[ Apify Reviews ](https://www.g2.com/products/apify/reviews) [ Apify Reviews ](https://www.g2.com/products/apify/reviews) # Apify Features ##### ## Functionality (10) Diverse Extraction Points Pull any required data from a variety of sources, including email, web pages, PDFs, and other documents. Data Structuring Organize extracted data into a more easily digestible structure. Consolidation Amass extracted data in a variety of data formats like spreadsheets and .csv. Data Cleaning Clean extracted data by removing duplicates, clearing excess characters, grouping by characteristic, and more. Cloud Extraction Stores data in cloud storage for access at any point. Visualization Generate visual data representations from extracted data. Proxy Rotation Allows administrators to automatically rotate proxies to maximize performance, avoid georestriction and/or facilitate web scraping. Server Locations Provides IPs from numerous options to utilize proxy servers across the globe. Traffic Limits Provides few limits on usage of proxies and other network services by providing high amounts of bandwidth. Data Collection Collects information from multiple sources to cross reference and build contextual to correlate intelligence. Show More ##### ## Automation Building (6) Visual Editor Provides a visual editor to easily create automation models. Workflow Recording Offers the ability to record processes performed by humans to be recreated by bots. Pre-Built Templates Provides templates for workflows and processes for easier automation creation. Custom Automation Allows developers to code custom automations. Collaboration Offers users the ability to reuse process automations and communicate with other team members around automation building. Ease of Bot Creation Allows non-technical users to create bots in an easy, intuitive manner. Show More ##### ## Bot Management & Execution (6) Bot Scheduling Equips administrators with the ability to schedule bot deployments in advance or on a consistent, regulated cadence. Attended Automation Automates processes that supplement human action, often requiring human intervention and collaboration. Unattended Automation Automates processes completely without the need for human intervention. Bot Performance Analytics Allows users to analyze the performance of bots via dashboards. Data and Product Security Insures data remains secure and compliant with industry standards. Scalability Able to support large deployments. Show More ##### ## Development (4) API Testing Provides an environment for users to test their API's functionality, efficiency, and data accuracy. Data Security Allows users to secure access to data. Provides additional support for security practices like IP whitelisting, attack mitigation, and data encryption. Orchestration Allows developers to create APIs that utilize multiple backend resources and databases. Scalability Expands functionality while maintaining balanced loads. Serves growing demand without reducing functionality. Show More ##### ## Collaboration (3) Design Management Allows administrators to set API design guidelines and best practices. Access Control Enables administrators to set permissions for team members to access workspaces. Visibility Allows members across teams to view progress and updates throughout the design process. Show More ##### ## Intelligent Automation (3) OCR Provides OCR capabilities in order to recognize text in documents and applications. Machine Learning Allows for intelligent automation whereby the bot can imitate human behavior by learning from behavioral patterns. NLP Provides NLP capabilities in order to understand text in documents and applications. Show More ##### ## Data collection (5) Natural Language Processing (NLP) Provides NLP features for filtering data collection down to specific data points Data Sources Provides a wide selection of data sources for aggregated news and MARKET data Custom Research Sources Allows users to make custom data collection queries Lead Enrichment Provides features for users to verify, correct, and include additional information to a lead in order to enhance data accuracy Advanced Data Collection Provides advanced data points including but not limited to company size, org charts, technology installs, company funding history, Show More ##### ## Segment Trending (4) Web Provides features for tracking competitors websites including information such as pricing changes or new product features Social Provides features for tracking competitor activity on social media Benchmarks Allows users to benchmark their product against other competitors in order to understand competitive position in the market Finance Allows users to know how much financing has flowed to a particular industry with real deal activity visualizations Show More ##### ## Platform (5) Search Provides users with search tools in order to find the data they need quickly User, Role, And Access Management Allows users to grant access to select data, features, objects, etc. based on the users, user role, groups, etc. Alerts Provides features for email and messaging alerts surrounding contact and company updates Collaboration Allows multiple users to access and collaborate on the platform Compliance Provides features for users to follow domestic and international privacy and data colelction compliance laws Show More ##### ## Analysis (3) Custom Dashboards Allows users to create custom market intellignece dashboards Reports Allows users to build and