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Apollo vs Coresignal

Same facts, side by side: starting price, free tier, MCP, API and what each one is actually built for.

Starting price

Apollo

$49/user/mo Free tier Free trial

All-in-one B2B database plus sequencer, with a free plan and paid plans from $49 per seat a month billed annually.

Where Apollo fits

  • Outbound recruiting and sales on one database
  • Teams that want free-tier access to start
  • Desks that need sequences next to the data
  • Consumers of the Apollo graph via MCP or API

Coresignal

$49/mo Free trial

B2B company, employee, and jobs data APIs with official MCP. 7-day trial (2,000 credits); Mini is $49/mo.

Where Coresignal fits

  • Builders wiring company/employee/jobs data into agents
  • Clay and n8n shops
  • Sourcing teams that want APIs, not a UI database
  • Buyers who want a 7-day credit trial

At a glance

DetailApolloCoresignal
Starting price$49/user/mo$49/mo
Free tier✓Yes–No
Free trialYesYes
MCP server✓Yes✓Yes
Public API✓Yes✓Yes
Listed underEmail finders, Lead generation, OutreachEmail finders, Lead generation, Sourcing
Capterra4.5 from 398 reviewsNot enough reviews

Where they pull apart

Apollo

Stands out: A large people database plus email sequences in one login, with MCP and a Chrome extension.

Watch out: Data quality varies by segment, and it does not match enterprise tools for intent data and org charts.

Not the right fit for

  • Buyers who need enterprise-class intent and org charts
  • Teams that want an ATS

Coresignal

Stands out: A real data API plus MCP at $49 Mini: this is enrichment infrastructure, not a Chrome overlay.

Watch out: Mini is 2,500 credits. Starter is $199 and Pro $499. Treating $49 as production volume will fail in week two.

Not the right fit for

  • Recruiters who only want a LinkedIn Chrome finder
  • Teams that need a sequencer
  • Buyers who need ZoomInfo-the-UI

Pros and cons

Apollo

  • Free plan, then Basic at $49 per seat a month billed annually
  • Database plus sequences in one login
  • MCP and Chrome extension
  • Data quality varies by segment
  • Less depth on intent than enterprise vendors
  • Credit model needs watching

Coresignal

  • $49 Mini plus a 7-day credit trial
  • Official MCP and data APIs
  • Clay, Zapier, and n8n named
  • $49 is a tiny credit pack
  • Not a recruiter Chrome extension
  • Not a sequencer

What each one costs

Apollo

$49/user/mo

Apollo has a free plan with 900 credits per seat a year, granted monthly. Basic is $49 per seat a month billed annually, with 30,000 credits per seat a year granted upfront and a 14-day trial; annual billing saves 24% against monthly. Higher plans are listed on the same page. Confirm current terms on the vendor site.

Checked 4 Nov 2026

Coresignal

$49/mo

7-day free trial (2,000 credits). Mini from $49/mo; Starter $199/mo; Pro $499/mo and higher credit tiers. Confirm current terms on the vendor site.

Checked 4 Nov 2026

Common questions

Is Apollo cheaper than Coresignal?
Apollo starts lower, at $49/user/mo against $49/mo for Coresignal. That is the entry plan on each side, so the real number depends on seats and the tier you land on.
Can you try Apollo or Coresignal for free?
Apollo carries a free tier on our listing. Apollo offers a free trial. Coresignal offers a free trial.
Does Apollo or Coresignal have an MCP server?
Apollo and Coresignal ship a first party MCP server, so an AI assistant can work the product directly.

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Editorial listings, never paid rankings. Prices checked 4 Nov 2026. Confirm current terms on the vendor site. Spot an error?