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Salesflare vs Apollo.io

Last updated October 2026

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

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

Salesflare
Apollo.io
What it is
Intelligent B2B CRM with automated data capture and sales pipelines
B2B sales intelligence and engagement platform for lead generation and outreach automation.
Headquarters
🇧🇪 BE
🇺🇸 US · 2015
EU data residency
not established
Not offeredNo EU/German data residency is offered.
DSGVO / GDPR
No
Yes
Certifications
No
ISO 27001, SOC 2 Type II
Price from
$39/user/mo
$49/user/mo
Free plan
No
Yes
Open Source
No
No
Ratings
G2 4.8/5 (299) · CAPTERRA 4.7/5 (139) · GETAPP 4.8/5 (61) · TRUSTPILOT 4.5/5 (13) · TRUSTRADIUS 10/10 (211)
No
Integrations
Better Proposals, Emailable, Leadinfo, StoryChief, SyncPenguin +17
Salesforce, HubSpot, LinkedIn, Slack, Microsoft Teams +2

Where each one wins

Salesflare

Strengths

  • +Rapid onboarding with teams operational in under a day
  • +Intelligent automation captures data from emails, calendars, LinkedIn and public web sources
  • +Modern, responsive interface with drag-and-drop pipeline and LinkedIn sidebar
  • +Seamless integrations with Gmail, Outlook, LinkedIn and Google Calendar
  • +Centralized customer data and communication in one platform
  • +Highly responsive and helpful customer support, including leadership attention
  • +Transparent pricing with no hidden limits on contacts, emails or pipelines

Limitations

  • −Limited advanced customization and enterprise-grade reporting
  • −Clunky mobile app experience
  • −Data import and large migrations can be frustrating

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

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

Pricing

Salesflare

  • Growth $39 or €39 per user / month billed annually saves $10 or €10Automate CRM data input · Track emails, links, and website visits · LinkedIn and email sidebar
  • Pro $64 or €64 per user / month billed annually saves $15 or €15All Growth features · Send email workflows · Set user permissions
  • Enterprise $124 or €124 per user / month (min. 5 users) billed annually saves $25 or €25All Pro features · Full setup and tailor-made training · Data migration done for you

30-day free trial available for all plans. No credit card required.

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

Salesflare

Sales CRM
Sales tracking, Email integration, Customizable dashboards, Mobile app
Sales Intelligence
Relationship intelligence, Data enrichment, AI suggestions
Sales Engagement
Email sequences, Email templates, Email & web tracking
Lead Generation
LinkedIn integration, Lead finder, Chrome extension, Email finder

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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