An honest, feature-by-feature comparison of web extraction and enrichment tools — updated June 2026.
Each page has a focused head-to-head comparison with verdict, pricing details, and use-case guidance.
| Feature | DatIQ Our pick | Browse.ai | Clay | Apify | PhantomBuster |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Setup & Access | |||||
| Setup timeZero-code to first extraction | ✓ Under 30 seconds | ~ 2–5 min (robot setup) | ~ 5–15 min (table config) | ✕ Requires coding | ~ 3–10 min (phantom config) |
| No-code requiredNon-technical users can self-serve | ✓ Fully no-code | ✓ No-code | ~ Low-code / formulas | ✕ Developer-first | ~ Semi-technical |
| Free tierReal features, no trial lock | ✓ 10 ext/mo + 25 trial credits | ~ Limited robot runs | ✓ 100 credits/mo | ~ Platform units | ~ Phantom slots only |
| Extraction Capabilities | |||||
| Custom extraction promptsPlain-English field definitions | ✓ Any field in plain English | ~ Visual selector only | ~ Formula-based | ~ Code-defined selectors | ✕ Fixed schemas |
| AI summarisationAutomatic page-level AI summary | ✓ Included on every plan | ✕ Not included | ~ Via Clay AI (extra cost) | ✕ Not built-in | ✕ Not built-in |
| JavaScript renderingSPAs, dynamic pages | ✓ Toggle per extraction | ✓ Supported | ~ Via HTTP enrichments | ✓ Full headless | ✓ Headless Chrome |
| Batch / multi-URL modeParallel extraction at scale | ✓ All plans (5–500 URLs) | ✓ Multiple robots | ✓ Table rows | ✓ Actor runs | ✓ Multi-profile |
| CSV import (batch)Upload URL list as CSV | ✓ Drag-and-drop CSV | ✕ Manual robot setup | ✓ Table import | ~ Via actor input | ✕ |
| AI & Enrichment | |||||
| Structured data enrichmentAuto-enrich extracted data | ✓ One-click enrichment tabs | ✕ Raw data only | ✓ Deep enrichment options | ✕ | ✕ |
| AI content generationOutlines, summaries, social posts | ✓ 3 formats included | ✕ | ~ Via Clay AI (add-on) | ✕ | ✕ |
| Export & Integrations | |||||
| Export formats | CSV · PDF · Markdown · JSON | CSV · JSON | CSV · Spreadsheet | CSV · JSON · Excel | CSV · JSON |
| Email exportSend results to inbox | ✓ Select plan+ | ✕ | ✕ | ✕ | ✕ |
| API access | ✓ Business plan+ | ✓ All plans | ✓ All plans | ✓ Core feature | ✓ Pro plans |
| Webhook push | ✓ Via n8n integration | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Google Sheets sync | ~ Pro plan (roadmap) | ✓ | ✓ Native | ~ Via Zapier | ~ Via Zapier |
| Scheduling & Monitoring | |||||
| Scheduled monitoringAuto-rerun + change alerts | ✓ Pro plan+ (email alerts) | ✓ Scheduled robots | ✕ Manual refresh | ✓ Scheduled actors | ✓ Scheduled phantoms |
| Privacy & Compliance | |||||
| Indian law complianceDPDP Act 2023, Indian arbitration | ✓ DPDP Act 2023 compliant | ✕ US/EU only | ✕ US/EU only | ~ GDPR focus | ~ GDPR focus |
| INR / Razorpay paymentsPay in Indian Rupees | ✓ UPI · Cards · NetBanking | ✕ USD only | ✕ USD only | ~ Card only (USD) | ✕ USD only |
| Data stored in browserClient-first, privacy-friendly | ✓ localStorage fallback | ✕ Server-side only | ✕ Cloud-native | ✕ | ✕ |
You need structured data from any URL without writing code. You want AI summaries, batch mode, and CSV/PDF export in one tool that works in 30 seconds. Especially strong for Indian teams (INR billing, DPDP compliance).
You want to record browser interactions visually and replay them on a schedule. Best for structured table extraction and monitoring with a point-and-click robot interface.
You work primarily with contacts and companies and want deep multi-source enrichment (LinkedIn, Clearbit, Hunter) in a spreadsheet-like CRM workspace. Best for SDR workflows.
You want a developer-grade platform with custom actors, full headless Chrome, proxy rotation, and programmatic scheduling. Requires coding but offers maximum flexibility.
Head-to-head on setup time, robot vs prompt approach, scheduling, and pricing tiers.
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