export reports for market data Integrations Allows users to inegrate dashboards with analytics platforms, CRMs and marketing automation software Show More ##### ## Proxies (3) Datacenter Proxies Provides advanced data center network services to deliver multiple high-speed IP. Static Proxies Provides static proxies to ensure permant ownership of IPs across the globe. Mobile Proxies Provides proxy servers offering 4G or 5G mobile network IP addresses. Show More ##### ## Administration (3) Proxy Management Centralizes proxy control and visibility trough a single management dashboard. Proxy Routing Moves traffic requests through proxy networks based on configurations to optimize performance and avoid bottlenecks. Dashboards & Reporting Offers a centralized, customizable dashboard to dashboards to monitor usage and performance and display KPIs and statistics. Show More ##### ## Diverse Extraction Points (1) Diverse Extraction Points Pull any required data from a variety of sources, including email, web pages, PDFs, and other documents. Show More ##### ## Agentic AI - Market Intelligence (2) Cross-system Integration Works across multiple software systems or databases Proactive Assistance Anticipates needs and offers suggestions without prompting Show More ##### ## Agentic AI - Lead Mining (2) Cross-system Integration Works across multiple software systems or databases Proactive Assistance Anticipates needs and offers suggestions without prompting Show More ##### ## Agentic AI - Robotic Process Automation (RPA) (5) Autonomous Task Execution Capability to perform complex tasks without constant human input Multi-step Planning Ability to break down and plan multi-step processes Cross-system Integration Works across multiple software systems or databases Adaptive Learning Improves performance based on feedback and experience Proactive Assistance Anticipates needs and offers suggestions without prompting Show More ## Top-Rated Alternatives [ ![Bright Data](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/large_detail/large_detail_15d1c6b377df66ff3d79c582dfb5505e/bright-data.png "Bright Data") Bright Data 4.7/5 (325) ](https://www.g2.com/products/bright-data/reviews) [ ![Oxylabs](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/f0ab1e3a8ab2fd43eaabe3e6d43996d9/oxylabs.svg "Oxylabs") Oxylabs 4.5/5 (421) ](https://www.g2.com/products/oxylabs/reviews) [ ![Decodo (formerly Smartproxy)](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/large_detail/large_detail_bf73f07ed4b3444d838985b680476581/decodo-formerly-smartproxy.png "Decodo (formerly Smartproxy)") Decodo (formerly Smartproxy) 4.6/5 (610) ](https://www.g2.com/products/decodo-formerly-smartproxy/reviews) [ View All Alternatives ](https://www.g2.com/products/apify/competitors/alternatives) Apify Comparisons ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/small_square/small_square_15d1c6b377df66ff3d79c582dfb5505e/bright-data.png "Product Avatar Image") Bright Data 4.7/5 (325) [ Compare Now ](https://www.g2.com/compare/apify-vs-bright-data) ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/small_square/small_square_d009860c5af90d7a83f058354e4da23b/browse-ai.png "Product Avatar Image") Browse AI 4.8/5 (60) [ Compare Now ](https://www.g2.com/compare/apify-vs-browse-ai) ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/small_square/small_square_05a337ba0089631fccededa9a6db4da1/zyte.png "Product Avatar Image") Zyte 4.3/5 (114) [ Compare Now ](https://www.g2.com/compare/apify-vs-zyte) ##### Categories on G2 [ Lead Mining ](https://www.g2.com/categories/lead-mining)[ Market Intelligence ](https://www.g2.com/categories/market-intelligence)[ Robotic Process Automation (RPA) ](https://www.g2.com/categories/robotic-process-automation-rpa) [ Data Extraction ](https://www.g2.com/categories/data-extraction-tools)[ API Development ](https://www.g2.com/categories/api-development)[ API Marketplace ](https://www.g2.com/categories/api-marketplace)[ Proxy Networks ](https://www.g2.com/categories/proxy-networks) Show More ##### Explore More [ Best platforms for retargeting campaigns ](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-are-the-best-platforms-for-retargeting-campaigns)[ Vaccine Tracking ](https://www.g2.com/articles/g2-introduces-new-vaccine-tracking-software-category)[ Digital Marketing Services in Phoenix ](https://www.g2.com/categories/digital-marketing/locations/phoenix-az-us) [ Leading contact center workforce app ](https://www.g2.com/discussions/leading-contact-center-workforce-app-what-s-actually-working)[ Best absence tracking software with mobile access ](https://www.g2.com/discussions/best-absence-tracking-software-with-mobile-access)[ Pros and Cons Details ](https://www.g2.com/products/apify/reviews?qs=pros-and-cons) Show More [ Best platforms for retargeting campaigns ](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-are-the-best-platforms-for-retargeting-campaigns)[ Vaccine Tracking ](https://www.g2.com/articles/g2-introduces-new-vaccine-tracking-software-category)[ Digital Marketing Services in Phoenix ](https://www.g2.com/categories/digital-marketing/locations/phoenix-az-us) [ Leading contact center workforce app ](https://www.g2.com/discussions/leading-contact-center-workforce-app-what-s-actually-working)[ Best absence tracking software with mobile access ](https://www.g2.com/discussions/best-absence-tracking-software-with-mobile-access)[ Pros and Cons Details ](https://www.g2.com/products/apify/reviews?qs=pros-and-cons)