# Apollo.io Reviews 2026. Verified Reviews, Pros & Cons | Capterra > Is Apollo.io the right Sales Engagement Platform solution for you? Explore 394 verified user reviews from people in industries like yours to make a confident choice. Source: https://www.capterra.com/p/158696/Apollo/reviews --- Apollo.io 4.5 (394) [View alternatives](https://www.capterra.com/p/158696/Apollo/alternatives/) Provider data verified by our Software Research team, and reviews moderated by our Reviews Verification team. [Learn more](https://www.capterra.com/our-story/) * * * Last updated March 13th, 2026 # Reviews of Apollo.io Ease of use 4.5 Customer Service 4.3 ## Pros and Cons in Reviews SW Shasta W Director of Sales SupportConstruction, 51 - 200 employeesUsed the software for: 1-2 years. “I also really value the all-in-one functionality—being able to find contacts, verify emails, and manage outreach in one system saves a lot of time and reduces the need for multiple tools.“ March 19, 2026 Rafay A ResearchStaffing and Recruiting, 51 - 200 employeesUsed the software for: More than 2 years. “Unclear pricing, forced waterfall verification, slow email access, and excessive credit consumption even for email-only exports.“ January 8, 2026 Jordan V Sales SpecialistComputer Software, 201 - 500 employeesUsed the software for: 1-2 years. “It has significantly streamlined our prospecting workflow. While you have to stay organized with your credits to maximize value, the quality and volume of the contact data make it a foundational tool for our sales team.“ May 15, 2026 rp ryan p OwnerDesign, 2 - 10 employeesUsed the software for: Less than 6 months. “The interface can feel a bit overwhelming at first, and I accidentally spent a bunch of time individually selecting people only to click on the wrong “add to list” icon that just added the entire company to my list.“ October 31, 2025 Jordan V Sales SpecialistComputer Software, 201 - 500 employeesUsed the software for: 1-2 years. “Which is extremely useful when you are looking for a prospects and using the filter options which really helps in building a targeted list for outbound campaigns.“ May 15, 2026 SD Sanket D Media Buyer ManagerMarketing and Advertising, 51 - 200 employeesUsed the software for: More than 2 years. “The UI can feel slightly cluttered, and initial setup takes some time to get right.“ April 10, 2026 NO Nurudeen O Business Outreach AnalystTelecommunications, 51 - 200 employeesUsed the software for: More than 2 years. “Being able to input a simple prompt and get highly relevant leads along with the exact information I need saves a lot of time and removes the guesswork from prospecting.“ April 26, 2026 Jordan V Sales SpecialistComputer Software, 201 - 500 employeesUsed the software for: 1-2 years. “Apollo.io uses a credit-based system can be a bit tricky to manage at first.“ May 15, 2026 ## Showing most helpful reviews Showing 1-25 of 394 Reviews Sort by: Most Helpful Rating Company Size Reviewer's Role Length of Use Frequency of Use Jordan V. Sales Specialist Computer Software Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Reliable lead generation and B2B sales intelligence platform" May 15, 2026 5.0 My overall experience has been positive. It has significantly streamlined our prospecting workflow. While you have to stay organized with your credits to maximize value, the quality and volume of the contact data make it a foundational tool for our sales team. Pros I like that Apollo.io scrapes data and identifies potential leads incredibly efficient across multiple databases. Which is extremely useful when you are looking for a prospects and using the filter options which really helps in building a targeted list for outbound campaigns. Cons Apollo.io uses a credit-based system can be a bit tricky to manage at first. You have to be careful with how you spend credits, especially on premium data like mobile numbers, so it requires some planning to ensure you don't run out before the end of the month. Switched from [ZoomInfo Sales](https://www.capterra.com/p/168264/ZoomInfo-sales/) We were previously paying $15,000 a year for ZoomInfo, but with Apollo, we are paying less than $100 a month for the credits we actually need. Also since Apollo scrapes emails across multiple databases sometimes a prospect's email that was found on ZoomInfo was not always accurate or available. Review Source Eric N. BDR Information Technology and Services Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Great product for contact data. " December 15, 2025 4.0 Great tool, super helpful to get data on leads/prospects & the free use is amazing for any startups or side hustles. Pros Great for getting contact data and managing leads in general. It has always been super useful especially the fact that it gives you emails for free. Cons The extension and problems with its data continuity, it was not complaint at some popint and it kind of reduced the platforms efficiency. Switched from [Hunter](https://www.capterra.com/p/161625/Hunter/) Apollo seemed better overall with more data and