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Apollo.io vs Cin7

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Apollo.io

Software

Revenue intelligence platform

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Cin7 logo

Cin7

Software

Connected inventory management for product sellers

From
$349/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Apollo.io has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: 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; Cin7 sales orders are capped annually rather than monthly, at 6,000 on Standard, 24,000 on Pro and 120,000 on Advanced
  • They diverge on capability: Apollo.io covers Contact database, Cin7 covers Inventory management.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Apollo.io and Cin7 actually diverge.

Attributes where Apollo.io and Cin7 differ
AttributeApollo.ioCin7
Starting priceFree$349/month
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWebCloud, Web, Mobile
Founded20202012

Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown).

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 Apollo.io

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

Only in Cin7

  • Inventory management
  • Order management
  • Warehouse management
  • EDI integration
  • B2B commerce
  • Shopify
  • Amazon
  • eBay

Both cover

  • Web support

What people use each for

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

Apollo.io

  • Lead generationnot Cin7
  • Prospect researchnot Cin7
  • Sales automationnot Cin7

Cin7

  • Inventory and order management across multiple sales channelsnot Apollo.io
  • Connecting ecommerce storefronts to warehousing and fulfilmentnot Apollo.io

Where each one falls short

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

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

Cin7

  • Sales orders are capped annually rather than monthly, at 6,000 on Standard, 24,000 on Pro and 120,000 on Advanced
  • Ecommerce and app integrations are rationed by plan, at 2, 4 and 6
  • User seats are capped at 5, 10 and 15 by plan
  • The entry Standard plan is $349 a month and Advanced is $1,199
  • Additional users, integrations and order volume are all chargeable extras on top of the plan

Pricing, plan by plan

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

Cin7

$349/month
  • Standard$349/month
    • Inventory management
    • 3 sales channels
    • Basic reporting
  • Pro$599/month
    • Unlimited channels
    • Advanced automations
    • 3PL connections

Which should you pick?

Choose Apollo.io if

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

Choose Cin7 if

  • You need inventory management.
  • You work on Cloud, Web, Mobile.
  • You also want order management.
Cin7 review

Questions people ask

Is Apollo.io or Cin7 better?
Neither clearly leads. Apollo.io starts at Free and Cin7 at $349/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Apollo.io or Cin7?
Apollo.io has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Apollo.io and $349/month for Cin7.
Does Apollo.io or Cin7 run on more platforms?
Apollo.io runs on Web. Cin7 runs on Cloud, Web, Mobile.
Can I use Apollo.io for free?
Yes. Apollo.io has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Cin7 starts at $349/month.
What is Apollo.io best used for?
Apollo.io is most often used for lead generation, prospect research, sales automation. Of those, lead generation and prospect research are not what Cin7 is typically brought in for.
What can Apollo.io do that Cin7 cannot?
Apollo.io covers Contact database, Email finder, Lead search, Automation. Cin7 covers Inventory management, Order management, Warehouse management, EDI integration. Both handle Web support.
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