PhantomBuster
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What is PhantomBuster
PhantomBuster is a cloud-based automation and data extraction tool that runs prebuilt scripts (“Phantoms”) to collect and enrich data from web sources, commonly including social networks and online directories. It is used by growth, sales, and recruiting teams to build lead lists, capture profile and company data, and trigger outreach workflows. The product emphasizes no-code configuration, scheduling, and API/webhook-based handoffs to spreadsheets, CRMs, and other systems.
Broad prebuilt automations
PhantomBuster provides a large library of ready-made automations for common lead and data-collection tasks (e.g., extracting profiles, searching, and list building). This reduces the need to write custom scrapers for many workflows. It also supports chaining multiple steps to move from discovery to enrichment and export.
Workflow scheduling and chaining
The platform supports scheduled runs, repeated jobs, and multi-step “flows” so teams can refresh datasets and keep lead lists current. Webhooks and API access enable downstream actions such as pushing results into a CRM, spreadsheet, or internal database. This fits teams that want repeatable, semi-automated lead capture rather than one-off exports.
Flexible export and integrations
Outputs can be delivered in common formats and sent to external tools via API, webhooks, and connectors (often through third-party automation platforms). This makes it easier to integrate with existing sales operations stacks without replacing core systems. Compared with all-in-one prospecting suites, it can act as a modular data-collection layer.
Data quality varies by source
Because results depend on the underlying websites and user-provided inputs, completeness and accuracy can vary across sources and use cases. Teams typically need validation, deduplication, and compliance checks before using the data for outreach. This differs from curated B2B databases where vendor-managed normalization is a primary feature.
Ongoing maintenance required
Automations that rely on third-party sites can break or degrade when those sites change layouts, add anti-bot measures, or adjust access policies. Users may need to update configurations, rotate accounts/proxies, or modify workflows to keep processes running. This can add operational overhead for non-technical teams.
Not a full sales platform
PhantomBuster focuses on extraction and automation rather than end-to-end sales engagement, pipeline management, or native lead scoring tied to CRM activity. Many organizations still need separate tools for sequencing, deliverability management, and reporting. As a result, value depends on how well it is integrated into the broader stack.
Plan & Pricing
| Plan | Price | Key features & notes |
|---|---|---|
| Free | Free | Execution time: 2 hours/month; AI credits: 1,000/month; URL Finder credits: 100/month; Phantom slots: 5; Export: limited (Free plan & Free trial limited to 10 results per export); Email credits: 50; Note: Workspaces automatically move to the Free plan after the 14-day trial ends. |
| Starter ("Start") | $69 per month (monthly) or $56 per month (billed annually) | Execution time: 20 hours/month; AI credits: 10,000/month; URL Finder credits: 1,000/month; Phantom slots: 5; Unlimited exports; Email credits: 500/month; Priority support; Community hub. |
| Pro ("Grow") | $159 per month (monthly) or $128 per month (billed annually) | Execution time: 80 hours/month; AI credits: 30,000/month; URL Finder credits: 10,000/month; Phantom slots: 15; Unlimited exports; Email credits: 2,500/month; Priority support; Community hub. |
| Team ("Scale") | $439 per month (monthly) or $352 per month (billed annually) | Execution time: 300 hours/month; AI credits: 90,000/month; URL Finder credits: 20,000/month; Phantom slots: 50; Unlimited exports; Email credits: 10,000/month; Priority support; Community hub. |
Seller details
PhantomBuster
Paris, France
2016
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https://phantombuster.com/
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