better features. Review Source Jerguz A. Project Manager Information Services Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Legacy that needs a polish" March 25, 2026 3.0 Overall I love using Apollo as a search enging however they need to work on their credits for contacts model Pros I like that I can search for companies and specific roles and titles. This feature makes it more efficient for me to find contacts with the exact rolls I am looking for across different companies without having to visit each company's LinkedIn page individually. Cons Their data is somewhat old now compared to a few years back, so they need to improve on the data accuracy of the numbers that they provide for the contacts. Review Source Ellie A. Co-Founder Computer Software Used the software for: 2+ years ### "My primary contact data source" May 16, 2026 4.0 I chose Apollo as my main \*\*contact data source\*\* after comparing it with ZoomInfo, Hunter.io, RocketReach, and Seamless. For my startup use case, it gives the best tradeoff between database quality, coverage, and cost. I still verify key contacts separately, but Apollo is the tool I decided to keep using regularly. Pros Apollo.io has been the best balance of database quality and price for my outbound work. I compared it with ZoomInfo, RocketReach, Seamless, and Hunter.io, and Apollo gave me enough reliable company and contact data without the enterprise-level pricing of ZoomInfo. Cons The data is not perfect, so I still need to verify important contacts and sometimes compare Apollo with other sources. Some emails can bounce or be missing, and the interface can feel a little busy when I only need quick validation. For high-value accounts, I would not use Apollo as the only source of truth. Alternatives considered [Seamless](https://www.capterra.com/p/207295/Seamless-AI/)[Hunter](https://www.capterra.com/p/161625/Hunter/)[RocketReach](https://www.capterra.com/p/220134/RocketReach/) Reason for choosing Apollo.io My contractors already used Apollo, so it was easier to stay with it than retrain them on another tool. Switched from [ZoomInfo Sales](https://www.capterra.com/p/168264/ZoomInfo-sales/) ZoomInfo required a minimum contract of about $5,000. Apollo was much easier to keep renewing at $59/month. Review Source Dylan M. CoFounder Human Resources Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Solid tool for Business Development. " September 3, 2025 5.0 Pros Great tool for business development. Easy to use from a user perspective - smooth Chrome extension and integrates seamlessly with our CRM. Cons Data quality at times can be hit and miss; emails are naturally 10/10, but anything beyond that is limited. Switched from [ZoomInfo Sales](https://www.capterra.com/p/168264/ZoomInfo-sales/) For the use case, Zoom was far more extensive in comparison. Review Source NO Nurudeen O. Business Outreach Analyst Telecommunications Used the software for: 2+ years ### "My Real Experience Using Apollo.io for Daily Sales Outreach" April 26, 2026 5.0 Overall, my experience with Apollo.io has been very positive. It has significantly improved my lead generation and outreach efficiency, making it much easier to find, organize, and engage qualified prospects. The AI features, integrations, and automation tools save a lot of time and help me work more strategically. While the pricing and credit usage can feel limiting at scale, the platform still delivers strong value in terms of productivity and results. Pros What I love most about Apollo is how intuitive the user interface is. It’s easy to navigate across different sections, and the built-in AI makes the experience even smoother. Being able to input a simple prompt and get highly relevant leads along with the exact information I need saves a lot of time and removes the guesswork from prospecting. The integrations with CRM platforms also make a big difference. It allows me to run outreach and organize my leads in a structured, streamlined way without constantly switching between tools or dealing with messy workflows. Another thing that stands out is the customer support. Whenever I run into questions or need clarity, the support team is responsive and helpful, which makes it easier to keep moving without delays. That kind of reliability matters, especially when you’re using the platform daily. Overall, Apollo doesn’t just make outreach more efficient, it makes the entire process easier to manage and sustain over time. Cons Honestly, the two things I don’t really like about Apollo are the credit system for phone numbers and the subscription pricing. The pricing feels quite high, especially when you’re trying to scale outreach. In a situation where you need to pull a large volume of leads, the current plan limit of 30,000 credits can get used up quickly, and with phone numbers costing around 8 credits each, it becomes limiting fast. It doesn’t really support heavy outbound usage at scale. Review Source VR Verified Reviewer Account Development Manager Computer Software Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Apollo