# 6 Best Lobstr.io Alternatives and Competitors in 2026 > Best no-code alternatives to Lobstr.io you can consider if Lobstr.io doesn’t have a specific set of features you’re looking for. - **Author**: Shehriar Awan - **Published**: 2025-10-24, updated 2025-10-23 (23 Oct 2025) - **Reading time**: 23 min - **Canonical**: https://www.lobstr.io/blog/lobstr-alternatives --- ## TL;DR I reviewed the best __Lobstr.io alternatives__ so you don’t have to. * __Phantombuster__ – Great for LinkedIn automations, terrible pricing. * __Apify__ – Powerful, flexible, and built for devs, but costly and complicated. * __Outscraper__ – Loaded with e-commerce scrapers, slow and clunky UI. * __Browse AI__ – Build your own automation, but a little pricey. * __Evaboot__ – Works for Sales Navigator, not worth the cost. * __Spherescout__ – Instant local leads, limited to US and France. __Lobstr.io is easily the most affordable and scalable web scraping platform out there.__ But yeah, maybe there’s a feature or two you wish existed. Fair. So you look for alternatives and get slapped with lists from review sites or AI tools that match keywords, not actual use cases. ![TL;DR image1](https://d37gzvgyugjozl.cloudfront.net/image26_af416247f0.png "width=1712;height=978") Half the stuff they suggest can’t even scrape a basic site. __Even if you’re leaving us, I can’t let you fall for junk__. We’re not your bitter ex. So here’s something better. ![TL;DR image2](https://d37gzvgyugjozl.cloudfront.net/image6_3a501aee86.png "width=1024;height=904") __A real list of Lobstr.io alternatives__… broken down by what they do right, where they choke, and who they’re best for. | **Tool** | **Best For** | **Starting Cost (per 1k results)** | **Scalability** | **Integrations** | **Ease of Use** | **Main Weakness** | |------------------|---------------------------------------------|-------------------------------------|------------------|------------------------------------------------|------------------|--------------------------------------------| | **Lobstr.io** | All-purpose scraping, automation, and enrichment | $1 | ★★★★★ | Webhooks, API, Sheets, S3 | ★★★★★ | Missing some native integrations | | **Phantombuster** | LinkedIn automation and workflow chaining | $29 | ★★★★☆ | HubSpot, Salesforce, Clay | ★★★★☆ | Slow runs, time-based pricing | | **Apify** | Large-scale, developer-grade scraping | $15 | ★★★★★ | Zapier, API, LangChain & AI tools | ★★★☆☆ | Complex UI, pricey setup | | **Outscraper** | E-commerce and Google data scraping | $4 | ★★★★☆ | HubSpot, Zoho, Pipedrive, Zapier | ★★☆☆☆ | Messy UI, slow performance | | **Browse AI** | No-code web scraping and monitoring | $2.4 | ★★★☆☆ | Google Sheets, Airtable, Zapier | ★★★★★ | Expensive for starters | | **Evaboot** | LinkedIn Sales Navigator leads | $50 | ★★★☆☆ | Chrome Extension | ★★★★☆ | Too expensive, limited use case | | **Spherescout** | Instant local business leads | $3 | ★★★★☆ | CSV Export | ★★★★★ | Limited geography, no validation | But first, let’s talk about what makes Lobstr.io the “nobody does it better” kind of platform. ![TL;DR image3](https://d37gzvgyugjozl.cloudfront.net/image56_9b31ffecf4.png "width=882;height=887") ## Why Lobstr.io is the best? Before we talk about alternatives, let’s be real about what makes Lobstr.io hard to beat. * 20+ scrapers covering 14 platforms, catering different industries and use cases * Built-in data deduplication * Email and phone number collection * Built-in email validation * Concurrency support (deploy up to 45 bots per run for lightning fast speed) * Schedule feature to automate scraping and monitoring * Auto exports to S3, Google Sheets, SFTP, or your email inbox + webhooks support * Captcha solvers and residential proxies fully managed (no extra cost) * Developer-friendly API * Technically skilled support team * 1-click account synchronization But how’s the experience for the people using it? ## What do users say about Lobstr.io? __Lobstr.io is rated 5 stars on Capterra,__ one of the most trusted review platforms out there. And it’s not a fluke. ![What do users say about Lobstr.io?](https://d37gzvgyugjozl.cloudfront.net/image20_210ded0de5.png "width=1653;height=855") [Leave a quick review on Capterra. It really helps us grow](https://reviews.capterra.com/products/new/44ef19a8-38a7-41a1-83f7-4ff99cc257ef) __What users love the most?__ * Customer support * Ease of use * Affordability and scalability ### Customer support __People love how fast we respond__, how we actually understand the tech, and how we follow up till things are fixed. ![What do users say about Lobstr.io? - Customer support image5](https://d37gzvgyugjozl.cloudfront.net/image34_ab94935383.png "width=1031;height=688") __Talking to our support team is simple__ No tickets, no long email threads, no tab-hopping. __Got an issue or a question?