ApifyForge for Developers
Fleet Analytics & 15 Tools
ApifyForge is a developer platform for managing Apify actor portfolios at scale. It provides fleet-level dashboards, quality scores rated 0-100, revenue analytics with PPE earnings tracking, competitor intel, and 15 developer tools priced at $0.05-$1.00 per run. Built for developers managing 10-Apify actors who need portfolio visibility beyond what the Apify Console provides.
Last updated March 2026. ApifyForge indexes actors across 8 categories.
No credit card. 2-minute setup via npx apifyforge init.
ApifyForge vs Apify Console — Developer Feature Comparison
The Apify Console manages individual actors. ApifyForge adds fleet-level analytics and developer tooling on top. Data sourced from the Apify API v2.
| Feature | Apify Console | ApifyForge |
|---|---|---|
| Portfolio dashboard | Per-actor only | All actors in one view |
| Quality scores | Not available | 0-100 score with fix suggestions |
| Revenue analytics | Basic run stats | PPE earnings, trends, forecasting |
| Competitor tracking | Not available | Pricing, users, growth rate |
| Bulk operations | One actor at a time | Update dozens at once |
| Failure alerting | Per-actor webhooks | Fleet-wide alerts in 10 seconds |
| Developer tools | Not available | 15 tools at $0.05-$1.00/run |
| Cost | Included with Apify plan | Free (tools use Apify PPE) |
Full 12-row comparison: ApifyForge vs Apify Store.
ApifyForge Developer Features
Fleet Dashboard
Monitor all actors in one view — runs, users, revenue, and health status across your entire portfolio. Replaces 50+ manual Apify Console checks per week.
Revenue Analytics
Track PPE earnings per actor with 30-day trends, revenue forecasting, and per-user breakdowns. Apify's 80/20 revenue split calculated automatically.
Health Monitor
Detect failures, timeouts, and anomalies across your fleet. ApifyForge Monitor sends email alerts within 10 seconds of any run failure.
Quality Scores (0-100)
Each actor scored on README completeness, pricing clarity, schema validation, and reliability. Actionable fix suggestions included.
Bulk Operations
Update pricing and metadata across dozens of actors in one operation. Eliminates repetitive Apify Console edits.
15 Developer Tools
Schema validation, test runners, cost calculators, regression suites, MCP debugger, and more — $0.05-$1.00 per run via Apify PPE.
Learn Guides
6 guides covering actor setup, PPE pricing strategy, monetization, testing, Store SEO, and fleet management.
Built by a developer managing actors
ApifyForge exists because the Apify Console does not scale past 10 actors. Ryan Clinton built 50+ bash scripts to manage a portfolio of actors on the Apify Store before building ApifyForge as a proper dashboard. The platform runs on your own Apify account using the Apify API v2 — no new infrastructure, no data leaving the platform, and no credential storage.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is ApifyForge for Developers?
ApifyForge for Developers is a platform that provides fleet-level analytics, quality scoring (0-100), revenue tracking, competitor intel, and 15 developer tools for Apify actor portfolios. It replaces manual Console-based management for developers running 10-Apify actors.
How much does ApifyForge cost for developers?
ApifyForge has no platform fee and no subscription. Individual developer tools cost $0.05-$1.00 per run via Apify's pay-per-event (PPE) pricing model — see each tool's Apify Store listing for the current per-event price. Tools run on your own Apify account. ApifyForge Monitor has a 3-actor entry tier, Developer ($9/mo, 25 actors), and Pro ($29/mo, unlimited) plans.
Does ApifyForge store my Apify API token?
No. ApifyForge uses a zero-credential-storage architecture. Your Apify API token never leaves your machine. The CLI (npx apifyforge init) runs locally and uploads only aggregated analytics to your dashboard. Full details are on the ApifyForge security page.
How is ApifyForge different from the Apify Console?
The Apify Console manages individual actors one at a time. ApifyForge adds fleet-level features the Console lacks: portfolio-wide dashboards, quality scores (0-100), revenue analytics with forecasting, competitor tracking, bulk operations, and 14 developer tools. See the full comparison at apifyforge.com/apifyforge-vs-apify-store.
What developer tools does ApifyForge include?
ApifyForge offers 14 developer tools across 6 categories: testing (Deploy Guard at $0.35/run, Cloud Staging at $0.50/run, Regression Suite at $0.35/run), cost analysis (Cost Calculator at $0.20/run, Plan Advisor at $0.15/run), schema tools (Output Guard at $0.20/run, Schema Diff at $0.15/run), AI/MCP tools (LLM Optimizer at $0.20/run), and compliance (Compliance Scanner at $0.35/run).
Can I use ApifyForge with a free Apify account?
Yes. ApifyForge works with all Apify plans including the free tier ($5/month in platform credits). Developer tools run as standard Apify actors on your account, so they consume your plan's compute credits. The ApifyForge platform itself requires no additional account or payment.