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Apollo vs Zeliq

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

Zeliq

$59/user/mo 14 day free trial

B2B search, waterfall enrichment and multichannel sequences in one tool. Free Basic plan; Starter is $59/user/mo with 750 credits.

Where Zeliq fits

  • SDRs who want search, enrichment and sequences together
  • HubSpot users who want automatic sync
  • Teams calling through Aircall or Ringover
  • Buyers who want a 14-day no-card trial

At a glance

DetailApolloZeliq
Starting price$49/user/mo$59/user/mo
Free tier✓Yes–No
Free trialYes14 day free trial
MCP server✓Yes–No
Public API✓Yes✓Yes
Listed underEmail finders, Lead generation, OutreachEmail finders, Lead generation, LinkedIn, 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

Zeliq

Stands out: Credits never expire, and only verified data costs credits: 1 per email, 10 per mobile number.

Watch out: Mobile numbers cost 10 credits each, so 750 credits cover only 75 phones. Custom starts at $1,500/user/year with a three-license minimum.

Not the right fit for

  • Teams that only need email verification
  • Phone-heavy prospecting on a small budget

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

Zeliq

  • Free Basic plan plus 14-day trial
  • Credits never expire
  • HubSpot sync on Starter
  • Mobile numbers cost 10 credits each
  • Custom plan needs three licenses
  • CRM sync limited to HubSpot

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

Zeliq

$59/user/mo

Basic is free with 100 imported leads a month. Starter is $59/user/mo with 750 credits (1 credit per email, 10 per mobile), and annual billing saves 20%. Custom starts at $1,500/user/year from three licenses; extra credit packs start at $109/mo for 2,500 credits, and credits never expire. Confirm current terms on the vendor site.

Checked 4 Nov 2026

Common questions

Is Apollo cheaper than Zeliq?
Apollo starts lower, at $49/user/mo against $59/user/mo for Zeliq. 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 Zeliq for free?
Apollo carries a free tier on our listing. Apollo offers a free trial. Zeliq offers a 14 day free trial.
Does Apollo or Zeliq 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?