Apify Reviews & Product Details

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Apify has saved me a huge amount of time. The interface is intuitive, and the ready‑made actors cover almost everything I need. I like that I can set up workflows without writing complex code. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Sometimes the documentation feels a bit scattered, so it takes a moment to find the exact example I need.

Also you need to read a lot in order to chose the correct tool that most probably will help you. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I use Apify for real estate and lead data scraping. Apify is really good at scaling my project with low cost. There are many actors that I can choose from, and they are very cost-friendly. I find the quality of the data reasonable compared to its cost. It provides developer-friendly CLI and endpoints, so I can integrate it into my project with no sweat. Apify offers more scrapers than BrightData and is also cheaper for our data requirements. As a developer, I found setting up Apify quite easy. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Overall it was a good experience for me but a few things worth pointing out. Actors have filtering options and fields in their runs but some of them are not working as expected. Of course, we can do additional filtering after generation, but if this works, then that will be helpful. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The platform is a powerful way to automate web data collection, and it makes deploying scraping workflows much faster than building and maintaining custom infrastructure. It’s especially helpful when you combine scraped data with automation tools to support lead generation, research, or monitoring workflows. ≈ Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

There’s a bit of a learning curve when working with different actors, but once everything is set up, the platform runs reliably and saves me a significant amount of time. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Apify is invaluable for my personal marketing research. I primarily use it to scrape competitor pricing, product features, and to look at customer reviews from various e-commerce and social media sites. This has allowed me to gain real-time market intelligence without having to do it manually. I use it to determine where my competition is and what customer's are saying about other products as well as my own. I got an immediate response from the their customer support team on the same day of use and got my question resolved. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Overall I'm super impressed with Apify's offerings, but they don't get a 10 in the search area because sometimes I have to do some real digging around to find the Actor I really need. Maybe this could be resolved by adding an advanced search feature. I find that I get a variety of actors for other platforms when searching for example "YouTube" may return Actors for "Facebook". Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

There are many pre built actors for common platforms like Google Maps, Amazon, LinkedIn, and others. I can often start collecting data without writing code from zero. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

If I run large scale scraping jobs or many actors in parallel, compute costs increase quickly. It is scalable, but not cheap at volume. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The sales support at Apify is outstanding! They respond to questions incredibly fast and even offered me a 50% student discount. The actors work very well, fast, reliable, and error-free. Their chatbot is also excellent for quick queries. I’m really happy with the service and plan to keep using Apify for both academic and professional projects in the future. Highly recommended! Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The only thing I dislike is that some actors in the store have unclear or incomplete input instructions. This can lead to mistakes when running them, and in my case it caused unnecessary costs. A bit more consistency in documentation would make the experience perfect. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I like Apify because it's super easy to use and I don't need to learn a new system. It's pretty straightforward with the guidance I get from ChatGPT. It's also great that I don't need to be a developer to use the scrapers that others have built, which saves me a lot of time, energy, and money. I also value the direct connections Apify has with platforms like Google and Instagram for scraping. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Sometimes the communication going back and forth to the developer can be a bit tricky. I don't always know how to switch between different models, and it sometimes breaks the chain in n8n. Also, through the API, I can't switch the model because it only does it inside the tool as, like, a one-off. If I have a bunch of things I need scraped, I don't know how to switch the models, and there's no real way to do it without contacting the original developer. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I find Apify to be fast and its user interface is better than other extensions, being not too complex and yet one of the most powerful tools I know. The issue section where people discuss problems is useful, as well as the proxy section and cloud storage. The UI is friendly and easy to navigate, making the initial setup hassle-free. I've experienced consistently good performance over different extensions like Instagram, Google Maps, and Reddit, and I'm looking forward to using it with TikTok, hoping for the same positive feedback. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I personally haven't faced any issues with Apify, but I've overheard some issues regarding the API integration and its management. Managing a large number of actor runs through the API can become complex, especially when handling datasets and post-run cleanup. I think there could be improvements in API documentation, clearer examples for lifecycle management, and better tooling for monitoring API-triggered runs. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I used Apify’s Google Maps Scraper and found it straightforward to set up, which helped me extract location and business information efficiently. Apify helped me save time and avoid repetitive manual work by quickly gathering accurate and structured information, improving my project planning and analysis. What I like most about Apify is its ease of use and flexibility. The flexibility lets me adjust the settings to extract the specific data I need, making it practical for different projects. The initial setup of Apify was fairly easy, and I was able to start extracting data without major issues. Apify is very useful for automating data extraction. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

One thing that could be improved is the initial setup instructions for some Scrapers. The main challenge was understanding some of the advanced settings in the Google Maps Scraper. The instructions assume familiarity with certain terms and options. Adding more step-by-step examples or screenshots could make the setup clearer for new users. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I use Apify for web scraping and automation, and it has been really helpful. The ready-made actors save a lot of time, and the platform is easy to use even for non-developers. Apify helps me automate web data collection, saving time by helping me scrape large amounts of data quickly. What I like most about Apify is how it makes web scraping easy; the ready-made actors save time and still allow flexibility when customization is needed. The initial setup of Apify was pretty straightforward for me and my team. The user-friendly dashboard and detailed documentation made it easy to get started quickly, even for team members who aren't very technical. I rate Apify an 8 out of 10; it's a powerful and flexible tool that saves a lot of time. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

One area that could be improved is the pricing, especially for heavier usage, as actors can add up quickly when running multiple actors. Also, some advanced features have a learning curve at first, but once you get familiar with the platform, it becomes much easier to use. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.