Apify

Apify is a web scraping and automation platform that enables users to extract data and automate web workflows without extensive coding. It offers a library of pre-built "actors" (automations) for scraping various platforms or creating custom scrapers through an API. Apify is suitable for businesses looking to gather large-scale data from web sources, automate browser tasks, and integrate data directly into other applications. Its flexibility and scalability make it popular with developers, marketers, and data analysts.

Features

• Access to 200+ pre-built actors for scraping and automation
• Customizable workflows with API access and scheduling options
• Integration capabilities with third-party apps like Slack, Google Sheets, and Zapier
• Support for large-scale data collection with proxy management
• Task scheduling, error handling, and cloud storage for collected data

Pricing

• Free Plan: Limited access with $5 in credits monthly
• Personal: $49/month – Basic access for smaller scraping needs
• Scale: $499/month – Higher credits, ideal for larger teams
• Business: $999/month – Extensive credits and dedicated support for high-volume projects
• Enterprise: Custom pricing for advanced support and SLA options

Pros

• Scalable and flexible for high-volume scraping
• Variety of pre-built actors saves setup time
• Integrates smoothly with other business tools

Cons

• Pricing can be high for small-scale users
• Customer support occasionally noted as slow for resolving issues
• Pricing model can be confusing for certain advanced features

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