Head to head

Apollo vs CUFinder

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

Apollo

$49/mo Free tier Free trial

All-in-one B2B database plus sequencer, with a free tier and paid plans from around $49/mo.

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

CUFinder

$49/mo Free tier

B2B contact and company enrichment API. Free 15 credits; Lite is $49/mo for 1,000 credits.

Where CUFinder fits

Builders enriching lists via API
HubSpot or Salesforce ops
Clay users adding another source
Teams that will start on 15 free credits

At a glance

Detail	Apollo	CUFinder
Starting price	$49/mo	$49/mo
Free tier	✓Yes	✓Yes
Free trial	Yes	Not on record
MCP server	✓Yes	–No
Public API	✓Yes	✓Yes
Listed under	Email finders, Lead generation, Outreach	Email finders, Lead generation
Capterra	4.5 from 398 reviews	4.9 from 22 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

CUFinder

Stands out: Start-free credits plus a $49 Lite API (HubSpot, Salesforce, Clay, Apollo named): pay for matches, not scrapes.

Watch out: 1,000 credits at $49 is a trial-sized pack for a real desk. Pro is $299. The 15-credit free grant is not a 14-day trial.

Not the right fit for

People who need unlimited reveals
Sequencer buyers
Desks that will not use an API

Pros and cons

Apollo

Free tier, then a roughly $49/mo paid start
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

CUFinder

$49 Lite plus a free 15-credit start
API-first enrichment
HubSpot, Salesforce, Clay, Apollo named

1,000 credits is small
No published integrations directory
Not a sequencer

What each one costs

Apollo

$49/mo

Free, paid from ~$49/mo. Confirm current pricing on the vendor site.

Checked 7 Sep 2026

CUFinder

$49/mo

Every account starts free with no card. Lite is $49 per month for 1,000 credits, Standard $129, Pro $299 and Premium $449, all billed monthly, with annual billing discounted. One credit is one successful match, and every plan includes unlimited teammates. Confirm current terms on the vendor site.

Checked 20 Sep 2026

Common questions

Is Apollo cheaper than CUFinder?

Apollo starts lower, at $49/mo against $49/mo for CUFinder. 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 CUFinder for free?

Apollo and CUFinder carry a free tier on our listing. Apollo offers a free trial.

Does Apollo or CUFinder have an MCP server?

Apollo ships 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 7 Sep 2026. Confirm current terms on the vendor site. Spot an error?