Google Maps Scraper - Free No-Code Local Business Data Extractor (Alternative to PhantomBuster, Outscraper)

Scrape Google Maps business listings at scale -- name, address, phone, website, ratings, reviews, opening hours, and GPS coordinates. No API keys, no Google Cloud billing, no monthly subscription. The best free alternative to PhantomBuster, Outscraper, SerpApi, and Google Places API.

Who Is This For?

• Sales teams & SDRs -- Build hyper-local lead lists of businesses in any city, category, and radius
• Real estate agents -- Map competitor agencies, restaurants, amenities near properties
• Local SEO agencies -- Audit client Google Maps presence and benchmark against local competitors
• Market researchers -- Analyze business density, ratings, and review distribution in target markets
• Franchise operators -- Map competitor locations and identify expansion opportunities

Features

• Search Mode -- Search by query (e.g., "restaurants in Tokyo") and get top results with full details
• Direct URL Mode -- Scrape specific Google Maps place URLs for targeted data extraction
• Multi-Language -- Supports any Google Maps language (en, ja, es, de, fr, pt, etc.)
• Review Details -- Optionally fetch detailed place information including opening hours
• Geo Coordinates -- Latitude/longitude for each listing, ready for mapping tools
• Structured Output -- Clean JSON output ready for CRM import, spreadsheets, or downstream pipelines

Pricing -- Free to Start

Tier	Cost	What You Get
Free trial	$0	Apify free tier includes monthly compute credits
Pay per listing	~$0.01-0.05/listing	Only pay for actual Apify compute used
vs. PhantomBuster	Saves $69-439/mo	Same data, no phantom credits
vs. Outscraper	Saves $22-100/mo	No per-record pricing
vs. Google Places API	Saves $17/1000 requests	No Google Cloud billing setup

Quick Start (3 Steps)

1. Click "Try for free" on this Actor's page in Apify Store
2. Enter a search query (e.g., "coffee shops in New York") or paste Google Maps URLs
3. Click "Start" and download results as JSON, CSV, or Excel

How It Compares to Paid Alternatives

Feature	This Actor (FREE)	PhantomBuster ($69/mo)	Outscraper ($22/mo)	Google Places API ($17/1K)	SerpApi ($75/mo)
Business data scraping	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Search by query	Yes	Yes	Yes	No (Place ID needed)	Yes
Ratings & reviews	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Opening hours	Yes	Limited	Yes	Yes	Limited
GPS coordinates	Yes	No	Yes	Yes	Yes
Phone numbers	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
API/automation	Yes (Apify API)	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Scheduling	Yes (Apify scheduler)	Yes	No	No	No
Bulk processing	Unlimited	Credit-limited	Per-record	Per-request	Plan-limited
Cloud-based	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
API keys required	None	None	None	Yes (Google Cloud)	Yes
Monthly cost	$0 (pay per run)	$69-439	$22-100	Usage-based ($17/1K)	$75-300

Input

Field	Type	Default	Description
searchQuery	string	--	Search query (e.g., "dentists in Los Angeles")
placeUrls	string[]	--	Direct Google Maps place URLs to scrape
maxResults	integer	20	Max results to return (search mode)
includeReviews	boolean	true	Include detailed place info
language	string	"en"	Google Maps language code

Example Input -- Search Mode

{
  "searchQuery": "coffee shops in New York",
  "maxResults": 20,
  "includeReviews": true,
  "language": "en"
}

Example Input -- Direct URL Mode

{
  "placeUrls": [
    "https://www.google.com/maps/place/Starbucks/..."
  ]
}

Example Input -- Japanese Market

{
  "searchQuery": "ラーメン 渋谷",
  "maxResults": 30,
  "includeReviews": true,
  "language": "ja"
}

Output Example

{
  "name": "Blue Bottle Coffee",
  "address": "450 W 15th St, New York, NY 10011",
  "phone": "+1-510-653-3394",
  "website": "https://bluebottlecoffee.com",
  "rating": 4.5,
  "reviewCount": 2340,
  "category": "Coffee shop",
  "latitude": 40.7425,
  "longitude": -74.0053,
  "openingHours": [
    "Monday: 7:00 AM - 6:30 PM",
    "Tuesday: 7:00 AM - 6:30 PM"
  ]
}

Output Fields

Field	Description
name	Business name
address	Street address
phone	Phone number
website	Business website URL
rating	Average star rating (1-5)
reviewCount	Total number of reviews
category	Business category
latitude	GPS latitude
longitude	GPS longitude
openingHours	Business hours (array of strings)

Real-World Use Cases

1. Local Lead Generation

Search "accountants in Miami" and get a ready-to-use prospect list with name, phone, website, and email (combine with Email Finder Actor for contact discovery).

2. Competitor Mapping

Map all competitors in a radius. Export GPS coordinates to Google My Maps or Tableau for visual competitive analysis.

3. Local SEO Audit

Scrape your client's category in their city. Compare their rating, review count, and category against top competitors for a data-driven SEO report.

4. Market Entry Analysis

Before opening a new location, scrape existing businesses in the target area. Analyze density, ratings, and review sentiment to assess market saturation.

5. Business Directory Building

Build niche directories (e.g., "vegan restaurants in London") with live data. Schedule weekly runs to keep listings current.

FAQ

Q: How does this compare to Google Places API?

A: Google Places API requires a Google Cloud account, billing setup, and API key management. It charges ~$17 per 1,000 requests. This Actor requires zero setup and costs a fraction per listing through Apify's compute pricing.

Q: How many listings can I scrape per run?

A: No hard limit. Google Maps search typically returns 20-60 results per query. For larger datasets, use multiple search queries (e.g., by neighborhood or subcategory).

Q: Can I scrape reviews text?

A: Currently, the Actor extracts review count and average rating. Full review text extraction is planned for a future update.

Q: Can I schedule this to run daily?

A: Yes. Use Apify's built-in scheduler for automated lead generation or competitor monitoring. Combine with webhooks to push results to your CRM, Google Sheets, or Slack.

Q: What languages are supported?

A: Any language supported by Google Maps. Set the language parameter to the ISO language code (en, ja, es, de, fr, pt, zh, ko, etc.).

Q: Can I export results to CSV or Google Sheets?

A: Yes. Apify datasets can be exported as JSON, CSV, Excel, or pushed directly to Google Sheets, Slack, email, or any webhook endpoint.