Apollo.io is a strong tool for sales teams doing outbound at scale. Reachly is built specifically for job-search outreach: multi-step sequences to recruiters, Outlook-native sending, and CV-based contact import. Here's how they stack up, feature by feature.
| Feature | Reachly | Apollo.io |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free · Pro $19/mo | From $49/mo |
| Free option | Yes | Yes |
| Campaign sequences | Unlimited steps | Yes |
| Follow-up automation | Auto (15-min cron) | Yes |
| Reply detection | Native, pauses sequence | Basic |
| Native Outlook sending | Yes | Yes |
| AI CV parsing | AI-powered (PDF/DOCX) | No |
| CSV contact import | Yes | Yes |
| Best for | Job seekers doing cold outreach | Sales teams doing outbound at scale |
If you're running a sales operation and need Apollo.io's scale, Apollo.io is the right pick — no contest. But if you're a job seeker sending targeted outreach to recruiters and hiring managers, Reachly's workflow beats Apollo.io on the details that matter: your emails come from your Outlook, follow-ups pause the moment someone replies, and CV import gets you from zero to a queued campaign in minutes. And it's free to start.