__ Click the live chat pop-up and drop your message. Support team usually replies within minutes during business hours. ![What do users say about Lobstr.io? - Customer support image6](https://d37gzvgyugjozl.cloudfront.net/image27_2aef207d22.gif "width=1529;height=891") ### Ease of use __Users call Lobstr.io clean, simple, and easy to get around.__ ![What do users say about Lobstr.io? - Ease of use image7](https://d37gzvgyugjozl.cloudfront.net/image35_f96ccd3f59.png "width=933;height=561") Why? Because the UI just makes sense. You can sign up and run your first scraper in under two minutes. Add your email and password, confirm, done. __Launching a scraper is just as quick.__ Create a squid, tweak the behavior, hit launch. Everything else sits right on the left sidebar, one click away. ![What do users say about Lobstr.io? - Ease of use image8](https://d37gzvgyugjozl.cloudfront.net/image39_786f511a57.png "width=1920;height=912") ### Data quality __Reviews often highlight the accuracy and consistency__ of Lobstr.io’s results. ![What do users say about Lobstr.io? - Data quality](https://d37gzvgyugjozl.cloudfront.net/image9_5cb63c943d.png "width=1092;height=596") The built-in email validation and data deduplication features help keep everything reliable right out of the box. ### Affordability and scalability __People stay with Lobstr.io because it delivers real value.__ It’s affordable when you’re starting out, and it scales smoothly as you grow. ![What do users say about Lobstr.io? - Affordability and scalability](https://d37gzvgyugjozl.cloudfront.net/image2_cbde0ff574.png "width=1031;height=654") On average, __Lobstr.io costs about 20% less than most tools__ in the same space, while giving you room to scale freely. But how much does it actually cost? Let’s talk numbers next. ## How much does Lobstr.io cost? Lobstr.io runs on a simple credit system. __Each row per function costs 1 credit__. For example, a basic data row costs 1 credit, and every extra function you add, like email collection or validation, costs a few more. There’s no pay-as-you-go, __you pay a monthly subscription fee__. ![How much does Lobstr.io cost? image11](https://d37gzvgyugjozl.cloudfront.net/image18_061c44a815.gif "width=1383;height=826") * Free plan: 100 credits per month * Regular plans: $10 to $50 per month * Enterprise plans: $100 to $800 per month * Custom plans: if you need bigger data volumes or special scrapers __So what’s the real cost per 1k rows of data?__ It starts at about $1 per 1k rows for basic data. As you scale, that drops to around __$0.5 per 1k rows__. There’s also an interactive [pricing calculator](https://www.lobstr.io/pricing) on our pricing page… pop in your use case, and it’ll tell you exactly what you’ll pay and which plan fits best. ![How much does Lobstr.io cost? image12](https://d37gzvgyugjozl.cloudfront.net/image28_c7a015415f.gif) __But why’d you need a Lobstr.io alternative?__ ## Who needs Lobstr.io alternatives (and why)? Alright, time for some honesty. Lobstr.io nails a lot, but there are still a few things that Lobstr.io doesn’t offer (yet but we’re working on). 1. Workflow building 2. Native integrations 3. More scrapers ### Workflow building __You can’t merge two scrapers__ or link them into a workflow inside the Lobstr.io app yet. For example, if you want Google Maps listings and their reviews, you’ll first collect the listings, then manually feed those URLs into the Google Reviews scraper. __You can still build workflows using automation tools like Zapier, Make, or n8n__ with the Lobstr.io API, but there’s no native workflow builder (yet). 👉 [6 Best Workflow Automation Tools of 2025 [No-Code]](https://www.lobstr.io/blog/workflow-automation-tools) So if you need a tool that can merge multiple scrapers in one flow, an alternative might fit you better for now. ### Native integrations There are no built-in [integrations](https://www.lobstr.io/integrations) with CRMs, outreach tools, or other third-party platforms right now. ![Who needs Lobstr.io alternatives (and why)? - Native integrations](https://d37gzvgyugjozl.cloudfront.net/image23_1a82729c81.png "width=1048;height=823") You can connect Lobstr.io through webhooks or the API, but native integrations are still in the works. We’re already building them, but as of now, they’re not live. ### More scrapers __Lobstr.io already offers 20+ scrapers__ covering a wide range of use cases and industries. New ones are being added constantly. You can visit [lobstr.io/ideas](https://www.lobstr.io/ideas) to see what’s live, in progress, or planned next. ![Who needs Lobstr.io alternatives (and why)? - More scrapers](https://d37gzvgyugjozl.cloudfront.net/image43_ece495f9fe.gif "width=1598;height=810") __Since Lobstr.io is a user-first platform, we ship what users actually ask for__. You can vote on upcoming scrapers or submit your own ideas. Still, there might be specific scrapers you want that we don’t have yet. The alternatives I picked check all the right boxes… speed, data quality, affordability, export options, and scalability. __Basically, I looked for tools that meet the same standards I hold Lobstr.io to.