is the future of sales platforms" May 27, 2026 4.0 Overall, Apollo is a very useful tool for segmenting prospects, building lists, understanding intent and executing outbound sales strategies, albeit with some data quality issues. Pros Apollo is a futuristic outbound sales, intent signal and CRM tool all rolled into one (and much more). Apollo is a powerful tool that can be setup in many various applications, from initial prospecting, outbound contacting and CRM and data tracking. It is an integral part to Cons Apollo occasionally struggles with poor data hygiene, and although there are plenty of 3rd party data sources you can incorporate into your Apollo instance to use credits to "waterfall" through these sources to find prospect or company data. The issue however is this data is often incorrect when compared to publicly and easily accessible data. For example, between 5-10% of listed titles will be wrong compared to the prospects listed title on Linkedin, with no way to automatically update based on that information. Review Source VR Verified Reviewer Director of Market Research Market Research Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Most efficient lead generation tool" April 23, 2026 5.0 Very positive, I don't think I've ever had to deal with technical support and the platform fulfill all our needs. Pros The is the most efficient lead generation tool that I've used in recent years. It is extremely fast, has a very intuitive interface, and the options available are plentiful. Cons The key and only issue with the platform is that after you clean your leads or check off the option the only show verified emails, your total list reduces by like 20% Review Source SD Sanket D. Media Buyer Manager Marketing and Advertising Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Beneficial for prospecting and outreach and b2b data scraping" April 10, 2026 5.0 Overall, my experience with Apollo.io has been positive. It’s a powerful tool for finding leads and managing outreach, and it saves a lot of time once you’re familiar with it. While it takes some effort to learn and set up initially, it becomes very efficient for prospecting and sales workflows after that. Pros Apollo.io is easy to use and gives good contact data, making prospecting and outreach much faster and more efficient. Cons It has a bit of a learning curve at the start, especially with advanced filters and workflows. The UI can feel slightly cluttered, and initial setup takes some time to get right. Review Source Connor G. Business Development Representative Information Technology and Services Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "Great Product, annoying bug" April 11, 2026 4.0 I like Apollo, it's easy to set up and get started. The UI is intuitive and works very well with SalesNav. I just really find it annoying and tedious having to use credits to find contact info multiple times because of the bug that never goes away. Pros I like how the contact information is very accurate, especially compared to other software where I sometimes get irrelevant numbers. Cons The software is insanely glitchy. When I use credits to get contact information, I almost always need to refresh on the extension and redo it. Review Source SS Shawn S. Business Relations Construction Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "An effective and affordable platform rich in offerings for both solo and team sales alike! " October 31, 2024 4.0 I find it better than Zoominfo, I like it much better because there is a single user experience and an affordable pathway to upgrading. The bells and whistles on Apollo seem to have more integrity than Zoominfo. Zoominfo is living mostly off the legacy of being the only game in town when that is a thing of the past now with tools like Apollo. Pros I liked that they had a single user offering that still had substantive tools that allowed you to have effective prospecting without spending thousands. The limitations that are there are clearly and rightly so created to make you upgrade. Cons That gap of what you get as a basic user and where that ends leaves a inconclusiveness to your work and outreach. I also find that the data seems around 65% accurate. They require certain connections in trade for the basic user offerings. Cleary those connections only enhance their data pool. Switched from [ZoomInfo Sales](https://www.capterra.com/p/168264/ZoomInfo-sales/) Zoominfo lives off legacy of previous product, way too expensive, and the data is about 60% accurate. The tools are fluffed with claims but nothing to truly back with results. Review Source FV Felipe V. AE Staffing and Recruiting Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "The best alternative for cold outreachers" October 18, 2024 5.0 Very happy with it, it is my main source to find emails to cold outreach. Pros It is very convenient, you install the Chrome extension and all you have to do is touch a single button to get a contact email. Then you can save it and execute sequences, emails and more. Light and efficient! Cons