Emelia vs Apollo.io
A side-by-side comparison of features, pricing, and value to help you choose.
Emelia
Simple, affordable cold email + LinkedIn
$19/mo
From ~€19/mo; cold email, LinkedIn, and a small database
Apollo.io
All-in-one prospecting database + engagement
Free plan
Free plan with limited credits; paid from ~$49/seat/mo
At a glance
| Spec | Emelia | Apollo.io |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $19/mo | Free plan |
| Budget tier | Budget-friendly | Budget-friendly |
| Complexity | Beginner-friendly | Intermediate |
| Primary category | Sales Engagement | Prospecting & Lead Data |
| Integrations | 12+ | 100+ |
| Founded | 2021 | 2015 |
Feature comparison
Emelia offers 6 of 11 tracked sales engagement features; Apollo.io offers 3.
| Feature | Emelia | Apollo.io |
|---|---|---|
| Multichannel sequences | ||
| Automated email sequencing | ||
| LinkedIn automation | ||
| Call & task cadences | ||
| A/B testing | ||
| Deliverability / warm-up | ||
| AI personalization | ||
| Engagement analytics | ||
| Free plan | ||
| API & webhooks | ||
| Priority / 24-7 support |
Emelia
Pros
- Very affordable entry price
- Cold email + LinkedIn in one tool
- Email warm-up included
Cons
- Fewer advanced features than lemlist
- Smaller ecosystem
- Lighter analytics
Apollo.io
Pros
- Huge contact database with a generous free tier
- Prospecting, sequencing, and dialer in one place
- Excellent LinkedIn Chrome extension
Cons
- Email/phone accuracy dips on smaller or non-US accounts
- Credit limits force upgrades as volume grows
- Engagement features shallower than dedicated platforms
The verdict
The right pick depends on your priorities. Choose Emelia if you value budget-conscious agencies and smbs running cold email at small scale. Choose Apollo.io if you need smb and mid-market teams that want data and outreach in one affordable tool.
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