__ __I’ve used most of these platforms myself__ whenever I need to go beyond Lobstr’s current capabilities. I know what they can do, where they struggle, and how they stack up. I also checked what other users say to make sure the picks are solid, not just my bias talking. ## 6 best Lobstr.io alternatives | **Tool** | **Best For** | **Starting Cost (per 1k results)** | **Scalability** | **Integrations** | **Ease of Use** | **Main Weakness** | |------------------|---------------------------------------------|-------------------------------------|------------------|------------------------------------------------|------------------|--------------------------------------------| | **Phantombuster** | LinkedIn automation and workflow chaining | $29 | ★★★★☆ | HubSpot, Salesforce, Clay | ★★★★☆ | Slow runs, time-based pricing | | **Apify** | Large-scale, developer-grade scraping | $15 | ★★★★★ | Zapier, API, LangChain & AI tools | ★★★☆☆ | Complex UI, pricey setup | | **Outscraper** | E-commerce and Google data scraping | $4 | ★★★★☆ | HubSpot, Zoho, Pipedrive, Zapier | ★★☆☆☆ | Messy UI, slow performance | | **Browse AI** | No-code web scraping and monitoring | $2.4 | ★★★☆☆ | Google Sheets, Airtable, Zapier | ★★★★★ | Expensive for starters | | **Evaboot** | LinkedIn Sales Navigator leads | $50 | ★★★☆☆ | Chrome Extension | ★★★★☆ | Too expensive, limited use case | | **Spherescout** | Instant local business leads | $3 | ★★★★☆ | CSV Export | ★★★★★ | Limited geography, no validation | I've divided this list into 2 parts: The first three offer scrapers similar to Lobstr.io. They cover a wide range of platforms, data types, and automation features, so I’ll break them down in detail. The other three are more focused. Instead, they specialize in specific use cases like LinkedIn, visual data extraction, or company research. So I’ll keep those short and straight to the point. ### 1. Phantombuster [PhantomBuster](https://phantombuster.com/) is a cloud-based automation platform that lets you extract, enrich, and automate data and outreach tasks across multiple websites and social platforms. ![6 best Lobstr.io alternatives - 1. Phantombuster](https://d37gzvgyugjozl.cloudfront.net/image4_fbaff96a80.png "width=1440;height=708") #### Key features * 120+ scrapers for multiple platforms (LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram, and more) * Data enrichment feature * Scheduling feature * Outreach and engagement automation * Workflow chaining (extract → enrich → outreach) * Exports to CSV, Google Sheets, and CRMs * Chrome extension for easy LinkedIn lead collection #### What you’ll like about Phantombuster __The best thing about Phantombuster is its workflow builder.__ You don’t need any external automation tools to chain scrapers together. ![6 best Lobstr.io alternatives - What you’ll like about Phantombuster image16](https://d37gzvgyugjozl.cloudfront.net/image45_92e8dc0c76.png "width=644;height=789") You can build full workflows inside Phantombuster itself, or just use one of their ready-made ones to save time. __It’s also more than just a scraper.__ It’s a proper lead generation tool, especially if you live inside LinkedIn. You can automate everything there... lead collection, data enrichment, even outreach (sending connection requests, messages, and follow-ups). ![6 best Lobstr.io alternatives - What you’ll like about Phantombuster image17](https://d37gzvgyugjozl.cloudfront.net/image13_3f7de7719a.png "width=752;height=785") And yeah, __native integrations are a big win.__ Phantombuster connects directly with CRMs like HubSpot and Salesforce, and enrichment tools like Clay. No APIs or webhooks needed, it just works. ![6 best Lobstr.io alternatives - What you’ll like about Phantombuster image18](https://d37gzvgyugjozl.cloudfront.net/image54_d1240ccad7.png "width=890;height=781") And honestly, __I really like how easy it is to use__. The UI feels intuitive, everything’s right where you expect it to be, and if you ever get stuck, there are plenty of video tutorials that walk you through every feature step by step. Before I talk about the issues with the platform, let’s look at how much it actually costs to use all these features. #### How much does Phantombuster cost? Phantombuster’s pricing is... confusing. It doesn’t charge per lead or per function. __You pay per minute.