Sometimes you need to restart the app, cause is not working. Sometimes has incorrect emails, though is not frequent. Switched from [Wiza](https://www.capterra.com/p/187039/Wiza/) Because Wiza takes too long to get the contact, and it had few success getting emails. Review Source JA Jamie A. Partnerships/Integrations Team Computer Software Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Easy to use lead gathering tool, contact tracker, and cadence tracking tool" May 13, 2022 5.0 Overall, it was a positive experience, and they do listen to customers. Pros The software checks multiple boxes for a sales tech stack, CRM, Email tool, lead gen., and the ability to make calls from the software too. Cons You aren't able to get many phone numbers, and the email validity started to slip. Alternatives considered [Seamless](https://www.capterra.com/p/207295/Seamless-AI/) Reason for choosing Apollo.io I liked the option of being able to pay monthly and cancel anytime. Review Source RM Rebecca M. Marketing Lead Information Technology and Services Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Easy to use, and quality of data is pretty good" June 16, 2022 4.0 We purchased this software when they were running an incredible discount, so I am more than pleased for the price I paid. At full cost, I might be more annoyed with some of the failings (we do get about 10-20% of the leads bounce on our cold sequences, which could be due to bad emails provided or spam blockers). Pros The interface is very easy to use. I like that you get info on company's tech stack, as well as which departments are growing. This can make it interesting for building lists of accounts that may be more suited to our offering. Cons It often creates duplicate account records, so then I get errors when pushing leads (so I have to find the account in Apollo, merge it, and retry the push). It also isn't clear when building lists, which data has come from our CRM versus which data has come from Apollo itself. So sometimes I think I'm getting new data, and it's just giving me the bogus stuff that was already in my Salesforce. Switched from [ZoomInfo Sales](https://www.capterra.com/p/168264/ZoomInfo-sales/) ZoomInfo was super expensive, their support was crap, and the quality of the data was not impressive. Review Source rP ryan P. Owner Design Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "Powerful and timely data" October 31, 2025 5.0 I’m happy with it overall, I’ve been using it for a couple months now and rarely get bounced emails , so the data you scrape is pretty verifiable and legitimate. Pros It’s very robust in terms of the different ways to search for people and or companies. It saves time by allowing you to add people to custom lists to export in a format you want such as CSV file. Cons The interface can feel a bit overwhelming at first, and I accidentally spent a bunch of time individually selecting people only to click on the wrong “add to list” icon that just added the entire company to my list. Be careful of that FYI. Review Source Peter W. Managing Consultant Human Resources Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Good prospecting tool, all-in-one solution but lacklustre EMEA contact data" January 8, 2025 5.0 Overall, I had some success with it, but I needed better phone data. Pros Easy of use, all-in-one solution for sales prospecting. Cons Contact quality data, especially mobile numbers for EMEA. Review Source VR Verified Reviewer CEO and Founder Pharmaceuticals Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Amazing Value" January 9, 2025 5.0 Pros I love that they have a ton of features available for free! Cons This is on me, but there are a lot of features I dont know how to use or why theyd benefit me to use. Review Source JS Jon S. Sales Manager Telecommunications Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Good filters" May 22, 2025 5.0 Pros Great to find leads and launch sequences fast. I like filters, they help when you want very specific profiles. Cons Issue is the inbox. It doesn’t always sync well. Had cases where sent messages didn’t appear, and had to double check outside. Review Source AP Aleksandra P. Data and research lead Marketing and Advertising Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Very helpful sales tool" November 10, 2024 5.0 Apollo.ai is a solid tool that helps automate tasks and save time. It’s great for outreach and follow-ups, allowing sales teams to focus on closing deals. However, the phone number database could be more accurate. Despite that, it's still easy to use and efficient overall. I like this platform. Pros Apollo.ai's best feature is its AI sales automation. It helps our team save time by automating outreach and follow-up tasks, allowing us to focus on closing deals instead of busywork. Cons I'm not completely impressed with the accuracy of Apollo.ai's phone number database. It could use some improvement to ensure that contact details are more reliable for outreach. Review Source VR Verified Reviewer Senior Strategist Computer