Head to head

Apollo vs Zeekeo

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

Zeekeo

$600/mo

Zeekeo is an outbound sales platform for prospecting and outreach. The listing floor is $600/mo.

Where Zeekeo fits

  • B2B outbound teams that want prospecting and outreach in one vendor
  • Sales orgs comparing a $600/mo suite with Amplemarket-style platforms
  • Teams that have outgrown a $49 finder plus a $47 sequencer
  • RevOps consolidating data and cadences onto one bill

At a glance

DetailApolloZeekeo
Starting price$49/mo$600/mo
Free tier✓Yes–No
Free trialYesNot on record
MCP server✓Yes–No
Public API✓Yes–No
Listed underEmail finders, Lead generation, OutreachLead generation, Outreach
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

Zeekeo

Stands out: The $600/mo listing sits next to Amplemarket-class outbound suites, not next to a $47 Instantly inbox plan.

Watch out: $600/mo is a mid-market package, not a founder seat. Confirm whether data, sending, and seats are bundled before you treat it as one line item.

Not the right fit for

  • Solo senders who need a $39 mailbox plan
  • Recruiters who only want an ATS, not a sales outbound suite

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

Zeekeo

  • Prospecting and outreach under one vendor
  • Published $600/mo listing you can put in a budget
  • Aimed at teams that already outgrew starter sequencers
  • $600/mo is steep versus Instantly or Lemlist
  • Overkill if you only need email find or warmup

What each one costs

Apollo

$49/mo

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

Checked 7 Sep 2026

Zeekeo

$600/mo

Zeekeo lists from $600/mo for an outbound sales platform that covers prospecting and outreach. Confirm live seat, data, and channel limits on the vendor pricing page. Confirm current terms on the vendor site.

Checked 19 Sep 2026

Common questions

Is Apollo cheaper than Zeekeo?
Apollo starts lower, at $49/mo against $600/mo for Zeekeo. 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 Zeekeo for free?
Apollo carries a free tier on our listing. Apollo offers a free trial.
Does Apollo or Zeekeo 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?