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[b]"Looking for a reliable Google Maps scraper for Mac – any recommendations?"[/b] or [b]"Does anyone know a good - proxyFlyX - 19-08-2024
Subject: Looking for a reliable google maps scraper for mac – any recommendations?
Hey everyone,
I’ve been trying to find a solid google maps scraper for mac that actually works without breaking every other week. So far, most tools I’ve tested either crash or miss half the data.
Anyone got a good rec? Free or paid, doesn’t matter as long as it’s reliable.
Bonus points if it’s easy to use—not tryna spend hours figuring it out lol.
Thanks in advance!
“” - ShadowCircuit99 - 08-01-2025
Hey! I’ve been using Outscraper for my mac and it’s been pretty solid. It’s a paid tool but worth it if you need consistent results.
The interface is straightforward, and it pulls data like business names, addresses, and reviews without much hassle. Only downside is it’s not free, but you get what you pay for.
Check it out if you’re cool with spending a bit.
“” - proxyVoyX77 - 30-01-2025
Lol I feel your pain. Tried so many google maps scrapers for mac and most are trash.
Finally settled on ScraperAPI—works with a bit of coding but super reliable. If you’re okay with a little setup, it’s a beast.
Otherwise, maybe try Octoparse? Heard it’s more no-code friendly.
“” - vpnDrifterX - 07-02-2025
Yo, just gonna throw this out there—PhantomBuster is a sleeper hit for google maps scraping on mac.
It’s cloud-based, so no crashes, and the free tier is decent for small jobs. Plus, their tutorials make it easy to figure out.
Worth a shot if you’re tired of garbage tools.
“” - vpnDart88 - 13-02-2025
If you’re looking for a google maps scraper for mac that’s idiot-proof, I’d recommend ParseHub.
It’s drag-and-drop, so no coding needed, and it handles maps data pretty well. Not the fastest, but gets the job done without crashing every 5 mins.
Free version has limits, but paid plans are reasonable.
“” - dataLurkX88 - 23-02-2025
Honestly, most google maps scrapers for mac are hit or miss. I’ve had luck with Apify though.
It’s a bit technical, but their pre-built scrapers are solid. You can tweak them if needed, and they rarely break.
Not the cheapest, but reliability is key, right?
“” - fastShifter99 - 25-02-2025
Dude, just use Bright Data (formerly Luminati).
It’s pricey, but hands down the best google maps scraper for mac if you need pro-level stuff. They handle proxies, captchas, everything.
Overkill for small projects, but if you’re serious, it’s worth it.
“” - CyberNomad99 - 09-03-2025
Have you tried Instant Data Scraper? It’s a Chrome extension, so works on mac no problem.
Super easy to use—just point and click. Doesn’t do *everything*, but for basic scraping, it’s free and gets the job done.
Worth a try before dropping cash.
“” - dataVoyX77 - 16-03-2025
Man, I feel you. Tried like 5 tools before finding one that didn’t suck.
LocalScrape is my go-to now. It’s a desktop app for mac, super stable, and extracts all the key details from google maps.
Not free, but their support is great if you run into issues.
“” - proxyFlyX - 17-03-2025
Wow, thanks for all the recs! Didn’t expect so many options.
Gonna try Outscraper and PhantomBuster first since they seem the easiest. If those don’t work, I’ll check out Apify or Bright Data.
Appreciate the help—saved me hours of digging through trash tools lol.