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SelectLine CRM vs Apollo.io

Last updated October 2026

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

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

What it is
German CRM for SMEs with ERP integration and sales tracking
B2B sales intelligence and engagement platform for lead generation and outreach automation.
Headquarters
🇩🇪 DE
🇺🇸 US · 2015
EU data residency
not established
Not offeredNo EU/German data residency is offered.
DSGVO / GDPR
No
Yes
Certifications
IDW PS 880
ISO 27001, SOC 2 Type II
Price from
€59.00/mo
$49/user/mo
Free plan
No
Yes
Open Source
No
No
Ratings
No
No
Integrations
CalDAV, IMAP, Microsoft Exchange, Microsoft Outlook, FINN.ghost +2
Salesforce, HubSpot, LinkedIn, Slack, Microsoft Teams +2

Where each one wins

SelectLine CRM

Strengths

  • +ERP–CRM integration with shared customer, order and document data
  • +CRM opportunities linked to sales documents
  • +Flexibility for mid-sized businesses
  • +Strong price–performance ratio
  • +Phone, email support and knowledge base available

Limitations

  • −Search functionality described as less than ideal
  • −Lack of multi-item editing in some workflows
  • −Data migration can be labor-intensive

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

SelectLine 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
IDW PS 880
ISO 27001, SOC 2 Type II

Pricing

SelectLine CRM

  • SelectLine neo ERP Basic €59.00 per month, excluding VATIncludes CRM module · Annual payment option available
  • SelectLine neo ERP Premium €99.00 per month, excluding VATIncludes CRM module · Annual payment option available
  • SelectLine neo ERP Factory €129.00 per month, excluding VATIncludes CRM module · Annual payment option available

Monthly and annual payment options available. 30-day free trial.

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

SelectLine CRM

Contact and address management
Manage customer, prospect and supplier addresses and contacts, Search and filter records, including radius searches, Maintain customer data in a shared ERP dataset
Sales opportunities
Track sales opportunities and potential revenue, Link opportunities to customer data and ERP documents, Create documents directly from CRM
Activities and communication
Record interactions in CRM journals, Manage calendars with CalDAV synchronization, Handle calls and CRM email support via IMAP
Campaign management
Set up and manage mailing and marketing campaigns
Dashboards and reporting
Real-time CRM dashboards: My Start, Sales, Campaigns, Sales Opportunities

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