Apify alternative
Competitor facts as of October 2026. Source: https://apify.com/pricing
Apify source — as of October 2026
Who each product is for
Apify: Developers building custom or long-running scraping jobs with a large Actor store.
KeepBal: agents calling supported data tools and models through one key and one prepaid wallet. Browse the current catalog before integrating.
| Dimension | Apify | KeepBal |
|---|---|---|
| Best fit | Developers building custom or long-running scraping jobs with a large Actor store. | Supported data APIs and models in a shared prepaid wallet |
| Pricing | Free plan: $0 with $5 to spend per month and $0.20 per compute unit. Starter: $19/month. Actors can charge per event, per usage, or both. | No monthly subscription. Fixed tool prices from the catalog; variable tools use provider cost plus 35%. Models have separate listed token prices. |
| Tradeoff | Choose Apify if you need custom or long-running scraping and its large Actor store. These are stronger fits than a synchronous per-call tool API. | Check supported tools and models; a shared wallet does not guarantee the lowest price. |
Choose Apify if…
Choose Apify if you need custom or long-running scraping and its large Actor store. These are stronger fits than a synchronous per-call tool API.
Choose KeepBal if…
You want one key, one prepaid balance and call history across supported data tools and models. KeepBal does not provide OAuth connections for SaaS actions.
Cost scenario
On the Free compute rate, 10 compute units × $0.20 = $2 of compute usage, within the $5 monthly allowance if otherwise unused. Actor event charges and other usage can add costs; this is not a complete scraping-job quote.
KeepBal example: 1,000 successful fixed-price tool calls × the current catalog price per call = usage cost. A live fixed tavily/search price is unavailable in this rendering, so no numeric search quote is shown. Inspect the tool before calling; variable prices need an input-specific quote.
These examples use different billing units unless explicitly matched. KeepBal top-ups are separate from usage: $10 credit + ceil($10 × 8% to cents) + $0.35 = $11.15 before tax. Only $10 enters the wallet. Promotional credit is excluded from the usage arithmetic.
Tool catalog · Model prices · Pricing and top-up fees
Frequently asked questions
Is an Actor run equivalent to one KeepBal tool call?
No. Apify Actors may charge per event, per usage, or both. Compare the whole job and its requirements, as of October 2026.
Does KeepBal require a monthly plan?
No. KeepBal uses prepaid credit with no subscription. Paid top-ups have a fee; check Pricing before funding your wallet.