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Apollo vs LeadGibbon

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

LeadGibbon

$39/mo

LeadGibbon is a B2B email finder and lead database. Plans start at $39/mo for 1,000 verified emails and 5,000 email sends.

Where LeadGibbon fits

  • SDRs who want to pay only for verified emails, not for empties
  • Teams that like unused credits rolling into next month
  • Buyers who want sending included (5,000 on the $39 plan) with the finder
  • Shops comparing a $39 finder with Hunter's $49/mo paid tier

At a glance

DetailApolloLeadGibbon
Starting price$49/user/mo$39/mo
Free tier✓Yes–No
Free trialYesNot on record
MCP server✓Yes–No
Public API✓Yes–No
Listed underEmail finders, Lead generation, OutreachEmail finders, Verification, 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

LeadGibbon

Stands out: You only pay for verified emails. Database addresses below a 99% deliverability chance are free. Unused credits roll over.

Watch out: The $39 plan is 1,000 verified emails, not unlimited. Sending is capped at 5,000/month on that tier. This is a finder-plus-send credit pack, not a LinkedIn sequencer.

Not the right fit for

  • Users who need a LinkedIn automation suite
  • Enterprises buying a $1,500/mo full-file data license

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

LeadGibbon

  • $39/mo for 1,000 verified emails with unused credits rolling over
  • You are not charged for unverified or low-confidence database emails
  • Sending volume is included, not a second sequencer bill
  • 1,000 verified emails/month will not feed a large SDR pod
  • Not a LinkedIn or multichannel engagement platform
  • No public free-forever finder tier on the pricing page

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

LeadGibbon

$39/mo

Plans are $39/month for 1,000 verified emails and 5,000 email sends, $99/month for 10,000 verified emails and 25,000 sends, and $299/month for 30,000 verified emails and 75,000 sends. You only pay for verified emails. Unused credits roll over. Every plan includes the full feature set. Confirm current terms on the vendor site.

Checked 4 Nov 2026

Common questions

Is Apollo cheaper than LeadGibbon?
LeadGibbon starts lower, at $39/mo against $49/user/mo for Apollo. 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 LeadGibbon for free?
Apollo carries a free tier on our listing. Apollo offers a free trial.
Does Apollo or LeadGibbon 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?