Octopus v2Google Maps lead tools compared
Pay once instead of paying per row.
Most Google Maps lead tools bill you every month or for every row you pull. Octopus is a Windows app you buy once: $39 for the app, or $99 with the full source code and resell rights. Your lists stay on your own PC.
| Octopus | Cloud scrapers pay per record | Lead tools monthly plan | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $39 or $99, once | ~$2–3 per 1,000 rows, extras billed separately | $35–100 every month |
| Row limits | None | You pay for every row | Monthly credit caps |
| Where your lists live | On your PC | Their servers | Their servers |
| Source code | Full Python source ($99 edition) | No | No |
| Resell rights | Yes, keep 100% ($99 edition) | No | No |
| Runs in the cloud | No, your PC does the work | Yes | Yes |
| Email addresses | Yes, from each business's website | Usually a paid add-on | Often included |
Pulling 50,000 rows a month at a typical $3 per 1,000 adds up to about $1,800 a year. Octopus is $39 or $99, once.
Typical publicly listed pricing in 2026. Check each provider for current rates.
When Octopus is the better fit
- You pull leads every week. A one-time price beats a monthly plan after the first month or two.
- You want your lists private. Everything is saved on your computer, not on someone else's server.
- You sell lead lists or lead-gen services. The $99 edition includes the Python source and the right to rebrand and resell the app.
- You also do outreach. Email finder, scheduler and a WhatsApp panel are built in.
When it isn't
- You're on a Mac or Chromebook. Octopus is Windows 10 / 11 only.
- You need it to run in the cloud. Your PC does the work, so it has to stay on while Octopus collects.
- You never want to see a CAPTCHA. If Google shows one in the Chrome window, you complete it and Octopus carries on.
Try it before you pay
The free demo is the real app, limited to 20 results per search and 60 in total. If the paid version won't run on your PC, email us within 14 days for a full refund.