Apollo.io vs Hunter
Verdict
Apollo is a full sales intelligence and outreach platform with a free plan. Hunter focuses on finding and verifying emails, with 50 free credits and Starter at $49/mo ($34 annual).
- Consider Apollo.io if: You want a database, sequencing and dialing in one place.
- Consider Hunter if: You mainly need to find and verify emails for prospects you already know.
Factual summary
- Both are listed under Data & Enrichment.
- Directly comparable starting prices are not available for both: Apollo.io — not public; Hunter — Free 50 credits; Starter $49/mo monthly ($34 annual).
- Apollo.io lists channels Hunter does not: phone.
This is a factual comparison drawn from vendor sites, not a recommendation. Which fits depends on your channels, volume and budget.
| Apollo.io | Hunter | |
|---|---|---|
| Summary | Sales intelligence, lead generation and email outreach platform. | Email finder, verifier and outreach tools. |
| Starting price | See vendor | From $49/mo |
| Pricing details | — | Free 50 credits; Starter $49/mo monthly ($34 annual) |
| Model | freemium | freemium |
| Free trial | Yes | — |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Channels | email, phone | |
| Last verified | 2026-10-16 | 2026-10-16 |