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Apollo vs Hunter
Both stand on b2b contact data providers. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
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Apollo brings prospecting data, sales engagement, and account-focused agents together, with a free plan and Chrome extension. Review credit allowances and expiry rules when choosing a plan.
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Free plan APIExtensionWeb
Hunter brings email discovery, lead finding, verification, and outreach together, with API and integration options. Check the Free plan’s credit and export limits against your expected use.
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| Apollo | Hunter | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | API, Extension, Web | API, Extension, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Basic: $49 a month | Starter: $34 a month |
| Plans published | 2 | 6 |
| Maker | Not published | Hunter |
| Website | apollo.io | hunter.io |
| On b2b contact data providers | #2 of 77 | #10 of 77 |
Apollo: what it does well
- Database covers more than 240 million contacts and 30 million accounts.
- Free plan includes API access and one intent topic.
- Free Chrome extension offers contact insights and email finding.
- Lists more than 200 integrations.
- Agents can research accounts and book meetings.
What to know first
- Free plan allows two sequences.
- Unused credits expire each billing cycle.
- Basic is $49 a month billed annually.
- Trial credits and feature access have trial-specific limits.
Hunter: what it does well
- Includes Domain Search, Email Finder, and Email Verifier
- Sequences automate cold emails and track opens
- Free plan includes 50 monthly credits
- Offers API access and a Chrome extension
- Lists integrations with CRMs and other tools
What to know first
- Free-plan CSV exports are limited to 10 emails per domain
- Free plan includes only one connected email account
- No free trial
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