# Manta Business Directory Scraper (`parseforge/manta-scraper`) Actor Scrape US business listings from Manta.com. Search any industry (restaurants, plumbers, lawyers, etc.) by state and city. Extract names, phone numbers, addresses, websites, ratings, reviews, services, descriptions, and verified status in seconds. - **URL**: https://apify.com/parseforge/manta-scraper.md - **Developed by:** [ParseForge](https://apify.com/parseforge) (community) - **Categories:** Lead generation, Automation, Developer tools - **Stats:** 2 total users, 1 monthly users, 100.0% runs succeeded, NaN bookmarks - **User rating**: No ratings yet ## Pricing from $10.00 / 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. Since this Actor supports Apify Store discounts, the price gets lower the higher subscription plan you have. Learn more: https://docs.apify.com/platform/actors/running/actors-in-store#pay-per-event ## What's an Apify Actor? Actors are a software tools running on the Apify platform, for all kinds of web data extraction and automation use cases. In Batch mode, an Actor accepts a well-defined JSON input, performs an action which can take anything from a few seconds to a few hours, and optionally produces a well-defined JSON output, datasets with results, or files in key-value store. In Standby mode, an Actor provides a web server which can be used as a website, API, or an MCP server. Actors are written with capital "A". ## How to integrate an Actor? If asked about integration, you help developers integrate Actors into their projects. You adapt to their stack and deliver integrations that are safe, well-documented, and production-ready. The best way to integrate Actors is as follows. In JavaScript/TypeScript projects, use official [JavaScript/TypeScript client](https://docs.apify.com/api/client/js.md): ```bash npm install apify-client ``` In Python projects, use official [Python client library](https://docs.apify.com/api/client/python.md): ```bash pip install apify-client ``` In shell scripts, use [Apify CLI](https://docs.apify.com/cli/docs.md): ````bash # MacOS / Linux curl -fsSL https://apify.com/install-cli.sh | bash # Windows irm https://apify.com/install-cli.ps1 | iex ```bash In AI frameworks, you might use the [Apify MCP server](https://docs.apify.com/platform/integrations/mcp.md). If your project is in a different language, use the [REST API](https://docs.apify.com/api/v2.md). For usage examples, see the [API](#api) section below. For more details, see Apify documentation as [Markdown index](https://docs.apify.com/llms.txt) and [Markdown full-text](https://docs.apify.com/llms-full.txt). # README ![ParseForge Banner](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/ParseForge/apify-assets/main/banner.jpg) ## 🏒 Manta Business Directory Scraper Whether you're building a leads database, doing market research, or analyzing local businesses, this tool gives you direct access to Manta.com - America's largest online business directory with millions of company profiles across every industry. > **The Manta Scraper collects business profiles including names, phone numbers, addresses, websites, ratings, services, and descriptions. Search by any industry keyword, state, and city to target exactly the businesses you need.** ### ✨ What Does It Do - πŸͺ **Business profiles** - collect names, contact info, and services for companies across the US - πŸ“ž **Contact data** - get phone numbers and websites for lead generation - πŸ” **Flexible search** - search by any industry keyword (restaurants, plumbers, dentists, lawyers, etc.) - πŸ“ **Location filtering** - narrow results by state and city - πŸ“„ **Pagination** - automatically navigates through hundreds of search results ### πŸ”§ Input - **Search Term** - the type of business you're looking for (e.g., "Restaurants", "Plumbers", "Dentists") - **State** - select from all 50 US states (e.g., 'new-york', 'california', 'texas') - **City** - optional city filter (e.g., "Buffalo", "Los Angeles") - **Start URL** - direct Manta search URL (overrides other filters) - **Max Items** - how many businesses to collect (free users get 10, paid up to 1,000,000) ```json { "search": "Restaurants", "state": "new-york", "city": "Buffalo", "maxItems": 100 } ```` ### πŸ“Š Output Each business record includes contact and service data. Download as JSON, CSV, or Excel. | πŸ“Œ Field | πŸ“„ Description | |----------|---------------| | πŸ–ΌοΈ logoUrl | Business logo image | | πŸͺ name | Business name | | πŸ”— url | Profile page on Manta | | πŸ“ž telephone | Phone number | | πŸ“ streetAddress | Street address | | πŸ™οΈ city | City | | πŸ—ΊοΈ state | State | | ⭐ rating | Business rating | | πŸ’¬ reviewCount | Number of reviews | | 🌐 website | Company website | | πŸ“ googleMapsUrl | Google Maps link | | πŸ”§ services | Services offered | | πŸ“ description | Business description | | βœ… mantaVerified | Manta Verified status | ```json { "logoUrl": "https://images.manta-r3.com/api/claim-this-profile/image-mgr/view/20160128VlPGatOuT6", "name": "Akron Ale House", "url": "https://www.manta.com/c/mx59zjk/akron-ale-house", "telephone": "(716) 542-4677", "streetAddress": "15 Main Street", "city": "Akron", "state": "NY", "rating": null, "reviewCount": null, "website": "http://www.akronalehouseny.com/", "googleMapsUrl": "https://maps.google.com/maps?q=Akron+Ale+House,+15+Main+Street+Akron", "services": ["Craft Beer", "Pizza", "Sandwiches", "Burgers"], "description": "Founded in 2015 in historic Akron, NY, the Akron Ale House towers over Main Street...", "mantaVerified": false, "scrapedAt": "2026-04-07T21:09:42.695Z" } ``` ### πŸ’Ž Why Choose the Manta Scraper? | Feature | Our Tool | Manual Manta Search | |---------|----------|-----------------------| | Batch collection | βœ… Hundreds of businesses | ❌ Browse one by one | | Contact extraction | βœ… Phone + website + address | ⚠️ Click each profile | | Multi-page scraping | βœ… Automatic pagination | ❌ Click next manually | | Structured output | βœ… JSON, CSV, Excel | ❌ HTML pages | | Any industry | βœ… Search any keyword | ⚠️ Limited categories | ### πŸ“‹ How to Use 1. **Sign Up** - [Create a free account w/ $5 credit](https://console.apify.com/sign-up?fpr=vmoqkp) 2. **Configure** - enter a search term, select state, and optionally a city 3. **Run It** - click "Start" and get business data in seconds ### 🎯 Business Use Cases - πŸ“ˆ **Sales teams** - build targeted prospect lists by industry and location - 🏒 **Marketing agencies** - collect local business data for campaigns - πŸ“Š **Market researchers** - analyze business density by industry and region - πŸ’Ό **Business brokers** - find companies in specific markets - πŸ—οΈ **Local services** - research competitors and identify underserved areas ### ❓ FAQ πŸ” **What businesses can I search for?** Any type. Just type a keyword like "Restaurants", "Plumbers", "Dentists", "Auto Repair", "Law Firms", or any industry term. πŸ“ **How do I format the state?** Use lowercase with hyphens: 'new-york', 'california', 'north-carolina', 'texas'. Or select from the dropdown. πŸ™οΈ **Can I search by city?** Yes. Select a state and enter a city name to narrow results to that area. ⏱️ **How long does a run take?** About 10 seconds for 100 businesses. The scraper is fast because it uses Manta's search API directly. πŸ“Š **How many results are available?** Depends on the search. "Restaurants" in New York returns 800+ results. Broader searches return more. ### πŸ”— Integrate Manta Scraper with any app - [Make](https://docs.apify.com/platform/integrations/make) - Automate lead generation - [Zapier](https://docs.apify.com/platform/integrations/zapier) - Push leads to your CRM - [Google Drive](https://docs.apify.com/platform/integrations/drive) - Export to spreadsheets - [Slack](https://docs.apify.com/platform/integrations/slack) - Notify your team ### πŸ’‘ Recommended Actors | Actor | Description | Link | |-------|-------------|------| | BizBuySell Scraper | Business-for-sale listings from BizBuySell | [Link](https://apify.com/parseforge/bizbuysell-scraper-pay-per-event) | | LoopNet Scraper | Commercial real estate and business listings | [Link](https://apify.com/parseforge/loopnet-scraper) | | DealStream Scraper | Business acquisition opportunities | [Link](https://apify.com/parseforge/dealstream-scraper) | | BizQuest Scraper | Business-for-sale listings from BizQuest | [Link](https://apify.com/parseforge/bizquest-scraper) | | FINRA BrokerCheck Scraper | Financial professional lookup | [Link](https://apify.com/parseforge/finra-brokercheck-scraper) | **Pro Tip:** πŸ’‘ Browse our complete collection of [data collection actors](https://apify.com/parseforge) to find the perfect tool for your needs. ### πŸ†˜ Need Help? - Check the FAQ section above - Visit [Apify documentation](https://docs.apify.com) - Contact us at [Tally contact form](https://tally.so/r/BzdKgA) ### ⚠️ Disclaimer > This Actor is an independent tool and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or connected to Manta Media Inc. It accesses only publicly available data from manta.com. # Actor input Schema ## `startUrl` (type: `string`): Direct Manta search or listing URL to scrape. Overrides other filters. ## `maxItems` (type: `integer`): Free users: Limited to 10 businesses (preview). Paid users: Optional, max 1,000,000 ## `search` (type: `string`): Business