GMaps Extractor or Outscraper for Google Maps leads?
GMaps Extractor is a browser extension. Outscraper is a cloud platform. Both pull Google Maps business data, but they are built for different types of users and different workflow scales.
If you need a one-off list without any setup, GMaps Extractor fits. If you need automation, API access, or team-level workflows, Outscraper is the right tool. Both produce email output that requires verification before any outreach.
Compare the outputs.
| Field | GMaps Extractor | Outscraper |
|---|---|---|
| Business name | Yes | Yes |
| Address, phone, website | Yes | Yes |
| Category, rating, review count | Yes | Yes |
| Email (from linked website) | Included in Professional/Business plan | Add-on service |
| Social media profiles | Yes | No |
| Scheduled jobs | No | Yes |
| API access | No | Yes (Python, Node.js, Go, others) |
| CRM integrations | No | HubSpot, Zoho, Pipedrive |
| Runs without browser | No | Yes |
| Pricing model | Monthly subscription | Pay-as-you-go |
| Pricing range | $39β$99/month | $3/1,000 records (base) |
GMaps Extractor runs in your browser and exports to CSV. Outscraper runs on its own servers and integrates directly with downstream systems.
Compare where emails come from.
Both tools find email by crawling the website linked in the Google Maps listing. The email addresses returned are whatever the business has published on its own site.
| Step | GMaps Extractor | Outscraper |
|---|---|---|
| Listing collection | From your active Google Maps browser session | Server-side job via Outscraper infrastructure |
| Email source | Website crawl from browser session | Website crawl from Outscraper servers |
| Crawl depth | Session-based; depends on site rendering | Server-side; handles more site configurations |
| Your Google account | Used during extraction | Not involved |
| Output | Manual CSV download | CSV, API, CRM integration |
Because GMaps Extractor runs through your browser session, your Google account is associated with the scraping activity. Outscraper uses its own proxy infrastructure, keeping your personal account out of the process.