# 2GIS Places Scraper (`thirdwatch/2gis-places-scraper`) Actor

Pull business listings from 2GIS — the dominant maps directory for CIS and MENA cities. Requires a free 2GIS API key.

- **URL**: https://apify.com/thirdwatch/2gis-places-scraper.md
- **Developed by:** [Thirdwatch](https://apify.com/thirdwatch) (community)
- **Stats:** 1 total users, 0 monthly users, 0.0% runs succeeded, 0 bookmarks
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## Pricing

from $2.00 / 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/actors/running/actors-in-store.md#pay-per-event

## What's an Apify Actor?

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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,
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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

## 2GIS Places Scraper

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> Search 2GIS places — the CIS/MENA business directory — names, addresses, categories, and contact details.

### What you get

Search 2GIS places — the CIS/MENA business directory — names, addresses, categories, and contact details.

### Why use this 2GIS Places scraper

- **CIS + Gulf coverage** — deep business data for Russia, UAE, and regions Google Maps under-covers.
- **Place fields** — name, address, category, phone/website hints, and coordinates where available.
- **Bring your own key** — uses your 2GIS API key (free tier available at dev.2gis.com); you control quota and billing.

### Scrape 2GIS Places data in minutes

```json
{
  "queries": [
    "iphone 15"
  ],
  "apiKey": "YOUR_API_KEY",
  "maxResults": 10
}
```

```json
{
  "queries": [
    "running shoes"
  ],
  "apiKey": "YOUR_API_KEY",
  "maxResults": 10
}
```

### Input parameters

| Parameter | Required | Description |
|---|---:|---|
| `queries` | Yes | Search queries. Example: `['coffee shop', 'pharmacy']` |
| `city` | No | City. Example: `Dubai, Moscow, Riyadh` Default: `Dubai`. |
| `apiKey` | Yes | Free key from dev.2gis.com (required) |
| `maxResults` | No | Cap. Default: `10`. |

### Output fields

- `address`
- `id`
- `name`
- `rating`
- `error`

### Common use cases

- Build business datasets for CIS/MENA markets
- Enrich lead lists with local directory data
- Map category coverage by city
- Source local-business contacts

### Compared to alternatives

- **vs other 2GIS Places scrapers on the Store** — pay-per-result billing means empty or failed searches cost nothing; you are not charged for a run that returns zero rows.
- **vs building your own** — no proxy management, markup-change maintenance, or infrastructure to run; paste inputs and consume the dataset.

### Limitations

- Requires a 2GIS API key — supply your own via the `apiKey` field.

- Coverage is strong in 2GIS's markets and thin elsewhere.

- API quota is on your key — large extractions need quota planning.

- Use public data lawfully and respect applicable privacy and platform rules.

### FAQ

**Do I need an API key?**

Yes — supply your own key via the input field; the Actor bills per result, API usage bills to your key's account.

**What happens when a search returns nothing?**

The run completes with zero rows. Per-result billing means you are not charged for empty output.

**Can I run it on a schedule?**

Yes — attach an Apify schedule or use the saved tasks to re-run the same inputs daily or weekly.

### Related guides and Actors

- [2Gis Places Business Data Pipeline](https://thirdwatch.dev/blog/2gis-places-business-data-pipeline)
- [Compare 2Gis Places Business Side By Side](https://thirdwatch.dev/blog/compare-2gis-places-business-side-by-side)
- [Export 2Gis Places Business To Csv](https://thirdwatch.dev/blog/export-2gis-places-business-to-csv)
- [Google Maps Scraper](https://apify.com/thirdwatch/google-maps-scraper?fpr=9m2cd6)
- [Apple Maps Scraper](https://apify.com/thirdwatch/apple-maps-scraper?fpr=9m2cd6)

Last verified: 2026-09

More scrapers at [thirdwatch.dev](https://thirdwatch.dev).

# Actor input Schema

## `queries` (type: `array`):

e.g. \['coffee shop', 'pharmacy']

## `city` (type: `string`):

e.g. Dubai, Moscow, Riyadh

## `apiKey` (type: `string`):

Free key from dev.2gis.com (required)

## `maxResults` (type: `integer`):

Cap

## Actor input object example

```json
{
  "city": "Dubai",
  "maxResults": 10
}
```

# Actor output Schema

## `results` (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 '<YOUR_API_TOKEN>' with your token
const client = new ApifyClient({
    token: '<YOUR_API_TOKEN>',
});

// Prepare Actor input
const input = {};

// Run the Actor and wait for it to finish
const run = await client.actor("thirdwatch/2gis-places-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 = {}

# Run the Actor and wait for it to finish
run = client.actor("thirdwatch/2gis-places-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 '{}' |
apify call thirdwatch/2gis-places-scraper --silent --output-dataset

```

## MCP server setup

```json
{
    "mcpServers": {
        "apify": {
            "type": "http",
            "url": "https://mcp.apify.com/?tools=fetch-actor-details,thirdwatch/2gis-places-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/UtD2JFhDrGCpwmm8c/builds/QVeab0vDb5yvuAfuX/openapi.json