Apify Reviews & Product Details

The best thing about Apify is its flexibility and speed for automating large-scale data collection from various web sources worldwide. It significantly accelerated our training and workflows. The platform makes it easy to integrate with other automation tools and APIs, which is extremely valuable for agencies working with complex data-driven marketing tasks Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Sometimes, handling rate limits and adapting scrapers to frequent website changes can be challenging. Some advanced features may require a steep learning curve for non-technical users. More out-of-the-box templates for social media and marketing analytics would make the platform even better. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Apify has made large-scale data extraction both straightforward and dependable for us. I appreciate the flexibility of the actors and how seamlessly they connect with tools such as n8n, Google Sheets, and Pinecone. The documentation is easy to follow, the platform remains stable, and it handles scaling with multiple scrapers running in parallel without issues. Thanks to Apify, we've significantly reduced manual work and have been able to incorporate automation into our daily workflow. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Sometimes debugging long-running tasks can take extra time, especially when checking logs for specific errors.

Also, the pricing could be a bit more flexible for high-volume users.

Overall, these are minor issues compared to the overall value it provides. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

They offer a marketplace featuring a wide variety of actors, each with ratings and documentation. The interface is user-friendly, making it simple to interact with and select the actors that best fit your needs. Apify has become essential for my business operations and for delivering automation solutions to my clients at Fernanz.com. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I sometimes wish that certain actors or APIs were more affordable, though I understand that this isn't Apify's fault. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Apify's reliability and scale capabilities are exceptional. The LinkedIn Sales Navigator and Google Maps scrapers consistently deliver 2,000-5,000 prospect records within hours, handling anti-bot measures elegantly. The compute-based pricing model makes high-volume scraping economical—we've achieved 75% cost reduction compared to manual research while expanding our service capacity 40%. Custom actor development enables us to scrape African business directories and regional platforms where no commercial alternatives exist. The JSON output integrates seamlessly with Clay, enabling fully automated lead generation workflows. For agencies managing 100+ annual projects across data-sparse markets, Apify provides mission-critical infrastructure that directly enables premium service offerings and generates 40-50x ROI. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Cost estimation is opaque—it's impossible to predict compute unit consumption before running scrapers, creating budget uncertainty for client-billable projects. A built-in cost estimator with optimization recommendations would dramatically improve planning. The learning curve for custom actors requires JavaScript proficiency, limiting accessibility for non-technical team members. Pre-built actors for African-specific platforms (regional B2B directories, procurement portals, tender sites) are missing, forcing custom development. The platform lacks workflow templates or guided setups for common use cases like "LinkedIn → Clay → CRM" pipelines. Error messages can be cryptic when scrapers fail, requiring technical debugging. Integration with Clay could be more seamless—current webhook configurations are fragile and require manual dataset exports. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Easy to use, lots of convenient services, easy to release your own. Apify offers extensive functionality for both users and API representatives. They provide free server capacity for testing. No hidden facts—everything is right there. The free plan will last a long time! Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I want to run my application locally without any problems, but right now the tab where I write the code for launching is working a little slowly on the website. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The effectiveness and ease of use of Apify are absolutely unparalleled in the market. It has fundamentally streamlined our data extraction and automation processes, saving countless hours. The intuitive interface means our team can deploy complex web scraping tasks effortlessly, making it the most productive and reliable tool we have ever adopted. The community and support are fantastic as well. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Honestly, it is difficult to name a 'least liked' aspect of Apify, as my experience has been overwhelmingly positive. Perhaps an even wider variety of ready-to-use 'Actors' could be a small suggestion, though the current library is already extensive. The platform performs its core functions—reliability, speed, and ease of setup—flawlessly. I have no significant complaints about its features or performance. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Great for non-technical and technical users alike.

Apify’s learning curve is low — ready-made actors let non-developers start quickly. If you’re technical, you can build custom actors or modify existing ones. The platform’s flexibility, scheduling, and integrated proxies make it a go-to for our data team. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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I really like how Apify makes it simple to scrape and organize reviews from multiple platforms like Tripadvisor, Google Maps, and LinkedIn. The ready-made actors save a lot of setup time, and scheduling tasks is very easy. Once set up, everything runs in the background reliably, and the data comes out clean in JSON or CSV formats, which makes it effortless to plug into our reporting and dashboards. For us, it has turned a slow, manual process into something fully automated and scalable. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The main challenge is that when websites update their layout, the actors can break and need adjustments. For simple use cases, it’s fine, but if you need more advanced customization, it can feel a bit technical if you’re not a developer. Pricing can also be a little tricky to estimate when usage scales up quickly. These aren’t deal-breakers, but they are areas where the experience could be improved. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I like how easy it is to scale from a simple one-off scraper to a fully automated workflow. The actor model, scheduling, and proxy management take away the headaches of maintaining scripts manually. I also appreciate the marketplace of prebuilt scrapers—it speeds up projects when we don’t need a custom build. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The learning curve can be steep for non-technical users, especially when building custom actors. Some sites with strong anti-bot protections still require extra fine-tuning and advanced proxy setups, which can add time and cost. Pricing can also increase quickly if you’re running large-scale scrapes. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I love Apify’s interface and usability, which sets it apart from other platforms that tend to be difficult to navigate. This user-friendly design made it easy for me to get accustomed to the software right from the start. Apify has greatly simplified my ability to access lead data for my outbound outreach campaigns, specifically when scraping LinkedIn profile data. Its ease of use is invaluable, especially compared to my previous experience with other products like ScrapeNinja, which didn't perform as effectively. I also feel confident in recommending Apify to others based on its strong points, and I rate it highly due to these features. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I find the API side of Apify could be improved in terms of ease of use. Integrating actors with some automation platforms like n8n can get complicated at times. Additionally, the API documentation could be simplified to make it easier for users to understand and implement. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.