with 2Captcha and Anti-Captcha. Its rapid growth is explained by competitive pricing and excellent performance on hCaptcha and Cloudflare Turnstile.
- Supported types: reCAPTCHA v2/v3, hCaptcha, Cloudflare Turnstile, FunCaptcha, GeeTest v4, image CAPTCHA
- Average solving time: 1 to 4 seconds
- Price: from $0.35 per 1,000 reCAPTCHA v2
- Ideal for: hCaptcha, Turnstile, budget-constrained projects
| Service | Method | Avg speed | Price / 1,000 reCAPTCHA v2 | API compatibility |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2Captcha | Human + AI | 8–15 s | $0.50 | Own |
| Anti-Captcha | Human + AI | 7–12 s | $0.50 | Own |
| CapSolver | AI | 1–5 s | $0.60 | Own |
| NopeCHA | AI | 1–4 s | Subscription | Own + Extension |
| DeathByCaptcha | Human + AI | 10–20 s | $1.39 | 2Captcha compatible |
| CapMonster Cloud | AI | 1–3 s | $0.20 | 2Captcha + Anti-Captcha |
| Ez-Captcha | AI | 1–4 s | $0.30 | Own |
| Aycd AutoSolve | AI | 2–6 s | Subscription | Own |
| TrueCaptcha | AI | 1–2 s | $3 (images) | Own |
| CaptchaAI | AI | 1–4 s | $0.35 | 2Captcha + Anti-Captcha |
Good to know: to choose the right service, consider the type of CAPTCHA you need to solve, your monthly volume and your tolerance for solving delays. 100% AI services (CapMonster, CapSolver, Ez-Captcha) are faster and cheaper than mixed human/AI services, but may have slightly lower success rates on complex CAPTCHAs. For critical projects, some developers combine two services with an automatic fallback mechanism.