type or keyword to search for (e.g. Restaurants, Plumbers, Dentists). ## `state` (type: `string`): US state to search in. ## `city` (type: `string`): City to search in (optional). Narrows results to a specific city. ## Actor input object example ```json { "maxItems": 10, "search": "Restaurants", "state": "new-york" } ``` # Actor output Schema ## `overview` (type: `string`): No description # 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 '' with your token const client = new ApifyClient({ token: '', }); // Prepare Actor input const input = { "maxItems": 10, "search": "Restaurants", "state": "new-york" }; // Run the Actor and wait for it to finish const run = await client.actor("parseforge/manta-scraper").call(input); // Fetch and print Actor results from the run's dataset (if any) console.log('Results from dataset'); console.log(`πŸ’Ύ 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); }); // πŸ“š Want to learn more πŸ“–? Go to β†’ 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 '' with your token. client = ApifyClient("") # Prepare the Actor input run_input = { "maxItems": 10, "search": "Restaurants", "state": "new-york", } # Run the Actor and wait for it to finish run = client.actor("parseforge/manta-scraper").call(run_input=run_input) # Fetch and print Actor results from the run's dataset (if there are any) print("πŸ’Ύ Check your data here: https://console.apify.com/storage/datasets/" + run["defaultDatasetId"]) for item in client.dataset(run["defaultDatasetId"]).iterate_items(): print(item) # πŸ“š Want to learn more πŸ“–? Go to β†’ https://docs.apify.com/api/client/python/docs/quick-start ``` ## CLI example ```bash echo '{ "maxItems": 10, "search": "Restaurants", "state": "new-york" }' | apify call parseforge/manta-scraper --silent --output-dataset ``` ## MCP server setup ```json { "mcpServers": { "apify": { "command": "npx", "args": [ "mcp-remote", "https://mcp.apify.com/?tools=parseforge/manta-scraper", "--header", "Authorization: Bearer " ] } } } ``` ## OpenAPI specification ```json { "openapi": "3.0.1", "info": { "title": "Manta Business Directory Scraper", "description": "Scrape US business listings from Manta.com. Search any industry (restaurants, plumbers, lawyers, etc.) by state and city. Extract names, phone numbers, addresses, websites, ratings, reviews, services, descriptions, and verified status in seconds.", "version": "1.0", "x-build-id": "3aNpOo9up8TnqGHzK" }, "servers": [ { "url": "https://api.apify.com/v2" } ], "paths": { "/acts/parseforge~manta-scraper/run-sync-get-dataset-items": { "post": { "operationId": "run-sync-get-dataset-items-parseforge-manta-scraper", "x-openai-isConsequential": false, "summary": "Executes an Actor, waits for its completion, and returns Actor's dataset items in response.", "tags": [ "Run Actor" ], "requestBody": { "required": true, "content": { "application/json": { "schema": { "$ref": "#/components/schemas/inputSchema" } } } }, "parameters": [ { "name": "token", "in": "query", "required": true, "schema": { "type": "string" }, "description": "Enter your Apify token here" } ], "responses": { "200": { "description": "OK" } } } }, "/acts/parseforge~manta-scraper/runs": { "post": { "operationId": "runs-sync-parseforge-manta-scraper", "x-openai-isConsequential": false, "summary": "Executes an Actor and returns information about the initiated run in response.", "tags": [ "Run Actor" ], "requestBody": { "required": true, "content": { "application/json": { "schema": { "$ref": "#/components/schemas/inputSchema" } } } }, "parameters": [ { "name": "token", "in": "query", "required": true, "schema": { "type": "string" }, "description": "Enter your Apify token here" } ], "responses": { "200": { "description": "OK", "content": { "application/json": { "schema": { "$ref": "#/components/schemas/runsResponseSchema" } } } } } } }, "/acts/parseforge~manta-scraper/run-sync": { "post": { "operationId": "run-sync-parseforge-manta-scraper", "x-openai-isConsequential": false, "summary": "Executes an Actor, waits for completion, and returns the OUTPUT from Key-value store in response.", "tags": [ "Run Actor" ], "requestBody": { "required": true, "content": { "application/json": { "schema": { "$ref": "#/components/schemas/inputSchema" } } } }, "parameters": [ { "name": "token", "in": "query", "required": true, "schema": { "type": "string" }, "description": "Enter your Apify token here" } ], "responses": { "200": { "description": "OK" } } } } }, "components": { "schemas": { "inputSchema": { "type": "object", "properties": { "startUrl": { "title": "Start URL", "type": "string", "description": "Direct Manta search or listing URL to scrape. Overrides other