Alternatives · Lead Finders
Octoparse alternatives
As of Nov 13, 2026, the highest-graded Octoparse alternative is Clay (2.8 GPA). It's also the best free one.
Octoparse compared with 4 alternatives: PhantomBuster, Scrap.io, Captain Data and Clay.
Octoparse has a free plan. Paid plans start at $19 per month, billed monthly (Basic). 2 of the 4 alternatives are free or have a free plan. 2 more offer a free trial.
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At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| OctoparseThis tool | Free plan · from $19/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows |
| PhantomBuster | Free plan · from $56/mo | Yes | Web, Browser extension |
| Scrap.io | Free trial · from $39/mo | Trial only | Web |
| Captain Data | Free trial · from €59.99/mo | Trial only | Web |
| Clay | Free plan · from $167/mo | Yes | Web |
Price against what you get
Octoparse starts at $19 a month and scores 2.3 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. None of the 4 alternatives on this chart both scores higher and starts lower.
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 Octoparse
PhantomBuster
Cloud automations that collect and enrich leads from LinkedIn
- PhantomBuster starts at $56 per month, billed annually.
- PhantomBuster also lists a browser extension.
- PhantomBuster lists no Windows and macOS apps, which Octoparse has.
- PhantomBuster does not cover research, which Octoparse does.
Suits: Building lead lists from LinkedIn and Sales Navigator searches
Scrap.io
Local business leads pulled from Google, Apple and Bing Maps
- Scrap.io starts at $39 per month, billed yearly ($59 billed monthly).
- Scrap.io has no free plan, only a free trial, unlike Octoparse.
- Scrap.io lists no Windows and macOS apps, which Octoparse has.
- Scrap.io does not cover workflow automation and research, which Octoparse does.
Suits: Agencies selling to local businesses that are not on LinkedIn
Captain Data
People and company data API built on LinkedIn profiles
- Captain Data starts at €59.99 per 1,000 credits, billed monthly (from 2,500 credits).
- Captain Data has no free plan, only a free trial, unlike Octoparse.
- Captain Data lists no Windows and macOS apps, which Octoparse has.
- Captain Data also covers AI agents.
- Captain Data does not cover research, which Octoparse does.
Suits: Product teams that embed people and company data in their own app
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 lists no Windows and macOS apps, which Octoparse has.
- Clay also covers email campaigns.
- Clay does not cover research, which Octoparse does.
Suits: Growth and operations teams building custom lead lists
Limits worth knowing in Octoparse
- Proxies, CAPTCHA solving, AI Assistant and pay-per-result templates draw on credits; unused monthly credits reset.
- Custom tasks run on your own computer unless you are on Standard or above.
- Basic is monthly only; annual billing starts at Standard.
- Refunds: 5-day money-back on paid plans, not on Basic after 1,000 rows scraped or after a free trial.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Octoparse?
The alternatives to Octoparse in this directory are PhantomBuster, Scrap.io, Captain Data and Clay. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Octoparse.
Is there a free alternative to Octoparse?
Yes. PhantomBuster and Clay have a free plan alongside paid ones.
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.