Gulbahar Karatas
Gülbahar is an AIMultiple industry analyst focused on web data collection, applications of web data and application security.
Professional experience
She previously worked as a marketer in U.S. Commercial Service.
Research interests
She is a frequent user of the products that she researches. For example, she is part of AIMultiple's web data benchmark team that has been annually measuring the performance of top web data infrastructure providers.
Education
Gülbahar has a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration and Management in 9 Eylul University.
Latest Articles from Gulbahar
Amazon Dataset Comparison 2026: Bright Data, Oxylabs, Grepsr & Exellius
Bright Data and Oxylabs’ Amazon datasets are recognized as market leaders due to their scalable product archives. The industry has diversified into specialized niches. Exellius provides verified decision-maker contacts for B2B sales outreach, offering capabilities that exceed those of standard scrapers. Grepsr delivers a managed service focused on historical trend analysis.
Top YouTube Datasets: Bright Data, Oxylabs, Decodo & Grepsr
YouTube has become a primary source for training advanced multimodal AI and large language models (LLMs). However, obtaining YouTube data at scale remains difficult due to anti-bot measures and significant bandwidth requirements. This review examines key companies in the YouTube data sector: Bright Data, Oxylabs, Decodo, and Grepsr.
Tested 7 Best LLM Scrapers: Benchmarks for Cost, Speed, and Data Accuracy
Large Language Models (LLMs) have transformed web data extraction. As the field advances, the gap between capabilities and real-world performance has become increasingly important. We conducted a comprehensive benchmark comparing leading providers, including Bright Data, Oxylabs, and Apify, across AI environments such as ChatGPT, Gemini, Perplexity, and Google AI Mode.
6 Best Lead Scraping Tools: Pricing & Performance Review
When choosing a lead scraper, think about how much data you need and whether the tool fits your budget and technical skills. You can find specialized social media bots, cloud platforms, and affordable desktop apps for local data extraction.
10 Best SERP APIs & SerpApi Alternatives (Benchmark)
Finding a reliable SERP API is frustrating when every provider claims to be the “fastest” or “cheapest.” We benchmarked the leading SERP providers using 18,000 live requests across Google, Bing, and Yandex. While our full analysis covers the extensive market, 5 providers consistently outperformed the rest in our speed and data richness tests.
12 Best & Cheapest Residential Proxies in 2026 (Tested & Ranked)
As AIMultiple’s CTO, I lead data collection from thousands of websites. To find the most reliable residential IP network, we ran benchmarks including a load test with 100,000 parallel requests. Below is our 2026 ranking of the best residential proxy providers, split by budget and performance.
The Best E-Commerce Dataset Providers of 2026
Companies like Bright Data, Oxylabs, Exellius, and Grepsr offer different ways to get e-commerce data. Some charge $50,000 for a single dataset, while others provide low-cost monthly plans or real-time APIs. This guide compares the pricing structures, features, and delivery methods of these providers.
Large-Scale Web Scraping: Techniques & Challenges ['26]
We benchmarked leading web scraper APIs with 12,500 requests to e-commerce platforms and search engines. Then, we tested the reliability of the underlying services (i.e., residential proxies) with 5,000 and 100,000 parallel requests. Based on these experiences, we outline how to efficiently and ethically scrape large-scale data.
Best Instagram Scrapers: Tools, Benchmarks & Python Tutorial
Instagram remains one of the most aggressive platforms for blocking automated scraping due to advanced anti-bot measures like TLS fingerprinting and IP reputation checks. Whether you need a high-performance scraper API for business or a custom Python script for research, this guide provides a data-backed comparison of the best solutions available today.
Is Web Scraping Legal? Laws, Ethics, and Best Practices
If you’re scraping the web, you’ve likely seen how it has benefited your business. However, as of 2026, the legal landscape has shifted dramatically. While historical cases focused on “unauthorized access,” new landmark lawsuits involving AI training and technical circumvention are redrawing the lines of what is permissible. See below for the most recent web scraping lawsuits (including the Reddit v. Perplexity and NYT v.
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