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Apify Instagram Scraper

Extracts Instagram data via scalable automation platform.

Our take: It is an Instagram-specific web scraper built as an Apify Store actor.

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ReviewedPricing: Freemium
7.5 out of 105 criteria · see breakdown
Try ApifyFree ($5 credits/mo); from $29/mo
The bottom line

A well-maintained, full-coverage Instagram scraper for developers who need structured public social data without the friction of the official Instagram API.

Our score

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G2
4.7 out of 5
490+ reviews
Capterra
4.8 out of 5
460+ reviews
Trustpilot
4.8 out of 5
540+ reviews

4.8 / 5 aggregate · across 3 sources

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What it is, and why we rate it

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What it really isApify Instagram Scraper — a cloud actor that extracts public Instagram profiles, posts, hashtags, comments, reels, and locations at scale.
Our takeIt is an Instagram-specific web scraper built as an Apify Store actor.
It runs on Apify's cloud platform using a credit-based pay-per-result model, letting developers and analysts pull structured public Instagram data—profiles, posts, hashtags, comments, reels, and place pages—via a no-code console or full API. The free plan provides $5 in monthly credits to trial the actor before committing to a paid subscription.
Why we rate itMaintained by Apify's own team, so reliability and updates are above-average for a marketplace actor.
Native integrations with Make, Zapier, Slack, and webhooks make it accessible without writing code, while JavaScript, Python, and CLI SDKs satisfy engineers who want programmatic control.
The catchComment costs ($2.30/1K) add up fast at volume, and Instagram caps returns at 50 comments per post.
Free plan credits expire monthly, penalising infrequent users. Non-technical teams will face a platform learning curve.

Best / not good for

Best for
  • Influencer discovery and engagement benchmarking
  • Social media competitive intelligence and brand monitoring
  • Academic and market research requiring structured Instagram datasets
Not good for
  • Private account data (public content only)
  • Real-time or streaming social media monitoring
  • Non-technical users without API or workflow tool experience
Trade-offs

Friction report

Trade-offs to know before signing up.

  1. Time to value
    Fast: sign up, open the actor in the Apify console, configure inputs, and receive structured results within minutes—no infrastructure setup required.
  2. Scale breakpoint
    Credit costs escalate at high comment volumes ($2.30/1K); large-scale operations require the Scale ($199/mo) or Business ($999/mo) plan for sufficient concurrency and credit headroom.
  3. Walled garden
    Moderate: data exports to JSON and CSV are portable, but scheduling, orchestration, and proxy management are locked inside the Apify platform.
Still a fit?
If none of these block you, start on the free plan.
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A look inside

Apify Instagram Scraper product screenshot

Frequently Asked Questions

Can influencers extract follower data and engagement metrics from Instagram?

Influencers can analyze follower growth and engagement metrics to refine content strategies.

Can Apify Instagram Scraper capture posts, followers, and engagement metrics?

Apify Instagram Scraper captures posts, followers, and engagement metrics with scalable cloud scraping infrastructure.

How can Apify's Instagram Scraper help users collect profile information, posts, comments, and follower data from Instagram for influencer marketing and social media monitoring?

Apify’s Instagram Scraper gathers profile details, posts, comments, and follower metrics to support influencer marketing and social monitoring.

How does this Instagram data extraction tool gather profile details, hashtags, and post analytics?

The Instagram data extraction tool gathers profile details, hashtags, and post performance metrics for audience insights.

What tools does this platform offer for extracting Instagram account data programmatically?

The platform offers programmatic access to Instagram account data, including media posts, captions, hashtags, and engagement statistics.

Alternatives

  • Step up

    Apify Scale plan ($199/mo) for higher concurrency, volume discounts, and priority support.

  • Lighter alternative

    Apify Instagram Post Scraper (apify/instagram-post-scraper) for post-only extraction at $1.00/1K results.

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