Apollo.io vs Cognism
 Apollo.io |  Cognism | |
|---|---|---|
| Rating | ⭐ 4.5 / 5 | ⭐ 4.3 / 5 |
| Category | CRM & sales | CRM & sales |
| Pricing model | Freemium | Paid |
| From | Free (limited credits) ; Basic $49/month ; Professional $79/month ; Organization $119/month (per user, billed annually) | Pricing on request (Standard and Pro plans including 5 licenses, credit model where 1 credit equals 1 contact revealed) |
| Ease of use | Intermediate | Intermediate |
| French interface | — | Yes |
| API | Yes | Yes |
| Website | Visit → | Visit → |
Our verdict: Apollo.io
Recommended for SMEs and freelancers doing B2B prospecting who want a contact database and outreach sequences at accessible pricing, with a free plan to test. Not suitable if you target almost exclusively the French market: data freshness is less guaranteed there than in English-speaking markets, and there is no French-language interface.
Our verdict: Cognism
Best for sales teams prospecting by phone in Europe needing a database whose compliance and do-not-call filtering are documented by the editor. Not for you if you work alone or as a pair: the 5-license floor and annual commitment without public pricing make it inaccessible to very small teams.
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