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Efficy vs Apollo.io

Last updated October 2026

Looking for a European alternative to Apollo.io? Here's how Efficy compares, on EU hosting, GDPR and what it does.

Our pick for a European buyer: Efficy. We weight data residency, GDPR and EU jurisdiction above everything else — that is the constraint this directory exists to solve.

Efficy
Apollo.io
What it is
Belgian CRM with deep customization, on-premise options and public-sector compliance modules.
B2B sales intelligence and engagement platform for lead generation and outreach automation.
Headquarters
🇧🇪 BE
🇺🇸 US · 2015
EU data residency
Yes, for all customers
Not offeredNo EU/German data residency is offered.
DSGVO / GDPR
Yes
Yes
Certifications
ISO 9001, ISO 27001, ISO 27701
ISO 27001, SOC 2 Type II
Price from
69 €/user/mo
$49/user/mo
Free plan
No
Yes
Open Source
No
No
Ratings
G2 4.5/5 (102) · CAPTERRA 4.6/5 (88) · GETAPP 4/5 (88) · TRUSTPILOT 4.3/5 (330)
No
Integrations
Google Workspace, Microsoft 365, Microsoft Outlook, Google Calendar, Microsoft Exchange +12
Salesforce, HubSpot, LinkedIn, Slack, Microsoft Teams +2

Where each one wins

Efficy

Review sentiment not yet compiled.

Apollo.io

Strengths

  • +Extensive and accurate B2B contact database
  • +Strong automation for outreach sequences
  • +Good CRM integrations
  • +Useful analytics for campaign performance

Limitations

  • −No EU data residency option
  • −Credit system can become costly at scale
  • −Steep learning curve for advanced features
  • −Limited customization in lower-tier plans

Data residency & compliance

Efficy
Apollo.io
EU data residency
Yes, for all customers
Not offeredNo EU/German data residency is offered.
Transfer mechanism
Not required — data stays in the EU
not established
DPA
not established
Published →
Sub-processors
not established
not established
Certifications
ISO 9001, ISO 27001, ISO 27701
ISO 27001, SOC 2 Type II

Pricing

Efficy

  • Sales 69 € per user / monthSales automation and pipeline management · Mobile CRM app · Lead auto-qualification
  • Customer Service 69 € per user / monthMultichannel ticketing system · Self-service portal · SLA and alert management
  • All-in-One 89 € per user / monthCombines sales, service, and marketing features · AI-driven automation · Document and contract management
  • Custom & Intelligent 119 € per user / monthFull feature set with sovereign AI · Custom integrations via open APIs · Advanced analytics and reporting

Pricing requires a demo request for personalized estimates based on user count. No free plan or trial available.

Apollo.io

  • Free Free ForeverUp to 50 credits/month · Basic contact data · Limited email sequences
  • Basic $49 per user/month200 credits/month · Full contact and company data · Email and LinkedIn automation
  • Professional $79 per user/month500 credits/month · Advanced analytics and reporting · Custom integrations
  • Organization $99 per user/month1,000 credits/month · Team collaboration features · Dedicated support

Pricing is billed annually. Credits are used for data exports, contact lookups, and engagement actions.

Features

Efficy

Customer Management
Contact management with segmentation, Contract and document management, E-signature integration (DocuSign), Self-service portal for customers
Sales Automation
Lead auto-qualification and scoring, Opportunity and pipeline management, Mobile CRM app for field sales, Sales activity tracking
Marketing Automation
Email and SMS marketing campaigns, Landing page creation, Marketing activity tracking, Segmentation for targeted campaigns
AI and Data Intelligence
Agentic AI for CRM automation, AI-driven recommendations and content generation, Sentiment analysis for customer interactions, Data enrichment and quality management
Support and Operations
Multichannel ticketing system with SLAs, KPI dashboards for performance tracking, Telephony integration (Link Mobility), Operational marketing tools

Apollo.io

Data & Intelligence
Contact and company data enrichment, Intent data and buying signals, Technographics and firmographics, Custom audience segmentation
Engagement Tools
Email sequencing and automation, Multi-channel outreach (email, LinkedIn, calls), Personalized templates and snippets, A/B testing for campaigns
Compliance & Security
GDPR compliance settings, Data deletion and opt-out controls, Encryption at rest and in transit, DPA availability
Integrations
CRM sync (Salesforce, HubSpot, etc.), Chrome extension for LinkedIn, API access for custom workflows, Slack and Microsoft Teams notifications
Analytics & Reporting
Campaign performance tracking, Lead scoring and prioritization, Activity and engagement metrics, Custom dashboards
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