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Free Apollo.io alternatives: 4 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Nov 8, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rank

4 of the 9 Apollo.io alternatives we track can be used for free (free, open source, or with a free plan). Hunter, Lusha and Clay rank highest, with facts last verified Nov 8, 2026.

Quick comparison

#AppPricingVerified priceOpen sourcePlatformsVerified factsScore
1Hunter logoHunterFree plan + paid$49/month (Starter, monthly)NoWeb, Browser extension8 of 868.8
2Lusha logoLushaFree plan + paid—NoWeb, Browser extension4 of 464.8
3Clay logoClayFree plan + paidFrom $185 a month (Launch)NoWeb8 of 842.3
4Snov.io logoSnov.ioFree plan + paid$39/month (Starter)NoWeb, Browser extension5 of 542.3
  1. Hunter logo

    1. HunterTop pick

    Best for: Small teams, marketers and link builders who need accurate work email addresses and simple cold email

    Free plan + paidWeb, Browser extension

    68.8

    score / 100

    Why switch from Apollo.io

    Simpler, cheaper tool focused on finding and verifying work email addresses by domain, with a free monthly allowance.

    Pros

    • Free plan with 50 credits a month and no credit card
    • Unlimited users on every plan
    • Finder, verifier and outreach sequences in one place
    • Browser extensions, Google Sheets add-on, API and MCP server

    Cons

    • Email-focused: no phone number data like Lusha or Cognism
    • Monthly credits reset and don't roll over
    • Sequences are basic compared with dedicated sales engagement tools
    Visit Hunter Compare with Apollo.ioDetails and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.3100
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.15100
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Hunter a good Apollo.io alternative?

    Verified facts

    8 of 8 verified
    Free plan
    Yes, 50 credits a month
    Checked Nov 8, 2026hunter.io(opens source in a new tab)
    Users
    Unlimited on all plans
    Checked Nov 8, 2026hunter.io(opens source in a new tab)
    Credit rollover
    No
    Checked Nov 8, 2026hunter.io(opens source in a new tab)
    Starting paid price
    $49/month (Starter, monthly)
    Checked Nov 8, 2026hunter.io(opens source in a new tab)
    Compliance
    GDPR & CCPA
    Checked Nov 8, 2026hunter.io(opens source in a new tab)
    Starting price
    $49 a month, or $34 a month billed yearly (Starter)
    Checked Nov 8, 2026hunter.io(opens source in a new tab)
    Growth plan
    $149 a month, or $104 a month billed yearly
    Checked Nov 8, 2026hunter.io(opens source in a new tab)
    Scale plan
    $299 a month, or $209 a month billed yearly
    Checked Nov 8, 2026hunter.io(opens source in a new tab)
  2. Lusha logo

    2. Lusha

    Best for: SDRs, recruiters and small sales teams who mainly need emails and phone numbers fast

    Free plan + paidWeb, Browser extension

    64.8

    score / 100

    Why switch from Apollo.io

    Simpler, lighter tool focused on revealing emails and phone numbers, with its own free plan.

    Pros

    • Free plan with monthly credits
    • Clear credit costs per email and per phone number
    • Chrome extension, API and MCP access to the same data
    • Paid plans can be cancelled at any time

    Cons

    • Phone numbers cost five times as many credits as emails
    • Free plan's 40 credits run out quickly
    • No built-in email sequencing like Apollo
    Visit Lusha Compare with Apollo.ioDetails and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.387
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.15100
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Lusha a good Apollo.io alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    Free plan
    40 credits per month
    Checked Nov 8, 2026lusha.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Email reveal
    1 credit
    Checked Nov 8, 2026lusha.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Phone reveal
    5 credits
    Checked Nov 8, 2026lusha.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Cancellation
    Any time
    Checked Nov 8, 2026lusha.com(opens source in a new tab)
  3. Clay logo

    3. Clay

    Best for: RevOps and growth teams that want to build custom enrichment and prospecting workflows from many data sources

    Free plan + paidWeb

    42.3

    score / 100

    Why switch from Apollo.io

    Combines Apollo-style data with 150+ other providers in custom enrichment workflows.

    Pros

    • Combines 150+ data providers so one tool can fill gaps another misses
    • AI research agent generates custom data points from the web
    • Free plan with unlimited seats and tables
    • Bring-your-own API keys skip data credit costs

    Cons

    • Two usage meters (actions and data credits) make costs hard to predict
    • Phone enrichment and CRM integrations need paid tiers
    • Steep learning curve compared with simple contact lookup tools
    Visit Clay Compare with Apollo.ioDetails and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.312
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.15100
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Clay a good Apollo.io alternative?

    Verified facts

    8 of 8 verified
    Free plan
    Yes, 100 data credits and 500 actions/month
    Checked Nov 8, 2026clay.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Data providers
    150+
    Checked Nov 8, 2026clay.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Seats
    Unlimited on all plans
    Checked Nov 8, 2026clay.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Bring your own API keys
    Yes
    Checked Nov 8, 2026clay.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Credit rollover
    Data credits roll over (up to 2x monthly on Launch/Growth)
    Checked Nov 8, 2026clay.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Starting price
    From $185 a month (Launch)
    Checked Nov 8, 2026clay.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Growth plan
    From $495 a month
    Checked Nov 8, 2026clay.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Free trial
    14 days
    Checked Nov 8, 2026clay.com(opens source in a new tab)
  4. Snov.io logo

    4. Snov.io

    Best for: Small teams and agencies that want email finding, verification and cold email in one cheap tool

    Free plan + paidWeb, Browser extension

    42.3

    score / 100

    Why switch from Apollo.io

    Cheaper bundle of email finding, verification, warm-up and cold email sequences.

    Pros

    • Email finder, verifier, warm-up and sequences in one product
    • Free Trial plan renews monthly instead of expiring
    • Unlimited follow-ups to the same recipient within a billing period
    • Chrome extensions collect emails from LinkedIn and websites

    Cons

    • LinkedIn automation slots cost extra per account
    • Free plan can't export data or use the API
    • Credit and recipient limits take some time to understand
    Visit Snov.io Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.312
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.15100
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Snov.io a good Apollo.io alternative?

    Verified facts

    5 of 5 verified
    Starting price
    $39/month (Starter)
    Checked Nov 8, 2026snov.io(opens source in a new tab)
    Free plan
    Trial plan, renews monthly
    Checked Nov 8, 2026snov.io(opens source in a new tab)
    LinkedIn slots
    $69/month per slot
    Checked Nov 8, 2026snov.io(opens source in a new tab)
    Email verification
    7-tier
    Checked Nov 8, 2026snov.io(opens source in a new tab)
    Annual discount
    25%
    Checked Nov 8, 2026snov.io(opens source in a new tab)