Apify vs Bright Data.
Choose Apify for programmable Actors and workflows; choose Bright Data for proxy depth and enterprise data infrastructure.
CriteriaApifyBright Data
Best forFull-stack web scraping and browser automationEnterprise web data infrastructure
Free accessFree plan with monthly platform creditsTrial availability varies
InterfacesJavaScript, Python, RESTREST, Python, JavaScript
Standout featuresActor marketplace, Residential proxies, Schedules and webhooksResidential proxies, Scraping Browser, Web Unlocker
Bottom line
Choose Apify for programmable Actors and workflows; choose Bright Data for proxy depth and enterprise data infrastructure. Run a small, representative proof of concept on both before you migrate a production workflow.