# Clutch Agencies Scraper (`mlg14/clutch-scraper`) Actor

Scrape Clutch.co B2B agency directory listings: name, rating, reviews, min project size, hourly rate, employees, location, services and website.

- **URL**: https://apify.com/mlg14/clutch-scraper.md
- **Developed by:** [MLG Data](https://apify.com/mlg14) (community)
- **Categories:** Lead generation, Automation
- **Stats:** 2 total users, 1 monthly users, 100.0% runs succeeded, 0 bookmarks
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## Pricing

$3.99 / 1,000 results

This Actor is paid per event. You are not charged for the Apify platform usage, but only a fixed price for specific events.

Learn more: https://docs.apify.com/actors/running/actors-in-store.md#pay-per-event

## What's an Apify Actor?

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For examples already wired to this Actor's own input schema, see the [API](#api) section below.

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# README

## Clutch Scraper

Scrape Clutch agency listings and export Clutch data to CSV, JSON, or Excel for research and reporting. This Clutch API alternative collects public agency listings with clear inputs and structured output.

Collect public B2B agency and service-provider listings from a Clutch category, location, or search page. Export ratings, review counts, project minimums, hourly rates, employee ranges, services, profile links, and company websites when available.

### What data can you extract from Clutch?

Each dataset row is one agency listing. The field names below are the keys in the JSON export; optional fields remain null when the public source does not supply a value.

| Field | Description | Example |
|---|---|---|
| `clutchId` | Clutch.co internal provider ID | `"87062"` |
| `name` | Company name | `"Imaginovation"` |
| `rating` | Average rating, 0-5 | `4.9` |
| `reviewCount` | Number of Clutch reviews | `16` |
| `minProjectSize` | Minimum project size, e.g. '$10,000+' | `"$10,000+"` |
| `hourlyRate` | Average hourly rate range, e.g. '$50 - $99 / hr' or 'Undisclosed' | `"$50 - $99 / hr"` |
| `employees` | Employee count range, e.g. '10 - 49' | `"10 - 49"` |
| `location` | City, region as shown on the listing | `"Raleigh, NC"` |
| `services` | Services provided with their share of expertise, e.g. 'Web Development (25%)' | `["Web Development (25%)", "AI Development (25%)", "Custom Soft…` |
| `profileUrl` | Clutch.co profile page URL | `"https://clutch.co/profile/imaginovation"` |
| `website` | Company's own website domain, resolved from its Clutch profile page | `"imaginovation.net"` |

### How to scrape Clutch

1. Paste a Clutch category, location, or search-results URL into startUrl.
2. Choose maxItems and maxPages; leave fetchWebsites on if website domains matter.
3. Run the actor and inspect the company rows in the dataset.
4. Download the results as CSV, JSON, or Excel for a shortlist or market review.

A run stores its results in the default dataset. Review a few rows there before exporting, especially if you plan to combine several searches or compare snapshots over time. Keep the record ID or source URL in your export so you can remove duplicates and return to the public page behind a result.

### Input

Enter these values in the actor input. A prefilled example is a starting point, while a default is the value used when the field is omitted. Required inputs are identified below.

| Name | Type | Default | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| `startUrl` | string | `"https://clutch.co/web-developers"` | Required. A Clutch.co directory URL to scrape, e.g. https://clutch.co/web-developers, a location or service sub-page (https://clutch.co/web-developers/new-york), or any Clutch search-results URL. |
| `maxItems` | integer | `50` | Stop after this many companies. 0 = as many as possible (up to maxPages). |
| `maxPages` | integer | `40` | Stop after paging through this many listing pages. |
| `fetchWebsites` | boolean | `true` | Also open each company's Clutch profile page to resolve its real website domain (one extra request per company; slower but more complete). |
| `proxyConfiguration` | object | `{"useApifyProxy": true}` | Apify Proxy is used automatically; override only if needed. |

A realistic input:

```json
{
  "startUrl": "https://clutch.co/web-developers",
  "maxItems": 30,
  "fetchWebsites": true
}
```

The example keeps the run small enough to inspect while showing the main search path. Increase the item limit only after the initial results match your intended scope. When multiple filters are available, start with the most important one and then refine the next run based on the public results.

