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Apollo.io vs Webex

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Apollo.io

Software

Revenue intelligence platform

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
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Webex

Software

Video conferencing and collaboration platform

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; Webex listed on UK G-Cloud at £405 to £1,500 per unit per day for Cisco Webex Contact Centre, via reseller Node4 Ltd
  • They diverge on capability: Apollo.io covers Contact database, Webex covers Video meetings.

Where they differ

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

Attributes where Apollo.io and Webex differ
AttributeApollo.ioWebex
PlatformsWebWeb, Windows, Macos, Ios, Android
Founded20201995

Identical on both: starting price (Free), pricing model (subscription), 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
  • HubSpot
  • Gmail

Only in Webex

  • Video meetings
  • Screen sharing
  • Recording
  • Virtual backgrounds
  • Chat
  • Whiteboard
  • Breakout rooms
  • Google Calendar

Both cover

  • Salesforce
  • Outlook
  • Slack
  • SOC2
  • Cloud deployment
  • Web support

What people use each for

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

Apollo.io

  • Lead generationnot Webex
  • Prospect researchnot Webex
  • Sales automationnot Webex

Webex

  • Video meetingsnot Apollo.io
  • Team collaborationnot Apollo.io
  • Customer callsnot Apollo.io
  • Trainingnot 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

Webex

  • Listed on UK G-Cloud at £405 to £1,500 per unit per day for Cisco Webex Contact Centre, via reseller Node4 Ltd

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

Webex

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Unlimited 1:1 meetings
    • 100 participants
    • 40-minute limit for group
  • Standard$13.5/month
    • Unlimited meetings
    • 300 participants
    • Cloud recording

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 Webex if

  • You need video meetings.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Windows, Macos, Ios, Android.
  • You also want screen sharing.
Webex review

Questions people ask

Is Apollo.io or Webex better?
Neither clearly leads. Apollo.io starts at Free and Webex at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Apollo.io or Webex?
Apollo.io starts at Free and Webex at Free.
Does Apollo.io or Webex run on more platforms?
Apollo.io runs on Web. Webex runs on Web, Windows, Macos, 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 Webex is typically brought in for.
What can Apollo.io do that Webex cannot?
Apollo.io covers Contact database, Email finder, Lead search, Automation. Webex covers Video meetings, Screen sharing, Recording, Virtual backgrounds. Both handle Salesforce, Outlook, Slack, SOC2.
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