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# ActiveCampaign vs Apollo.io Comparison - What are their main differences?

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Pricing

**ActiveCampaign**
Free Trial

**$15.00** Flat Rate Per Month · Starter

**$49.00** Flat Rate Per Month · Plus

**$79.00** Flat Rate Per Month · Pro

**$145.00** Flat Rate Per Month · Enterprise

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**Apollo.io**
Free Trial

**$0.00** Per User Per Month · Free

**$49.00** Per User Per Month · Basic

**$99.00** Per User Per Month · Professional

**$5,000.00** Per User Per Year · Custom

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**Pricing Insights**
from reviews

Perceived Cost

**ActiveCampaign**
$$$$$

**Apollo.io**
$$$$$

Average Discount

**ActiveCampaign**
8%

**Apollo.io**
11%3% more

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Time to Implement

**ActiveCampaign** 6 months
Based on 100 responses

**Apollo.io** 6 months
Based on 100 responses

Return on Investment

**ActiveCampaign** 6 months
Based on 100 responses

**Apollo.io** 6 months
Based on 100 responses

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**Pros & Cons**
from reviews

**ActiveCampaign**

Ease of Use (848)

Automation (787)

Learning Curve (419)

Expensive (403)

**Apollo.io**

Easy Navigation (353)

Saves Time on Sales (217)

Outdated Contact Records (226)

Confusing Interface Navigation (162)

Integrations

**ActiveCampaign**
[

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123FormBuilder

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ActiveCampaign Postmark

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Acuity Scheduling

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**Apollo.io**
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Attio

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Bouncer

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Screenshots

**ActiveCampaign**
 ![ActiveCampaign screenshot](https://images.g2crowd.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=600,height=600,fit=scale-down,format=auto,onerror=redirect,/https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/attachment/file/65999/Automation-canvas.jpg)

**Apollo.io**
 ![Apollo.io screenshot](https://images.g2crowd.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=600,height=600,fit=scale-down,format=auto,onerror=redirect,/https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/attachment/file/113382/Pipeline-Builder-_1_.png)

**Ratings**
from reviews

Meets Requirements

**ActiveCampaign**

**8.8** /10

Based on 11,397 responses

**Apollo.io**

**9.1** /10

Based on 7,632 responses

Ease of Use

**ActiveCampaign**

**8.2** /10

Based on 11,521 responses

**Apollo.io**

**9.0** /10

Based on 7,742 responses

Ease of Setup

**ActiveCampaign**

**8.0** /10

Based on 7,457 responses

**Apollo.io**

**8.9** /10

Based on 3,961 responses

Ease of Admin

**ActiveCampaign**

**8.4** /10

Based on 6,475 responses

**Apollo.io**

**9.0** /10

Based on 2,582 responses

Quality of Support

**ActiveCampaign**

**8.5** /10

Based on 10,546 responses

**Apollo.io**

**8.8** /10

Based on 6,550 responses

Has the product been a good partner in doing business?

**ActiveCampaign**

**8.7** /10

Based on 6,331 responses

**Apollo.io**

**9.1** /10

Based on 2,562 responses

Product Direction (% positive)

**ActiveCampaign**

**8.2** /10

Based on 10,757 responses

**Apollo.io**

**9.3** /10

Based on 7,328 responses

**Features**
ratings from reviews

Email Deliverability

**9.8** /10

Based on 8 responses

**7.8** /10

Based on 460 responses

Sales Engagement

**6.9** /10

Based on 863 responses

**8.1** /10

Based on 3,233 responses

Lead Scoring

**7.6** /10

Based on 601 responses

**8.6** /10

Based on 405 responses

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CRM

**7.3** /10

Based on 3,796 responses

Not enough data

Marketing Automation

**7.8** /10

Based on 7,623 responses

Not enough data

Sales Intelligence

Not enough data

**8.6** /10

Based on 3,453 responses

AI Meeting Assistants

Not enough data

**7.3** /10

Based on 32 responses

Account Data Management

Not enough data

**8.0** /10

Based on 642 responses

Conversational Marketing

**6.6** /10

Based on 1,887 responses

Not enough data

AI Sales Assistant

Not enough data

**8.1** /10

Based on 835 responses

Auto Dialer

Not enough data

**7.2** /10

Based on 95 responses

E-Commerce Personalization

**7.6** /10

Based on 582 responses

Not enough data

Conversation Intelligence

Not enough data

**7.9** /10

Based on 128 responses

AI Writing Assistant

Not enough data

**8.5** /10

Based on 250 responses

Email Template Builder

**7.1** /10

Based on 2,448 responses

Not enough data

SMS Marketing

**7.8** /10

Based on 250 responses

Not enough data

Buyer Intent Data Providers

Not enough data

**8.1** /10

Based on 273 responses

Pop-Up Builder

**7.5** /10

Based on 257 responses

Not enough data

Attribution

**7.3** /10

Based on 350 responses

Not enough data

Transcription

Not enough data

**7.9** /10

Based on 49 responses

Social Media Advertising

**7.9** /10

Based on 472 responses

Not enough data

Lead Intelligence

Not enough data

**8.8** /10

Based on 3,708 responses

Landing Page Builders

**7.6** /10

Based on 722 responses

Not enough data

Lead Capture

Not enough data

**8.3** /10

Based on 1,022 responses

Lead-to-Account Matching and Routing

Not enough data

**8.3** /10

Based on 170 responses

Revenue Operations & Intelligence (RO&I)

