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Apollo.io vs Time Doctor

Apollo.io logo

Apollo.io

Software

Revenue intelligence platform

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Time Doctor logo

Time Doctor

Software

Employee time tracking and productivity monitoring

From
$4/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; Time Doctor historical tracking data retention is capped by plan: 3 months on Basic and 6 months on Standard, versus 2 years on Premium and Enterprise
  • They diverge on capability: Apollo.io covers Contact database, Time Doctor covers Time tracking with timer.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Apollo.io and Time Doctor actually diverge.

Attributes where Apollo.io and Time Doctor differ
AttributeApollo.ioTime Doctor
Starting priceFree$4/month
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWebWeb, IOS, Android, MacOS, Windows
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 Time Doctor

  • Time tracking with timer
  • Activity monitoring
  • Screenshots
  • GPS tracking
  • Webcam monitoring
  • Reports and invoicing
  • Mobile apps
  • Team management

What people use each for

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

Apollo.io

  • Lead generationnot Time Doctor
  • Prospect researchnot Time Doctor
  • Sales automationnot Time Doctor

Time Doctor

  • Productivitynot Apollo.io
  • Collaborationnot Apollo.io
  • Task managementnot Apollo.io
  • Organizationnot 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

Time Doctor

  • Historical tracking data retention is capped by plan: 3 months on Basic and 6 months on Standard, versus 2 years on Premium and Enterprise
  • HRIS and Payroll native integrations are paid add-ons at $200 per integration per month
  • Software Cost Insights add-on costs $3 per user per month on top of the base 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

Time Doctor

$4/month
  • Basic$4/month
    • Time tracking
    • Reports
    • Mobile apps
  • Standard$6/month
    • Everything in Basic
    • Activity monitoring
    • Screenshots
  • Premium$10/month
    • Everything in Standard
    • GPS tracking
    • Webcam snapshots

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 Time Doctor if

  • You need time tracking with timer.
  • You work on Web, IOS, Android, MacOS, Windows.
  • You also want activity monitoring.
Time Doctor review

Questions people ask

Is Apollo.io or Time Doctor better?
Neither clearly leads. Apollo.io starts at Free and Time Doctor at $4/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Apollo.io or Time Doctor?
Apollo.io has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Apollo.io and $4/month for Time Doctor.
Does Apollo.io or Time Doctor run on more platforms?
Apollo.io runs on Web. Time Doctor runs on Web, IOS, Android, MacOS, Windows.
Can I use Apollo.io for free?
Yes. Apollo.io has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Time Doctor starts at $4/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 Time Doctor is typically brought in for.
What can Apollo.io do that Time Doctor cannot?
Apollo.io covers Contact database, Email finder, Lead search, Automation. Time Doctor covers Time tracking with timer, Activity monitoring, Screenshots, GPS tracking.
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