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mesonic WinLine CRM vs Apollo.io

Last updated October 2026

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

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

What it is
Austrian CRM with workflow automation and ERP integration
B2B sales intelligence and engagement platform for lead generation and outreach automation.
Headquarters
🇦🇹 AT
🇺🇸 US · 2015
EU data residency
not established
Not offeredNo EU/German data residency is offered.
DSGVO / GDPR
Yes
Yes
Certifications
No
ISO 27001, SOC 2 Type II
Price from
€20/user/mo
$49/user/mo
Free plan
No
Yes
Open Source
No
No
Ratings
No
No
Integrations
Microsoft Exchange, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Teams, DATEV +6
Salesforce, HubSpot, LinkedIn, Slack, Microsoft Teams +2

Where each one wins

mesonic WinLine CRM

Limitations

  • −Requires technical know-how to maximize value
  • −Standard product needs continued improvement

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

mesonic WinLine CRM
Apollo.io
EU data residency
not established
Not offeredNo EU/German data residency is offered.
Transfer mechanism
not established
not established
DPA
not established
Sub-processors
not established
not established
Certifications
No
ISO 27001, SOC 2 Type II

Pricing

mesonic WinLine CRM

  • WinLine cloud €20 per named user / month, billed per day usedIncludes WinLine compact functionality (excluding BI) · Includes WinLine CRM & Workflows · Excludes data-centre services
  • WinLine cloud+ €28 per named user / month, billed per day usedIncludes WinLine compact functionality (excluding BI) · Includes WinLine CRM & Workflows · Excludes data-centre services

Prices based on a dated list (12.01.2020) and exclude cloud-platform charges. Actual rates may vary.

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

mesonic WinLine CRM

Customer and contact management
Real-time access to customer, prospect and contact data, Histories, quotes, sales, notes, agreements and contracts, Projects, discounts, conditions and open items
Workflow and task automation
Define recurring processes, rules and responsibilities, Manage appointments, calls, tasks and sales activities, Automatic follow-up reminders
Sales and lead management
Track leads across the customer journey, Access to current stock levels and delivery times via WinLine ERP integration, From contact capture through sale and follow-up
Marketing and campaigns
Organize and monitor sales and marketing campaigns, Newsletters, email and mail merges for customers and prospects, Campaign mailings using Outlook and Word/HTML templates
Service and support
Handle service cases, inquiries, repairs and contracts, Help-desk and field-service use cases, Escalation warnings and time recording

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