Government & Public Records Tools Compared
ApifyForge compared 4 government data actors for searching federal contracts on SAM.gov, grants on Grants.gov, Federal Register filings, and FEC campaign finance records. Each comparison includes per-query pricing, 30-day success rates, and feature matrices.
Compared on ApifyForge | Last updated | Metrics refreshed from the Apify Store API
Quick verdict
ApifyForge analyzed 3 actors across pricing, 30-day reliability, and usage data from the Apify Store API. Best value: Grants.gov Federal Grant Search at $0.002/grant-fetched. 3 actors compared across pricing and feature coverage.
| Actor | Price | Success Rate | Users (30d) | Runs (30d) | Key Features |
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| Grants.gov Federal Grant Search | $0.002/grant-fetched | N/A | — | — |
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| Federal Register Rules & Regulations Search | $0.002/document-fetched | N/A | — | — |
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| FEC Campaign Finance - Political Donations & Donors | $0.002/record-fetched | N/A | — | — |
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| Sam Gov Contract MonitorComing soon | -- | -- | -- | -- |
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Feature comparison
| Feature | Sam Gov Contract Monitor | Grants.gov Federal Grant Search | Federal Register Rules & Regulations Search | FEC Campaign Finance - Political Donations & Donors |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Contract opportunities | ✓ | — | — | — |
| Grant opportunities | — | ✓ | — | — |
| Regulatory filings | — | — | ✓ | — |
| Campaign finance | — | — | — | ✓ |
| Deadline tracking | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | — |
| Batch queries | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
Winner by scenario
| Scenario | Winner | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Lowest cost | Grants.gov Federal Grant Search | $0.002/grant-fetched |
| Most popular | Grants.gov Federal Grant Search | Top pick |
Which one should you use?
Federal grant opportunities. Best for nonprofits, universities, and research organizations seeking funding.
Federal rules and regulations. Best for regulatory compliance tracking and policy analysis.
Campaign contribution and expenditure data. Best for political intelligence and donor research.
Federal contract opportunities on SAM.gov. Best for government contractors and BD teams.
How ApifyForge compares actors
ApifyForge sources all comparison data from the Apify Store API. Live metrics are pulled for every actor listed, and side-by-side rankings are computed automatically.
- Metrics tracked: success rate (succeeded vs. failed runs over 30 days), total runs, active user count, pay-per-event pricing, and run volume trends.
- Update cadence: scores are refreshed automatically, so numbers reflect recent Apify platform activity.
- Limitations: comparisons reflect publicly available Apify Store metrics only. Actual performance may vary by use case, input complexity, proxy configuration, and target site behavior. Running your own test jobs before committing to a workflow is recommended.
Frequently asked questions
Which government & public records tools actor should I use?
Grants.gov Federal Grant Search: Federal grant opportunities. Best for nonprofits, universities, and research organizations seeking funding. Federal Register Rules & Regulations Search: Federal rules and regulations. Best for regulatory compliance tracking and policy analysis. FEC Campaign Finance - Political Donations & Donors: Campaign contribution and expenditure data. Best for political intelligence and donor research.
How do these actors compare on pricing?
Grants.gov Federal Grant Search: $0.002/grant-fetched. Federal Register Rules & Regulations Search: $0.002/document-fetched. FEC Campaign Finance - Political Donations & Donors: $0.002/record-fetched. Prices are pay-per-event on the Apify platform — you only pay for what you use.
Can I try all 3 actors before choosing?
Yes. All 3 actors on the Apify platform include a free tier. You can run test jobs with each actor on ApifyForge and compare real output before committing to one.
Where does ApifyForge get its comparison data?
ApifyForge sources all comparison metrics from the Apify Store API. Pricing, 30-day success rates, run counts, and user counts are pulled directly from the platform and refreshed at build time.
What is ApifyForge?
ApifyForge is a platform for discovering and comparing 300+ Apify web scraping actors. It provides real-time pricing data, reliability scores, and side-by-side feature comparisons across 20 categories including lead generation, contact scraping, and compliance screening.
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