Olostep: The Most Cost-Effective Way to Extract LinkedIn and Web Data for Sales AI Agents

Every sales team wants an edge. The right data—fresh, accurate, and structured—can make the difference between a missed opportunity and a closed deal. Yet, collecting and preparing people and company data for AI‐driven sales agents is a technical challenge. Manual research is slow, and many automated tools struggle with scale, accuracy, or modern web technologies.

Olostep offers a solution built for today's demands, delivering real-time, reliable data extraction at scale—with a special focus on its LinkedIn API, the most cost-effective way to extract structured, compliant data from LinkedIn profiles and company pages.

Why LinkedIn Data Extraction Matters More Than Ever

LinkedIn is the top source for accurate, up-to-date information on professionals and companies. AI-powered sales tools need this data to personalize outreach, prioritize leads, and automate research.

But LinkedIn is also notoriously hard to scrape—its pages are dynamic, behind logins, and protected by sophisticated anti-bot mechanisms. Without a robust solution, sales teams suffer from:

Incomplete prospect profiles
Outdated job titles or company info
Missed hiring signals and job changes

Imagine a sales AI agent that can extract structured LinkedIn data in real time—from job titles and experience history to current roles and contact insights—all without human effort.

Olostep's LinkedIn API Endpoint: Built for Sales AI Workflows

Olostep's LinkedIn API is designed for developers building sales intelligence, lead generation, or CRM enrichment tools. It solves the technical headaches of extracting data from LinkedIn, including CAPTCHA solving, JavaScript rendering, and anti-bot bypassing—so you can focus on using the data.

Key Benefits

Cost-Effective Pricing: Starting at just $9/month, with plans at $99 and $399 for higher volume. Flexible credit-based model and top-ups let you scale as needed.
Transparent Usage: LinkedIn URLs cost 5 credits per scrape—no surprises, no overages.
Real-Time Output: Get results in 1-5 seconds, even from dynamic LinkedIn pages.
Structured Output: Receive clean JSON with fields like name, headline, experience, location, and more.
Browser-Based Rendering: Full support for JavaScript ensures accurate and complete data extraction.

Example: Extracting LinkedIn Profile Data for Lead Enrichment

import requests
import json

endpoint = "https://api.olostep.com/v1/scrapes"
payload = {
    "formats": ["parser_extract"],
    "parser_extract": {
        "parser_id": "@olostep/linkedin-profile"
    },
    "url_to_scrape": "https://www.linkedin.com/in/satyanadella",
    "wait_before_scraping": 1
}
headers = {
    "Authorization": "Bearer <YOUR-API-KEY>",
    "Content-Type": "application/json"
}

response = requests.post(endpoint, json=payload, headers=headers)
print(json.dumps(response.json(), indent=4))

Plans and Pricing

Plan	Monthly Price	Included Credits	Example Usage (LinkedIn = 5 credits)
Free	$0	1,000 credits	200 LinkedIn profiles/month
Starter	$9	5,000 credits	1,000 LinkedIn profiles/month
Standard	$99	200,000 credits	40,000 LinkedIn profiles/month
Scale	$399	1,000,000 credits	200,000 LinkedIn profiles/month

Full Sales Data Stack with Olostep

While the LinkedIn API is a standout offering, Olostep also provides a full range of scraping capabilities for other web sources:

Single URL Scraping: Extract structured data from company directories, news sites, and more.
Website Crawling: Build complete company profiles by crawling subpages.
Batch Processing: Scrape up to 100,000 URLs in 5–7 minutes. Scale up to 1M requests in ~15 minutes.
Custom Parsers: Available for Google Search, job boards, Crunchbase, and more.

Common Use Cases for Sales Teams

Enrich CRM entries with LinkedIn job titles and experience
Track new hires or leadership changes for target accounts
Scrape competitor LinkedIn pages and press coverage
Automate prospecting using search + profile extraction workflows

Why Olostep Beats Other LinkedIn Scrapers

Feature	Olostep	Typical Alternatives
LinkedIn API Support	✅ Yes	❌ Limited or unreliable
Pricing	💲 Starts at $9/month	💸 Often $300+ or locked behind enterprise plans
CAPTCHA Solving	✅ Included	🚫 Manual or extra cost
Batch Processing	⚡ 100k URLs in 5–7 min	🐢 10k–50k per hour
Dynamic Website Support	✅ Full JS rendering	⚠️ Partial or flaky
Output Formats	JSON, PDF, HTML, Markdown	Usually just JSON or CSV

Getting Started

Create your Olostep account at olostep.com.
Choose your plan based on credits and volume.
Use the LinkedIn API endpoint to extract structured profile or company data.
Integrate into your AI workflows for enrichment, lead scoring, or outreach.

Conclusion

Sales AI agents are only as effective as the data they use. Olostep delivers real-time, accurate data from LinkedIn and other web sources—with unmatched affordability and scalability. Whether you're enriching leads, automating outreach, or building a custom AI assistant, Olostep's LinkedIn API is the best tool for the job.

🔗 Ready to extract LinkedIn data at scale?
Explore the LinkedIn API, sign up, and start scraping today.

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