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Apollo vs CUFinder

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

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

DetailApolloCUFinder
Starting price$49/user/mo$49/mo
Free tier✓Yes✓Yes
Free trialYesNot on record
MCP server✓Yes–No
Public API✓Yes✓Yes
Listed underEmail finders, Lead generation, OutreachEmail finders, Lead generation
Capterra4.5 from 398 reviews4.9 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 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

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/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

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 4 Nov 2026

Common questions

Is Apollo cheaper than CUFinder?
Apollo starts lower, at $49/user/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 4 Nov 2026. Confirm current terms on the vendor site. Spot an error?