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Apollo.io vs CrowdStrike Falcon

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Apollo.io

Software

Revenue intelligence platform

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
CrowdStrike Falcon logo

CrowdStrike Falcon

Software

Stop breaches with AI-native cybersecurity

From
$7.99/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; CrowdStrike Falcon falcon Go tier limited to maximum of 100 devices
  • They diverge on capability: Apollo.io covers Contact database, CrowdStrike Falcon covers Next-gen antivirus.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Apollo.io and CrowdStrike Falcon actually diverge.

Attributes where Apollo.io and CrowdStrike Falcon differ
AttributeApollo.ioCrowdStrike Falcon
Starting priceFree$7.99/month
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWebWindows, macOS, Linux
Founded20202011

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 CrowdStrike Falcon

  • Next-gen antivirus
  • Endpoint detection and response
  • Threat intelligence
  • IT hygiene
  • USB device control
  • Firewall management
  • Threat graph
  • Real-time response

What people use each for

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

Apollo.io

  • Lead generationnot CrowdStrike Falcon
  • Prospect researchnot CrowdStrike Falcon
  • Sales automationnot CrowdStrike Falcon

CrowdStrike Falcon

  • Small endpoint deployments via Falcon Go with per-device pricingnot Apollo.io
  • Mid-market organisations via Falcon Pro or Enterprise with advanced threat detectionnot Apollo.io
  • Organisations requiring custom managed detection and response via Falcon Completenot 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

CrowdStrike Falcon

  • Falcon Go tier limited to maximum of 100 devices
  • Falcon Complete Next-Gen MDR requires custom quote; pricing not published
  • Higher tiers (Enterprise and above) feature gatekeeping for threat hunting and identity protection

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

CrowdStrike Falcon

$7.99/month

No published plan breakdown. See the CrowdStrike Falcon review.

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 CrowdStrike Falcon if

  • You need next-gen antivirus.
  • You work on Windows, macOS, Linux.
  • You also want endpoint detection and response.
CrowdStrike Falcon review

Questions people ask

Is Apollo.io or CrowdStrike Falcon better?
Neither clearly leads. Apollo.io starts at Free and CrowdStrike Falcon at $7.99/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Apollo.io or CrowdStrike Falcon?
Apollo.io has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Apollo.io and $7.99/month for CrowdStrike Falcon.
Does Apollo.io or CrowdStrike Falcon run on more platforms?
Apollo.io runs on Web. CrowdStrike Falcon runs on Windows, macOS, Linux.
Can I use Apollo.io for free?
Yes. Apollo.io has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. CrowdStrike Falcon starts at $7.99/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 CrowdStrike Falcon is typically brought in for.
What can Apollo.io do that CrowdStrike Falcon cannot?
Apollo.io covers Contact database, Email finder, Lead search, Automation. CrowdStrike Falcon covers Next-gen antivirus, Endpoint detection and response, Threat intelligence, IT hygiene.
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