Apollo vs Hunter
Apollo starts at $49/user/mo and Hunter at $34/mo on annual billing — but send caps, contact caps, mailbox limits and per-seat pricing decide the real bill. See it costed below.
Costed for three setups
| Setup | Apollo | Hunter | Cheaper |
|---|---|---|---|
| Solo founder · 1 user, 3 mailboxes, 5,000 emails/mo | $79/mo Professional | $34/mo Starter | Hunter |
| Solo founder · 1 user, 3 mailboxes, 5,000 emails/mo (monthly billing) | $99/mo Professional | $49/mo Starter | Hunter |
| Small team · 3 users, 10 mailboxes, 30,000 emails/mo | $237/mo Professional | $104/mo Growth | Hunter |
| Small team · 3 users, 10 mailboxes, 30,000 emails/mo (monthly billing) | $297/mo Professional | $149/mo Growth | Hunter |
| Agency · 5 users, 50 mailboxes, 150,000 emails/mo | $395/mo Professional | Quote | Apollo* |
| Agency · 5 users, 50 mailboxes, 150,000 emails/mo (monthly billing) | $495/mo Professional | Quote | Apollo* |
At a glance
| Feature | Apollo | Hunter |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing unit | Per seat | Flat per account (capped email accounts) |
| Watch out for | Free and Basic allow 1 mailbox per user and 250 sends per day. | Connected email accounts are capped at 1 / 3 / 10 / 20. |
| Cheapest paid (annual) | $49/user/mo | $34/mo |
| Cheapest paid (monthly) | $65/user/mo | $49/mo |
| Entry plan includes | Basic: per user · mailboxes 1 per user | Starter: flat · users unlimited · mailboxes 3 |
| Forever free | Yes | Yes |
| Trial | 14 days | Not listed |
| Add-ons | Advanced Dialer add-on $149/team/mo ($119 yearly). | Add-ons: Inbox Protection, managed email accounts, extra email account slots and credit packs (prices Not listed on the plan cards). |
All plans
Apollo
| Plan | Mo | Yr/mo | Limits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free | $0 | $0 | per user · 1 per user accounts · 250/day per user emails · Not listed contacts |
| Basic | $65 | $49 | per user · 1 per user accounts · 250/day per user emails · Not listed contacts |
| Professional | $99 | $79 | per user · unlimited accounts · unlimited emails · Not listed contacts |
| Organization | — | $119 | per user · unlimited accounts · unlimited emails · Not listed contacts |
Hunter
| Plan | Mo | Yr/mo | Limits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free | $0 | $0 | flat · 1 accounts · Not listed emails · Not listed contacts |
| Starter | $49 | $34 | flat · 3 accounts · Not listed emails · Not listed contacts |
| Growth | $149 | $104 | flat · 10 accounts · Not listed emails · Not listed contacts |
| Scale | $299 | $209 | flat · 20 accounts · Not listed emails · Not listed contacts |
| Enterprise | — | — | flat · Not listed accounts · Not listed emails · Not listed contacts |
Gotchas
Apollo
- Free and Basic allow 1 mailbox per user and 250 sends per day.
- Organization needs 3 seats minimum on annual billing.
- Every seat on an account must be on the same plan.
Hunter
- Connected email accounts are capped at 1 / 3 / 10 / 20.
- Monthly email send limits are not published on the plan cards.
- Yearly billing saves 30%.
FAQ
Is Apollo cheaper than Hunter?
For 3 users, 10 mailboxes, 30,000 emails/mo, 10,000 contacts, annual billing on paid plans: Apollo $237/mo on Professional vs Hunter $104/mo on Growth. The answer flips with mailboxes, send volume, contacts and seats — use the calculator on the cold email hub for your exact setup.
How are Apollo and Hunter priced?
Apollo: Per seat. Hunter: Flat per account (capped email accounts).
Do Apollo and Hunter have a free plan or trial?
Apollo: Free plan: $0 with 2 sequences and 1 mailbox per user (250 sends/day); 14-day trial on Basic and Professional. Hunter: Free plan: $0, 50 credits/mo, 1 connected email account, 500 recipients per sequence.