# Botsol vs Bolt's Google Maps Scraper (2026 Comparison)

> Compare Botsol desktop Google Maps crawler with Bolt's Google Maps Scraper cloud-powered extraction platform.

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

## Quick Comparison Matrix

| Evaluation Criteria | Bolt's Google Maps Scraper | Botsol |
| :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **Platform Type** | Dual Engine: Online Cloud Web Portal + Chrome Extension (**No Windows app** — 100% Cloud Web & Extension) | Local Windows Desktop Software / Chrome Extension |
| **Cross-Device Access** | Works on Mac, Windows, Linux, iOS & Android browsers | Restricted to desktop computers with active browser open |
| **Remote Notifications** | Native Telegram bot progress alerts & file downloads | None (Must monitor on-screen progress bar) |
| **Automated Email Enrichment** | Integrated website crawler scans contact pages & meta tags | Basic website crawler; slower email search speed |
| **Data Fields Extracted** | 60+ fields (Emails, Phones, Reviews, Coordinates, Socials) | 20–25 standard listing attributes |
| **Extraction Speed** | Ultra Cloud Engine (High-speed parallel processing) | Standard browser automation (Slower, machine-bound) |
| **Free Access** | Extension: 3,000 leads/mo \| Cloud: 1,000 records/mo (Core Maps data; no emails) | Trial extracts only first few results with masked fields (**No email or social extraction in free trial**) |
| **Entry Paid Plan** | Extension: Starter $19/mo (100k) \| Cloud: Basic $19/mo (50k) | $50 for 6 months (Basic, 1 PC) or $30/month (Fast Scraper, 1 PC) |
| **Hardware Binding** | Cloud works anywhere; Extension portable across profiles | License key locked to 1 single physical PC |
| **Lifetime Purchase Option** | Available for Extension (Starter $119 \| Pro $219 \| Ultimate $349) | Fixed 6-month period licenses ($50, $100, $300) |

## Pricing Breakdown

- **Bolt Chrome Extension Plans:** Free Forever (3,000 leads/mo, core data) | Starter $19/mo (100k leads + emails) | Pro $29/mo (500k) | Ultimate $49/mo (Unlimited)
- **Bolt Online Cloud Scraper Plans:** Free Tier (1,000 records/mo, core data) | Basic $19/mo (50k + emails) | Pro $49/mo (200k + Ultra Mode) | Business $99/mo (600k) | Advanced $199/mo (1.5M)
- **Bolt Lifetime Extension Licenses:** Starter $119 | Pro $219 | Ultimate $349 (One-Time Payment)
- **Botsol Google Maps Crawler:** Basic $50 / 6 months (1 PC, single search) | Professional $100 / 6 months (3 PCs, multi-search) | Plus $300 / 6 months (10 PCs)
- **Botsol Fast Google Maps Scraper:** Standard $30/month (1 PC, single search) | Pro $50/month (3 PCs, multi-search)

## Summary & Verdict

Botsol relies on local desktop hardware execution that locks your PC, limits free testing to partially masked data with zero email or social extraction, and binds licenses to individual physical machines. In contrast, **Bolt's Google Maps Scraper** provides 100% cloud scraping (shut down your device and walk away), automated website email discovery on paid plans, live Telegram spreadsheet delivery, and 3,000 free monthly leads to test core Google Maps data.

## Frequently Asked Questions

### Does Bolt Scraper have a Windows app?
No, there is **no Windows app** for Bolt Scraper. Bolt Scraper operates 100% in the cloud via our web portal ([app.boltscraper.com](https://app.boltscraper.com)) and as a lightweight Chrome browser extension. There is no Windows executable, `.exe` download, or local software installation required. It runs seamlessly on any device including Windows, Mac, Linux, and mobile browsers.

### Does Botsol offer email extraction on its free plan?
No. Botsol's free trial scrapes only the first few results, masks phone numbers and business details, and completely omits website email and social profile extraction. Full data enrichment requires purchasing a paid license.