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Free Instantly alternatives: 2 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Nov 8, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rank

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

Quick comparison

#AppPricingVerified priceOpen sourcePlatformsVerified factsScore
1Apollo.io logoApollo.ioFree plan + paid—NoWeb, Browser extension4 of 452.6
2Hunter logoHunterFree plan + paid$49/month (Starter, monthly)NoWeb, Browser extension8 of 851.2
  1. Apollo.io logo

    1. Apollo.ioTop pick

    Best for: Startups and small sales teams that want contact data and outreach sequencing in one affordable tool

    Free plan + paidWeb, Browser extension

    52.6

    score / 100

    Why switch from Instantly

    Bigger contact database and a free plan, with sequences and a dialer included.

    Pros

    • Free plan with no time limit for light prospecting
    • Data, email sequences and dialer in one product
    • Chrome extension reveals contacts while browsing
    • Syncs with Salesforce, HubSpot and other common tools

    Cons

    • Credit system: unused credits expire each billing cycle
    • Free plan can only connect Gmail inboxes
    • API access is limited to custom plans
    Visit Apollo.io Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.346
    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 Apollo.io a good Instantly alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    Free plan
    Yes, no time limit
    Checked Nov 8, 2026apollo.io(opens source in a new tab)
    Database
    240M+ contacts, 30M+ accounts
    Checked Nov 8, 2026apollo.io(opens source in a new tab)
    Integrations
    Salesforce, HubSpot, Outreach and more
    Checked Nov 8, 2026apollo.io(opens source in a new tab)
    Credit rollover
    No
    Checked Nov 8, 2026apollo.io(opens source in a new tab)
  2. Hunter logo

    2. Hunter

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

    Free plan + paidWeb, Browser extension

    51.2

    score / 100

    Why switch from Instantly

    Strong email finding and verification with simple sequences and a free plan.

    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 Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.341
    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 Instantly 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)