# Apify vs Bolt Scraper — Comparison

> Comparing Apify (cloud scraping platform) vs Bolt Scraper (Chrome extension) for Google Maps lead generation.

**URL:** https://boltscraper.com/blogs/compare/apify-vs-bolt-scraper  

## Overview

| | Apify | Bolt Scraper |
|---|---|---|
| **Type** | Cloud-based scraping platform | Chrome extension |
| **Pricing** | Credits-based (subscription) | Monthly or one-time lifetime |
| **Google Maps** | Via actors (paid) | Native, built-in |
| **Setup** | Technical (requires coding) | No-code, browser-based |
| **Lifetime plan** | ❌ | ✅ |
| **Background scraping** | ✅ (cloud) | ✅ (extension) |
| **Free tier** | Limited free credits | 3,000 leads/month free |

## Key Differences

**Apify** is a developer-focused cloud platform for building and running web scrapers. It requires technical knowledge to set up actors and APIs. Costs are credits-based and scale with usage.

**Bolt Scraper** is a no-code Chrome extension that non-technical users can start using in minutes. The lifetime plan makes it cost-effective for consistent, long-term use.

## Who Should Use Each

- **Apify:** Developers who need a flexible cloud scraping infrastructure, handle multiple data sources, and are comfortable with APIs and coding.
- **Bolt Scraper:** Sales teams, marketers, and agencies who need Google Maps leads quickly without coding, and want predictable pricing.

## Verdict

For Google Maps lead generation specifically, Bolt Scraper is faster to set up, cheaper long-term (lifetime plan), and requires no coding. Apify is better for custom, complex scraping pipelines that go beyond Google Maps.

→ [Try Bolt Scraper free](https://boltscraper.com/free-scraper)  
→ [See Bolt Scraper pricing](https://boltscraper.com/google-maps-scraper#pricing)