Apify offers an incredible variety of scrapers, but what really stands out is how seamlessly it connects via MCP. Being able to trigger actors and pull high-quality data directly inside AI-driven workflows and agents has made data extraction faster, more practical, and truly automated end to end. They offer $5 in monthly credits, which is already enough to run some tests and extract quite a bit of information. For new users, you can get an extra $5 by completing tasks like following their page, among other things.

It is extremely helpful in finding influencers on Instagram. Previously, it took a really long time as I had to find each one manually, but now I can significantly reduce the time, investing only about 10% of what I used to. Moreover, it provides various information and data analysis, making the overall work process more efficient.

What I like most is how quickly I can set up and run web scraping projects without managing the infrastructure myself. The ready-made Actors, scheduling, proxy options, and API integrations make it very convenient for regular data collection. Overall, the AI and automation features have been useful for getting scrapers running faster and handling repetitive tasks. They work well for common scraping needs, though complex websites still require some manual adjustments and testing.