Phantombuster Alternatives

TL;DR:

• Phantombuster is popular for data scraping but has limitations like restricted slots and execution time.
• Consider alternatives like Letterdrop, Meet Alfred, Lemlist, Clearbit, TexAu, and Dux-Soup for various automation needs.
• These tools offer features like content automation, multi-channel automation, personalized email campaigns, data enrichment, and advanced scraping.
• Remember to use web scrapers cautiously to avoid account suspension.

Phantombuster is a household name for marketers for data scraping — but it's not without its hang-ups.

We're talking restricted "Phantom slots" and capped execution time (and, of course, the risk of suspension.)

Here are some alternatives to consider.

1. Letterdrop

Best for: Content automation and LinkedIn engagement

Letterdrop is SOC-2 compliant and works safely through LinkedIn APIs.

With Letterdrop, you get a full look into the historical engagement of accounts on platforms like LinkedIn so you can score and identify the most engaged accounts for your BDR team to outbound to.

What's more, you can automate social selling (such as team likes and comments) as well as auto-generate content directly from defensible data, such as your sales calls.

2. Meet Alfred

Best for: Multi-channel automation

Meet Alfred is a versatile addition to your tech stack, allowing users to manage and engage with their networks across multiple platforms, including LinkedIn, Twitter, and email.

Key Features:

• Multi-platform Automation: Schedule and automate content across LinkedIn, Twitter, and more
• CRM Integration: Seamlessly integrate with your CRM for streamlined lead management
• Advanced Analytics: Track engagement and campaign performance with detailed reports

3. Lemlist

Best for: Personalized email campaigns at scale

While not strictly for LinkedIn, Lemlist can access LinkedIn data to help you personalize your outreach.

Lemlist makes it easy to build targeted lead lists and send personalized emails that stand out. It claims to help you scale your outreach without losing that human touch.

Key Features:

• Lead Gen At Scale: Tap into a database of 450 million+ contacts or pull details directly from LinkedIn profiles using the Chrome extension
• Highly Customizable Personalization Tools: Use AI-driven email templates or add personal touches, like including recipients’ LinkedIn profile pictures
• Verified Emails Only: Keep your emails out of spam folders by sending them through verified Lemlist accounts and staggering your sends to mimic a natural flow

4. Clearbit

Best for: Data enrichment for ABM

Clearbit is an AI-powered tool that helps you de-anonymize website visitors and provide detailed account engagement history.

This can be particularly valuable for account-based marketing (ABM).

Key Features:

• Real-time Data Enrichment: Instantly enrich lead data to enhance targeting
• Visitor De-anonymization: Identify anonymous website visitors
• Easy API Integration: Integrate Clearbit's data directly into your CRM and marketing tools

5. TexAu

Best for: Data scraping

TexAu offers more robust scraping capabilities than Phantombuster, including more detailed contact information.

Key Features:

• Extract and compile a list of accounts that have liked or commented on your posts. This helps you focus on leads that are actually engaging
• Scrape Data From More of LinkedIn: Extract data from LinkedIn profiles, events, and Sales Navigator searches
• Browserless Operation: Run scrapers without opening a browser, making it faster and more efficient

6. Dux-Soup

Best for: Advanced scraping

Dux-Soup is a useful Chrome extension that allows you to scale up your LinkedIn lead gen — of course, you'll have to be careful to stick to automation limits to avoid account suspension.

Key Features:

• Profile Visits Automation: Automate profile visits and connection requests
• Data Export: Export LinkedIn profiles into a CSV file for easy management
• Handy LinkedIn Integrations: Dux-Soup seamlessly integrates with Sales Navigator and Recruiter to help narrow down your targeting

You Use Web Scrapers At Your Own Risk

Yes, web scrapers are useful and thousands of folks use them — but you must remember that your account can be flagged for suspension if you don't adhere to automation limits.

We can help you automate social selling and account scraping without the worry of suspension.

Reach out to us if you're interested.