The Apify alternative with predictable structured APIs
Updated for April 2026. Apify is now an emerging threat in 4 of 12 tracked keywords after entering PAYG, Google Maps, and LinkedIn SERPs. Scrappa counters marketplace breadth with direct structured endpoints, flat request pricing, and credits that do not reset monthly.
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Apify emerging threat snapshot
Apify expanded from 2 of 12 to 4 of 12 tracked keyword appearances this cycle. Its 24K+ Actors marketplace creates breadth-based SERP coverage across pay-as-you-go scraping, Google Maps, and LinkedIn searches.
Keyword coverage
4 of 12
Tracked keyword appearances this cycle
Expanded from 2 of 12
Monitor as emerging threat
Marketplace
24K+ Actors
Breadth-based SERP visibility
Google Maps and LinkedIn pressure
Scrappa: 80+ direct endpoints
Free
$0 / month
$5 monthly usage
$0.30 / compute unit
Scrappa: 500 free credits / month
Starter
$29 / month + PAYG
$29 monthly usage
$2.50 / 1,000 SERPs
Scrappa: $0.30 / 1,000 requests
Scale
$199 / month + PAYG
$199 monthly usage
$2.00 / 1,000 SERPs
Scrappa credits last 12 months
Scrappa vs Apify: Pricing
Apify combines monthly included usage, actor-specific marketplace pricing, compute units, proxy charges, and SERP proxy pricing. Scrappa keeps comparable SERP workloads on flat pay-as-you-go credits from $0.30 per 1,000 requests.
| Monthly Volume | Scrappa | Apify | You Save |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,000 requests | $0.30 | $2.50 | 88% |
| 10,000 requests | $3.00 | $25.00 | 88% |
| 50,000 requests | $15.00 | $125.00 | 88% |
| 250,000 requests | $62.50 | $625.00 | 90% |
| 1,000,000 requests | $200.00 | $2,500.00 | 92% |
Apify benchmark uses the public SERPs proxy rate for Free and Starter plans reviewed in April 2026. Actor marketplace pricing varies by Actor and can add compute, storage, proxy, and data transfer usage.
Why developers switch from Apify
Track Apify for marketplace breadth, but choose Scrappa when you need predictable structured APIs and durable credits.
Emerging SERP Threat
Apify moved from 2 of 12 to 4 of 12 tracked keyword appearances this cycle, entering PAYG, Google Maps, and LinkedIn SERPs that matter to Scrappa.
24K+ Actors, One Risk
Apify wins visibility through marketplace breadth. Scrappa focuses on first-party structured endpoints so developers do not need to compare actor quality one by one.
Lower SERP Unit Cost
Apify lists SERPs proxy pricing at $2.50 per 1,000 SERPs on Free and Starter plans. Scrappa starts at $0.30 per 1,000 requests for comparable SERP workloads.
Credits Last 12 Months
Apify prepaid usage resets at the end of the billing cycle. Scrappa purchased credits stay valid for 12 months, which better fits uneven SEO and data projects.
Google Maps Coverage
Apify now appears in Google Maps API SERPs. Scrappa keeps Google Maps search, details, reviews, photos, and directions in one predictable API surface.
LinkedIn Coverage
Apify marketplace actors create LinkedIn SERP pressure. Scrappa gives direct LinkedIn profile, company, jobs, post, and search endpoints without actor discovery.
Feature-by-feature comparison
See exactly what you get with each provider.
| Feature | Scrappa | Apify |
|---|---|---|
| Google Search API | ||
| Google Maps / Places | Via actors | |
| Google Images | ||
| Google News | ||
| Google Jobs | ||
| Google Hotels | Via actors | |
| Google Flights | Via actors | |
| Google Trends | ||
| YouTube Search & Data | ||
| LinkedIn Profiles & Jobs | Via actors | |
| Trustpilot Reviews | Via actors | |
| Vinted Marketplace | Via actors | |
| Indeed Job Listings | Via actors | |
| Marketplace breadth | 80+ endpoints | 24K+ Actors |
| Pay-as-you-go credit packs | Limited | |
| Monthly usage resets | ||
| Credits valid for 12 months | ||
| Actor-by-actor pricing variance | ||
| Starting price per 1k SERP requests | $0.30 | $2.50 |
80+ scraping endpoints included
Every Scrappa plan includes access to all endpoints. One API key for everything.
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Frequently asked questions
Common questions about switching from Apify to Scrappa.
Apify expanded from 2 of 12 to 4 of 12 tracked keyword appearances this cycle, entering PAYG, Google Maps, and LinkedIn SERPs. Its marketplace model creates breadth-based visibility that can pressure keywords before a single direct product page ranks.
For the SERP proxy benchmark, yes. Apify lists $2.50 per 1,000 SERPs on Free and Starter plans, while Scrappa starts at $0.30 per 1,000 requests. Actor marketplace pricing varies, so high-volume comparisons should be checked against the exact Actor and workload.
Apify is a broad marketplace of Actors, while Scrappa is a structured API platform. Apify breadth is useful when you need a niche scraper. Scrappa is stronger when you want predictable endpoint behavior, flat request pricing, and one response contract across common search, maps, social, marketplace, and review APIs.
Yes. Apify has marketplace Actors for Google Maps and LinkedIn workloads, which is why it now needs to be tracked in Scrappa competitive keyword monitoring. Scrappa covers these workloads through direct structured endpoints rather than marketplace discovery.
No. Scrappa uses pay-as-you-go credits that stay valid for 12 months. Apify paid plans include monthly prepaid usage plus overage, and unused prepaid usage disappears at the end of the billing cycle.
Choose Apify when you need a long-tail website scraper that already exists as a marketplace Actor. Choose Scrappa when you need common production data sources like Google Search, Google Maps, LinkedIn, Trustpilot, Vinted, Indeed, and YouTube through one predictable API.
Switch from Apify today
Use one structured API instead of testing actor-by-actor economics. Start with 500 free credits and validate Google Maps, LinkedIn, and SERP workloads without a required subscription.