The Apify web scraping, data extraction, and automation platform
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Effortlessly Build Scrapers with Apify
What do you like best about the product?
I like Apify because it's super easy to use and I don't need to learn a new system. It's pretty straightforward with the guidance I get from ChatGPT. It's also great that I don't need to be a developer to use the scrapers that others have built, which saves me a lot of time, energy, and money. I also value the direct connections Apify has with platforms like Google and Instagram for scraping.
What do you dislike about the product?
Sometimes the communication going back and forth to the developer can be a bit tricky. I don't always know how to switch between different models, and it sometimes breaks the chain in n8n. Also, through the API, I can't switch the model because it only does it inside the tool as, like, a one-off. If I have a bunch of things I need scraped, I don't know how to switch the models, and there's no real way to do it without contacting the original developer.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
I use Apify to build scrapers without being a developer, which saves me a ton of time, energy, and money.
Fast, User-Friendly Powerhouse for Web Scraping
What do you like best about the product?
I find Apify to be fast and its user interface is better than other extensions, being not too complex and yet one of the most powerful tools I know. The issue section where people discuss problems is useful, as well as the proxy section and cloud storage. The UI is friendly and easy to navigate, making the initial setup hassle-free. I've experienced consistently good performance over different extensions like Instagram, Google Maps, and Reddit, and I'm looking forward to using it with TikTok, hoping for the same positive feedback.
What do you dislike about the product?
I personally haven't faced any issues with Apify, but I've overheard some issues regarding the API integration and its management. Managing a large number of actor runs through the API can become complex, especially when handling datasets and post-run cleanup. I think there could be improvements in API documentation, clearer examples for lifecycle management, and better tooling for monitoring API-triggered runs.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
I use Apify to extract information not available on the web's front end, like downloading Instagram posts and tracking Amazon product history. It's fast, user-friendly, and has powerful features for web scraping across platforms.
Collecting Data Has Never Been Easier
What do you like best about the product?
Collecting data has never been easier...
What do you dislike about the product?
Sometimes the pricing can force us into using certain options in some applications.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
Creating automations and being able to trust our data when running them wouldn’t be possible without Apify.
Effortless Bulk Promotions with Instant Setup
What do you like best about the product?
I like Apify for its instant access to actors for any marketing tactics. I find the pre-built, cloud-based, ready-to-use automation tools incredibly useful as they offer a plug-and-play experience, eliminating the need for additional infrastructure. The simple steps to start with Apify automations make it easy to get up and running quickly. Overall, Apify meets my needs well, and I even gave it a recommendation score of 10 out of 10.
What do you dislike about the product?
Apify fulfill my requirements for the marketing automations.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
I use Apify for bulk message sending to followers without spamming. It has pre-built, cloud-based automation tools that are ready to use, requiring no infrastructure—just plug and play. I like the instant access to marketing tactics, making the setup simple.
Simple and Lightweight, Yet Expensive for Intensive Use
What do you like best about the product?
I like using Apify because it's quite lightweight and indeed easy to use. Apify is very simple for extracting content from the web without needing to code.
What do you dislike about the product?
Perhaps in terms of price, yes, for the price. It can be considered quite expensive if the usage is quite high.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
I use Apify for scraping and automation, especially to extract data from websites without the need for coding, which makes the process simpler.
Streamlined Content Scraping with Minimal Effort
What do you like best about the product?
I like Apify for its stability and availability. It doesn't require constant retries, which saves a lot of energy, compute, and networking fees. It's also very easy to set up with minimal hassle, thanks to the great documentation and numerous examples that clearly show request and response structures.
What do you dislike about the product?
There are some actors that are only available when we have an Apify premium account. So I think it would be nice if you could access some actors without having a premium account.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
Apify saves developer hours by automating the fetching of Instagram posts, eliminating manual work. It addresses our content population issue, enhancing efficiency by reducing our content upload workflow by 80%.
Effortless Web Scraping with Community Support
What do you like best about the product?
I find Apify really easy to use, especially when it comes to finding templates. It's handy that others are doing similar things, which makes it simple to find and replicate their approaches for my own web scraping projects. I also like how well Apify solves my problem of coming up with my own scrappy ideas by using community templates or formulas. It's definitely a good feature for me.
What do you dislike about the product?
I tried to publish my own file, but the documentation for publishing is a little bit tricky. It could be better if the documentation was more friendly to general users and not just speak to developers.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
Apify helps me by providing community templates, making it easy to find existing solutions for web data scraping, which solves my problem without starting from scratch.
Intuitive and Easy Setup but Testing Changes Could be Better
What do you like best about the product?
I find Apify intuitive to use, yet it's a powerful technical tool. Setting up an actor's JSON page function was made easy using the pre-built forms. I also appreciate how relatively easy it is to set up and get started with Apify, even if you have little-to-no prior experience using it. The initial setup was quite easy.
What do you dislike about the product?
I don't really have a good or easy way to test changes quickly without saving and running the actor entirely.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
I use Apify for scraping event webpages to gather data. It makes setting up a JSON page function easy with its pre-built forms. It's intuitive and powerful, even for those with no prior experience, making it easy to set up and get started.
Accessibility and Ease of Setup Win Us Over
What do you like best about the product?
I like the accessibility and simplicity of Apify, as well as the fact that the setup was as easy as possible. It is also important to me that the service is useful for improving workflows in my company.
What do you dislike about the product?
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What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
Apify helps improve workflows in our company.
Efficient Data Extraction with Room for Instruction Improvement
What do you like best about the product?
I used Apify’s Google Maps Scraper and found it straightforward to set up, which helped me extract location and business information efficiently. Apify helped me save time and avoid repetitive manual work by quickly gathering accurate and structured information, improving my project planning and analysis. What I like most about Apify is its ease of use and flexibility. The flexibility lets me adjust the settings to extract the specific data I need, making it practical for different projects. The initial setup of Apify was fairly easy, and I was able to start extracting data without major issues. Apify is very useful for automating data extraction.
What do you dislike about the product?
One thing that could be improved is the initial setup instructions for some Scrapers. The main challenge was understanding some of the advanced settings in the Google Maps Scraper. The instructions assume familiarity with certain terms and options. Adding more step-by-step examples or screenshots could make the setup clearer for new users.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
Apify saves me time and avoids repetitive manual work by allowing me to quickly gather accurate, structured data from multiple websites, improving project planning and analysis.
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