The quick take
Build, run, and publish Actors for data extraction and automation, with managed storage, scheduling, proxies, and an extensive Store.
Apify is a compelling choice for teams that prioritize actor marketplace, residential proxies, schedules and webhooks. Validate the current limits against your expected production volume before committing.
Key features
Pricing & free tier
Free plan with monthly platform credits. Pricing shown here is directional and should be confirmed on the provider’s website.
Developer fit
Supported interfaces include JavaScript, Python, REST. The right fit depends on your team’s operational needs, volume, compliance requirements, and preference for managed versus self-hosted infrastructure.
Frequently asked questions
What is Apify used for?
Apify is used to build and run web-scraping and browser-automation jobs called Actors. It also provides schedules, proxies, webhooks, datasets, storage, and a marketplace of ready-made Actors.
Is Apify scraping legal?
Apify is a general-purpose data-extraction platform; whether a specific scraping project is lawful depends on the data, jurisdiction, website terms, privacy obligations, and how the data is used. Obtain legal advice for sensitive or regulated collection.
Can I use Apify for free?
Yes. Apify offers a free plan with monthly platform credits, although resource-intensive Actors, proxies, storage, and higher usage can require a paid plan.