If you sell to local businesses in the US, YellowPages.com is still one of the richest public data sources available. Over 20 million listings with phone numbers, addresses, websites, emails, ratings, hours, and more.
But scraping it is harder than it used to be. YellowPages moved behind Cloudflare in recent years, which means basic HTTP requests and simple Python scripts no longer work. You need a tool that handles JavaScript rendering, browser fingerprinting, and IP rotation.
I tested the most popular YellowPages scrapers available in 2026 -- both on the Apify marketplace and as standalone tools. Here's what actually works, what doesn't, and which one is worth your money depending on your use case.
What to look for in a YellowPages scraper
Before comparing tools, here's what matters:
- Cloudflare handling -- Does the scraper actually bypass CF challenges, or does it fail silently and return empty results?
- Data completeness -- Phone, address, and name are table stakes. Email, payment methods, hours, and ratings separate good tools from mediocre ones.
- Reliability -- Will it still work next month when YellowPages changes their page layout?
- Cost -- What's the actual price per 1,000 leads, including proxy costs?
- Output format -- Can you export to CSV, JSON, or push directly to a CRM?
1. Yellow Pages Scraper by pink_comic (Apify)
Link: apify.com/pink_comic/yellowpages-scraper
Pricing: $0.005/result + $0.10/start (~$6 per 1,000 leads)
What it does well:
- Built in Go, not Python -- significantly faster execution. Typical run: 90 results in under 15 seconds.
- Uses real browser with stealth patches to handle Cloudflare. Automatic IP rotation with residential US proxies.
- Extracts data from schema.org JSON-LD markup, which is more stable than CSS selectors when YellowPages changes their layout.
- Optional detail page scraping pulls emails (~40% coverage) and payment methods that aren't available from search results alone.
- Deduplicates sponsored listings automatically.
- 20+ output fields including YPID, neighborhood, amenities, years in business.
Limitations:
- Newer actor with fewer reviews than established competitors.
- Email extraction requires detail pages, which increases proxy cost (~$4/1K with details vs ~$0.30/1K without).
Best for: Teams that want the most complete data extraction, including emails, at a predictable per-result price.
2. Yellow Pages Scraper by trudax (Apify)
Pricing: Pay per result (PPR)
The most popular YellowPages scraper on Apify with 4,500+ users and 130K+ runs. trudax has the highest usage volume of any YP scraper on the platform, which speaks to reliability.
What it does well:
- Proven track record with years of operation.
- Large user base means issues get reported and fixed quickly.
- 5-star rating.
Limitations:
- Higher price point per result compared to newer alternatives.
- Less transparent about technical approach (no public details on Cloudflare handling).
Best for: Users who prioritize proven reliability and don't mind paying a premium for an established tool.
3. YellowPages USA Business Lead Scraper by delicious_zebu (Apify)
Pricing: Flat monthly
Strong contender with 20+ reviews (5 stars) and solid positioning for lead generation use cases. The "Business Lead Scraper" framing resonates with the target buyer.
What it does well:
- Consistent 5-star reviews indicate reliable output.
- Lead-gen focused branding and documentation.
Limitations:
- Flat monthly pricing means you pay whether you use it or not.
- Fewer total users than trudax.
Best for: Regular users who run scrapes weekly or monthly and prefer predictable billing.
4. DIY with Python (BeautifulSoup / Scrapy)
Multiple tutorials exist from ScrapFly, Oxylabs, ScrapingBee, and others showing how to scrape YellowPages with Python.
The reality in 2026: Most of these tutorials were written in 2022-2023 when YellowPages wasn't behind Cloudflare. The code examples use requests + BeautifulSoup, which now returns empty pages or CAPTCHA challenges.
To make DIY work today, you'd need:
- A headless browser (Playwright or Puppeteer)
- Stealth plugins to avoid fingerprint detection
- Residential proxy rotation with US IPs
- Custom retry logic for Cloudflare challenges
- Your own parsing logic for JSON-LD and CSS fallbacks
This is viable if you're a developer who wants full control, but expect 20-40 hours of setup and ongoing maintenance when YP changes their DOM.
Best for: Developers who need complete customization and are willing to maintain the infrastructure.
5. Proxy-based scraping services (ScrapFly, ScrapingBee, etc.)
Services like ScrapFly and ScrapingBee offer "smart proxy" APIs that handle JavaScript rendering and anti-bot bypass. You write the parsing logic; they handle the browser and proxies.
What they do well:
- Managed infrastructure -- no browser maintenance.
- Pay per request, scales easily.
Limitations:
- You still write and maintain all parsing code.
- YellowPages-specific issues (sponsored listing dedup, JSON-LD extraction, email from detail pages) are your problem.
- Cost per request is higher than purpose-built scrapers because you're paying for general-purpose rendering.
Best for: Developers who already use these services and want to add YP as one of many sources.
Comparison table
| Tool | Price/1K leads | Emails | CF bypass | Maintenance | Setup time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| pink_comic (Apify) | ~$6 | Yes (40%) | Auto | Managed | 2 min |
| trudax (Apify) | Varies | Unknown | Auto | Managed | 2 min |
| delicious_zebu (Apify) | Flat/month | Unknown | Auto | Managed | 2 min |
| DIY Python | Proxy cost only | Custom | Manual | You | 20-40 hrs |
| ScrapFly/ScrapingBee | ~$15-25 | Custom | Managed | Partial | 2-4 hrs |
Which one should you pick?
If you want emails and the most complete data: Yellow Pages Scraper by pink_comic. It's the only option that extracts emails from detail pages and deduplicates sponsored listings. Pay-per-result pricing means you don't pay for data you don't use.
If you want the safest bet: trudax has the longest track record and largest user base. You're paying for proven reliability.
If you scrape regularly and want flat pricing: delicious_zebu's monthly plan makes sense if you run scrapes weekly.
If you're a developer who wants full control: Build your own with Playwright + residential proxies. Budget 20+ hours and plan for ongoing maintenance.
Getting started
The fastest path from zero to leads:
- Go to Yellow Pages Scraper
- Click "Try for free"
- Enter your search terms and locations
- Run and export to CSV, JSON, or Google Sheets
First run takes about 15 seconds. No API keys, no browser setup, no proxy configuration beyond selecting "Residential US."
Disclosure: I'm the developer of the Yellow Pages Scraper by pink_comic. This comparison is based on publicly available information, Apify Store listings, and my own testing. I've aimed to be fair to competitors -- if you spot an inaccuracy, let me know.
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