USE CASE:
Estimating how many people a company employs
The job here is estimating how many people a company employs, and every real option for headcount is below, ours and everyone else's. Mamba Labs writes Apify actors for this kind of work, and Company Headcount Estimator is the one aimed at headcount.
Last updated November 2, 2026
Where this starts
Headcount decides territory, pricing tier and whether an account is worth a call. The number in your CRM was typed in years ago. Public sources disagree with each other, and the most cited one sits behind a login. A size band with its source and a confidence is more useful than a precise number nobody can defend.
Traditional Search Tools
- ZoomInfo or Apollo. Headcount ships with every record. The estimates are modeled, refresh on their schedule, and come with a seat.
- Government filings. Accurate where they exist, such as UK accounts or US public filings. Most private companies never publish one.
- Look it up. Check the company profile, the about page and any recent press for a staff count. Pick the most recent. Two minutes per company, and you will still be guessing for private firms.
Mamba Labs Apify Actors
These are the actors we built for this job. If yours is not covered here, search from the bar at the top of the page or contact us here and tell us what you need.
- Company Headcount EstimatorRuns from its Apify Store page on your own list.