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Apollo.io vs Ramp

Apollo.io logo

Apollo.io

CRM & Sales

Revenue intelligence platform

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Ramp logo

Ramp

Accounting & Finance

The corporate card that helps you spend less

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; Ramp procurement module unavailable on Free plan; available as add-on on Plus
  • They diverge on capability: Apollo.io covers Contact database, Ramp covers Corporate cards.

Where they differ

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

Attributes where Apollo.io and Ramp differ
AttributeApollo.ioRamp
Pricing modelsubscriptionUnknown
PlatformsWebWeb, Mobile apps
CategoryCRM & SalesAccounting & Finance
Founded20202019

Identical on both: starting price (Free), 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 Apollo.io

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

Only in Ramp

  • Corporate cards
  • Expense management
  • Bill pay
  • Accounting automation
  • Spend insights
  • QuickBooks
  • NetSuite
  • Xero

Both cover

  • Web support

What people use each for

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

Apollo.io

  • Lead generationnot Ramp
  • Prospect researchnot Ramp
  • Sales automationnot Ramp

Ramp

  • Corporate expense management and automationnot Apollo.io
  • Accounts payable automation with AI invoice processingnot Apollo.io
  • Multi-currency travel and policy managementnot 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

Ramp

  • Procurement module unavailable on Free plan; available as add-on on Plus
  • Workday and Oracle Fusion integrations limited to Enterprise tier only
  • Multi-entity functionality requires Plus tier or higher
  • Local card issuance in 30+ countries limited to Enterprise tier
  • Advanced ERP integrations require higher tier selection

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

Ramp

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the Ramp 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 Ramp if

  • You need corporate cards.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Mobile apps.
  • You also want expense management.
Ramp review

Questions people ask

Is Apollo.io or Ramp better?
Neither clearly leads. Apollo.io starts at Free and Ramp at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Apollo.io or Ramp?
Apollo.io starts at Free and Ramp at Free.
Does Apollo.io or Ramp run on more platforms?
Apollo.io runs on Web. Ramp runs on Web, Mobile apps.
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 Ramp is typically brought in for.
What can Apollo.io do that Ramp cannot?
Apollo.io covers Contact database, Email finder, Lead search, Automation. Ramp covers Corporate cards, Expense management, Bill pay, Accounting automation. Both handle Web support.
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