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Abstract vs Apollo.io

Abstract logo

Abstract

Design Tools

Design version control and asset management

From
Free
Rated
-
Full review
Apollo.io logo

Apollo.io

CRM & Sales

Revenue intelligence platform

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Abstract the product appears to be gone. Its documentation path 404s, goabstract.com no longer resolves, and abstract.com now belongs to an unrelated venture capital firm; Apollo.io everything is metered in credits, and the free Starter plan runs on them too, so prospecting volume is capped rather than the feature set
  • They diverge on capability: Abstract covers Version control, Apollo.io covers Contact database.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Abstract and Apollo.io actually diverge.

Attributes where Abstract and Apollo.io differ
AttributeAbstractApollo.io
PlatformsMacos, WebWeb
CategoryDesign ToolsCRM & Sales
Founded20152020

Identical on both: starting price (Free), pricing model (subscription), free tier (Yes), user rating (Not yet rated).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in Abstract

  • Version control
  • Branching & merging
  • Asset library
  • Design tokens
  • Collaboration
  • File management
  • Comments
  • Activity tracking

Only in Apollo.io

  • Contact database
  • Email finder
  • Lead search
  • Automation
  • Engagement tracking
  • Reporting
  • Salesforce
  • HubSpot

Both cover

  • Slack
  • SOC2
  • GDPR
  • Cloud deployment

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Abstract

  • Design systemsnot Apollo.io
  • Version controlnot Apollo.io
  • Asset managementnot Apollo.io
  • Team collaborationnot Apollo.io

Apollo.io

  • Lead generationnot Abstract
  • Prospect researchnot Abstract
  • Sales automationnot Abstract

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Abstract

  • The product appears to be gone. Its documentation path 404s, goabstract.com no longer resolves, and abstract.com now belongs to an unrelated venture capital firm
  • Built around Sketch files, so it never covered teams that moved to Figma

Apollo.io

  • Everything is metered in credits, and the free Starter plan runs on them too, so prospecting volume is capped rather than the feature set
  • Plans described as unlimited are capped in the fair use policy at 10,000 credits a month for non-paying accounts
  • Connecting a mailbox that is not Gmail or Microsoft requires a paid plan
  • How many records can be selected at once varies by tier
  • Running out of credits means buying more rather than waiting for a reset

Pricing, plan by plan

Abstract

Free
  • FreeFree
    • 1 shared library
    • Basic version control
    • 2 team members
  • Pro$12/month
    • Unlimited libraries
    • Full version control
    • Unlimited team members
  • Enterprise$50/month
    • Everything in Pro
    • Advanced admin controls
    • Compliance & security

Apollo.io

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Basic contact search
    • Limited searches
  • Starter$49/month
    • Everything in Free
    • Advanced search
    • Email finder
  • Professional$149/month
    • Everything in Starter
    • Automation
    • Advanced analytics

Which should you pick?

Choose Abstract if

  • You need version control.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Macos, Web.
  • You also want branching & merging.
Abstract review

Choose Apollo.io if

  • You need contact database.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You also want email finder.
Apollo.io review

Questions people ask

Is Abstract or Apollo.io better?
Neither clearly leads. Abstract starts at Free and Apollo.io at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Abstract or Apollo.io?
Abstract starts at Free and Apollo.io at Free.
Does Abstract or Apollo.io run on more platforms?
Abstract runs on Macos, Web. Apollo.io runs on Web.
Can I use Abstract for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
What is Abstract best used for?
Abstract is most often used for design systems, version control, asset management, team collaboration. Of those, design systems and version control are not what Apollo.io is typically brought in for.
What can Abstract do that Apollo.io cannot?
Abstract covers Version control, Branching & merging, Asset library, Design tokens. Apollo.io covers Contact database, Email finder, Lead search, Automation. Both handle Slack, SOC2, GDPR, Cloud deployment.
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