Prompt
Can you recommend a scraper for directory lead generation with export to CSV?
Latest observation
Yes — if you want directory lead generation with CSV export, these are some solid options:
Good no-code / low-code scrapers
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Phantombuster
- Great for scraping many public directories and social/business sites
- Can automate lead collection and export to CSV
- Best if you want ready-made workflows
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Apify
- Very flexible; lots of prebuilt “actors” for different directories
- Exports to CSV, JSON, Excel
- Good for scalable lead-gen workflows
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Octoparse
- Visual scraper, easier for non-coders
- Handles pagination, filters, and export to CSV
- Good for common business directories
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Browse AI
- Easiest for simple directory scraping
- Can monitor pages for changes and export data
- Best for smaller-scale, straightforward use
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Bright Data
- More enterprise-grade
- Better for large-scale scraping and harder sites
- Supports structured data delivery and export options
Best choice depends on your use case
- Simple directory scraping: Browse AI or Octoparse
- Automated lead-gen workflows: Phantombuster
- More flexible / scalable scraping: Apify
- Enterprise / high volume: Bright Data
Quick recommendation
If you want the best balance of power + CSV export + lead gen, I’d start with Apify.
If you want the easiest setup, try Octoparse.
If you tell me:
- which directory you want to scrape,
- how many leads you need,
- and whether you want no-code or code-based,
I can recommend the best specific scraper for that directory.
Observation history
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