Tool overview
Apify is listed under AI Infrastructure & MLOps AI tools.
What is Apify?
Apify is a cloud platform and marketplace for web scraping, browser automation, data extraction, and reusable Actors. Teams can build with JavaScript or Python, schedule cloud runs, store datasets, expose APIs, and connect Actors to AI agents through MCP.
Best for
Developers and data teams building repeatable web automation and extraction workflows
Who is it for?
Decision note
Confirm Actor-specific pricing, compute and proxy usage, data retention, concurrency, enterprise security, legal basis for collection, and the current plan before production.
Key features
Marketplace with thousands of reusable Actors
JavaScript and Python Actor development
Scheduled cloud runs and dataset storage
Browser automation, proxies, and webhooks
REST API, SDKs, CLI, and MCP access
Actor monetization and creator programs
Use cases
Collecting structured web data
Running browser-based automations
Powering AI agents with live data
Publishing reusable data tools
Pros
- Permanent free plan includes monthly credits
- Large marketplace and developer ecosystem
- Strong API, SDK, and scheduling coverage
Cons
- Actor costs vary by pricing model
- Scraping legality depends on target and jurisdiction
- Complex automations require debugging and monitoring
Limitations
Web extraction can break when websites change and may involve privacy, copyright, contract, or access restrictions. Users must respect target terms, robots and legal requirements, protect credentials, validate data quality, and monitor every production Actor.
Pricing details
Billing options
Pricing note
The Free plan costs $0 and includes $5 in monthly prepaid usage. Starter begins at $29 per month plus pay-as-you-go usage. Scale, Business, and Enterprise raise included spend, limits, support, and governance. Individual Store Actors may add rental or event-based charges.
Supported languages
- English
Integrations
REST API
JavaScript SDK
Python SDK
CLI
Webhooks
MCP
Zapier
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