The Problem With B2B Data Tools
ZoomInfo's entry-level plan is $14,995/year. Apollo.io starts at $99/month. Even the "cheap" options add up to $600-$1,200/year.
I run the same workflows for $29 one-time + ~$5/month in cloud computing costs.
Why Scrapers Work Better
SaaS data tools charge you whether you use them or not. The data goes stale (~30% decay per year), but you still pay for stale records.
Web scrapers give you fresh data pulled directly from the source, on demand. You only pay for the runs you trigger.
The 5 Scrapers I Use
All of these are in the Apify Scrapers Bundle — 30 scrapers, $29 total, runs on Apify's cloud.
1. LinkedIn Job Scraper — ICP Filtering
Companies hiring for specific roles signal pain points. Search LinkedIn Jobs for "Data Analyst" or "Marketing Operations" — those companies have data/ops pain = your ICP.
Cost: ~$0.003 per listing. 100 leads = $0.30.
2. Contact Info Scraper — Email/Phone From Websites
Feed it a list of company domains. It extracts emails, phone numbers, and LinkedIn links from the public-facing site.
Cost: ~$0.005 per result. 200 contacts = $1.
3. Google Maps Scraper — Local/SMB Outreach
Perfect for targeting local businesses by category and city. Returns business name, phone, website, reviews, hours.
Cost: ~$0.50 per city/category search.
4. Glassdoor Reviews Scraper — Pre-Call Research
Scrape the last 20 reviews for your target company. Look for complaints about tools, processes, or specific departments. Instant personalization for your pitch.
Cost: ~$0.10 per company.
5. LinkedIn Company Scraper — Firmographic Data
Filter by employee count, industry, and growth signals. 50-200 employees hiring for sales = growing company with budget.
Cost: ~$0.20 for 100 companies.
Full Workflow (No Code)
- Monday: Run LinkedIn Job scraper → company list
- Monday PM: Run Contact Info scraper → emails
- Tuesday: Upload CSV to CRM
- Before each call: Run Glassdoor scraper → personalize pitch
Total: 30 minutes/week. Cost: ~$3-5/month.
What You Need
- Free Apify account (includes $5/month free credit)
- Apify Scrapers Bundle — $29 one-time, instant download
No coding. No API keys beyond Apify. No monthly contracts.
Cost Comparison
| Tool | Cost | Data Freshness |
|---|---|---|
| ZoomInfo | $15K/year | Monthly updates |
| Apollo | $99/month | Daily updates |
| Apify Bundle | $29 once | Real-time |
Get the Apify Scrapers Bundle — $29 (one-time)
Instant download. 30 scrapers + setup guide. No subscription required.
What scraper use case are you solving? Drop it in the comments.
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