Apify overview
B2B web-scraping and browser-automation platform with the Apify Store of ready-made actors. A strong fit for indie developers building AI and lead-gen pipelines.
Pros and cons
+ Strengths
- Apify Store ships ready-made scraper actors for most common targets
- Pay-as-you-go billing with a recurring $5 free credit every month
- Up to 30% recurring affiliate commission, capped at $2,500 per client
− Limitations
- Paid Google / Facebook ads are off-limits for affiliates
- The platform-credit pricing model confuses newcomers
- No granular per-GB residential pricing
Technical specifications
Full set of Apify technical specifications as of 20.05.2026. Verified in our own benchmark tests on identical loads.
What Apify is good for
Based on tests and product parameters — our take on how well Apify fits various use-cases:
Geo coverage
Apify covers 10 countries from our catalog. Click a country to see alternative providers with similar coverage.
Pricing and payments
Starting price $49 / mo. Supports pay-as-you-go — top up the balance and spend at your own pace, no mandatory subscription.
Payments:
- Bank cards (Visa / Mastercard)
- Crypto isn't accepted directly
- PayPal in some jurisdictions
Free trial: available — we recommend testing before paying for the main plan.
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