__ Yeah, time is literally money here. Here’s the surface-level breakdown: ![6 best Lobstr.io alternatives - How much does Phantombuster cost? image19](https://d37gzvgyugjozl.cloudfront.net/image8_9a09d71d1f.png "width=1534;height=800") * __Starter plan:__ $69 per month * __Pro plan:__ $159 per month * __Team plan:__ $439 per month __But how much does it really cost to collect 1,000 rows of data?__ Phantombuster doesn’t say that directly, so I went by what their pricing page claims... and honestly, it’s pretty accurate. It usually takes about 7 to 10 hours to scrape and enrich 1,000 leads. I took the middle ground i.e. 8.5 hours. ![6 best Lobstr.io alternatives - How much does Phantombuster cost? image20](https://d37gzvgyugjozl.cloudfront.net/image53_510dc8e8de.png "width=955;height=508") Based on that, the starting cost comes to roughly __$29 per 1,000 leads__, and at scale, it drops to about __$12 per 1,000 leads__. ![6 best Lobstr.io alternatives - How much does Phantombuster cost? image21](https://d37gzvgyugjozl.cloudfront.net/image37_e0c0b49c72.png "width=1022;height=536") __Now, let’s compare that with Lobstr.io.__ Taking Lobstr’s most expensive scraper, the __LinkedIn Sales Navigator Scraper__, which costs __10 credits per lead__ (including collection and email enrichment)... Lobstr’s pricing starts at around __$10 per 1,000 leads__ and goes down to __$5 per 1,000 leads__ at scale. ![6 best Lobstr.io alternatives - How much does Phantombuster cost? image22](https://d37gzvgyugjozl.cloudfront.net/image22_c7f28cb912.png "width=1118;height=747") > P.S. Both platforms give you roughly the same data attributes. __When it comes to scaling, Lobstr.io gives you more room.__ The only limits you’ll face are from the platforms you’re scraping, like Google or LinkedIn. Phantombuster, on the other hand, caps email enrichment at __10,000 emails per month__ on its top-tier plan. ![6 best Lobstr.io alternatives - How much does Phantombuster cost? image23](https://d37gzvgyugjozl.cloudfront.net/image51_da71c57f1b.png "width=1526;height=624") You’ll need a separate email finder if you go beyond that. #### What sucks about Phantombuster __First up, the pricing.__ It’s a total buzzkill. ![6 best Lobstr.io alternatives - What sucks about Phantombuster image24](https://d37gzvgyugjozl.cloudfront.net/image31_cd1cd818e1.png "width=1356;height=671") You don’t pay for the data you get, you pay for the time it takes. If your workflow runs fast, great, you save money. If it runs slow, tough luck, you pay more. You’re basically covering the cost of Phantombuster’s inefficiency. And that ties right into the __second problem... speed.__ ![6 best Lobstr.io alternatives - What sucks about Phantombuster image25](https://d37gzvgyugjozl.cloudfront.net/image30_695d711e2e.png "width=1356;height=536") The platform can get painfully slow. Sometimes your automations just crawl, eating up your execution hours without delivering anything useful. And since pricing is tied to time, __slow speed literally means you’re paying more to wait longer__. The last one... __customer support__. I haven’t had major issues myself, but users have a lot to say here, and none of it’s good. ![6 best Lobstr.io alternatives - What sucks about Phantombuster image26](https://d37gzvgyugjozl.cloudfront.net/image12_257d063f8f.png "width=1326;height=539") Many users say it’s slow, unclear, and overly automated. You send a ticket, get a bot reply, and then wait. Basically, everything you’d love about Lobstr.io... you’d hate about Phantombuster. | **Pros** | **Cons** | |-----------------------------------------------|------------------------------------| | Built-in workflow builder | Expensive and confusing pricing | | Great for LinkedIn automation | Slow execution | | Native integrations with CRMs and enrichment tools | Weak customer support | | Easy to use, clean, intuitive UI | | | Loads of pre-built automations | | #### Best for Phantombuster is best if you want to chain workflows, sync your CRM directly, and automate your entire lead generation and outreach process. __I’d actually recommend it for LinkedIn automation__. It gives you everything you need for this use case. > I’ve actually written a full review of Phantombuster and its best alternatives for