Compare/Head to head

Bardeen vs PhantomBuster

Same facts, side by side: starting price, free tier, MCP, API and what each one is actually built for.

Starting price

Bardeen

$10/mo

Bardeen runs AI agents that collect web data, enrich contacts, and qualify leads for GTM teams. Basic is $10/mo.

Where Bardeen fits

GTM operators who want a $10 agent to collect and enrich without Clay
RevOps pushing qualified rows into Google Sheets
Sourcers who pull public pages and then validate emails
Teams that prefer an agent UI over a Zapier-style step builder

PhantomBuster

$69/mo Free tier 14 day free trial

Cloud automations for LinkedIn and the public web, with MCP on every plan. Start is $69/mo, or $56/mo billed annually.

Where PhantomBuster fits

Growth teams automating LinkedIn and Sales Nav lists
Agencies running several Phantoms in parallel
Builders wiring HubSpot, n8n, Zapier, Make, or MCP
Users who want cloud runs instead of a desktop scraper

At a glance

Detail	Bardeen	PhantomBuster
Starting price	$10/mo	$69/mo
Free tier	–No	✓Yes
Free trial	Not on record	14 day free trial
MCP server	–No	✓Yes
Public API	–No	✓Yes
Listed under	Email finders, Lead generation, Sourcing	Lead generation, LinkedIn, Outreach
Capterra	Not enough reviews	4.5 from 64 reviews

Where they pull apart

Bardeen

Stands out: Basic at $10/mo is a GTM agent seat, not a $167 Clay table and not a $19.99 Zapier task plan.

Watch out: Heavier collection jobs and AI qualification burn credits above Basic. Confirm the current credit packs on the vendor pricing page before a large list.

Not the right fit for

Enterprises that need Clay-class waterfall enrichment and credits
Users who only want a LinkedIn invite sequencer

PhantomBuster

Stands out: Hosted MCP at mcp.phantombuster.com plus 100+ Phantoms that run without your browser open.

Watch out: You act through your own social accounts, so limits and bans are on you. Execution hours, slots, and email credits all cap out. Exports on the trial are 10 rows.

Not the right fit for

Buyers who want a pre-built B2B database
Teams unwilling to connect their own LinkedIn accounts

Pros and cons

Bardeen

Basic published at $10/mo
Agents cover collect, enrich, and AI qualify in one flow
Google Sheets export is a first-class step

Credit burn on large collection jobs can outrun the $10 seat
Not a sequencer or mailbox product

PhantomBuster

14-day trial, then a limited free plan
MCP, API, and HubSpot / n8n / Zapier / Make
Unlimited users sharing one workspace meter

LinkedIn risk sits on the connected account
Hours, slots, and email credits all cap out
Trial exports stop at 10 rows

What each one costs

Bardeen

$10/mo

Basic is $10/month. Higher plans add credits for collection, enrichment, and AI qualification. Confirm live credit packs and team seats on bardeen.ai/pricing. Confirm current terms on the vendor site.

Checked 4 Nov 2026

PhantomBuster

$69/mo

Start is $69/mo billed monthly or $56/mo billed annually ($672/year). Grow is $159/mo ($128 annual) and Scale $439/mo ($352 annual). A 14-day trial is followed by a limited free plan. Confirm current terms on the vendor site.

Checked 4 Nov 2026

Common questions

Is Bardeen cheaper than PhantomBuster?

Bardeen starts lower, at $10/mo against $69/mo for PhantomBuster. That is the entry plan on each side, so the real number depends on seats and the tier you land on.

Can you try Bardeen or PhantomBuster for free?

PhantomBuster carries a free tier on our listing. PhantomBuster offers a 14 day free trial.

Does Bardeen or PhantomBuster have an MCP server?

PhantomBuster ships a first party MCP server, so an AI assistant can work the product directly.

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Editorial listings, never paid rankings. Prices checked 4 Nov 2026. Confirm current terms on the vendor site. Spot an error?