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Apollo.io vs D-ID

Apollo.io logo

Apollo.io

Software

Revenue intelligence platform

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
D-ID logo

D-ID

Software

AI-powered talking avatar generation

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • 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; D-ID maximum video length capped at 5 minutes
  • They diverge on capability: Apollo.io covers Contact database, D-ID covers Photo-to-video.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Apollo.io and D-ID actually diverge.

Attributes where Apollo.io and D-ID differ
AttributeApollo.ioD-ID
Founded20202017

Identical on both: starting price (Free), pricing model (subscription), free tier (Yes), platforms (Web), 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 D-ID

  • Photo-to-video
  • Talking avatars
  • Voice cloning
  • API access
  • API access
  • ChatGPT integration
  • Web SDK
  • Api support

Both cover

  • Web support

What people use each for

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

Apollo.io

  • Lead generationnot D-ID
  • Prospect researchnot D-ID
  • Sales automationnot D-ID

D-ID

  • AI video generation with digital avatarsnot Apollo.io
  • Multilingual video creation in 120+ languagesnot Apollo.io
  • API-driven video automationnot 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

D-ID

  • Maximum video length capped at 5 minutes
  • Image upload limited to 10 MB; JPEG, JPG, PNG formats only
  • Premium avatars unavailable on Lite 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

D-ID

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the D-ID 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 D-ID if

  • You need photo-to-video.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You also want talking avatars.
D-ID review

Questions people ask

Is Apollo.io or D-ID better?
Neither clearly leads. Apollo.io starts at Free and D-ID at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Apollo.io or D-ID?
Apollo.io starts at Free and D-ID at Free.
Does Apollo.io or D-ID run on more platforms?
Both run on Web, so platform support will not decide this one for you.
Can I use Apollo.io for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
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 D-ID is typically brought in for.
What can Apollo.io do that D-ID cannot?
Apollo.io covers Contact database, Email finder, Lead search, Automation. D-ID covers Photo-to-video, Talking avatars, Voice cloning, API access. Both handle Web support.
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