Phantombuster is a cloud-based automation and data extraction platform designed to help sales, marketing, and growth teams generate leads and automate outreach across LinkedIn, Sales Navigator, Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, and other web platforms. Users select from a library of pre-built automations called 'Phantoms' and 'Flows' that handle tasks like LinkedIn profile scraping, auto-connecting, message sending, and email enrichment—all without writing a single line of code. The platform runs in the cloud 24/7, enabling scheduled workflows and chained actions for sophisticated multi-step campaigns. It is widely used by B2B sales teams, recruiters, and growth hackers looking to scale prospecting efforts. Phantombuster's key differentiator is its extensive library of ready-made automations paired with powerful workflow chaining, making complex lead generation pipelines accessible to non-technical users.

Pros

1. Extensive library of 100+ pre-built automations for LinkedIn, Sales Navigator, and other platforms
2. No coding required—intuitive setup with workflow chaining for multi-step campaigns
3. Cloud-based execution runs 24/7 with scheduling, eliminating the need for local resources

Cons

1. Heavy reliance on LinkedIn automations carries risk of account restrictions if usage limits aren't managed carefully
2. Steeper learning curve for building complex chained workflows compared to simpler tools
3. Credit-based pricing can become expensive at scale for high-volume prospecting teams

Best For

• Scraping and enriching leads from LinkedIn and Sales Navigator
• Automating LinkedIn connection requests and follow-up messages
• Building multi-step outbound prospecting workflows without code
• Extracting contact data from social media platforms at scale
• Recruiters sourcing and engaging passive candidates on LinkedIn

Pricing

Free trial available with limited credits. Paid plans start at $69/mo (Starter), with Growth at $159/mo and Business at $439/mo—based on execution time and credits.