Not enough data

**8.2** /10

Based on 59 responses

Calendar

Not enough data

**7.8** /10

Based on 73 responses

Online Form Builder

**7.1** /10

Based on 767 responses

Not enough data

Business Scheduling

Not enough data

**8.0** /10

Based on 117 responses

Email Verification

Not enough data

**7.8** /10

Based on 760 responses

WhatsApp Marketing

**8.2** /10

Based on 14 responses

Not enough data

Lead Mining

Not enough data

**7.9** /10

Based on 97 responses

Visitor Identification

Not enough data

**8.3** /10

Based on 8 responses

Sales Performance Management

Not enough data

**8.3** /10

Based on 261 responses

Email Tracking

Not enough data

**8.0** /10

Based on 818 responses

Sales Analytics

**7.7** /10

Based on 464 responses

Not enough data

Outbound Call Tracking

Not enough data

**8.1** /10

Based on 351 responses

Sales Coaching

Not enough data

**8.2** /10

Based on 68 responses

Marketing Account Intelligence

Not enough data

**8.6** /10

Based on 1,354 responses

User Insights

**Reviewers' Company Size**

Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
91.8%

Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
7.2%

Enterprise(\> 1000 emp.)
1.0%

Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
91.8%

Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
7.2%

Enterprise(\> 1000 emp.)
1.0%

Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
67.1%

Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
28.4%

Enterprise(\> 1000 emp.)
4.5%

Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
67.1%

Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
28.4%

Enterprise(\> 1000 emp.)
4.5%

**Reviewers' Industry**

[![ActiveCampaign](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/be9e1369027bd58113f937595c7fbdf0/activecampaign.svg "ActiveCampaign")](https://www.g2.com/products/activecampaign/reviews)
ActiveCampaign

Marketing and Advertising
14.3%

Health, Wellness and Fitness
11.3%

Professional Training & Coaching
9.1%

E-Learning
4.4%

Computer Software
3.3%

Other
57.6%

[![Apollo.io](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/774372bf572eb33280b101482ce703b9/apollo-io.svg "Apollo.io")](https://www.g2.com/products/apollo-io/reviews)
Apollo.io

Information Technology and Services
15.3%

Computer Software
13.7%

Marketing and Advertising
12.4%

Staffing and Recruiting
4.5%

Financial Services
4.1%

Other
50.0%

Alternatives

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Freshsales
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Klaviyo
](/products/klaviyo/reviews)

**Apollo.io Alternatives**

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## ActiveCampaign vs Apollo.io FAQs

Generated using AI

Last updated: August 15, 2026

### What is the difference between ActiveCampaign vs Apollo.io?

Apollo.io stands out for higher reviewer satisfaction on setup, support, and overall rating, while ActiveCampaign is most frequently praised for its automation features.

| [ActiveCampaign](https://www.g2.com/products/activecampaign/reviews) | [Apollo.io](https://www.g2.com/products/apollo-io/reviews) |
| --- | --- |
| 4.4/5 (14,780 reviews) | 4.7/5 (9,792 reviews) |
| Small-Business | Small-Business |
| 8.0 | 8.9 |
| 8.5 | 8.8 |
| Automation (787 all-time mentions) | — |

### How do the pricing models of ActiveCampaign and Apollo.io compare?

Apollo.io is rated higher for value, with reviewers expressing greater satisfaction with its pricing compared to ActiveCampaign.

- **ActiveCampaign:** In recent reviews, many small-business users cite the platform as expensive, especially as contact lists grow, and mention price increases as a pain point.
- **Apollo.io:** Reviewers highlight Apollo.io's transparent, freemium model and cost-effectiveness for startups and small agencies, though some note that costs can rise quickly with higher usage or team size.
- **Switching reasons:** Several reviewers mention switching to Apollo.io from more expensive enterprise data providers to reduce software costs and consolidate tools.

