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# 7 Best Apify Alternatives (2026)
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**Source:** https://www.gumloop.com/blog/apify-alternatives
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**Summarized:** 2026-02-23
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## TL;DR
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Apify is powerful but built for developers. These 7 alternatives offer web scraping with varying levels of no-code friendliness, AI integration, and pricing.
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## What to Look For in an Apify Alternative
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- **Built-in web scraping** — Native scraping vs HTTP parsing from scratch
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- **Tech stack integration** — Google Sheets, Slack, Notion, CRM; MCP servers = bonus
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- **LLM integration** — Pass scraped data through GPT/Claude/Gemini for enrichment
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- **Security & scale** — RBAC, audit logs, SOC 2 if enterprise
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- **Custom code support** — Python/JS for advanced scenarios
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- **Templates/AI assistants** — Pre-built templates or AI that builds workflows for you
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## The 7 Alternatives
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### 1. Gumloop ⭐ (Author's Pick)
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| **Best for** | AI agents + workflows that scrape, analyze, and act |
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| **Pricing** | Free (2K credits) → $37/mo (Solo) → $244/mo (Team) |
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**Why it wins:**
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- "Gummie" AI assistant builds workflows via natural language
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- Built-in web scraping + any LLM integration (no extra API keys needed)
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- MCP server support for connecting to any tool
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- Create autonomous AI agents that handle scraping tasks independently
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**Gotcha:** Not scraping-specific; template library limited (but Gummie makes templates obsolete)
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### 2. Octoparse
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| **Best for** | No-code scraping with 500+ preset templates |
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| **Pricing** | Free (10 tasks, local only) → $83/mo (Standard) → $299/mo (Pro) |
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**Why it wins:**
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- Visual crawler builder for non-technical users
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- 500+ templates: Google Maps, LinkedIn, Amazon scrapers
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- IP rotation + CAPTCHA solving built-in
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- Run locally or cloud
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**Gotcha:** Workflows are rigid; struggles with complex multi-step flows; no AI agent features
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### 3. n8n
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| **Best for** | Technical teams wanting self-hosted, open-source automation |
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| **Pricing** | Free (self-hosted) → $24/mo (cloud) |
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**Why it wins:**
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- Open source, self-hostable = full data control
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- Visual workflow builder with web scraping nodes
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- Connect to any API/service
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**Gotcha:** Requires technical setup; not scraping-specific
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### 4. Relay.app
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| **Best for** | Workflow automation with human-in-the-loop steps |
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| **Pricing** | Free tier available |
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**Why it wins:**
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- Combines automation with human approval steps
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- Good for workflows that need review before action
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### 5. Thunderbit
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| **Best for** | AI-powered web data extraction |
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| **Pricing** | Varies |
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**Why it wins:**
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- AI-first approach to scraping
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- Handles dynamic content well
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### 6. Browse AI
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| **Best for** | No-code web monitoring and data extraction |
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| **Pricing** | Free tier available |
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**Why it wins:**
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- Record actions → replay automatically
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- Monitor sites for changes
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- Pre-built robots for common tasks
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### 7. Claude (Direct)
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| **Best for** | One-off scraping/analysis with AI |
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| **Pricing** | Subscription-based |
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**Why it wins:**
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- Can scrape and analyze web content directly
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- No setup required for simple tasks
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- Great for ad-hoc research
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## Quick Comparison
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| Tool | No-Code | AI Built-In | Self-Host | Price |
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| Gumloop | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | $0-244/mo |
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| Octoparse | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | $0-299/mo |
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| n8n | Partial | ❌ | ✅ | $0-24/mo |
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| Browse AI | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | Freemium |
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| Claude | N/A | ✅ | ❌ | Subscription |
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## Bottom Line
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- **Gumloop** = Best for AI-powered scraping + automation in one platform
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- **Octoparse** = Best no-code scraping with templates
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- **n8n** = Best for devs who want open-source + self-host
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- **Claude** = Best for one-off AI scraping without setup |