Apollo.io
AI Sales and CRMFreemium
AI-powered sales intelligence and engagement platform with a 275M+ contact B2B database.
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Pricing
Pricing Comparison
Apollo.io
Free$0
60 email credits/month, basic sequences
Basic$59/user/mo
Unlimited email credits, 5 sequences
Professional$99/user/mo
Advanced filters, dialer, AI writing
Organization$149/user/mo
Custom permissions, advanced analytics, SSO
Salesforce
Starter Suite$25/user/mo
Basic CRM, email integration, reports
Pro Suite$100/user/mo
Pipeline management, quotes, forecasting
Enterprise$165/user/mo
Advanced automation, AI, custom apps
Unlimited$330/user/mo
Full AI, 24/7 support, unlimited customization
Features
Feature Comparison
Apollo.io
275M+ Contact B2B DatabaseAI Lead ScoringVerified Email and Phone FinderMulti-channel Sequence AutomationLinkedIn Chrome ExtensionCRM Data EnrichmentAI Email Writer65+ Prospect FiltersInbound Lead QualificationBuying Intent SignalsA/B Testing for SequencesCall Recording and DialerDeal ManagementJob Change AlertsTechnographic and Firmographic FiltersAutomated CRM SyncConversation Intelligence
Salesforce
Agentforce AI AgentsOpportunity ManagementAI Sales ForecastingLead and Contact ManagementAccount-Based SellingSales PlaybooksEinstein Activity CaptureRevenue IntelligenceCustom Workflow AutomationAppExchange IntegrationsTerritory ManagementPartner Relationship ManagementMarketing Cloud IntegrationCustomer 360 Unified DataReal-time Analytics DashboardsCPQ Quote GenerationMulti-currency and Multi-language Support
Fit
Best For & Not For
Apollo.io
✅ Best For
✅B2B sales reps and SDR teams at startups and mid-market companies who need a combined prospecting database and outreach automation tool in one platform, so they can go from finding a lead to sending a personalized sequence in under five minutes.
❌ Not For
❌Teams that already have a strong outbound database and only need a pure sales engagement tool, as Apollo's CRM capabilities are less robust than dedicated CRMs like Salesforce or HubSpot for complex deal management.
Salesforce
✅ Best For
✅Enterprise and mid-market sales organizations that need a fully customizable CRM capable of handling complex, multi-product pipelines, global territories, and deep integrations across an existing tech stack. Best suited for companies with a dedicated Salesforce admin or RevOps team.
❌ Not For
❌Small businesses or solo founders who need a lightweight CRM they can set up in a day, as Salesforce's configuration complexity and enterprise pricing make it cost-prohibitive and overwhelming for very small teams.
Availability
Platform & Accessibility
Apollo.io
web-basedchrome-extensionapi
Salesforce
web-basedmobileapi
Use & Audience
Tasks & Who It's For
Use Cases
Real-world Use Cases
Apollo.io
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An SDR at a B2B software startup uses Apollo's intent signals to identify 30 companies actively researching competitor tools and sends a personalized 4-step sequence, booking 8 demos in the first week.2
A founder building a consulting practice searches Apollo for 200 CFOs at mid-market manufacturing companies, exports verified emails, and launches a drip campaign that generates 12 inbound responses in 10 days.3
A sales manager uses Apollo's A/B testing to compare two subject line variants across 500 prospects and discovers one version achieves a 40% higher open rate, permanently updating the team's template.Salesforce
1
A VP of Sales at a 200-person SaaS company uses Salesforce's Einstein Forecasting to get an AI-generated quarterly revenue prediction that is within 3% of actuals, replacing hours of manual spreadsheet work.2
An enterprise account executive uses Salesforce Opportunity Scoring to identify which of her 40 open deals has the highest win probability, allowing her to prioritize her outreach for the final two weeks of the quarter.3
A RevOps manager builds a custom Salesforce dashboard that tracks multi-touch attribution across campaigns, giving the CMO clear evidence that field events drive 34% of enterprise pipeline.Keep Exploring
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