Octoparse or Phantombuster? The answer is obvious.

Octoparse combines AI auto-detect algorithm and low code platform to simplify web scraping into just 3 steps.

No code required

300+ preset templates to cover most mainstream websites

Download data files, images and docs in various formats

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Octoparse vs. Phantombuster

Octoparse

Phantombuster

Positioning

No-code

API-based

Number of tasks

100~750+ (varies by plan)

Based on subscription

Auto-detect page data

Schedule scraping tasks

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Case Study

A company plans to conduct market research on retail merchants in specific areas. It requires collecting around one million data points from a web mapping platform, including store names, addresses, business hours, ratings, etc.

Cost in Octoparse and Phantombuster

Octoparse: $0.3/1,000 rows

Phantombuster: around $2.5/1,000 rows

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Data accuracy and completeness are comparable

What Makes Octoparse Unique

Easy to use

Octoparse's no-code and drag-and-drop interface and real-time preview features allow you to locate and capture data with clicks. By contrast, Phantombuster requires API knowledge and coding skills for customization.

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Data security

Octoparse ensures data security through full encryption and strict access control, complying with international standards, such as GDPR. Phantombuster, while providing API-based scraping, may have different security considerations.

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Global preset templates

Hundreds of preset templates are available on Octoparse, supporting 7 languages and covering most mainstream websites worldwide, while Phantombuster focuses mainly on social media platforms.

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Hear What Our Customers Say About Octoparse

Octoparse | GetCoAI

Customer story

GetCoAI is a community dedicated to AI literacy. Octoparse helps it accelerate internal operations and engineering efforts by easily accessing needed data.

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As a sales manager, I often struggle with a ton of unstructured data. However, things have changed when my friend introduced Octoparse to me. I'm surprised by how much it helps me improve efficiency. The interface is user-friendly, the customer service team is reliable, and no coding experience is needed!

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