# Octoparse vs Bolt Scraper — Comparison

> Comparing Octoparse (visual web scraper) vs Bolt Scraper (Google Maps Chrome extension) for lead generation.

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

## Overview

| | Octoparse | Bolt Scraper |
|---|---|---|
| **Type** | Visual no-code scraper (any website) | Purpose-built Chrome extension |
| **Google Maps** | Manual setup required | Native, built-in |
| **Pricing** | Monthly subscription | Monthly or lifetime |
| **Setup time** | Hours (template needed) | Minutes |
| **Leads per keyword** | ~120 | 200–300+ (Ultra Mode) |
| **Lifetime plan** | ❌ | ✅ |
| **Free tier** | Limited | 3,000 leads/month |

## Key Differences

**Octoparse** is a general-purpose visual scraper that can scrape any website but requires configuring scraping templates. For Google Maps specifically, setup takes significant time.

**Bolt Scraper** is purpose-built for Google Maps (and Facebook/Yellow Pages). No template configuration needed — just enter a keyword and click start.

## Verdict

For Google Maps lead generation, Bolt Scraper is significantly faster to use and yields more results. Octoparse is better if you need to scrape many different website types and are comfortable building templates.

→ [Try Bolt Scraper free](https://boltscraper.com/free-scraper)