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At a Glance
Octoparse
Octoparse
Star Rating
(52)4.8 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (78.4% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
Free Per Month
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PhantomBuster
PhantomBuster
Star Rating
(96)4.3 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (67.7% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
  • Users report that Octoparse excels in ease of use with a score of 9.3, while PhantomBuster trails behind at 8.0. Reviewers mention that Octoparse's intuitive interface and user-friendly design make it accessible for beginners, whereas PhantomBuster's steeper learning curve can be challenging for new users.
  • Reviewers say that Octoparse shines in data structuring with a score of 9.7, compared to PhantomBuster's 8.1. Users highlight Octoparse's ability to easily organize and format extracted data, making it more efficient for analysis, while PhantomBuster's data structuring features are seen as less robust.
  • Users on G2 mention that Octoparse's quality of support is outstanding, scoring 9.5, while PhantomBuster's support is rated at 8.2. Reviewers appreciate Octoparse's responsive customer service and extensive documentation, whereas PhantomBuster users report slower response times and less comprehensive resources.
  • Reviewers mention that Octoparse offers superior cloud extraction capabilities with a score of 9.4, compared to PhantomBuster's 8.0. Users say that Octoparse's cloud-based features allow for seamless data extraction without the need for local installations, which is a significant advantage for remote teams.
  • G2 users report that Octoparse has a higher overall satisfaction rating with a star score of 4.8, while PhantomBuster has a score of 4.4. Reviewers express that Octoparse consistently meets their expectations and needs, while PhantomBuster users have noted some limitations in functionality.
  • Users say that Octoparse's diverse extraction points score of 9.6 outshines PhantomBuster's 8.2. Reviewers highlight Octoparse's ability to extract data from a wider range of sources, including complex websites, which is a crucial feature for users needing comprehensive data scraping solutions.
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Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Octoparse
Free
Free
Per Month
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PhantomBuster
No pricing available
Free Trial
Octoparse
Free Trial is available
PhantomBuster
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.6
47
8.5
81
Ease of Use
9.3
48
8.0
84
Ease of Setup
9.6
39
7.9
64
Ease of Admin
9.6
13
7.6
28
Quality of Support
9.6
46
8.0
64
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.6
13
7.7
27
Product Direction (% positive)
9.5
43
8.5
80
Features by Category
Not enough data
8.0
78
Functionality
9.6
38
8.0
72
9.7
38
8.0
72
9.7
38
8.0
72
9.5
38
7.3
68
9.5
38
7.7
68
9.5
38
7.3
68
Diverse Extraction Points
9.6
38
8.0
72
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Octoparse
Octoparse
PhantomBuster
PhantomBuster
Octoparse and PhantomBuster are categorized as Data Extraction
Unique Categories
Octoparse
Octoparse has no unique categories
PhantomBuster
PhantomBuster has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Octoparse
Octoparse
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
78.4%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
17.6%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
3.9%
PhantomBuster
PhantomBuster
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
67.7%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
28.0%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
4.3%
Reviewers' Industry
Octoparse
Octoparse
Computer Software
17.6%
Information Technology and Services
9.8%
Marketing and Advertising
7.8%
Research
5.9%
Internet
5.9%
Other
52.9%
PhantomBuster
PhantomBuster
Marketing and Advertising
21.5%
Computer Software
20.4%
Information Technology and Services
15.1%
Consulting
4.3%
Internet
3.2%
Other
35.5%
Most Helpful Reviews
Octoparse
Octoparse
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Adil Z.
AZ
Adil Z.
Verified User in Marketing and Advertising

Octoparse stands out for its remarkably user-friendly interface that makes web scraping accessible to users of all technical levels. The straightforward point-and-click functionality eliminates coding requirements while still providing powerful data...

Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User
G
Verified User in Computer Software

- They don't bring value to users. - UX is terrible

PhantomBuster
PhantomBuster
Most Helpful Favorable Review
VT
Vikas T.
Verified User in Staffing and Recruiting

I use it almost on a daily basis to export my data from LinkedIn, Sales Navigator, and other platforms. It is one of the many features it offers. Very easy to use and a great feature.

Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User
G
Verified User in Human Resources

Their refund policies are ridiculous. I mistakenly used a small portion of the usage and they charged me for the entire month. This is when I reached out to their support team within 15 mins of accidentally buying a subscription. Would suggest using...

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Discussions
Octoparse
Octoparse Discussions
How should I build the pagination inside a loop item?
1 comment
ML
Pagination is a technique widely used in web design that divides content into several pages, presenting large data sets in a much easier way for internet...Read more
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Octoparse has no more discussions with answers
PhantomBuster
PhantomBuster Discussions
What is PhantomBuster used for?
2 comments
Kim G.
KG
For "scraping" or compiling data from multiple sources, such as LinkedIn, Sales Navigator, Google maps, etc.Read more
Is the PhantomBuster good?
1 comment
Kim G.
KG
This is the wrong word to use to describe PB. This platform is actually vital if you want to pull info from SalesNav. They offer 10 minutes of FREE usage a...Read more
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PhantomBuster has no more discussions with answers