LinkedIn automation. > 👉 [Best Phantombuster Alternatives and Competitors in 2025](https://www.lobstr.io/blog/phantombuster-alternatives) ### 2. Apify [Apify](https://apify.com/) is a cloud-based scraping platform + marketplace. It offers you a scraper for almost every use case. ![6 best Lobstr.io alternatives - 2. Apify](https://d37gzvgyugjozl.cloudfront.net/image48_c7f092b054.png "width=1736;height=891") #### Key features * 7000+ scrapers and automations * Proxy and anti-blocking infrastructure * Scheduling and API triggers * Monitoring and alerting tools * Developer-friendly API, SDK, and web scraping libraries for JavaScript and Python * Agentic AI tools for intelligent automation #### What you’ll like about Apify The first thing you’ll notice is how massive the __scraper library__ is. Apify has __8000+ scrapers and automations__. ![6 best Lobstr.io alternatives - What you’ll like about Apify image28](https://d37gzvgyugjozl.cloudfront.net/image17_9367723578.png "width=1634;height=787") Around 210 are maintained by Apify itself, while the rest come from the community. __I’d stick with the Apify-maintained ones though__... they’re actively updated and far more stable. Next up, the __integrations__. Apify connects with pretty much everything... workflow tools, productivity apps, notification systems, and data storage platforms. ![6 best Lobstr.io alternatives - What you’ll like about Apify image29](https://d37gzvgyugjozl.cloudfront.net/image24_b5a036d9b4.gif "width=1547;height=761") Besides the native integrations, there’s also a growing library of __community-developed integrations__ that expand what the platform can do. But what really stood out for me is the __AI integrations__. Apify goes full nerd mode here. You get LangChain, LangFlow, LangGraph, Haystack, OpenAI SDK, and more + Apify's own MCP server. ![6 best Lobstr.io alternatives - What you’ll like about Apify image30](https://d37gzvgyugjozl.cloudfront.net/image7_2a91c4fead.png "width=1044;height=908") It also supports __workflow building__. You can do it through external tools, sure, but Apify lets you connect multiple actors natively too. Though brace yourself for a learning curve, the setup is nerdy and complicated. ![6 best Lobstr.io alternatives - What you’ll like about Apify image31](https://d37gzvgyugjozl.cloudfront.net/image38_37bf153da2.png "width=1025;height=767") And yeah, it’s __nerd-friendly__ in every sense. A clean API, well-documented SDK, and its own scraping library... everything you need to build exactly what you want. #### How much does Apify cost? Apify offers both monthly plans and pay-as-you-go options. ![6 best Lobstr.io alternatives - How much does Apify cost? image32](https://d37gzvgyugjozl.cloudfront.net/image15_f998de781d.png "width=1616;height=712") * Plans start from __$39__ per month * At scale, it goes up to __$999__ per month __But... Apify’s pricing is not straightforward.__ You pay for literally everything. Proxies, server resources like RAM and compute units, storage, request queues, even execution speed. Nothing’s included by default. ![6 best Lobstr.io alternatives - How much does Apify cost? image33](https://d37gzvgyugjozl.cloudfront.net/image16_e5fa6d0845.png "width=524;height=833") And that’s not all. __Most of the actors come with their own pricing models__. Some charge a monthly rental fee, others charge per result or per event. So the final cost really depends on what you’re running and how often. __So how much does it actually cost?__ To make it fair, I compared one of Apify’s most popular scrapers, __Google Maps Extractor__, with Lobstr.io. ![6 best Lobstr.io alternatives - How much does Apify cost? image34](https://d37gzvgyugjozl.cloudfront.net/image21_9126c2d709.png "width=1689;height=746") Apify’s Google Maps Extractor starts at __$6 per 1k results__ and drops to around __$4 per 1k__ at scale. ![6 best Lobstr.io alternatives - How much does Apify cost? image35](https://d37gzvgyugjozl.cloudfront.net/image55_b9a11e62e9.png "width=1517;height=644") But it doesn’t collect contact info, images, or validate emails like Lobstr.io does. If you want those details, you’ll need to use another scraper i.e. the __Google Maps Email Extractor__. That one pulls social links, websites, emails, and images. It costs another __$9 per 1k results__ to start, dropping to __$7 per 1k__ at scale. ![6 best Lobstr.io alternatives - How much does Apify cost? image36](https://d37gzvgyugjozl.cloudfront.net/image50_55d6030a9c.png "width=1490;height=791") So if you want 1,000 complete Google Maps leads, you’ll pay __$15 per 1k results__, plus a __$39 monthly fee__ for using the Apify platform. __And remember... those emails aren’t validated.