Autocloz vs Apollo
Apollo is a data company that added engagement. Autocloz is an engagement and CRM company that does not sell you data. That single difference explains most of the rest.
| Autocloz | Apollo | |
|---|---|---|
| Core product | Outbound engine plus CRM | B2B contact database plus sequences |
| Pricing model | Free forever, then by sending volume | Per seat, with credit limits by tier |
| Users | Unlimited on every plan | Each user is a line item |
| Contact data | Bring your own, no credits | Included, metered by credits |
| Channels | Email, calling, LinkedIn, SMS, WhatsApp | Email, calling, LinkedIn |
| SMS and WhatsApp | Native, on your own carrier | Not core |
| Free tier | Yes — 100,000 contacts | Yes, with credit limits |
Compiled from Apollo's public pricing and feature pages. Vendors change plans often — check theirs before deciding.
The short answer
If your bottleneck is finding people, Apollo solves that better than anything Autocloz offers, because Autocloz does not sell contact data at all. If your bottleneck is working the list you already have across several channels without tripping a compliance rule, that is the problem Autocloz is built for.
Where Apollo is stronger
- The database. Hundreds of millions of contacts with filters, intent signals and enrichment.
- One less vendor. Data and sending in the same subscription.
- Prospecting workflow. Build a list and enrol it in minutes.
- Chrome extension. Well-established for on-the-fly sourcing.
Where Autocloz is stronger
- No credit anxiety. Nothing is metered per lookup, because there is nothing to look up.
- Up to 5 users. Data-platform pricing scales with headcount; this does not.
- Five channels with one suppression list. Including SMS and WhatsApp on your own accounts.
- Compliance gate. DNC, quiet hours, template approval and consent checked before every touch.
The two are not mutually exclusive. Plenty of teams source in Apollo and run the actual outbound elsewhere.
Who should choose which
Choose Apollo if list building is the constraint and you want data and sending from one vendor.
Choose Autocloz if you already have data — from your CRM, a partner, inbound or your own research — and need it worked properly across channels without per-seat costs.
Common questions
Where do I get contact data if not from Autocloz?
Import from any source. Teams commonly use a data vendor for sourcing and Autocloz for the outbound engine and CRM.
Can I use Apollo and Autocloz together?
Yes. Apollo is one of the 52 integrations, so you can source there and enrol here.
Why does Autocloz not sell data?
Selling data and enforcing consent pull in opposite directions. The compliance gate is the product; a credit meter on lookups would undercut it.
Try it against your own numbers
The free tier is not a trial. Up to 5 users, 100,000 contacts, no card.