COMPARISON

Maps Lead Scraper vs PhantomBuster

PhantomBuster is a well-known automation platform used for LinkedIn, Instagram, and Google Maps scraping. But for Google Maps lead generation specifically, it requires two separate “Phantoms” (one for scraping, one for email extraction), costs $69/month, and uses a time-based billing model that charges you whether you export 2 leads or 200. Maps Lead Scraper is purpose-built for map scraping with everything included at a one-time price.

Quick Verdict

PhantomBuster is a powerful multi-platform automation tool — but for Google Maps lead generation, it’s overkill. You need two separate Phantoms, a $69/month subscription, and you’re billed by execution time rather than results. Maps Lead Scraper is purpose-built for map scraping: one tool, one price ($49), email extraction and verification included, and it runs directly in your browser with no configuration needed.

Side-by-Side Comparison

Feature-by-feature breakdown based on each tool's published capabilities.

Feature	Maps Lead Scraper	PhantomBuster
Pricing	$49 one-time	$69/mo Starter / $159/mo Pro / $439/mo Team
Annual cost	$49 one-time	$828–5,268
Email extraction	✓ Built-in, 7 sources	Requires separate “Phantom” (extra config)
Email verification	✓ 3-layer pipeline (syntax, disposable domain, MX record)	✗
Setup for Google Maps	1 tool — install and click	2 separate Phantoms required (scraper + email finder)
Pre-scrape filters	✓ 7 filters + 2 export filters	✗ No pre-scrape filtering
Google Maps	✓ Yes	✓ Yes
Bing Maps	✓ Yes	✗ No
Chrome extension	✓ Yes	✗ Cloud-based platform
Duplicate detection	✓ Cross-session, 5,000 businesses	✗ No
Search history	✓ Yes	✗ No
Social media URLs	✓ Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Twitter/X	✗ Separate Phantoms needed per platform
Data fields per lead	19	~8 (from Maps Phantom alone)
Billing model	One-time, unlimited use	Time-based — pays per minute of execution
Other platform support	Google Maps + Bing Maps only	✓ LinkedIn, Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, and more
No coding required	✓ Yes	Configuration required per Phantom

Pricing Comparison

What you'll actually pay over time.

	Maps Lead Scraper	PhantomBuster Starter
Month 1	$49 (done)	$69
Year 1	$49	$828
Year 2	$49 (still done)	$1,656
Savings	—	$779 saved in Year 1
Email verification	✓ Included	✗

Which Tool is Right for You?

An honest recommendation based on your needs.

Choose PhantomBuster if…

You need automation across multiple platforms (LinkedIn, Instagram, Twitter — not just maps)
You want a general-purpose automation platform, not just a lead scraper
You need advanced workflow automation with chains of actions
You're comfortable configuring separate tools for each step of your process
You already use PhantomBuster for other automations and want everything in one platform

Choose Maps Lead Scraper if…

You want a one-time purchase with no recurring fees
You need email extraction from 7 sources included in the price
You want verified emails — not just scraped addresses
You want pre-scrape filters to get clean data before exporting
You scrape both Google Maps AND Bing Maps
You prefer a Chrome extension over a web app or API
You want duplicate detection across sessions (up to 5,000 businesses)
You want verified emails — not just scraped addresses

maps.google.com

Maps Lead Scraper running on Google Maps

Google Maps · Chrome

bing.com/maps

Bing Maps · Edge

Try Maps Lead Scraper Free

3 full scrapes, all features unlocked, no credit card required.

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One extension. Both map engines. Every feature included.