Alternativeto Software Scraper
Pricing
from $10.00 / 1,000 results
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Alternativeto Software Scraper
Search and scrape software alternatives from AlternativeTo with likes, platforms, and tags.
What Does AlternativeTo Software Scraper Do?
This Apify actor searches AlternativeTo.net to find software alternatives. It extracts app names, descriptions, URLs, likes, platform availability, tags, and license information for alternatives to any given software.
Why Scrape AlternativeTo?
AlternativeTo is the leading platform for discovering software alternatives, with community-driven recommendations and reviews. This data helps with competitive analysis, software procurement decisions, market research, and finding open-source replacements for commercial tools.
How to Use This Scraper
- Enter the name of the software you want alternatives for.
- Set the maximum number of alternatives to scrape.
- Run the actor and receive structured alternative recommendations.
Input Parameters
| Parameter | Type | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
query | string | Software name to search for | (required) |
maxItems | integer | Maximum alternatives to scrape | 20 |
Output Data
Each alternative in the dataset includes:
- name - Software name
- description - Brief description
- url - AlternativeTo page URL
- likes - Number of likes/votes
- platforms - Supported platforms
- tags - Category tags
- license - License type (Free, Paid, etc.)
Cost of Usage
- Per result: $0.01
- Per 1,000 results: $10
- Actor start cost: $0.005
Tips
- Search for any popular software to find alternatives.
- Use the license field to filter for free or open-source options.
- Platform data helps identify cross-platform alternatives.
