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Captain Data alternatives
As of Nov 13, 2026, the highest-graded Captain Data alternative is Clay (2.8 GPA). It's also the best free one.
Captain Data compared with 5 alternatives: People Data Labs, Crustdata, PhantomBuster, Clay and Octoparse.
Captain Data is a paid product with a free trial, starting at €59.99 per 1,000 credits, billed monthly (from 2,500 credits). 4 of the 5 alternatives are free or have a free plan. One more offers a free trial.
Listings checked up to Nov 13, 2026 · Where the facts come from
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At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| Captain DataThis tool | Free trial · from €59.99/mo | Trial only | Web |
| People Data Labs | Free plan · from $98/mo | Yes | Web |
| Crustdata | Free trial | Trial only | Web |
| PhantomBuster | Free plan · from $56/mo | Yes | Web, Browser extension |
| Clay | Free plan · from $167/mo | Yes | Web |
| Octoparse | Free plan · from $19/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows |
Price against what you get
Captain Data starts at about $67.02 a month and scores 1.7 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. 2 of the 4 alternatives on this chart score higher and start lower: PhantomBuster and Octoparse.
Clay scores higher without starting lower.
Features, ease of use and platforms, averaged
What paid plans start at, a month (each step along is roughly double) →
- The best score at each price
- Has a free plan
- No free plan
How each one differs from Captain Data
People Data Labs
Person and company data sold through APIs and data feeds
- People Data Labs starts at $98 per month for 350 person credits, billing basis not shown.
- People Data Labs has a free plan, which Captain Data lacks.
- People Data Labs also covers research.
- People Data Labs does not cover workflow automation and AI agents, which Captain Data does.
Suits: Developers adding enrichment to their own product
Crustdata
People and company data API with real-time watchers
- Crustdata does not cover workflow automation, which Captain Data does.
Suits: Developers building sales, recruiting or investing tools on a data API
PhantomBuster
Cloud automations that collect and enrich leads from LinkedIn
- PhantomBuster starts at $56 per month, billed annually.
- PhantomBuster has a free plan, which Captain Data lacks.
- PhantomBuster also lists a browser extension.
- PhantomBuster does not cover AI agents, which Captain Data does.
Suits: Building lead lists from LinkedIn and Sales Navigator searches
Clay
Data enrichment tables that query 150+ data providers in one place
- Clay starts at $167 per month for 2,500 data credits, billed annually.
- Clay has a free plan, which Captain Data lacks.
- Clay also covers email campaigns.
- Clay does not cover AI agents, which Captain Data does.
Suits: Growth and operations teams building custom lead lists
Octoparse
No-code web scraping with ready templates and a cloud runner
- Octoparse starts at $19 per month, billed monthly (Basic).
- Octoparse has a free plan, which Captain Data lacks.
- Octoparse also lists Windows and macOS apps.
- Octoparse also covers research.
- Octoparse does not cover AI agents, which Captain Data does.
Suits: Non-programmers who need web data such as business listings for lead lists
Limits worth knowing in Captain Data
- The page was read with the euro setting showing; a US dollar setting exists but its figures were not confirmed.
- Unused credits do not roll over month to month on monthly billing.
- Pricing scales with volume only, and there is no per-seat plan or dashboard prospecting app.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Captain Data?
The alternatives to Captain Data in this directory are People Data Labs, Crustdata, PhantomBuster, Clay and Octoparse. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Captain Data.
Is there a free alternative to Captain Data?
Yes. People Data Labs, PhantomBuster, Clay and Octoparse have a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which Captain Data alternatives work on Windows?
The Captain Data listing does not include a Windows app. Octoparse lists one.
Which Captain Data alternatives work on macOS?
The Captain Data listing does not include a macOS app. Octoparse lists one.
When were these prices checked?
Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 17, 2026 to Nov 13, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.