TexAu vs Apollo
Apollo is one database with a UI on top. TexAu is 32 integrations, with the table that ships them.
Apollo's strength is being the all-in-one for SDR teams: contact database, dialer, sequencer. Our strength is enrichment depth across 32 integrations, focus (we don't pretend to be your CRM), and a native API + MCP that Apollo gates behind enterprise tiers.
Honest, first
Where Apollo wins
A genuinely large contact database
Apollo's contact graph is one of the bigger ones in the space. If you want a single-source database tool with a UI built around searching it, Apollo is a solid pick.
Built-in dialer and sequencer
Apollo ships a dialer, a sequencer, and meeting-booking inside the same UI. For a small outbound team that wants one tool to do everything, that consolidation is real.
Strong SDR-team mindshare
Apollo's brand among SDR managers is strong. Reps who've used it before will be productive day one.
Where TexAu wins
Three claims. Each one specific.
1. Waterfall, not single-source
Apollo enriches from Apollo's database. When Apollo misses, you miss. TexAu cascades 32 integrations per request — Hunter, RocketReach, Snov, Datagma, ContactOut, and others. Effective fill rate is materially higher because the union of 32 databases beats any single one.
2. Focus, not everything-OS
Apollo wants to be your database, dialer, sequencer, CRM, and AI agent. We don't. TexAu does enrichment, automation, and CRM sync. Outbound sending we hand to Smartlead, Instantly, Lemlist, Apollo Sequences, or HeyReach.
3. API + MCP-native
Every TexAu action is a REST endpoint and an MCP tool, on every plan. Apollo's API exists but is rate-limited and feature-gated by tier.
Side by side
| TexAu | Apollo | |
|---|---|---|
| Enrichment model | 32-integration waterfall | Single-source (Apollo's DB) |
| Failed lookup cost | Zero | Charged |
| Source attribution | Yes | N/A (single source) |
| CRM sync (bidirectional) | HubSpot, Salesforce, Pipedrive, Zoho, GoHighLevel | HubSpot, Salesforce |
| Built-in dialer | No (use yours) | Yes |
| Built-in sequencer | No (push to Smartlead/Instantly/Lemlist/Apollo Sequences/HeyReach) | Yes |
| Spreadsheet table UI | Yes | No |
| GTM Co-Pilot | Yes | Limited |
| REST API | Every plan | Tier-gated |
| MCP server | Native, every plan | Not available |
| Lead search sources | Apollo, LinkedIn, Sales Nav (credit-priced) | Apollo DB only |
| Best for | Agencies, founders, GTM teams, GTM engineers | SDR teams wanting one all-in-one |
The math
Pricing math
| TexAu | Apollo | |
|---|---|---|
| Credits / contact lookups | 5,000 credits, pay-on-match | Tiered, capacity-based |
| Effective enriched leads (85% match) | ~5,000 | ~600 contact exports/month per seat on Basic |
| Dialer | Bring your own | Included |
| Sequencer | Bring your own | Included |
| API | Included | Tier-gated |
| MCP server | Included | N/A |
This isn't apples-to-apples — Apollo bundles sender tools we don't ship. The honest framing: if you already have a sender (Smartlead, Instantly), you're paying twice on Apollo. If you don't, Apollo's bundle has real value.
FAQ
Questions teams ask when comparing TexAu and Apollo
- Who should choose TexAu over Apollo?
- TexAu is usually the better fit for agencies, founders, and GTM teams that need search, enrichment, verification, and CRM/outbound execution in one workflow, plus API and MCP access for GTM engineers.
- Can I run TexAu and Apollo side by side first?
- Yes. Use the free tier to test both tools on the same list and compare match quality, speed, and total workflow depth before committing.
- Is API and MCP access included?
- Yes. TexAu API and MCP are available from the entry tier so GTM engineers can ship integrations without enterprise gating.
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