# Bonkers.ie Scraper - Irish Price Comparison Data (`studio-amba/bonkers-ie-scraper`) Actor Scrape energy, broadband, insurance, and banking comparison data from bonkers.ie, Ireland's leading financial comparison site. Extract plan names, providers, prices, features, and ratings. No login required. - **URL**: https://apify.com/studio-amba/bonkers-ie-scraper.md - **Developed by:** [Studio Amba](https://apify.com/studio-amba) (community) - **Categories:** E-commerce - **Stats:** 2 total users, 1 monthly users, 100.0% runs succeeded, 0 bookmarks - **User rating**: No ratings yet ## Pricing Pay per usage This Actor is paid per platform usage. The Actor is free to use, and you only pay for the Apify platform usage, which gets cheaper the higher subscription plan you have. Learn more: https://docs.apify.com/platform/actors/running/actors-in-store#pay-per-usage ## 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 ## Bonkers.ie Scraper Scrape energy, broadband, insurance, and banking comparison data from bonkers.ie — Ireland's leading financial comparison site covering gas, electricity, broadband, TV, home insurance, car insurance, and banking products. ### How to scrape bonkers.ie data Bonkers.ie is Ireland's top comparison platform for household services. This actor lets you extract structured plan and pricing data from bonkers.ie comparison pages without any login or cookies required. 1. Go to the actor's input page. 2. Select a comparison category (energy, electricity, gas, dual fuel, broadband, or broadband deals). 3. Optionally enter a search query to filter by provider name or plan type. 4. Set the maximum number of results you want. 5. Click "Start" and wait for the run to finish. 6. Download your data in JSON, CSV, or Excel format. The actor navigates bonkers.ie comparison pages just like a regular user would, extracts plan data from listings and detail pages, and returns clean, structured data ready for analysis or monitoring. ### Features - Scrape all major bonkers.ie comparison categories: energy, broadband, and more - Filter results by provider name or plan type with search query - Extract plan names, providers, prices, features, ratings, and descriptions - Support for direct URL scraping — point at any bonkers.ie comparison page - Automatic pagination and sub-page crawling for complete data collection - Multi-strategy extraction: JSON-LD, hydration data, and DOM parsing - No cookies or login required - Irish residential proxy support for reliable access ### Input options | Field | Type | Description | Default | |-------|------|-------------|---------| | `category` | Select | Comparison category to scrape | `"energy"` | | `searchQuery` | String | Optional filter by provider or plan type | — | | `categoryUrl` | String | Direct bonkers.ie URL to scrape | — | | `maxResults` | Integer | Maximum number of plans to return (1–5,000) | `100` | | `proxyConfiguration` | Object | Proxy settings — Irish residential recommended | IE residential | #### Available categories | Category | Description | URL | |----------|-------------|-----| | `energy` | All gas and electricity plans | `/compare-gas-electricity-prices/` | | `electricity` | Electricity-only plans | `/compare-gas-electricity-prices/electricity/` | | `gas` | Gas-only plans | `/compare-gas-electricity-prices/gas/` | | `dual-fuel` | Dual fuel (gas + electricity) | `/compare-gas-electricity-prices/dual-fuel/` | | `broadband` | Broadband, TV, and phone | `/compare-tv-broadband-phone/` | | `broadband-deals` | Broadband deal listings | `/compare-tv-broadband-phone/broadband-deals/` | #### Example input ```json { "category": "energy", "maxResults": 50, "proxyConfiguration": { "useApifyProxy": true, "apifyProxyGroups": ["RESIDENTIAL"], "apifyProxyCountry": "IE" } } ```` #### Filter by provider ```json { "category": "electricity", "searchQuery": "Bord Gais", "maxResults": 20 } ``` #### Scrape broadband deals ```json { "category": "broadband-deals", "maxResults": 100 } ``` ### Output format Each result contains structured data about a plan or deal: ```json { "planName": "Smart 30% Discount Electricity", "provider": "Bord Gais Energy", "category": "Electricity", "price": 1452.30, "currency": "EUR", "features": [ "30% discount on standard rates", "No exit fees", "Smart meter required" ], "rating": 4.2, "planDescription": "Get 