Last updated May 2026
Apollo vs Cognism
A side-by-side comparison of Apollo and Cognism — pricing, features, integrations, and where each one wins.
Apollo
all in one engagement
All-in-one go-to-market platform combining a B2B database of 275M+ contacts, multi-step sequences, dialer, and CRM sync for outbound sales teams.
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b2b database
B2B sales intelligence with verified mobile phone numbers, GDPR-compliant European data, and intent signals for outbound teams.
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Apollo
| Tier | Monthly | Per seat | Includes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free | $0 | — | Unlimited email sending · 60 mobile credits/mo · 120 export credits/mo |
| Basic | — | $49 | 1,000 email credits/mo · Sequences · AI writing assist |
| Professional | — | $79 | Unlimited sequences · Dialer with local presence · Buying intent topics |
| Organization | — | $119 | Min 3 seats · Advanced security · Customer success manager |
Cognism
| Tier | Monthly | Per seat | Includes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprise (contact sales) | — | — | Custom pricing · Sales-led onboarding · Volume discounts |
Key features
Apollo
- B2B contact database with 275M+ contacts
- Multi-step email and LinkedIn sequences
- Built-in dialer with local presence
- Buying intent and job-change alerts
- CRM sync (Salesforce, HubSpot)
Cognism
- Phone-verified mobile numbers (Diamond Data) for EMEA and US
- GDPR/CCPA-compliant data washed against DNC lists
- Bombora intent data bundled in core plans
- Chrome extension enriches LinkedIn and corporate sites
- Native CRM and sales engagement integrations
Where each one wins
Apollo
Strengths
- Generous free tier — unlimited email plus thousands of search credits
- Affordable compared to ZoomInfo at similar contact volume
- Database and outreach in one tool reduces stack complexity
Tradeoffs
- Free credits run out fast for active prospectors
- Data freshness varies versus enterprise-grade providers
- Email deliverability requires careful warmup discipline
Cognism
Strengths
- Best mobile number coverage in EMEA, stronger than ZoomInfo in EU
- GDPR compliance and DNC-screening built in for European outbound
- Unrestricted views on most plans rather than tight credit caps
Tradeoffs
- US contact coverage is narrower than ZoomInfo or Apollo
- Annual contracts start around $15k with limited monthly options
- Intent data quality trails Bombora-direct or 6sense deployments