Octoparse is a visual web scraper that many teams use for Google Maps data extraction, but its template-based approach breaks when Google changes their Maps markup. Teams need alternatives that provide reliable access to local business data, reviews, and location information without constant template maintenance.
Top Pick
Scavio provides local business search data across Google and other platforms at $0.005/credit, offering a more reliable API-based approach to location data than visual scraping tools.
Full Ranking
#1Our Pick
Scavio
Teams needing reliable local business search data
Pros
- API-based (no scraping breakage)
- Google local results included
- Multi-platform business data
- MCP for agent-based extraction
- 250 free/mo
Cons
- Google search results (not direct Maps API)
- No map visualization
- No review extraction from Maps
#2
SerpAPI
Teams needing direct Google Maps search results
Pros
- Google Maps search endpoint
- Local results parsing
- 250 free/mo
- Structured business data
Cons
- $75/mo for Developer tier
- Google-focused
- No multi-platform
- No MCP support
#3
Apify
Teams needing custom Google Maps scraping actors
Pros
- Google Maps scraper actors
- Custom actor development
- Proxy infrastructure
- Scheduled extraction
Cons
- $29/mo for Starter
- Actor maintenance overhead
- Credit system complexity
- Actors break on Maps changes
#4
DataForSEO
Developers building Maps data pipelines at scale
Pros
- Google Maps data endpoint
- Very low per-request cost
- Business info extraction
- API-first design
Cons
- $50 minimum deposit
- Developer-only
- Complex API
- No visual interface
#5
Octoparse
Non-technical teams wanting visual Maps scraping
Pros
- Visual point-and-click setup
- Templates for Google Maps
- Scheduled extraction
- Cloud execution
Cons
- $69/mo for Standard (cloud)
- Templates break on Maps updates
- 10 local tasks on free tier
- Maintenance overhead
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Criteria | Scavio | Runner-up | 3rd Place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Data Access Method | API (no scraping) | API (structured) | Scraping actors |
| Reliability | Stable API | Stable API | Actors may break |
| Cost | $0.005/credit | $25-75/mo tiers | $29/mo + credits |
| Multi-Platform | Google + 4 more | Google only | Per-actor (separate) |
| Agent Integration | MCP hosted | REST API | REST API |
| Free Tier | 250/mo renewing | 250/mo renewing | $5 one-time |
Why Scavio Wins
- API-based access is more reliable than visual scraping. Octoparse templates break when Google updates Maps markup; Scavio's API delivers consistent results.
- Multi-platform local business data. Google search results include local business information, and Reddit provides unfiltered local business reviews and recommendations.
- MCP integration lets agents extract local data autonomously. Build location research agents that compile business data from multiple sources.
- $0.005/credit vs $69/mo for Octoparse Standard. Lower entry cost and pay-per-use pricing instead of monthly subscriptions.