If you're building prospect lists from Google Maps, you have a few options: do it manually (slow), use a cloud scraping service (expensive), or use a Chrome extension (fast and cheap). This comparison focuses on the extension route.
There are a handful of tools in this space, and they're not all built the same. Some are dedicated Maps scrapers; others are general-purpose tools that can handle Maps with the right configuration. Below is a straightforward look at five of them.
How we compared them
We looked at five factors:
- Price — free tier limits and paid plan cost
- Data fields — what information gets extracted
- Export formats — CSV, Excel, JSON support
- Ease of use — time from install to first export
- Leads per month — what you can extract without paying more
1. LeadMapsHub
LeadMapsHub is a dedicated Google Maps lead extractor. It auto-scrolls through search results, extracts business data in real time, and exports to CSV, Excel, or JSON.
The standout feature is phone extraction via XHR — it can pull phone numbers directly from a business's website source code when the number isn't listed on the Maps panel. This meaningfully increases phone coverage compared to tools that only read what's visible on the Maps UI.
What it extracts: Business name, phone, address, website, star rating, review count, category, GPS coordinates.
Pricing:
- Free: 25 leads per session, CSV export
- Pro ($29 one-time): unlimited leads, all export formats, phone extraction
- Agency ($79 one-time): everything in Pro, priority support
Strengths: One-time pricing (not a subscription), clean UI with dark/light theme, fast extraction, XHR phone enrichment.
Limitations: Free tier caps at 25 leads per session. No bulk multi-search scheduling.
2. Instant Data Scraper
Instant Data Scraper is a general-purpose browser scraper — it reads whatever structured data is visible on the current page and exports it. It works on Google Maps, but it's not purpose-built for it.
Setup requires selecting the right scrape template or configuring field selectors manually. For users comfortable with CSS selectors it's workable, but it's more friction than a dedicated tool. The auto-scroll feature exists but can miss results if Maps loads slowly.
What it extracts: Depends on your configuration — typically name, address, rating, and review count. Phone numbers require extra steps.
Pricing: Free. No paid tier.
Strengths: Completely free, works on any website, large user base with community templates.
Limitations: Not Maps-specific — requires configuration. Phone extraction unreliable. Output quality varies by template.
3. Outscraper
Outscraper is a cloud-based service, not a Chrome extension — but it shows up in this comparison because many users evaluate it alongside browser tools. You submit a search query, Outscraper runs it on their servers, and returns results as a downloadable file.
The data quality is high and it handles large volumes well. The cost model is where it gets expensive: pricing is per review or per lead, which adds up quickly if you're running regular campaigns.
What it extracts: Comprehensive — name, phone, address, website, rating, reviews, social profiles, emails (via enrichment).
Pricing: Pay-per-use. Roughly $2–$5 per 1,000 leads for basic data; more for enrichment. No perpetual free tier.
Strengths: High volume capability, no browser required, very complete data including emails.
Limitations: Not a browser extension — doesn't run locally. Expensive at scale. Requires account and credits setup.
4. Data Miner
Data Miner is another general-purpose scraper with a Chrome extension. It has a library of community-created "recipes" (scraping templates) and you can build your own. There's a Maps recipe in their library, but it's not always current.
It's more powerful than Instant Data Scraper in terms of configurability, but that comes with a steeper learning curve. For someone who needs Maps data specifically and quickly, it's more tool than needed.
What it extracts: Configurable. Maps recipe typically captures name, address, phone, rating.
Pricing:
- Free: 500 rows/month
- Paid plans from $19.99/month for higher row limits
Strengths: Flexible, works on many sites, active recipe community, can handle multi-page scraping.
Limitations: Monthly subscription, requires recipe setup for Maps, not purpose-built for lead extraction.
5. Scrap.io
Scrap.io is a dedicated Google Maps scraper — both a Chrome extension and a web app. It's closer to LeadMapsHub in terms of focus: built specifically for Maps data extraction.
The extension works by letting you run searches in the Scrap.io interface and pulling results from Maps. Data quality is solid. The pricing is subscription-based, which makes it more expensive than a one-time purchase if you're using it long-term.
What it extracts: Name, phone, address, website, rating, reviews, category, hours.
Pricing:
- Free: 20 exports/month
- Starter ($49/month): 500 exports
- Pro ($99/month): 2,000 exports
Strengths: Purpose-built for Maps, clean UI, good data quality, web app + extension combo.
Limitations: Monthly subscription model gets expensive. No one-time purchase option.
Side-by-side comparison
| Tool | Price | Free leads/mo | Phone extraction | Export formats | Ease of use |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeadMapsHub | Free / $29 one-time | 25/session | Yes (XHR) | CSV, Excel, JSON | Very easy |
| Instant Data Scraper | Free | Unlimited | Inconsistent | CSV, Excel | Moderate |
| Outscraper | Pay-per-use (~$2–5/1K) | None | Yes | CSV, Excel, JSON | Easy (cloud) |
| Data Miner | $19.99/mo+ | 500 rows/mo | Partial | CSV, Excel | Complex |
| Scrap.io | $49/mo+ | 20 exports/mo | Yes | CSV, Excel | Easy |
Which one should you use?
It depends on what you're doing:
- Occasional prospecting, tight budget: Start with LeadMapsHub free. 25 leads per session is enough to validate a market or build a small outreach list. If you need more, the $29 one-time upgrade is the most cost-effective path.
- High volume, need emails too: Outscraper handles this well. It's expensive per lead, but the data completeness (including email enrichment) justifies it for high-value campaigns.
- Already using a general scraper: If you have Instant Data Scraper or Data Miner for other use cases, use them for Maps too — just expect more setup time and less reliable phone data.
- Team use, ongoing subscription is fine: Scrap.io is well-built and the team features are useful if multiple people need access.
For most individual users and small teams doing regular prospecting, LeadMapsHub's one-time pricing makes the most financial sense. You pay once, use it indefinitely, and aren't locked into a monthly commitment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best free Google Maps scraper Chrome extension?
LeadMapsHub offers the most capable free tier among dedicated Maps scrapers — 25 leads per session with phone extraction and CSV export. Instant Data Scraper is also free but is general-purpose and requires more configuration for Maps.
Can Chrome extensions extract phone numbers from Google Maps?
Yes. LeadMapsHub extracts phones from the Maps listing and from the linked business website via XHR, which increases coverage on listings where the phone isn't shown directly on Maps.
What's the difference between a Chrome extension scraper and a cloud-based scraper?
Chrome extensions run in your browser using your session — cheaper and no setup. Cloud scrapers like Outscraper run remotely, scale to large volumes, but cost significantly more per lead.
Do Google Maps scrapers work on all business types?
Yes — any business category on Google Maps works. Restaurants, contractors, medical offices, law firms, retail. Your search query and location determine what appears.