Head to head

Apollo vs GetLeads

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

GetLeads

497 Free tier Free trial

B2B email finder and lead database built for AI agents, with a free 1,000-credit plan. Unlimited is $497/mo.

Where GetLeads fits

  • Teams enriching via API or MCP
  • Buyers who will start on 1,000 free credits
  • Agent workflows that need verified emails and phones
  • Desks that do not want a traditional prospecting interface

At a glance

DetailApolloGetLeads
Starting price$49/mo497
Free tier✓Yes✓Yes
Free trialYesYes
MCP server✓Yes✓Yes
Public API✓Yes✓Yes
Listed underEmail finders, Lead generation, OutreachEmail finders, Lead generation
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

GetLeads

Stands out: Free 1,000 credits with no card, plus MCP and API over a large contact index.

Watch out: $497/mo is the unlimited plan, not a starter seat.

Not the right fit for

  • Recruiters who want a Chrome-first LinkedIn finder

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

GetLeads

  • 1,000 free credits, no card
  • MCP and API available
  • Priced for agents, not only a user interface
  • Entry beyond the free plan is a $497/mo unlimited tier
  • Not a Chrome-first recruiter tool

What each one costs

Apollo

$49/mo

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

Checked 7 Sep 2026

GetLeads

497

Permanent free plan with 1,000 credits (no card). Unlimited from $497/mo; partner plan $249/mo with LinkedIn posts.

Checked 16 Sep 2026

Common questions

Is Apollo cheaper than GetLeads?
Apollo starts lower, at $49/mo against 497 for GetLeads. 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 GetLeads for free?
Apollo and GetLeads carry a free tier on our listing. Apollo offers a free trial. GetLeads offers a free trial.
Does Apollo or GetLeads have an MCP server?
Apollo and GetLeads 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 7 Sep 2026. Confirm current terms on the vendor site. Spot an error?