Apify

Full-stack web scraping and browser automation platform with Actor marketplace.

Best for: Rich Actor marketplace Not ideal for: Learning curve for custom actors
Price Paid
Free plan Yes
For Operations teams
Level Beginner
Updated Mar 2026
Category AI Automation
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Why choose Apify

Full-stack web scraping and browser automation platform. Build, run, and scale web scrapers and data extraction tools (called Actors). Features a marketplace of pre-built scrapers, proxy management, and cloud infrastructure for running headless browsers.

  • +Rich Actor marketplace
  • +Scalable infrastructure
  • +Good documentation
  • +Generous free tier
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Where it falls short

  • Learning curve for custom actors
  • Compute costs add up
  • Complex pricing
  • Debugging can be hard
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Best for these users

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Target audience
Operations teams, no-code builders, power users
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Best for
Rich Actor marketplace
Skip if you need
Learning curve for custom actors
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Pricing overview

Freemium Free plan: Yes

Free with $5/mo platform credits. Starter $49/mo. Scale $499/mo. Enterprise custom.

Check current pricing →
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Key features

Actor marketplace
Headless browsers
Proxy management
Cloud infrastructure
API access
Scheduled runs
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The verdict

Apify Freemium

Apify is a solid choice for operations teams who need rich actor marketplace. At freemium, it delivers good value. Main caveat: learning curve for custom actors. Compare with alternatives before committing.