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Apollo.io vs Doodle

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Apollo.io

Software

Revenue intelligence platform

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Doodle logo

Doodle

Software

Find the best time for anything

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; Doodle free plan restricted to one active poll and one booking page with 10-slot limit
  • They diverge on capability: Apollo.io covers Contact database, Doodle covers Group polls.

Where they differ

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

Attributes where Apollo.io and Doodle differ
AttributeApollo.ioDoodle
Pricing modelsubscriptionUnknown
PlatformsWebWeb, Mobile (iOS, Android)
Founded20202007

Identical on both: starting price (Free), free tier (Yes), 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 Doodle

  • Group polls
  • 1:1 scheduling
  • Booking pages
  • Calendar sync
  • Time zone support
  • Google Calendar
  • Zoom
  • Microsoft Teams

Both cover

  • Outlook
  • Slack
  • Web support

What people use each for

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

Apollo.io

  • Lead generationnot Doodle
  • Prospect researchnot Doodle
  • Sales automationnot Doodle

Doodle

  • Schedulingnot Apollo.io
  • Appointment bookingnot Apollo.io
  • Time trackingnot Apollo.io
  • Resource managementnot Apollo.io
  • Team coordinationnot 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

Doodle

  • Free plan restricted to one active poll and one booking page with 10-slot limit
  • Free users see excessive advertisements on booking pages
  • Limited customization options for poll types and response formats
  • Mobile app experiences bugs and has less polished interface than desktop version

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

Doodle

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the Doodle 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 Doodle if

  • You need group polls.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Mobile (iOS, Android).
  • You also want 1:1 scheduling.
Doodle review

Questions people ask

Is Apollo.io or Doodle better?
Neither clearly leads. Apollo.io starts at Free and Doodle at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Apollo.io or Doodle?
Apollo.io starts at Free and Doodle at Free.
Does Apollo.io or Doodle run on more platforms?
Apollo.io runs on Web. Doodle runs on Web, Mobile (iOS, Android).
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 Doodle is typically brought in for.
What can Apollo.io do that Doodle cannot?
Apollo.io covers Contact database, Email finder, Lead search, Automation. Doodle covers Group polls, 1:1 scheduling, Booking pages, Calendar sync. Both handle Outlook, Slack, Web support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Doodle: Does Doodle offer a free plan?

Yes. Doodle's free plan includes one active group poll, one booking page, and one 1:1 meeting, limited to 10 slots per poll with ads displayed. Premium plans start at $15/month.

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Doodle: What are Doodle's pricing plans?

Professional plan costs $15/month (or $132/year). Team plan costs $19.95/user/month (or $8.95/user/month billed annually) with a two-seat minimum.

Source
Doodle: Does Doodle integrate with calendar apps?

Yes. Doodle integrates with Google Calendar and Outlook Calendar to prevent double-bookings. Slack integration allows poll creation and sharing directly in Slack channels.

Source
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