PhantomBuster
The Swiss Army knife of web scraping and automation — extract data from any platform, automate any workflow, and hope you don't get banned
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The Verdict
“PhantomBuster is the go-to tool for no-code social media automation and LinkedIn scraping. It's incredibly versatile with 100+ Phantoms, but users should be aware of platform TOS risks and the learning curve for complex workflows.”
Best For
Growth hackers and sales ops teams who need to extract data from LinkedIn, Google Maps, or any website without coding
Not Great For
Risk-averse teams — LinkedIn scraping carries real account ban risk, and PhantomBuster's approach isn't subtle
Overview
PhantomBuster is a cloud-based automation platform that provides pre-built 'Phantoms' (automation scripts) for LinkedIn, Sales Navigator, Twitter, Instagram, and other platforms to scrape data, automate outreach, and build lead lists without coding.
Growth hackers, SDRs, recruiters, marketers, outbound agencies
1-50
Capabilities
Key Features
- 100+ pre-built automation Phantoms
- LinkedIn profile scraping
- LinkedIn Sales Navigator scraping
- Auto LinkedIn connection & messaging
- Email finder from LinkedIn profiles
- Twitter/Instagram automation
- Chain multiple Phantoms into workflows
- Cloud-based (no browser needed)
- CSV export and integrations
Benefits
- Automate repetitive social media and lead gen tasks
- No coding required — use pre-built Phantoms
- Cloud-based execution so your computer doesn't need to run
- Chain Phantoms together for complex multi-step workflows
Pros & Cons
Pros
- +100+ pre-built automations covering LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram, and more
- +Cloud-based — no need to keep browser open
- +Can chain Phantoms into complex workflows
- +Strong community and documentation
- +Works with Clay and other data tools
Cons
- -LinkedIn scraping may violate LinkedIn TOS
- -Execution time limits can be restrictive
- -Website renders poorly for web scrapers (JS-heavy)
- -No built-in CRM or sequencing
- -Can be complex for non-technical users
Outbound Use Cases
Financials & Scale
| Plan | Price | Limits | Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter | $69/month | 10h execution time/month, 5 Phantom slots | 5 Phantom slots, 10h execution time, Community support |
| Pro | $159/month | 20h execution time/month, 15 Phantom slots | 15 Phantom slots, 20h execution time, Priority support |
| Team | $439/month | 80h execution time/month, 50 Phantom slots | 50 Phantom slots, 80h execution time, Team collaboration, Dedicated support |
PhantomBuster runs $69-439/mo depending on usage. Clay is $149-800/mo. Apify starts at $49/mo. Browser Use is free (open-source). PhantomBuster's pre-built 'Phantoms' for LinkedIn, Sales Navigator, and Google Maps scraping are its moat — no setup required.
The Reddit Pulse
Community Pros
- +Well-known and frequently mentioned for LinkedIn automation/scraping
- +Good for exporting Sales Navigator search results
- +Wide range of 'phantoms' (pre-built automations) for various platforms
- +Users appreciate the no-code approach to web scraping
Community Cons
- -LinkedIn account ban risk is a common concern
- -Pricing considered high for what is essentially scraping
- -Data extraction can be unreliable when platforms change their DOM
- -Some users prefer cheaper alternatives like Evaboot or Captain Data
Reddit Questions
- ? Is PhantomBuster good for exporting Sales Nav results?
- ? What are alternatives with API access?
- ? Will PhantomBuster get my LinkedIn account banned?
- ? Is it worth paying more for a good scraping tool?
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