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Apify vs Fulcrum
A side-by-side editorial comparison of Apify and Fulcrum — release velocity, themes, recent moves, and the top alternatives to consider.
Shared themes:mcp
Apify vs Fulcrum: at a glance
| Feature | Apify | Fulcrum |
|---|---|---|
| Sector | Analytics | Analytics |
| Velocity score | 5.0 | 6.3 |
| Sparks · 30d | 0 | 0 |
| Top themes | ai-agents, mcp, actor-marketplace, breaking-changes | field data collection, gps, mcp, mobile |
| Last editorial update | 12d ago | 21h ago |
| Website | — | — |
What is Apify?
Apify reshapes its Store API for agents, and it will break some integrations on Nov 15.
Apify's October work treats AI agents as the main Store client. On November 15, GET /v2/store moves to a relevance-ranked search backend: search returns a single page of at most 100 results, offset and sortBy are ignored, total and count change meaning, and noisy fields are dropped to save agent context. Earlier in October, the MCP server gained tools to build Actors, read build and run logs and read source files, and the Store was regrouped into use-case categories.
What is Fulcrum?
Fulcrum ships Follow Mode to iOS and Android and tightens MCP sign-in.
Fulcrum, a field data collection platform, released Follow Mode on iOS and Android 2611.0.0, keeping the map centred on the collector, and Android now accepts a required GPS accuracy as fine as 0.1 m. The weekly web release redesigned the MCP authorization page to show the requesting client and organization, and fixed blank Report Builder PDFs and App MCP form validation. The Insights AI assistant opened to all customers in October.
Apify vs Fulcrum: editorial side-by-side
Apify
5.0ANALYTICS
Apify reshapes its Store API for agents, and it will break some integrations on Nov 15.
◆ Current state
Apify's October work treats AI agents as the main Store client. On November 15, GET /v2/store moves to a relevance-ranked search backend: search returns a single page of at most 100 results, offset and sortBy are ignored, total and count change meaning, and noisy fields are dropped to save agent context. Earlier in October, the MCP server gained tools to build Actors, read build and run logs and read source files, and the Store was regrouped into use-case categories.
◆ Where it's heading
The arc from June to now is consistent: MCP connectors, x402 payments for agents without accounts, Apify AI for plain-English runs, and now a Store API and MCP toolset tuned for agents over human paging. Apify is accepting breakage for existing integrations in exchange for better agent results.
◆ Prediction
Expect migration guidance and possibly a grace period around the November 15 cutover, followed by more MCP tools moving into the default set.
Fulcrum
6.3ANALYTICS
Fulcrum ships Follow Mode to iOS and Android and tightens MCP sign-in.
◆ Current state
Fulcrum, a field data collection platform, released Follow Mode on iOS and Android 2611.0.0, keeping the map centred on the collector, and Android now accepts a required GPS accuracy as fine as 0.1 m. The weekly web release redesigned the MCP authorization page to show the requesting client and organization, and fixed blank Report Builder PDFs and App MCP form validation. The Insights AI assistant opened to all customers in October.
◆ Where it's heading
Two tracks continue: precision GPS for field crews, with external receivers and accuracy settings, and controlled access for outside AI assistants through the MCP server. Most releases are fixes on a weekly mobile and web cadence.
◆ Prediction
Expect the GPS integration to leave beta and the MCP server to move past alpha with OAuth as the default sign-in.
Alternatives to Apify and Fulcrum
Other Analytics products tracked by Sparkpulse, ranked by recent ship velocity. Each card links to a full editorial trajectory and lets you pivot into a head-to-head comparison with either Apify or Fulcrum.
Dovetail
Dovetail lets admins choose which connectors members can plug into the workspace.
Dagster
Dagster drops Python 3.10 and lets agents run schedules and sensors through MCP.
OpenHouse
OpenHouse adds time-zone-aware retention and per-database table caps.
Countly
Countly 25.03.59 defaults to Node 26, supports MongoDB 9 and tightens app scoping.
Kubecost
Kubecost cuts three 3.3.2 release candidates in two days, still without notes.
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Recent activity from Apify and Fulcrum
Latest ship moves from both products, interleaved chronologically. ⚡ = editorial spark.
- 1d agoFulcrumWeb: clearer MCP consent page, blank PDF and form fixes
- 1d agoFulcrumiOS 2611.0.0 brings Follow Mode and a rebuild for iOS 27
- 1d agoFulcrumAndroid 2611.0.0 adds Follow Mode and 0.1 m accuracy setting
- 2d agoFulcrumNew! Follow Mode
- 8d agoFulcrumWeb: MCP sign-in with OAuth (alpha), GPS capture on repeatables
- 9d agoFulcrumAndroid 2610.3.0: Follow Mode rotation and photo stability fixes
- 15d agoApifyApify Store API: new search backend and breaking changes
- 29d agoApifyBuild and debug Actors with new Apify MCP tools
- 1mo agoApifyFind Actors by use case with new Store categories
- 2mo agoApifyCreate an Actor with a Git repo in a few clicks
- 3mo agoApifyApify AI (beta) is live. Describe what you need and get results ⚡
- 4mo agoApifyPay for Apify Actors with x402 ⚡
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between Apify and Fulcrum?
Both compete on the same themes — mcp — within Analytics. Fulcrum is currently shipping more aggressively (velocity 6.3 vs 5.0), with 0 editorial sparks in the last 30 days against 0. See the at-a-glance table above for a side-by-side breakdown of velocity, recent sparks, and editorial themes.
Is Apify better than Fulcrum?
Sparkpulse doesn't pick a winner — we score release velocity, not feature parity. Fulcrum is currently shipping more aggressively (velocity 6.3 vs 5.0), with 0 editorial sparks in the last 30 days against 0. For your specific use case, the alternatives sections above list other Analytics products to evaluate alongside.
What are the best alternatives to Apify?
Top Apify alternatives in Analytics are ranked by recent ship velocity. Browse the "Apify alternatives" section above for the current picks, or visit /alternatives/apify for the full list with editorial commentary on each.
What are the best alternatives to Fulcrum?
Top Fulcrum alternatives in Analytics are ranked by recent ship velocity. Browse the "Fulcrum alternatives" section above for the current picks, or visit /alternatives/fulcrum for the full list with editorial commentary on each.