### Output example

The following item came from a successful published run. Long review or description text is shortened here for readability; the dataset keeps the full value.

```json
{
  "clutchId": "87062",
  "name": "Imaginovation",
  "rating": 4.9,
  "reviewCount": 16,
  "minProjectSize": "$10,000+",
  "hourlyRate": "$50 - $99 / hr",
  "employees": "10 - 49",
  "location": "Raleigh, NC",
  "services": [
    "Web Development (25%)",
    "AI Development (25%)",
    "Custom Software Development (25%)",
    "Mobile App Development (25%)"
  ],
  "profileUrl": "https://clutch.co/profile/imaginovation",
  "website": "imaginovation.net"
}
```

The example shows the shape of one record, not a guarantee that every optional value will be present in every result. CSV and Excel exports present the same fields as columns. JSON retains the native number, boolean, array, and null values that make further filtering easier.

### Use cases

- Procurement teams can shortlist agencies by service mix, location, and public rating.
- Partnership teams can build a directory of relevant providers with profile and website links.
- Competitive analysts can compare minimum project size and hourly-rate bands.
- Regional researchers can review provider density within a Clutch location page.
- Agency owners can benchmark public rating and service positioning against peers.

These workflows use public listing or review data as a starting point. Check the linked source page before acting on a single record, because public content, counts, and availability can change after a run. Store the run date alongside each export when comparing data over time.

### How much does it cost to scrape Clutch?

The price is **$3.99 per 1,000 results**, with platform usage included. Charges scale with the number of results produced: 100 results cost **$0.399**, 1,000 results cost **$3.99**, and 5,000 results cost **$19.95**. The 5,000-result figure is a pricing illustration, not a promise that a single search exposes that many public results. Set the item limit for the amount of data you need and check the actual result count after the run.

### Tips for best results

Start with a narrow category or location page to get a more relevant set of providers. maxItems caps the company count, while maxPages caps directory pagination at 40. Keep fetchWebsites true when you need company website domains; it opens each available Clutch profile and takes longer. Turn it off for a faster directory-only pass, in which case website remains null. The services array contains labels with percentage shares when the directory card shows them. Deduplicate combined exports by clutchId, because a provider may appear under multiple service categories or locations. Preserve profileUrl so a reader can check the original listing.

When creating a repeatable workflow, save the input that produced a useful dataset. Compare later exports by stable ID where available, and inspect a few source links whenever a value matters to a decision. A narrow input usually makes the output easier to validate and reduces time spent processing unrelated results.

### Limits

The actor reads public directory cards and follows at most 40 pages per startUrl. It stops earlier when a page has no new providers, maxItems is reached, or a page cannot be loaded. Provider websites are optional and require a profile page; missing or inaccessible profiles leave website null. Ratings and review counts are absent for some providers. Hourly rate, project minimum, employee range, and services are the labels displayed on the public card, not independently verified figures. A category may include the same provider seen in another category; deduplicate across separate runs if necessary.

These limits come from the public data exposed to the actor at run time. Source pages can change, so a run can return fewer rows than its requested maximum. A maximum item count is a stop condition, not a minimum or a guarantee of coverage. Use the source URL in each row when you need to verify a particular detail.

### Use with AI agents (MCP)

The actor can be called through the Apify MCP connection with the same input fields shown above. Ask for a bounded result set and name the fields that matter to the task. A useful prompt also asks for source links, so each conclusion can be checked against its public record.

- “Collect Clutch web-development agencies with rating, employee range, hourly rate, services, and website.”
- “Compare public agency listings in two Clutch location searches, grouped by service category.”

For recurring research, keep the search input and the requested output columns consistent. Compare records by their IDs or source URLs when results from different runs are combined. If an optional field is missing, keep it empty in downstream analysis instead of guessing a value.

### FAQ

**Is it legal to scrape this data?** This actor reads public data. Follow the source site’s terms, applicable law, and GDPR requirements. Do not misuse personal data or republish material without the rights to do so.

**Do I need to provide proxies?** No. The default proxy configuration is already supplied. You can override proxyConfiguration if your workflow requires different settings.

**How fast is a run?** Time depends on the number of pages or products, the selected limits, and how quickly public pages respond. Start with a small limit to estimate the time for your search; fetching optional detail pages can add time.

**Can I schedule and monitor runs?** Yes. Use Apify scheduling and run monitoring for repeat collections. Save each run’s dataset so you can compare snapshots and spot missing or changed records.

**Can I export to Google Sheets or Excel?** Yes. Download CSV, JSON, or Excel from the dataset, or connect the dataset to Google Sheets through an integration. Keep IDs or URLs as columns for deduplication.

**What if a field is empty?** The public source did not supply that value for the record, or the value was unavailable in the view used. Treat null as missing data, not as zero or a negative answer.

