Apify Alternatives

Looking for a reliable Apify alternative? Both SOAX and Apify offer a range of tools to help you collect web data at scale. Read our expert analysis to compare the differences in features, pricing, and performance.

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SOAX

SOAX is a data collection platform that combines powerful scraping APIs and reliable proxies to help businesses discover valuable insights, alongside a Web Unblocker that bypasses anti-bot restrictions, and an AI Scraper that uses natural language instructions to intelligently scrape any website. SOAX’s robust infrastructure makes it the preferred choice for a wide range of data extraction projects.

Apify

Apify offers a versatile platform for web scraping and automation, enabling users to extract structured data and automate workflows with custom-built or pre-built scrapers. Its services include API integration, proxy management, and cloud storage. Apify supports industries like eCommerce, real estate, and media, providing scalable solutions for data collection and automation.

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Top reasons to consider SOAX as an alternative to Apify

SOAX is an award-winning data extraction platform

SOAX stands out against the rest as a leading data extraction platform, demonstrated by our numerous awards and incredible 4.8/5 satisfaction rating on G2.

Top rated on G2, Capterra and Trustpilot
Rated as a Leader, High Performer, Best Support and Easiest To Do Business With in G2's 2025 Winter reports
Trusted by hundreds of businesses and thousands of customers globally

Powerful data extraction tools at your fingertips

SOAX gives you access to web scraping APIs, datasets, proxies and a Web Unblocker so you can spend less time gathering data and more time putting it to work. You can level up your data collection with our unique AI Scraper that can intelligently extract data from any website, using natural language requests.

Ethically-sourced residential, mobile, ISP and datacenter proxies
Ecommerce and SERP scraper APIs, plus an AI Scraper with natural language processing
Web Unblocker to bypass blocks, bans and CAPTCHAs

A closer look at SOAX vs. Apify

		Apify
Based in	UK	Czech Republic
G2 rating	4.8 (56 reviews)	4.8 (116 reviews)
Data extraction tools available	Scraping APIs alongside a robust network of residential, mobile and datacenter proxies. Plus, a Web Unblocker and an AI scraper to intelligently extract data using natural language prompts	Ready-made scraper APIs, rotating datacenter and residential proxies, cloud data storage
Pricing structure	Access all SOAX products in one subscription - tiered plans for a range of needs, plus a pay-as-you-go option and bespoke enterprise plans for large businesses	Monthly or annual subscriptions - variable upfront cost followed by pay-as-you-go
Scraping targets	10,000+ targets including popular platforms such as Google, Amazon, Instagram and more	1,600+ ready-made scrapers for popular target domains
Coverage	Worldwide coverage with proxies available in 195+ countries and global scraping capabilities	No specific data
Support	Round-the-clock assistance from engineers to resolve issues, via email and live chat, alongside a dedicated help center	Dedicated help center, live chat, Discord
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Comparison data correct as at 01 October 2024

Benefits of our data collection tools

Ecommerce and SERP scraping APIs alongside a robust network of proxies, web unblocking tools and a dedicated AI scraper.

One subscription, multiple tools for data extraction

Say goodbye to messy integrations between different providers - access our full-service data extraction platform, including scraping APIs, proxies and web unblocking, with just a single subscription.

Ensure compliance and legality

Extract data safely and ensure compliance with the highest ethical standards, thanks to our robust KYC procedures and ethically-sourced proxy network.

Scrape complex data with simple requests

Our AI scraper effortlessly interprets natural language requests, turning previously complex requests into simple tasks and saving you time.

Easily bypass rate limiting

Leverage our powerful network of rotating proxies to avoid blocks and bans while scraping the web, ensuring you’re able to extract the data you need.

Pay only for success

Unlike some other providers, we only charge for successful requests - so you only pay for the data you’ve actually extracted.

Endless scalability

Scale your data extraction without running into infrastructure bottlenecks with our scalable proxy services, supporting millions of requests per day.

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How businesses are using SOAX

SOAX offers flexible plans and pricing suitable for individuals and businesses of all sizes. While some users may find providers like Apify suitable for their needs, SOAX provides customizable solutions that may be more efficient and cost-effective for a broader range of industries and use cases.

Data collection

Scrape public data without interruptions from CAPTCHAs or blocks.

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Cybersecurity

Identify security threats, prevent data loss, conduct testing and safeguard your business infrastructure.

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Price monitoring

Monitor prices on Amazon, eBay and more. Track competitors and view regional pricing variations to refine your pricing strategies.

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Consumer trends

Gain insights into global consumer behaviors, essential for marketers, researchers and business owners.

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SEO monitoring

Scrape Google, Bing and DuckDuckGo. Analyze SEO performance and research competitors with our location-specific proxies.

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Brand protection

Detect faulty ads, unauthorized intellectual property use, or negative brand mentions. Track counterfeit products or online brand misuse.

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