__ Now compare that with [Lobstr.io](https://www.lobstr.io)’s Google Maps Search Export. ![6 best Lobstr.io alternatives - How much does Apify cost? image37](https://d37gzvgyugjozl.cloudfront.net/image11_4741823bc8.png "width=1626;height=747") [Scrape all Google maps listings from any location and category in minutes](https://www.lobstr.io/store/google-maps-search-export) For the same (actually more) data, Lobstr.io charges __$3.33 per 1k results__, or __$5 per 1k__ if you also validate emails. At scale, that drops to __$2.5 per 1k results__. ![6 best Lobstr.io alternatives - How much does Apify cost? image38](https://d37gzvgyugjozl.cloudfront.net/image40_be81d73c19.png "width=1143;height=801") __In terms of scalability, Apify is a champ__. It’s extremely scalable, and there’s no platform-imposed limit. But yeah, it’ll cost you a lot more to get there. #### What sucks about Apify Let’s start with the obvious... __pricing__. It’s brutal. ![6 best Lobstr.io alternatives - What sucks about Apify image39](https://d37gzvgyugjozl.cloudfront.net/image14_f0753559ce.png "width=1287;height=498") You pay for everything... compute units, proxy usage, actor rentals. The more you run, the more you bleed. It’s like microtransactions, but for scraping data. Then there’s the __interface__. It’s not built for normal humans. ![6 best Lobstr.io alternatives - What sucks about Apify image40](https://d37gzvgyugjozl.cloudfront.net/image25_1cd9e5840a.png "width=1264;height=541") It’s overloaded, confusing, and you’ll probably need a tutorial just to launch your first task. Simple things feel like running a space program with a hangover. The __marketplace__ isn’t much better. A lot of community-built actors are one-and-done. They get released, never updated, and eventually stop working. You try them, they crash, you lose credits, and still end up with no data. The Apify-maintained ones are solid, but the rest... risky business. ![6 best Lobstr.io alternatives - What sucks about Apify image41](https://d37gzvgyugjozl.cloudfront.net/image10_8a4a0e2959.png "width=1276;height=445") And yeah, __speed__ is a big problem. Some actors fly, but most crawl. Many break mid-run, wasting both time and credits. You spend more time testing tools than actually scraping data. ![6 best Lobstr.io alternatives - What sucks about Apify image42](https://d37gzvgyugjozl.cloudfront.net/image58_047032df95.png "width=1297;height=467") And guess what... Apify still charges you for the failed runs. Finally, there’s __customer support__. If you’re using Apify’s official scrapers, you’ll probably get help. But with community scrapers, you’re on your own. ![6 best Lobstr.io alternatives - What sucks about Apify image43](https://d37gzvgyugjozl.cloudfront.net/image57_837d08408b.png "width=1526;height=602") You report an issue, it’s posted like a GitHub ticket, and then you wait... sometimes forever... for the dev to fix it. | **Pros** | **Cons** | |------------------------------------------------|------------------------------| | Huge library of automations and scrapers | Expensive | | Tons of integrations, including AI tools | Many unreliable scrapers | | Developer-friendly API, SDK, and libraries | Steep learning curve | | Scalable for large-scale data operations | | | Workflow builder | | #### Best for __Apify is best for nerds, AI enthusiasts,__ and anyone who loves building complex automations. If you want full control, deep integrations, and don’t mind a learning curve (or the occasional headache), this one’s for you. > I’ve done a detailed review of Apify and its best alternatives. You can read that article for an in-depth look at the platform. > 👉 [5 Best Apify Alternatives of 2025](https://www.lobstr.io/blog/apify-alternative) ### 3. Outscraper [Outscraper](https://outscraper.com/) is a no-code web scraping tool that offers ready-made scrapers for Google products, other search engines, Amazon, and major e-commerce platforms. ![6 best Lobstr.io alternatives - 3. Outscraper](https://d37gzvgyugjozl.cloudfront.net/image49_2b0d474a4a.png "width=1566;height=684") #### Key features * 50+ scrapers mainly targeting Google products and Amazon * Data enrichment for emails, phones, company info, and social links * Scheduling feature for automated runs * Exports in CSV, Excel, JSON, or Parquet * API and webhook access for integrations #### What you’ll like about Outscraper Outscraper shines in the __e-commerce category__. It’s packed with scrapers for platforms like Amazon, eBay, Etsy, and even a few Chinese wholesale sites. ![6 best Lobstr.io alternatives - What you’ll like