Software Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Great tool for outbound marketing " July 24, 2023 5.0 It's a helpful tool for outbound marketing Pros Apollo is a must-have tool for all marketers who execute outreach. It's very easy to use but the database is its most precious feature. It's also very easy to keep track of replies, bounces, or unsubscriptions (though you have to remove contacts manually from your contact list). Its scheduled and delivered filters help you keep track of and plan ahead for campaigns. The feature where it shows how many times an e-mail has been opened helps you foresee potential leads since, for example, 50 views on one e-mail foreshadows a potential interest. Cons Apollo cannot distinguish between an actual reply and a "can't be delivered to x account" auto-reply, so you manually have to check whether there's an actual reply from a prospect -which can be time-consuming-. We export data and make it meaningful manually (which is also pretty time-consuming): since problems such as actual replies vs not delivered cannot be distinguished in its automatic reports. Review Source NV Nikhil V. Business Development Manager Information Technology and Services Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Apollo: A must have tool for any salesperson" September 6, 2022 5.0 Using Apollo, I have been able to shorten my sales cycle with my prospects as most of the leads are qualified and validated. I am able to track my follow-ups regularly. I am also able to send out bulk emails to reach out to prospects who are spread across different geographies and one might not be able to get connected on a phone call. It's a great add-on to keep for one who is having a sales role in their organizations. Pros The accuracy with the emails for leads is just amazing. You can maintain lead and account lists to track your pipeline or help deep-dive into a particular account. The email-tracker functionality helps a lot. You can also bulk email people which is another great feature. All in all, it's a really great sales tool to have. Cons Although the email functionalities are great but contact numbers provided by Apollo are something that can be improved as it is relatively lesser accurate as compared to the email lead data. Review Source Rishi R. Marketing Intern Information Technology and Services Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "Helping Hand for Marketing team" December 19, 2022 4.0 Overall experience is great according to me it is the best tool in market for marketing teams and new businesses. Pros I like the buying intent feature of apollo you can easily choose buying intent of all the leads on the basis of which you can easily reach them. It also helps us to design customized messages for our clients due to which it is very easy to build relationship with our clients. Cons Sometime leads are generated which is are of no use due to which it takes a lot of time to sort out this thing. Review Source VR Verified Reviewer Junior Project Sales Executive Automotive Used the software for: 6-12 months ### " How Apollo's Smart Customer Groups Boost Your Business" February 6, 2024 5.0 It was a pleasant experience using Apollo; very user-friendly, enhance customer interactions. Pros In Apollo, I appreciate the powerful and user-friendly interface, seamless integration options, and the robust analytics that empower businesses to streamline processes, enhance customer interactions, and make data-driven decisions effectively. Cons Only one thing Apollo is not updating employee information immediately after a change of job! Review Source VR Verified Reviewer Business Development Associate Computer Software Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Lead generation done effortlessly" March 3, 2023 5.0 Apollo is an amazing tool that I use on regular basis to help me with my lead generation. It comes in handy to many marketing and sales folks and plays a big part in running sales campaigns. Pros Apollo is my go-to tool for any lead generation request, it helps to ease up my process of finding prospects' email IDs and phone numbers. I can get all the details in a single click. The Email IDs I obtain are more authentic and validated ones compared to other tools. Cons The paid feature is very costly and the UI/UX of navigation between pages of the free trial isn't that user-friendly. Switched from [Slintel](https://www.capterra.com/p/174420/Slintel-Lead-Intelligence-and-Recommendation-Platform/)[Seamless](https://www.capterra.com/p/207295/Seamless-AI/) The validation of the email Review Source VR Verified Reviewer Marketing Manager Computer Software Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Best lead generation tool" August 11, 2022 5.0 It's been great and I am really not sure if I am ever going to rely on any other tool for lead generation. Pros I used it to find leads with work email and it did provide me authentic emails with 95% accuracy. Cons After a certain period of time it ran out of database. 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