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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
14
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
SalesLoft
Ranking in Opportunity Management
10th
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 September 2025, in the Opportunity Management category, the mindshare of Apollo.io is 15.8%, up from 12.4% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of SalesLoft is 1.9%, up from 1.0% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Opportunity Management Market Share Distribution
ProductMarket Share (%)
Apollo.io15.8%
SalesLoft1.9%
Other82.3%
Opportunity Management
 

Featured Reviews

Shadrach Godwish Chukwu - PeerSpot reviewer
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
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

"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."
"What I like most about Apollo.io is it lets you find your target audience. The tool also helps you find verified contact details, apart from allowing you to send bulk emails to people you're looking to contact."
"Apollo.io has increased the accuracy in our targeting, be it using the LinkedIn URLs, the work email addresses, or the mobile and direct dial numbers that are available."
"The strength of Apollo.io is its database size and coverage, with hundreds of millions of contacts, and I have been able to find prospects across multiple industries and roles, which has been helpful compared to other tools such as ZoomInfo and other tools in the market."
"It is a scalable solution."
"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."
"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 product's most valuable feature is its ease of use, especially for beginners."
"SalesLoft's customer support has been really good."
 

Cons

"They should provide a larger number of free emails."
"Apollo.io used to provide much better service before and their UI used to be less clunky. The user experience nowadays is not as good as it used to be."
"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 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."
"The solution sends callouts when not in maintenance mode, which is a headache for the people involved."
"The solution's initial setup process could be better."
"The emails are not that accurate, so improvements in that area would be beneficial."
"The data accuracy needs improvement, especially compared to tools such as ZoomInfo, though Apollo.io is more cost-effective."
"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."
"Paid versions are likely to provide more accurate information and offer more convenience to users."
"The solution's price is reasonable."
"Apollo.io is more affordable than its competitors. I'm on an unlimited plan that costs $19 monthly. Nowadays, Apollo.io has a $99 plan that gives you ten thousand emails monthly. Other products would cost $2,000+ annually."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
11%
Financial Services Firm
10%
University
9%
Marketing Services Firm
8%
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Company Size

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Large Enterprise
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?
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. They were actually removed fr...
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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