Apify is a full-stack web scraping and data extraction platform with 4,000+ ready-made scrapers and AI agents. Apify operates on compute unit pricing (1 GB memory x 1 hour = 1 CU) with free tier offering $5 monthly credits for startups and developers.

Key Features:

• 4,000+ Ready-Made Scrapers - Pre-built extractors for popular sites


• AI Agents Integration - Automated data collection workflows


• Compute Unit Pricing - Pay for memory x time usage


• Real-Time Data Collection - Live website monitoring


• API Access - Programmatic scraper control


• Cloud Infrastructure - Scalable scraping environment


• Educational Discounts - 30% off for students/nonprofits/startups


• Custom Actor Development - Build proprietary scrapers

Pricing:

Free: $5 credits/month, community support

Starter/Scale: Paid tiers (specific pricing on request)

Enterprise: Custom solutions

Students: 30% discount

Nonprofits: Custom discount

Startups: 30% off Scale plan

Platforms:

Web App, API

Alternatives:

Scrapy, Puppeteer, Selenium, Bright Data, Octoparse

Note: Hybrid subscription + usage model. No credit card required for free tier. Cost depends on CU consumption, storage, proxies, and data transfer.