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Octoparse

43/100

No-code web scraping platform with pre-built templates for job boards and candidate data extraction.

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Swordfish AI

62/100

AI-powered contact finder providing cell phone numbers and personal emails. Chrome extension works on LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, and GitHub.

Octoparse vs Swordfish AI

Our verdict. Which one wins?

Best overall
Swordfish AI
Rating 7.0/5
Best value
Octoparse
Free plan available
Best for specialized needs
Octoparse
Sourcers building candidate lists from public directories

Side-by-Side Comparison

FeatureOctoparseSwordfish AI
PricingPricing on requestPricing on request(Starting from $99/month)
Free PlanYesYes
Free TrialNoNo
Key Features
  • Visual point-and-click web scraping interface
  • Pre-built scraping templates for popular sites
  • Cloud-based scraping with scheduled runs
  • Data export to Excel, CSV, databases, and APIs
  • IP rotation and anti-blocking technology
  • Pagination and infinite scroll handling
  • AI-powered candidate search
  • Boolean search builder
  • Candidate data enrichment
  • Contact info finder (email & phone)
  • LinkedIn integration
  • Talent pool management
Best For
  • Sourcers building candidate lists from public directories
  • Recruiting ops teams extracting data from job boards and company sites
  • Market researchers analyzing competitor hiring patterns
  • Corporate recruiting teams
  • Staffing agencies
  • Tech recruiters
  • Sourcers
Pros
  • No-code interface makes web scraping accessible to non-developers
  • Cloud execution means you can scrape without tying up your computer
  • Templates speed up common scraping tasks significantly
  • Handles complex websites with JavaScript rendering
  • Automates repetitive sourcing tasks effectively
  • Taps into candidates who aren't actively looking
  • AI scoring surfaces best-fit candidates faster
  • Complements your current stack. no rip-and-replace needed
Cons
  • Scraping LinkedIn or job boards may violate terms of service
  • Learning curve to set up custom scraping workflows
  • Free plan has limited cloud scraping runs
  • Contact records aren't always verified or up to date
  • Advanced filtering requires recruiting-ops expertise
  • Best suited for 10+ hires per quarter

Swordfish AI. Pricing Details

Freemium - Limited free plan, paid from $99/month

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