Head to head

Apollo vs LeadSwift

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

LeadSwift

$19.99/mo 7 day free trial

Local business lead finder with built-in email outreach. Starter is $19.99/mo billed annually or $24.99 month to month.

Where LeadSwift fits

Agencies selling to local businesses
Freelancers prospecting by city and niche
Teams that want leads and cold email in one tool
Sellers who filter prospects by website content

At a glance

Detail	Apollo	LeadSwift
Starting price	$49/mo	$19.99/mo
Free tier	✓Yes	–No
Free trial	Yes	7 day free trial
MCP server	✓Yes	–No
Public API	✓Yes	✓Yes
Listed under	Email finders, Lead generation, Outreach	Lead generation, Outreach
Capterra	4.5 from 398 reviews	Not 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

LeadSwift

Stands out: Pulls fresh local business data from sources like Google Maps and Yelp at search time, then runs outreach from the same tool.

Watch out: Plans differ only by searches per day: Starter gets 1, Professional 5 and Agency 20. Current prices are early-adopter rates.

Not the right fit for

B2B teams targeting enterprise contacts
Recruiters sourcing individual candidates

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

LeadSwift

Fresh local data at search time
Outreach built into the same tool
Unlimited leads and exports on all plans

Plans capped by searches per day
Focused on local businesses, not enterprises
Launch pricing may rise for new buyers

What each one costs

Apollo

$49/mo

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

Checked 7 Sep 2026

LeadSwift

$19.99/mo

Starter is $19.99 a month billed annually or $24.99 month to month, with one search a day. Professional is $39.99 annually or $49.99 monthly for 5 searches a day, and Agency is $79.99 annually or $99.99 monthly for 20. All plans include unlimited leads, contacts and exports. Confirm current terms on the vendor site.

Checked 19 Sep 2026

Common questions

Is Apollo cheaper than LeadSwift?

LeadSwift starts lower, at $19.99/mo against $49/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 LeadSwift for free?

Apollo carries a free tier on our listing. Apollo offers a free trial. LeadSwift offers a 7 day free trial.

Does Apollo or LeadSwift 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?