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
Top 6 LLM Scrapers: ChatGPT, Perplexity & Gemini
We benchmarked how the top LLM scraper providers, including Bright Data, Oxylabs, and Apify, perform at extracting outputs from LLM platforms such as ChatGPT, Gemini, Perplexity, and Google AI Mode. To ensure reliable results, we ran 1,000 tests per provider, repeating each prompt 10 times for consistency. The top-performing provider is detailed below. Providers missing…
Proxy Locations: Proxies by Country, City & Region
Your IP location affects search results, pricing, ads, product availability, language, shipping, and local pages. We tested top proxy providers in different countries and compared their success rates and response times. Our tests used residential proxies across high-traffic platforms, including e-commerce sites (e.g., Amazon and eBay), search engines (e.g., DuckDuckGo) and classified sites (e.g., Craigslist).…
The Best LinkedIn Scrapers in 2026
We benchmarked the best LinkedIn scraper tools using 9,000 requests across posts, profiles, and job listings. This guide covers two main areas: This chart compares the daily success rates of LinkedIn scraper APIs based on live tests conducted every 15 minutes: Proxy-based LinkedIn scrapers use their own proxy infrastructure, including IP addresses and servers, to…
LinkedIn Datasets: Profile & Company Data
LinkedIn datasets can be categorized into profile data and company data: It’s important to know the different types of LinkedIn data available when buying from a verified provider or seeking a specific company dataset. Common fields across all providers: The following fields are present in all three providers and were removed from the tables above…
How Much Does a Proxy Cost in 2026?
On average, residential proxy prices range from $3 to $15 per GB, while datacenter proxies can start as low as $0.5 per IP. We analyzed the top providers’ prices for the 3 most common proxy sizes (10GB to 10TB & identified the lowest pricing for other volumes. Below is the calculator to estimate your exact…
5 Best Scraping Browsers in 2026
Scraping browsers handle the unblocking infrastructure, enabling users to interact with websites programmatically and extract data easily. We benchmarked the top scraping browsers on sites with login walls, infinite scroll, and strict anti-bot rules. We updated this guide to include the latest anti-bot evasion techniques (TLS 1.3 fingerprinting) and updated pricing models for Bright Data…
Top 5 Social Media Datasets in 2026
We compared five leading social media data providers, focusing on the types of social data they offer and the platforms they include. For clarity, these providers fall into two groups: These vendors deliver raw or enriched content (Posts, Comments, Engagement). These vendors focus on public profile information and professional history. Bright Data is a leading…
Proxy Free Trial: How to Test Premium Proxies
Large proxy providers with residential pools require company verification for free trials. Providers with instant trials usually offer datacenter IPs. These are inexpensive for them. Many offers are labeled as free trials but are not. Some providers use the term for money-back guarantees, paid starter packages, or permanent free tiers. The next section lists what…
Best Proxy Manager Tools in 2026
Proxy manager refers to two different tool types: Tools were included based on: Pricing and protocol support change frequently; verify the vendor page before purchase. These tools sit in front of services you host and route inbound requests to them. They do not provide proxy IPs. Nginx Proxy Manager (NPM) is an open-source (MIT) web…
The Best Managed Data Services in 2026
Managed data collection services provide a fast alternative to building and maintaining a data infrastructure, and allow businesses to focus on their core activities. Which functions would you like to outsource? All services claim to be compatible with GDPR and CCPA and offer self-service options. Learn more about these providers. Bright Data’s Managed Data Acquisition…
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