Lazar Gugleta
Lazar Gugleta is a Senior Data Scientist and Product Strategist. He implements machine learning algorithms, builds web scrapers, and extracts insights from data to take companies into the right direction.
17 posts

Apify vs. Octoparse: The Ultimate Google Maps Scraper Comparison
Apify and Octoparse are two tools for scraping Google Maps. Look at the setup, pricing, anti-bot handling, and data output to find the best tool for both developers and people who do not know how to code.
2026-05-29T18:10:29+00:00 · 7 min read

XPath Cheatsheet: Syntax, Axes & Functions for Web Scraping
The complete XPath cheatsheet: syntax, all 13 axes, essential functions, and copy-paste patterns for web scraping. Bookmark it and scrape smarter.
2026-05-22T18:51:17+00:00 · 12 min read

What Are Anonymous Proxies and Why Use Them for Scraping
Understand what anonymous proxies are and their various levels of anonymity, as they serve as vital tools that help web scrapers bypass IP bans, CAPTCHA protection, and rate limit restrictions.
2026-05-03T09:00:00+00:00 · 5 min read

7 Best Browse AI Alternatives in 2026 (No-Code to Developer-Ready)
Looking for a Browse AI alternative? We compared 7 tools: Octoparse, Apify, ParseHub, and more on pricing, anti-bot capability, and volume. Find your fit.
2026-04-16T19:26:04+00:00 · 8 min read

8 Competitor Analysis Tools Compared: Similarweb, Semrush, Octoparse & More (2026)
Find out which competitor analysis tools are the best in 2026, including SEO platforms and web scraping tools like Octoparse that get pricing, campaigns, and media data in real time.
2026-04-10T02:46:06+00:00 · 8 min read

10 AI Scraping Use Cases (With Octoparse MCP & Live Data Examples)
10 practical AI scraping use cases explained, from competitor prices to lead gen, powered by the Octoparse MCP Server. Real prompts, real results, no code required.
2026-04-07T17:54:10+00:00 · 5 min read

Zapier, GitHub & More: 11 Best MCP Servers for Claude & AI Assistants (2026)
Find the best MCP servers for business users in 2026: Octoparse, Zapier, Slack, GitHub & more, all no-code, all working inside Claude, Cursor, and Claude Code.
2026-04-01T15:41:45+00:00 · 8 min read

Scrape Web Data Using MCP: 5 Easy Steps Explained (Latest 2026 No Code Guide)
In 2026, learn how to scrape data from the web with MCP, no coding required. A guide that shows you how to use AI and Octoparse MCP to get real-time web data.
2026-03-31T17:54:56+00:00 · 6 min read

Twitter Scraping vs Twitter APIs: Which Works for Long-Term Monitoring?
Long term monitoring with Scraping, APIs or rather no-code solutions like Octoparse? Learn today the best approach for any situation.
2026-03-30T19:23:07+00:00 · 5 min read

Let Cursor AI Extract Web Data Using Octoparse MCP (Step-by-Step Guide)
Integrate live web data into Cursor AI via the Octoparse Model Context Protocol (MCP). Set up Octoparse MCP to enable Cursor to fetch real-time data, such as prices, products, and job listings.
2026-03-23T19:06:53+00:00 · 5 min read

Google Places API vs Scraping: Which Provides Fuller Business Details at Scale?
Google Places API vs. web scraping: Which offers fuller business details for scaling? Compare cost, versatility, and data depth in this head-to-head guide.
2026-03-05T20:06:23+00:00 · 8 min read

How to Connect Octoparse MCP to ChatGPT for AI-Powered Web Scraping (3-Minute Setup)
Power up your AI model usage with the Octoparse MCP tool for ChatGPT and other AI models.
2026-03-04T11:50:01+00:00 · 6 min read