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Apollo.io vs SalesLoft comparison

 

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We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

Categories and Ranking

Apollo.io
Ranking in Opportunity Management
2nd
Average Rating
8.2
Reviews Sentiment
6.7
Number of Reviews
13
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
SalesLoft
Ranking in Opportunity Management
9th
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
8.3
Number of Reviews
1
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of April 2026, in the Opportunity Management category, the mindshare of Apollo.io is 9.4%, down from 16.5% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of SalesLoft is 3.9%, up from 1.0% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Opportunity Management Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Apollo.io9.4%
SalesLoft3.9%
Other86.7%
Opportunity Management
 

Featured Reviews

Shadrach Godwish Chukwu - PeerSpot reviewer
Virtual Assistant / Technical Support at Digital Witch Support Community
Efficiency improves with automation, but data accuracy needs enhancement
What I appreciate about Apollo.io most is its Chrome extension which is very user-friendly, and it has excellent sequencing capabilities that make it easier to stay consistent with outreach. The fact that it combines both database and outreach tools in one place is valuable. I utilize Apollo.io's lead scoring feature extensively. The experience with Apollo.io's CRM integration capabilities for managing pipelines is excellent. The ability to integrate with HubSpot, which I frequently use as my CRM, is outstanding. It also works seamlessly with Gmail and automation tools such as make.com or Zapier. As an SDR using Apollo.io, there is no need to copy-paste leads as everything can be automated and integrated. When leads are extracted, they automatically transfer to the CRM. This saves considerable time, and activities such as emails, calls, meetings can be automated in the CRM.
reviewer2668035 - PeerSpot reviewer
Account Executive at a tech company with 51-200 employees
Connecting directly with sales tools facilitates seamless outreach and messaging
Being able to set up the cadences in steps is very helpful, where it moves on to the next step, and also where it connects with SalesLoft Sales Navigator. So far, being able to connect directly, instead of switching back and forth to Sales Navigator, has worked well. Also, being able to send messages directly from SalesLoft through LinkedIn Sales Navigator messaging is very useful. I can do everything right from the SalesLoft page without continuously switching between SalesLoft and Sales Navigator.

Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

Pros

"The fact that it combines both database and outreach tools in one place is valuable."
"Apollo is very user-friendly."
"The product's most valuable feature is its ease of use, especially for beginners."
"I saw the benefits of Apollo.io immediately when I started using it because I wanted that kind of information to enable me to do my work better."
"I saw the benefits of Apollo.io immediately when I started using it because I wanted that kind of information to enable me to do my work better."
"The cost of Apollo.io is acceptable and helps in saving costs compared to using multiple tools."
"Their Waterfall Enrichment has evolved significantly—previously, they only used their own database, but nowadays, they use Waterfall Enrichment where multiple tools can be selected to provide email data, and I can select as many tools as I want, add APIs, link external tools, and add AI, which are all very useful features, especially when it comes to finding mobile numbers."
"Apollo.io has positively impacted my organization by improving sales efficiency, and we are thankful for Apollo.io because we have more leads or prospects."
"SalesLoft's customer support has been really good."
 

Cons

"The pricing structure is a little bit too complex with the credit system. It could be simplified and made more inclusive."
"There was an issue with Apollo.io earlier this year or sometime last year when there was a breach regarding its use on LinkedIn, and many people were unhappy about it."
"Some Apollo.io numbers are incorrect, especially when cold calling; the numbers often go unanswered, and when someone does answer, it's frequently not the correct person."
"Apollo.io still needs to work on the CRM part because it has started building some CRM infrastructure for companies to use and track their sales activities."
"The solution sends callouts when not in maintenance mode, which is a headache for the people involved."
"There was an issue with Apollo.io earlier this year or sometime last year when there was a breach regarding its use on LinkedIn, and many people were unhappy about it."
"There are some glitches within Apollo.io, where sometimes it will give us incorrect information."
"The emails are not that accurate, so improvements in that area would be beneficial."
"Navigating through emails and LinkedIn messages to find which ones have been opened could be improved. I can see email open rates, but identifying who actually opened them is difficult."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"With my idea about the pricing aspect of Apollo.io, I feel that the solution's pricing model is super good and a steal for what the product offers."
"The solution's price is reasonable."
"Paid versions are likely to provide more accurate information and offer more convenience to users."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Marketing Services Firm
15%
Outsourcing Company
11%
University
8%
Comms Service Provider
8%
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Company Size

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Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business13
Large Enterprise3
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Questions from the Community

What do you like most about Apollo.io?
The product's most valuable feature is its ease of use, especially for beginners.
What needs improvement with Apollo.io?
When it comes to USA contacts, it can be challenging. Some Apollo.io numbers are incorrect, especially when cold calling. The numbers often go unanswered, and when someone does answer, it's frequen...
What needs improvement with SalesLoft?
Navigating through emails and LinkedIn messages to find which ones have been opened could be improved. I can see email open rates, but identifying who actually opened them is difficult. Possibly ad...
What is your primary use case for SalesLoft?
Currently, I am focusing on new business, so outreach is important, and cadences are very important.
What advice do you have for others considering SalesLoft?
Be precise about your cadences and make them your own. Being able to add or remove steps within the cadences to customize them is amazing. Also, make sure to name your cadences possibly by outreach...
 

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