filters." }, "maxItems": { "title": "Max Items", "minimum": 1, "maximum": 1000000, "type": "integer", "description": "Free users: Limited to 10 businesses (preview). Paid users: Optional, max 1,000,000" }, "search": { "title": "Search Term", "type": "string", "description": "Business type or keyword to search for (e.g. Restaurants, Plumbers, Dentists)." }, "state": { "title": "State", "enum": [ "alabama", "alaska", "arizona", "arkansas", "california", "colorado", "connecticut", "delaware", "florida", "georgia", "hawaii", "idaho", "illinois", "indiana", "iowa", "kansas", "kentucky", "louisiana", "maine", "maryland", "massachusetts", "michigan", "minnesota", "mississippi", "missouri", "montana", "nebraska", "nevada", "new-hampshire", "new-jersey", "new-mexico", "new-york", "north-carolina", "north-dakota", "ohio", "oklahoma", "oregon", "pennsylvania", "rhode-island", "south-carolina", "south-dakota", "tennessee", "texas", "utah", "vermont", "virginia", "washington", "west-virginia", "wisconsin", "wyoming" ], "type": "string", "description": "US state to search in." }, "city": { "title": "City", "type": "string", "description": "City to search in (optional). Narrows results to a specific city." } } }, "runsResponseSchema": { "type": "object", "properties": { "data": { "type": "object", "properties": { "id": { "type": "string" }, "actId": { "type": "string" }, "userId": { "type": "string" }, "startedAt": { "type": "string", "format": "date-time", "example": "2025-01-08T00:00:00.000Z" }, "finishedAt": { "type": "string", "format": "date-time", "example": "2025-01-08T00:00:00.000Z" }, "status": { "type": "string", "example": "READY" }, "meta": { "type": "object", "properties": { "origin": { "type": "string", "example": "API" }, "userAgent": { "type": "string" } } }, "stats": { "type": "object", "properties": { "inputBodyLen": { "type": "integer", "example": 2000 }, "rebootCount": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "restartCount": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "resurrectCount": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "computeUnits": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 } } }, "options": { "type": "object", "properties": { "build": { "type": "string", "example": "latest" }, "timeoutSecs": { "type": "integer", "example": 300 }, "memoryMbytes": { "type": "integer", "example": 1024 }, "diskMbytes": { "type": "integer", "example": 2048 } } }, "buildId": { "type": "string" }, "defaultKeyValueStoreId": { "type": "string" }, "defaultDatasetId": { "type": "string" }, "defaultRequestQueueId": { "type": "string" }, "buildNumber": { "type": "string", "example": "1.0.0" }, "containerUrl": { "type": "string" }, "usage": { "type": "object", "properties": { "ACTOR_COMPUTE_UNITS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "DATASET_READS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "DATASET_WRITES": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "KEY_VALUE_STORE_READS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "KEY_VALUE_STORE_WRITES": { "type": "integer", "example": 1 }, "KEY_VALUE_STORE_LISTS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "REQUEST_QUEUE_READS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "REQUEST_QUEUE_WRITES": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "DATA_TRANSFER_INTERNAL_GBYTES": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "DATA_TRANSFER_EXTERNAL_GBYTES": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "PROXY_RESIDENTIAL_TRANSFER_GBYTES": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "PROXY_SERPS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 } } }, "usageTotalUsd": { "type": "number", "example": 0.00005 }, "usageUsd": { "type": "object", "properties": { "ACTOR_COMPUTE_UNITS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "DATASET_READS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "DATASET_WRITES": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "KEY_VALUE_STORE_READS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "KEY_VALUE_STORE_WRITES": { "type": "number", "example": 0.00005 }, "KEY_VALUE_STORE_LISTS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "REQUEST_QUEUE_READS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "REQUEST_QUEUE_WRITES": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "DATA_TRANSFER_INTERNAL_GBYTES": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "DATA_TRANSFER_EXTERNAL_GBYTES": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "PROXY_RESIDENTIAL_TRANSFER_GBYTES": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "PROXY_SERPS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 } } } } } } } } } } ```