Comparison

Hilead vs Lemlist vs Apollo

Three popular outbound platforms, one honest comparison. See where each tool shines and why growing teams choose Hilead.

Feature-by-feature comparison

Lead Database

Total B2B profiles

Hilead
669 M
Lemlist
450 M
Apollo
275 M

Email finder & verifier

Hilead
Lemlist
Apollo

Phone number reveals

Hilead
Lemlist
Apollo

Real-time buying signals

Hilead
Lemlist
Apollo

Funding & hiring detection

Hilead
Lemlist
Apollo
Limited

40+ intent filters

Hilead
Lemlist
Apollo

Outreach & Automation

Email sequences

Hilead
Lemlist
Apollo

LinkedIn automation

Hilead
Lemlist
Apollo
Limited

WhatsApp & SMS

Hilead
Lemlist
Apollo

Unified inbox

Hilead
Lemlist
Apollo

Deliverability warm-up included

Hilead
Lemlist
Add-on
Apollo

Unlimited campaigns

Hilead
Lemlist
Apollo
Limited

AI & Personalization

AI-written openers from prospect data

Hilead
Lemlist
Apollo
Limited

Dynamic variables & conditional logic

Hilead
Lemlist
Apollo

Continuous AI lead discovery

Hilead
Lemlist
Apollo

Custom AI prompts per campaign

Hilead
Lemlist
Apollo

Analytics & Testing

A/B testing

Hilead
Lemlist
Apollo

Advanced campaign analytics

Hilead
Lemlist
Apollo

Team-level reporting

Hilead
Lemlist
Pro plan
Apollo
Pro plan

Pricing & Value

Starting price (per seat/mo)

Hilead
$79
Lemlist
$55
Apollo
$59

Free trial

Hilead
14 days
Lemlist
14 days
Apollo
14 days

Unlimited team members

Hilead
Lemlist
Apollo

All channels in one plan

Hilead
Lemlist
Apollo

No hidden add-ons

Hilead
Lemlist
Apollo

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Why teams switch to Hilead

It’s not about having more features. It’s about needing fewer tools.

One tool instead of four

Apollo gives you data. Lemlist gives you sequences. Then you need a warm-up tool, a LinkedIn tool, and a unified inbox. Hilead ships everything in a single seat: lead database, buying signals, multichannel automation, warm-up, and inbox. One login, one bill.

The largest B2B database on the market

669 million profiles with 40+ intent filters. Apollo has 275 M, Lemlist 450 M. More profiles means fewer missed opportunities and less time scraping LinkedIn manually.

Real-time buying signals, not stale lists

Hilead tracks funding rounds, key hires, tech changes, and expansion signals in real-time. You reach buyers the day their intent spikes, not two weeks after your competitors.

Unlimited team members included

Both Lemlist and Apollo charge per seat. Hilead prices per LinkedIn account, not per human. Your whole team gets access without multiplying the bill.

Hilead vs Lemlist vs Apollo: FAQ

The questions teams ask most when comparing outbound platforms.

  • How is Hilead different from Lemlist and Apollo?

    Apollo is mostly a data provider with light sequencing. Lemlist is mostly an email sequencer with no native database. Hilead combines a 669M+ profile database, real-time buying signals, multichannel automation, deliverability warm-up, and a unified inbox in one workflow.

  • Which tool has the largest B2B database?

    Hilead, with 669M+ profiles and 40+ intent filters. Lemlist exposes around 450M and Apollo around 275M. Hilead also layers real-time buying signals on top so you can prioritise accounts showing intent.

  • Is Hilead more expensive than Lemlist or Apollo?

    Hilead starts at $79 versus $55 for Lemlist and $59 for Apollo, but it bundles the database, warm-up, multichannel automation, and unlimited team members. With Lemlist and Apollo those are paid add-ons or per-seat charges, so a full outbound stack usually costs more.

  • Can Hilead replace both Lemlist and Apollo?

    Yes. Teams that run Apollo for data and Lemlist for sending typically consolidate both into Hilead, then drop their separate warm-up, LinkedIn, and inbox tools as well.

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