Head to head

Apollo vs Gong

Apollo

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4 wins

Gong

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0 wins

Our verdict

In our side-by-side, Apollo edges it — it comes out on top in 4 of the 7 things we checked.

Money-wise, Apollo is the friendlier option ($49 vs custom pricing).

Go with Apollo if you’re watching the budget and you’d like to try before paying.
Go with Gong — ideal for mid-size and larger sales orgs serious about coaching and forecasting.

Apollo vs Gong: side by side

Criteria	Apollo	Gong
Pricing model	Freemium	Contact
Starting price	$49 ✓	custom pricing
Free plan	Yes ✓	No
User rating	—	—
Reviews	0	0
API	No	No
Platforms	web, ios, android ✓	web
Popularity	72k pts ✓	52k pts

Apollo features

✓ Searchable B2B contact and company database
✓ Email and phone enrichment for existing leads
✓ Multi-step outreach sequences with AI drafts
✓ Chrome extension for prospecting on the go

Best for

• Building targeted prospect lists by role and industry
• Enriching CRM records with missing contact details
• Running cold email sequences for outbound campaigns

Try Apollo ↗

Gong features

✓ Automatic call recording and transcription
✓ AI summaries with topics and next steps
✓ Deal tracking with risk warnings
✓ Coaching tools and talk-ratio analytics

Best for

• Coaching reps using real call moments
• Spotting at-risk deals before they slip
• Tracking how often competitors come up

Try Gong ↗

FAQ

Should I use Apollo or Gong?+

We lean towards Apollo — it wins more of our checks. That said, Gong is the better fit for mid-size and larger sales orgs serious about coaching and forecasting.

Is Apollo cheaper than Gong?+

Yes — Apollo starts at $49, Gong at custom pricing.

Do Apollo and Gong have free plans?+

Apollo: Free · from $49/mo. Gong: Contact for pricing.