**Can I use a location page?** Yes. Pass the Clutch directory location or service page as startUrl.

**Why is website empty for some providers?** The company profile may omit a domain or be unavailable; disabling fetchWebsites also leaves it null.

**How many pages can a run read?** maxPages is limited to 40, and the actor may stop sooner at the end of new results.

### Integrations

Use the Apify API to start runs and read the default dataset. Webhooks can notify another system when a run finishes; Zapier, Make, and n8n can move results into reporting workflows or Google Sheets. Scheduling supports regular snapshots, and exported CSV or Excel files work for manual analysis. Keep the source record ID and URL in downstream systems so updates can be matched to earlier exports.

### Support

Open an issue on the Issues tab; we reply within 24h and add fields on request.

# Actor input Schema

## `startUrl` (type: `string`):

A Clutch.co directory URL to scrape, e.g. https://clutch.co/web-developers, a location or service sub-page (https://clutch.co/web-developers/new-york), or any Clutch search-results URL.

## `maxItems` (type: `integer`):

Stop after this many companies. 0 = as many as possible (up to maxPages).

## `maxPages` (type: `integer`):

Stop after paging through this many listing pages.

## `fetchWebsites` (type: `boolean`):

Also open each company's Clutch profile page to resolve its real website domain (one extra request per company; slower but more complete).

## `proxyConfiguration` (type: `object`):

Apify Proxy is used automatically; override only if needed.

## Actor input object example

```json
{
  "startUrl": "https://clutch.co/web-developers",
  "maxItems": 50,
  "maxPages": 40,
  "fetchWebsites": true,
  "proxyConfiguration": {
    "useApifyProxy": true
  }
}
```

# Actor output Schema

## `results` (type: `string`):

All scraped items in the default dataset.

# API

You can run this Actor programmatically using our API. Below are code examples in JavaScript, Python, and CLI, as well as the OpenAPI specification and MCP server setup.

## JavaScript example

```javascript
import { ApifyClient } from 'apify-client';

// Initialize the ApifyClient with your Apify API token
// Replace the '<YOUR_API_TOKEN>' with your token
const client = new ApifyClient({
    token: '<YOUR_API_TOKEN>',
});

// Prepare Actor input
const input = {
    "startUrl": "https://clutch.co/web-developers"
};

// Run the Actor and wait for it to finish
const run = await client.actor("mlg14/clutch-scraper").call(input);

// Fetch and print Actor results from the run's dataset (if any)
console.log('Results from dataset');
console.log(`💾 Check your data here: https://console.apify.com/storage/datasets/${run.defaultDatasetId}`);
const { items } = await client.dataset(run.defaultDatasetId).listItems();
items.forEach((item) => {
    console.dir(item);
});

// 📚 Want to learn more 📖? Go to → https://docs.apify.com/api/client/js/docs

```

## Python example

```python
from apify_client import ApifyClient

# Initialize the ApifyClient with your Apify API token
# Replace '<YOUR_API_TOKEN>' with your token.
client = ApifyClient("<YOUR_API_TOKEN>")

# Prepare the Actor input
run_input = { "startUrl": "https://clutch.co/web-developers" }

# Run the Actor and wait for it to finish
run = client.actor("mlg14/clutch-scraper").call(run_input=run_input)

# Fetch and print Actor results from the run's dataset (if there are any)
print(f"💾 Check your data here: https://console.apify.com/storage/datasets/{run.default_dataset_id}")
for item in client.dataset(run.default_dataset_id).iterate_items():
    print(item)

# 📚 Want to learn more 📖? Go to → https://docs.apify.com/api/client/python/docs/quick-start

```

## CLI example

```bash
echo '{
  "startUrl": "https://clutch.co/web-developers"
}' |
apify call mlg14/clutch-scraper --silent --output-dataset

```

## MCP server setup

```json
{
    "mcpServers": {
        "apify": {
            "type": "http",
            "url": "https://mcp.apify.com/?tools=fetch-actor-details,mlg14/clutch-scraper"
        }
    }
}
```

The hosted server signs you in with OAuth on first connect, so no API token belongs in this config. Clients without OAuth support can send an `Authorization: Bearer <APIFY_API_TOKEN>` header instead, using a token from API & Integrations in Apify Console (https://console.apify.com/settings/integrations).

## OpenAPI specification

Download the OpenAPI definition: https://api.apify.com/v2/actors/Ms8oNdJEM0pgTzyBU/builds/AiTSLbUIeQtXM3Mwu/openapi.json