30% off standard electricity rates with a smart meter", "url": "https://www.bonkers.ie/compare-gas-electricity-prices/electricity/bord-gais-energy/smart-30/", "imageUrl": "https://www.bonkers.ie/images/providers/bord-gais-energy.png", "discount": "30% off", "contractLength": "12 months", "unitRate": "24.24 cents per kWh", "scrapedAt": "2026-06-09T12:00:00.000Z" } ``` #### Output fields | Field | Type | Description | |-------|------|-------------| | `planName` | String | Name of the plan or deal | | `provider` | String | Service provider or supplier name | | `category` | String | Comparison category (Energy, Electricity, Gas, etc.) | | `price` | Number | Price or estimated annual cost in EUR | | `currency` | String | Currency code (always EUR) | | `features` | Array | List of plan features and highlights | | `rating` | Number | Provider or plan rating if available | | `planDescription` | String | Full description or summary | | `url` | String | Direct URL to the plan on bonkers.ie | | `imageUrl` | String | Provider logo or plan image | | `discount` | String | Discount percentage or amount | | `contractLength` | String | Contract duration or lock-in period | | `unitRate` | String | Unit rate (cents/kWh for energy, Mbps for broadband) | | `scrapedAt` | String | ISO 8601 timestamp of data collection | ### Use cases - **Price monitoring**: Track energy and broadband prices across Irish providers over time - **Market research**: Analyze the Irish comparison market for energy, broadband, and financial products - **Competitive analysis**: Compare providers, plans, and pricing strategies - **Consumer tools**: Build price comparison dashboards or alerting systems for Irish consumers - **Data journalism**: Report on energy price changes and consumer trends in Ireland - **Lead generation**: Identify best deals and switching opportunities across categories ### Technical details - Built with Playwright for reliable rendering of dynamic comparison pages - Multi-strategy extraction: JSON-LD structured data, Next.js hydration data, and DOM parsing - Automatic pagination and sub-page crawling - Session management with residential proxy rotation - Anti-detection measures for stable long-term scraping ### Tips for best results - Use **Irish residential proxies** (`apifyProxyCountry: "IE"`) for the most reliable access - Start with the `energy` category for the broadest data set - Use `searchQuery` to filter for specific providers like "Electric Ireland" or "SSE Airtricity" - For complete market data, run separate scrapes per category - The `categoryUrl` field lets you target any bonkers.ie page directly if the preset categories don't cover your need ### Cost of usage This actor uses Playwright with residential proxies. Typical usage costs depend on the number of pages crawled and proxy data transfer. A full energy category scrape typically costs less than $0.10 in platform credits. ### Limitations - Some bonkers.ie comparison pages require form submission (e.g., entering an Eircode for broadband availability). This actor scrapes publicly visible listings and does not submit forms. - Results depend on what bonkers.ie displays without login. Personalized results require account data that this actor does not use. - Insurance and banking comparison sections may have limited publicly visible data compared to energy and broadband. # Actor input Schema ## `category` (type: `string`): Which bonkers.ie comparison category to scrape. ## `searchQuery` (type: `string`): Optional search term to filter results (e.g., provider name like 'Bord Gais', plan type like 'smart meter'). If empty, all plans in the category are returned. ## `categoryUrl` (type: `string`): Optional: provide a direct bonkers.ie page URL to scrape instead of using the category selector. Example: https://www.bonkers.ie/compare-gas-electricity-prices/providers/ ## `maxResults` (type: `integer`): Maximum number of plans/deals to return. ## `proxyConfiguration` (type: `object`): Proxy settings. Residential proxies with Irish country code recommended for best results. ## Actor input object example ```json { "category": "energy", "maxResults": 100, "proxyConfiguration": { "useApifyProxy": true, "apifyProxyGroups": [ "RESIDENTIAL" ], "apifyProxyCountry": "IE" } } ``` # 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 = { "proxyConfiguration": { "useApifyProxy": true, "apifyProxyGroups": [ "RESIDENTIAL" ], "apifyProxyCountry": "IE" } }; // Run the Actor and wait for it to finish const run = await client.actor("studio-amba/bonkers-ie-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 '' with your token. client = ApifyClient("") # Prepare the Actor input run_input = { "proxyConfiguration": { "useApifyProxy": True, "apifyProxyGroups": ["RESIDENTIAL"], "apifyProxyCountry": "IE", } } # Run the Actor and wait for it to finish run = client.actor("studio-amba/bonkers-ie-scraper").call(run_input=run_input) # Fetch and print Actor results from the run's dataset (if there are any) print("💾 Check your data here: https://console.apify.com/storage/datasets/" + run["defaultDatasetId"]) for item in client.dataset(run["defaultDatasetId"]).iterate_items(): print(item) # 📚 Want to learn more 📖? Go to → https://docs.apify.com/api/client/python/docs/quick-start ``` ## CLI example ```bash echo '{ "proxyConfiguration": { "useApifyProxy": true, "apifyProxyGroups": [ "RESIDENTIAL" ], "apifyProxyCountry": "IE" } }' | apify call studio-amba/bonkers-ie-scraper --silent --output-dataset ``` ## MCP server setup ```json { "mcpServers": { "apify": { "command": "npx", "args": [ "mcp-remote", "https://mcp.apify.com/?tools=studio-amba/bonkers-ie-scraper", "--header", "Authorization: Bearer " ] } } } ``` ## OpenAPI specification ```json { "openapi": "3.0.1", "info": { "title": "Bonkers.ie Scraper - Irish Price Comparison Data", "description": "Scrape energy, broadband, insurance, and banking comparison data from bonkers.ie, Ireland's leading financial comparison site. Extract plan names, providers, prices, features, and ratings. No login required.", "version": "0.1", "x-build-id": "mjU5pUo3pf8hbk3qP" }, "servers": [ { "url": "https://api.apify.com/v2" } ], "paths": { "/acts/studio-amba~bonkers-ie-scraper/run-sync-get-dataset-items": { "post": { "operationId": "run-sync-get-dataset-items-studio-amba-bonkers-ie-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": { "$ref": "#/components/schemas/inputSchema" } } } }, "parameters": [ { "name": "token", "in": "query", "required": true, "schema": { "type": "string" }, "description": "Enter your Apify token here" } ], "responses": { "200": { "description": "OK" } } } }, "/acts/studio-amba~bonkers-ie-scraper/runs": { "post": { "operationId": "runs-sync-studio-amba-bonkers-ie-scraper", "x-openai-isConsequential": false, "summary": "Executes an Actor and returns information about the initiated run in response.", "tags": [ "Run Actor" ], "requestBody": { "required": true, "content": { "application/json": { "schema": { "$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": { "$ref": "#/components/schemas/runsResponseSchema" } } } } } } }, "/acts/studio-amba~bonkers-ie-scraper/run-sync": { "post": { "operationId": "run-sync-studio-amba-bonkers-ie-scraper", "x-openai-isConsequential": false, "summary": "Executes an Actor, waits for completion, and returns the OUTPUT from Key-value store in response.", "tags": [ "Run Actor" ], "requestBody": { "required": true, "content": { "application/json": { "schema": { "$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": { "category": { "title": "Category", "enum": [ "energy", "electricity", "gas", "dual-fuel", "broadband", "broadband-deals" ], "type": "string", "description": "Which bonkers.ie comparison category to scrape.", "default": "energy" }, "searchQuery": { "title": "Search Query", "type": "string", "description": "Optional search term to filter results (e.g., provider name like 'Bord Gais', plan type like 'smart meter'). If empty, all plans in the category are returned." }, "categoryUrl": { "title": "Direct URL", "type": "string", "description": "Optional: provide a direct bonkers.ie page URL to scrape instead of using the category selector. Example: https://www.bonkers.ie/compare-gas-electricity-prices/providers/" }, "maxResults": { "title": "Max Results", "minimum": 1, "maximum": 5000, "type": "integer", "description": "Maximum number of plans/deals to return.", "default": 100 }, "proxyConfiguration": { "title": "Proxy Configuration", "type": "object", "description": "Proxy settings. Residential proxies with Irish country code recommended for best results." } } }, "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 } } } } } } } } } } ```