about Outscraper image45](https://d37gzvgyugjozl.cloudfront.net/image42_656dd43197.png "width=453;height=860") You also get review scrapers, so you can grab both listings and feedback in one go. There’s a __workflow chaining and scheduling__ feature too. ![6 best Lobstr.io alternatives - What you’ll like about Outscraper image46](https://d37gzvgyugjozl.cloudfront.net/image41_0380ab539d.png "width=1838;height=683") You can link multiple scrapers into a sequence and automate runs. It’s not super flexible though... Outscraper decides which automations can be chained, not you. The __integrations__ are OK. You can connect directly with CRMs like HubSpot, Zoho, and Pipedrive, or automation tools like n8n, Make, and Zapier. ![6 best Lobstr.io alternatives - What you’ll like about Outscraper image47](https://d37gzvgyugjozl.cloudfront.net/image33_4aed259a89.png "width=1824;height=759") The setup isn’t perfectly smooth, but it gets the job done. #### How much does Outscraper cost? The __pricing__ is refreshingly simple. One range fits all scrapers, and it’s fully pay-as-you-go. No hidden tiers or commitments. ![6 best Lobstr.io alternatives - How much does Outscraper cost?](https://d37gzvgyugjozl.cloudfront.net/image19_998d7dc8e6.png "width=1446;height=705") * $3 per 1k rows of data up to 100k rows * $1 per 1k rows of data after 100k rows Outscraper’s pricing page poorly displays this pricing, I confirmed it after reviewing the pricing of a lot of automations offered by platform. __But it’s still 2x expensive compared to Lobstr.io.__ For the same services with more data attributes, Lobstr.io costs 2 times less. For example, to get 1000 Google Maps listings + their validated emails, you’ll need to pay Outscraper: * $3 for basic listings data * $3 for emails, phones, websites and social links * $3 for email validation __This adds up to $9 per 1k leads from Google maps__. Lobstr.io costs you $5 for all this data. #### What sucks about Outscraper Let’s start with the __user interface__... it’s a mess. ![6 best Lobstr.io alternatives - What sucks about Outscraper image49](https://d37gzvgyugjozl.cloudfront.net/image29_cb21a93b23.gif) __The layout feels scattered__, and finding what you need takes patience. It’s confusing to navigate, and there’s no proper live reporting either. You don’t really know what’s collected and what’s still running until it’s over. Then there’s the __lack of information__. None of the e-commerce scrapers are visible on the main website. You only see them after logging in. ![6 best Lobstr.io alternatives - What sucks about Outscraper image50](https://d37gzvgyugjozl.cloudfront.net/image52_05492b7ffa.gif "width=1601;height=875") The pricing page? Barely useful. I had to click through half the site just to find basic details about workflows, scheduling, and automation costs. Next up... __speed__. Outscraper lags a lot. It’s slow to respond, and the cluttered interface makes it even harder to figure out what’s going on in real time. ![6 best Lobstr.io alternatives - What sucks about Outscraper image51](https://d37gzvgyugjozl.cloudfront.net/image46_5e2065a60e.png "width=1161;height=467") And finally, __customer support__. It’s not great. The agents don’t seem properly trained on their own product. I tested this myself while reviewing Google Search scrapers and got two completely different answers to the same question. It doesn’t exactly build confidence. 👉 [15+ Best Google Search Scrapers and APIs](https://www.lobstr.io/blog/best-google-search-scrapers) | **Pros** | **Cons** | |-----------------------------------------------|------------------------| | Tons of e-commerce scrapers | Poor UI/UX | | Workflow chaining | Slow | | Scheduling support | Bad customer support | | Direct integrations with CRMs | | | Simple, transparent pay-as-you-go pricing | | #### Best for Outscraper is best for __e-commerce marketers, data sellers, and analysts__ who need product or review data fast. It’s flexible, affordable, and offers tons of scrapers... if you can survive the UI. > 👉 Outscraper VS Lobstr.io: [Which one is better](https://www.lobstr.io/outscraper-alternative)? ## Niche Focused Lobstr.io alternatives Not every tool tries to do everything. Some just focus on one problem. These next few tools fall into that category. I’ll keep this section short as these are not direct alternatives of Lobstr.io. They don’t have the scale and coverage. ### 4. BrowseAI [Browse AI](https://www.browse.ai/) is a Chrome extension that lets you scrape and monitor any website without touching code. It’s built for people who just want results fast... click, capture, and go. ![Niche Focused