Apify is a cloud platform designed for web scraping, data extraction, and web automation. It provides a comprehensive suite of tools and services, catering to a wide range of users from developers to enterprises.
Key features:
- Apify Store: A marketplace with over 10,000 ready-made Actors (web scraping and automation tools) for various websites and use cases.
- Apify Platform: Tools to build, deploy, and manage custom web scrapers and automation workflows using Python, JavaScript, or TypeScript.
- Crawlee Library: An open-source web crawling and browser automation library for building reliable scrapers.
- Integrations: Connect Apify with other apps and services like Zapier, Google Sheets, GitHub, and more.
- Proxy and Anti-blocking: Solutions to prevent scraper blocking, including proxy rotation.
- Enterprise-grade infrastructure: Secure and reliable web data extraction with 99.95% uptime, SOC2, GDPR, and CCPA compliance.
Use cases:
- AI and Machine Learning: Extracting data to train AI models and power AI agents.
- E-commerce: Gathering product data, prices, and reviews from online marketplaces.
- Market Research: Collecting data for market analysis and competitive intelligence.
- Lead Generation: Scraping contact information from websites and social media.
- Web Automation: Automating tasks such as data entry, form filling, and website monitoring.
