What is PhantomBuster?
PhantomBuster is a cloud automation and scraping platform built around no-code "phantoms," pre-built automations you point at a target and run in the cloud. It is now centered on LinkedIn sales automation, but it still covers other platforms, including free Reddit scraping, plus Twitter/X, Instagram, and Google Maps.
Key Features
- Pre-built phantoms: No-code automations for scraping and actions across platforms.
- Cloud execution: Runs in the cloud with no local setup.
- Multi-platform: LinkedIn, Reddit, Twitter/X, Instagram, and Google Maps.
- Free Reddit scraping: Reddit data extraction runs without extra cost.
Is PhantomBuster Worth It?
PhantomBuster is powerful if you need no-code automation across several platforms, and its Reddit scraping is even free to run. The catch is that it has become a LinkedIn-first sales-automation tool, so Reddit is a secondary use, and it is not cheap: there is no free plan anymore, just a 14-day trial, with paid plans starting at $69/mo. If Reddit data is your only goal, a focused tool like the Apify Reddit Scraper or the free Reddit API is more cost-effective; PhantomBuster makes sense when you are automating LinkedIn and other platforms too.
Pros
- No-code pre-built automations (phantoms)
- Cloud-based, no local setup
- Covers many platforms
- Reddit scraping is free to run
Cons
- Expensive (from $69/mo, no free plan)
- Now LinkedIn-centric, Reddit is secondary
- Scrapers can break and may risk platform ToS
Use Cases
- Reddit data scraping
- Profile extraction
- Multi-platform automation
- Lead generation
Frequently Asked Questions
Does PhantomBuster support Reddit?
Yes, it offers Reddit scraping (free to run) alongside LinkedIn, Twitter/X, Instagram, and Google Maps, though the platform is now LinkedIn-focused.
How much does PhantomBuster cost?
There is a 14-day trial, then Starter at $69/mo, Pro at $159/mo, and Team at $439/mo.
Is there a free plan?
No, the free-forever plan is gone; you get a 14-day trial.