Loops
PhantomBuster
| Feature | Loops | PhantomBuster |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free / from $49/mo | Free / from $69/mo |
| Free Plan | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Rating | 4.4 / 5 | 4.1 / 5 |
| Best For | saas-companies, developers, product-teams, startups | sales-teams, recruiters, growth-hackers, lead-generation |
| Founded | 2022 | 2016 |
| Event Triggers | ✓ | ✗ |
| Email Editor | ✓ | ✗ |
| Automation | ✓ | ✗ |
| Analytics | ✓ | ✗ |
| Api | ✓ | ✗ |
| Contact Management | ✓ | ✗ |
| Linkedin Automation | ✗ | ✓ |
| Data Extraction | ✗ | ✓ |
| Email Finder | ✗ | ✓ |
| Workflow Chains | ✗ | ✓ |
| Scheduling | ✗ | ✓ |
| Crm Export | ✗ | ✓ |
| Api Access | ✗ | ✓ |
✓ Loops Pros
- Built for SaaS specifically
- Event-triggered automation
- Clean modern interface
- Good developer tools
✗ Loops Cons
- Limited to transactional/product emails
- Newer platform less proven
- Fewer templates than Mailchimp
✓ PhantomBuster Pros
- Pre-built automations for LinkedIn, Twitter, etc.
- No coding required for complex scraping workflows
- Cloud-based (runs 24/7 without your computer)
- Chain multiple Phantoms for sophisticated workflows
✗ PhantomBuster Cons
- Violates most social platform terms of service
- Account ban risk on LinkedIn and other networks
- Credits system limits usage on lower plans
The Verdict
Loops is built for saas companies and developers, with a focus on event-triggers and email-editor. PhantomBuster targets sales teams and recruiters and leads with linkedin-automation and data-extraction.
On pricing, Loops is the clear winner for budget-conscious users — starting at $49/mo compared to $69/mo for PhantomBuster. That $20/mo difference adds up quickly for growing teams.
Both offer free plans, so you can test each with your real workflow before committing to a subscription.
Loops edges out on user ratings (4.4 vs 4.1). While both are well-regarded, that gap reflects real differences in user satisfaction worth considering.
Feature-wise, PhantomBuster offers broader built-in capabilities (7 features vs 6), while Loops takes a more focused approach — which can mean a simpler, faster onboarding experience.
Bottom line: Loops has a slight overall edge — but if pre-built automations for linkedin, twitter, etc. matters most to you, PhantomBuster may still be the right call.