Apify is a cloud platform for web scraping and automation. It offers 1,500+ pre-built Actors (scrapers and automation scripts) for sites like Google, Amazon, LinkedIn and Instagram, plus tools to build custom scrapers. Used for data collection, price monitoring and lead generation.
Best for
Data teams and developers who need scalable web scraping without building infrastructure.
Pricing
Ongoing free tier available, no trial required. Paid plans start at $49/mo.
Pros
- 1,500+ pre-built scrapers for major sites means you often don't need to build one from scratch
- Handles scale and infrastructure for you — no servers to manage for large scraping jobs
Cons
- No ongoing free tier for meaningful, regular scraping volume
- Scraping certain sites (LinkedIn, Amazon) can run into terms-of-service and legal considerations worth reviewing before deploying at scale
Tags
web-scrapingautomationdata-collectionapideveloper
Frequently asked questions
Is web scraping with Apify legal?
Legality depends on the specific site's terms of service and applicable law in your jurisdiction — it varies by target site and use case, so it's worth reviewing before scraping sites with restrictive terms.