Infonet
BEST VALUE
VS
Apollo.io
$49-119/user + credits
Apollo is great for data.
Infonet is better for LinkedIn.
Apollo.io is a powerful sales intelligence platform, but for LinkedIn automation specifically, Infonet offers better safety, more channels, and it starts at just $39/mo per account.
$39
Infonet Price
$49-119
Apollo per user/mo
Home IP
Infonet Safety
Extension
Apollo LinkedIn
Different Tools, Different Strengths
Feature comparison
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Infonet
LinkedIn-First Automation
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From $39/month Pro $49/mo or Agency $39/mo (10+ accounts)
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Home IP routing (InfoProxy) Routes through your residential IP — undetectable
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Advanced LinkedIn automation Profile visits, connections, messages, InMails
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5-channel outreach LinkedIn + Email + WhatsApp + SMS + Telegram
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13+ data enrichment providers Apollo, Hunter, Clearbit, and more built-in
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No credit system Unlimited usage, no hidden costs
Apollo
Apollo.io
Sales Intelligence Platform
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$49-119/user/month + credits Basic $49, Professional $79, Organization $119
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Browser extension only LinkedIn automation via Chrome extension
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Basic LinkedIn automation Connect and message, limited sequences
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Email-first platform Strong email sequences and deliverability
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Massive B2B database 275M+ contacts with verified emails
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Credit-based pricing Email credits, mobile credits, export credits
Right Tool for the Job
When to use which
LinkedIn-Heavy Outreach Infonet
If your sales motion centers on LinkedIn — connections, profile visits, InMails, and multi-touch sequences — Infonet is purpose-built for this with better safety through home IP routing.
Cold Email Campaigns Apollo
For email-first outreach with large prospect lists, Apollo's email infrastructure, deliverability features, and sequence builder are excellent.
Multi-Channel Sequences Infonet
Need LinkedIn + Email + WhatsApp + SMS + Telegram in one sequence? Infonet supports 5 channels natively. Apollo focuses on email with basic LinkedIn add-on.
Lead Database & Research Apollo
For finding net-new prospects with verified contact data, Apollo's 275M+ contact database is a powerful research tool.
LinkedIn Automation Deep Dive
Why Infonet wins on LinkedIn
LinkedIn Cost
Apollo's LinkedIn features require their paid plans. Infonet starts at just $39/mo per account.
Infonet
$39/mo per acct
Apollo
$49+/mo
Account Safety
Apollo's browser extension uses your browser IP. Infonet routes through home IPs.
Infonet
Home IP
Apollo
Browser
Channels
Apollo focuses on email. Infonet is truly multi-channel across 5 platforms.
Infonet
5 channels
Apollo
2 channels
10 User Annual Cost
Apollo's per-user pricing adds up fast for teams. Infonet scales affordably.
Infonet
from $468/yr
Apollo
$5,880+/yr
Why Teams Switch
Why teams add Infonet for LinkedIn
Apollo's LinkedIn automation is basic at best
Apollo's LinkedIn features run through a Chrome extension — connect requests and basic messages. There are no advanced sequences, no conditional logic, no InMail automation, and it only works while your browser is open. Infonet is a purpose-built LinkedIn automation platform with cloud-based sequences, smart if/else logic, profile visits, endorsements, and InMail support — all running 24/7.
Full LinkedIn automation vs basic extensionCredit-based pricing creates hidden costs
Apollo's per-user fees ($49-119/month) are just the start. You also pay for email credits, mobile number credits, and export credits. Teams regularly exceed their credit allocations and face surprise charges. Infonet has simple, transparent pricing — no credits, no per-user fees, no export limits. Everything is included in plans starting at $39/mo per account.
From $39/mo per account vs $49-119/user + creditsBrowser extension means no account safety
Apollo's Chrome extension uses your browser's IP for LinkedIn actions — providing zero protection against LinkedIn's detection systems. If LinkedIn flags your activity, your account gets restricted. Infonet's InfoProxy routes LinkedIn automation through dedicated residential IPs, making your activity indistinguishable from manual browsing. The result: near-zero restriction rate across thousands of accounts.
Home IP safety vs no protectionLinkedIn Deep Dive
Infonet vs Apollo for LinkedIn
Home IP Routing
Apollo uses your browser IP with no protection. InfoProxy assigns each LinkedIn profile a dedicated residential IP, making automation look like normal browsing. This is why Infonet users experience near-zero account restrictions while Apollo extension users risk flags.
5-Channel Outreach
Apollo focuses on email with basic LinkedIn add-on. Infonet offers unified sequences across LinkedIn, Email, WhatsApp, SMS, and Telegram. When a prospect ignores your LinkedIn request, the sequence automatically follows up on WhatsApp — dramatically increasing your response rates.
No Credit System
Apollo charges for email credits ($0.03-0.05 each), mobile credits ($0.20+ each), and export credits. A team actively prospecting can spend $500+/month on credits alone, on top of per-user fees. Infonet has no credit system — unlimited usage, unlimited data enrichment, unlimited exports. Transparent pricing.
Use Together
Many teams use Apollo for its B2B database (275M+ contacts) and email sequences, then use Infonet for LinkedIn automation. It's the best of both worlds — Apollo's data research capabilities paired with Infonet's safe LinkedIn execution.
Common Questions
Apollo vs Infonet FAQ
Apollo.io offers basic LinkedIn automation through a Chrome browser extension — connect requests and messages. However, it lacks advanced sequences, home IP routing, and runs only while your browser is open. Infonet provides full cloud-based LinkedIn automation with home IP safety and 5-channel sequences.
Apollo offers a limited free plan with 10 monthly export credits and basic features. Paid plans range from $49-119/user/month plus additional credit costs. Infonet starts at just $39/mo per account. Start with a free trial to experience the full platform.
Apollo excels at email finding and B2B data (275M+ contacts). Sales Navigator is better for advanced LinkedIn search. Infonet complements both — use Apollo or Sales Navigator for prospecting, then use Infonet's automation to execute LinkedIn outreach safely with home IP routing.
For LinkedIn automation specifically, Infonet is the best alternative. Apollo is an email-first platform with basic LinkedIn features. Infonet is LinkedIn-first with home IP routing, 5-channel outreach, and it starts at just $39/mo per account.
Apollo's Basic plan costs $49/user/month, Professional is $79/user/month, and Organization is $119/user/month — all plus credit costs for data exports. For a 10-person team, that's $5,880-$14,280/year before credits. Infonet starts at $39/mo per account with simple, transparent pricing.
Real Story
Why Sarah uses both
Infonet + Apollo User
I use Apollo for building prospect lists and finding verified emails — their database is incredible. But for LinkedIn outreach specifically, Infonet is way better. The home IP routing means zero account issues, and it's a fraction of the cost. I run Apollo for research and Infonet for LinkedIn execution.
Ready for better LinkedIn?
Keep Apollo for data. Add Infonet for LinkedIn.