Lobstr.io alternatives - 4. BrowseAI](https://d37gzvgyugjozl.cloudfront.net/image32_a476329df6.png "width=1871;height=721") #### Key features * Extract data from any website with point-and-click setup * Monitor sites for changes and get instant alerts * Sync data with Google Sheets, Airtable, or 7,000+ apps * Fully managed scraping and monitoring services #### Pricing ![Niche Focused Lobstr.io alternatives - Pricing image53](https://d37gzvgyugjozl.cloudfront.net/image44_c79a932e3a.png "width=1584;height=679") * Starts at __$2.4 per 1k results__ * Drops to __$1.3 per 1k__ at scale. #### What you’ll like Browse AI nails __ease of use__. It’s simple, intuitive, and quick to set up. You can build scrapers in minutes and connect them to tools you already use. Users love how smooth it feels… no coding, no setup stress, and support that actually helps. #### What sucks The pricing can feel steep if you’re just starting out, and setup can get tricky for more complex pages. There’s also limited flexibility after building a bot... editing means recreating. And yeah, the documentation could be better for beginners. ### 5. Evaboot [Evaboot](https://evaboot.com/) is a LinkedIn Sales Navigator scraping tool that collects leads from Sales Navigator and enriches them with verified work emails. ![Niche Focused Lobstr.io alternatives - 5. Evaboot](https://d37gzvgyugjozl.cloudfront.net/image1_8b8a0c3003.png "width=1739;height=778") #### Key features * Sales Navigator export * Data cleaning and lead filtering * Email finder and email verifier * Chrome extension for quick lead collection #### Pricing ![Niche Focused Lobstr.io alternatives - Pricing image55](https://d37gzvgyugjozl.cloudfront.net/image5_879037b88a.png "width=1135;height=774") * Starts at __$50 per 1k leads__ * Drops to __$17 per 1k__ at scale. #### What you’ll like Honestly, I see no real reason to use this tool when __Lobstr.io’s Sales Navigator Leads Scraper__ gives you better data at a much lower price. ![Niche Focused Lobstr.io alternatives - What you’ll like](https://d37gzvgyugjozl.cloudfront.net/image3_4d50a5a36b.png "width=1566;height=706") [Scrape all leads from Sales Navigator with verified emails](https://www.lobstr.io/store/sales-navigator-leads-scraper) But if you still want to try it, here’s what you’ll like. __Evaboot is super easy to use__. The interface is clean, and the Chrome extension makes exporting leads from Sales Navigator effortless. __The built-in email finder is solid too__... it does a good job verifying emails before you export. #### What sucks The pricing is rough. It costs __$50 per 1k verified leads__, which is about five times what Lobstr.io charges for the same data. And for a LinkedIn tool, __it’s oddly limited__... There's no LinkedIn profile scraper or company scraper. Its Sales Navigator leads only, nothing more. ### 6. Spherescout [Spherescout](https://www.spherescout.io/) is a B2B local lead generation platform with a ready-to-use database of local businesses. ![Niche Focused Lobstr.io alternatives - 6. Spherescout](https://d37gzvgyugjozl.cloudfront.net/image36_4815275422.png "width=1641;height=876") It pulls data from multiple sources online and includes emails, phone numbers, and social links for each business. #### Key features * Category, country, and city filters * Provides email, phone, social links, and website for each business * One-click export to CSV * Easy-to-use interface * Continuous data updates to keep leads fresh #### Pricing ![Niche Focused Lobstr.io alternatives - Pricing image58](https://d37gzvgyugjozl.cloudfront.net/image47_aa92500acb.png "width=1632;height=557") * Starts at __$3 per 1k leads__ * Drops to __$1 per 1k__ at scale #### What you’ll like Traditional scrapers collect leads every time you run them, which takes hours. Spherescout skips that pain. __The data’s already there… you just filter and export.__ __It’s ridiculously easy to use too__. Finding and exporting leads takes two steps... search and click export. Spherescout does a great job vetting emails to weed out garbage or fake ones. What you get is a clean list of emails. __And it’s affordable__. It's almost __5x cheaper__ than most tools in the same niche. #### What sucks __The data coverage is still limited__. Right now, it only supports the __US and France__, though more regions are being added. __Also, while Spherescout’s emails are clean and accurate__, they’re not __validated__ for deliverability. You’ll need to connect an external validation tool for that. ## Conclusion And that’s a wrap on my favorite __Lobstr.io Alternatives__ you can try. 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