### What are the best alternatives to ActiveCampaign and Apollo.io?

The top three alternatives to ActiveCampaign and Apollo.io are GTM Workspace - Powered by ZoomInfo, Brevo Marketing Platform, and Klaviyo.

| Product | G2 Rating (reviews) | Largest Segment | Pricing Insight | Top Reviewer-Cited Strength |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [ActiveCampaign](https://www.g2.com/products/activecampaign/reviews) | 4.4/5 (14,780 reviews) | Small-Business | Many reviewers cite rising costs as a concern | Automation (787 all-time mentions) |
| [Apollo.io](https://www.g2.com/products/apollo-io/reviews) | 4.7/5 (9,792 reviews) | Small-Business | Reviewers highlight cost-effectiveness for startups and small agencies | All-in-one prospecting and outreach |
| [GTM Workspace - Powered by ZoomInfo](https://www.g2.com/products/gtm-workspace-powered-by-zoominfo/reviews) | 4.5/5 (9,110 reviews) | Mid-Market | — | Comprehensive B2B data and integrations |
| [Brevo Marketing Platform](https://www.g2.com/products/brevo-marketing-platform/reviews) | 4.5/5 (2,621 reviews) | Small-Business | — | Ease of use and affordability |
| [Klaviyo](https://www.g2.com/products/klaviyo/reviews) | 4.6/5 (1,360 reviews) | Small-Business | — | Advanced segmentation and automation |

### Which Marketing Automation features should I prioritize when comparing ActiveCampaign and Apollo.io?

Buyers should prioritize automation, integrations, ease of use, quality of support, and email capabilities when comparing ActiveCampaign and Apollo.io.

- **Automation:** ActiveCampaign is cited for automation in 787 all-time reviews; Apollo.io is praised for all-in-one automation in recent reviews.
- **Integrations:** ActiveCampaign integrations are mentioned in 422 all-time reviews; Apollo.io integrations are highlighted in recent reviews, especially with Outreach (1,400+ all-time mentions).
- **Ease of Use:** ActiveCampaign scores 8.2; Apollo.io scores 9.0.
- **Quality of Support:** ActiveCampaign scores 8.5; Apollo.io scores 8.8.
- **Email:** Email is the most frequently mentioned feature across both products in recent reviews.

### What are the pros and cons of ActiveCampaign vs Apollo.io?

ActiveCampaign's headline strength is automation, while Apollo.io's is all-in-one prospecting and outreach efficiency.

- **ActiveCampaign strengths:** Automation (787 all-time mentions), ease of use (848 all-time mentions), integrations (422 all-time mentions), and intuitive workflows (474 all-time mentions).
- **ActiveCampaign trade-offs:** Learning curve (419 all-time mentions), higher cost for small businesses (403 all-time mentions), and some missing or limited features (388 and 294 all-time mentions, respectively).
- **Apollo.io strengths:** All-in-one prospecting and outreach, large B2B contact database, advanced filters, and cost-effectiveness for startups and small agencies.
- **Apollo.io trade-offs:** Data accuracy issues, especially outside the US, complex credit system, and a learning curve due to feature depth.

### Is ActiveCampaign or Apollo.io better for small businesses?

Apollo.io is the better fit for small businesses, with higher reviewer satisfaction and a strong small-business segment presence.

- **ActiveCampaign:** Largest segment is Small-Business; reviewers note ease of use but frequently cite cost as a challenge for small teams.
- **Apollo.io:** Largest segment is Small-Business; reviewers highlight affordability, rapid setup, and value for lean teams and startups.

### Which Marketing Automation platform has better integrations?

Apollo.io is favored for integrations, especially with sales engagement tools.

- **ActiveCampaign:** Shopify integration is mentioned in 112 all-time reviews.
- **Apollo.io:** Outreach integration is cited in 1,400+ all-time reviews; Salesloft is also mentioned in 62 all-time reviews.

### How do ActiveCampaign and Apollo.io compare on customer support?

Apollo.io has a slight edge in Quality of Support, with a 0.3-point lead over ActiveCampaign.

- **ActiveCampaign:** Reviewers describe support as helpful and responsive in many cases, but some cite slow or difficult support experiences, especially for account-level changes.
- **Apollo.io:** Reviewers highlight good customer support and onboarding, though some mention slow response times for technical issues and feature gating on lower plans.

### Which is easier to implement, ActiveCampaign or Apollo.io?

Apollo.io is rated higher for Ease of Setup, with a 0.9-point advantage over ActiveCampaign.

- **ActiveCampaign:** Reviewers describe setup as generally straightforward, with a learning curve for advanced features and some challenges for non-technical users.
- **Apollo.io:** Reviewers consistently praise easy implementation, rapid onboarding, and intuitive setup, even for complex workflows.

### Which product has better Email?

Email is the most frequently mentioned feature for both ActiveCampaign and Apollo.io, with both products receiving strong reviewer attention for their email capabilities.

- **ActiveCampaign:** Email is cited as a core feature in recent reviews, with 848 all-time mentions for ease of use and 787 for automation.
- **Apollo.io:** Reviewers highlight email sequencing, automation, and integrated outreach as key strengths in recent reviews.