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Apollo Io vs Zia in Zoho CRM.
Compare capability, performance, ease of use, value, pricing and practical fit in one view.
Software AApollo Io
4.39
Software BZia in Zoho CRM
4.31
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Decision brief
The comparison in one view.
Start with Lorezi's current pick, then inspect the score, pricing and fit behind it before deciding.
Apollo Io
An all-in-one sales intelligence platform featuring a massive B2B database, automated engagement tools, and AI-powered workflow automation.
Lorezi score4.39/5
CategorySales Automation
Starting priceFree
Zia in Zoho CRM
Zia in Zoho CRM is Zoho's embedded AI assistant for CRM workflows, providing insights, predictions, recommendations, automation and generative capabilities inside Zoho CRM.
Lorezi score4.31/5
CategoryAI Automation
Starting priceRequires eligible Zoho CRM edition
Score matrix
Where each tool wins.
| Dimension | Apollo Io | Zia in Zoho CRM |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 4.39/5 | 4.31/5 |
| Features | 4.8/5 | 4.5/5 |
| Performance | 4.2/5 | 4.2/5 |
| Ease of use | 4.0/5 | 3.8/5 |
| Value | 4.5/5 | 4.8/5 |
| Starting price | Free | Requires eligible Zoho CRM edition |
Score breakdown
See what sits behind the overall score.
The same comparison dimensions are shown consistently across the page. Treat small decimal differences as directional context, then check pricing, fit and limitations before deciding.
FeaturesCapability depth
Apollo Io4.8
Zia in Zoho CRM4.5
PerformancePractical execution
Apollo Io4.2
Zia in Zoho CRM4.2
Ease of useWorkflow friction
Apollo Io4.0
Zia in Zoho CRM3.8
ValuePrice-to-utility
Apollo Io4.5
Zia in Zoho CRM4.8
Workflow fit
Choose by the job, not the logo.
Best-fit guidance is paired with the practical workflows already attached to each Lorezi software record.
Software AApollo Io
Sales Teams, Business Development Representatives, Marketing Professionals, Founders, Recruiters
- Apply B2B contact database with over 275 million records in a real workflow
- Apply AI-powered email writing and sequence personalization in a real workflow
- Automate repetitive work
- Apply Real-time intent data tracking for prospect prioritization in a real workflow
- Apply Advanced filtering for lead prospecting by job title, industry, and revenue in a real workflow
Software BZia in Zoho CRM
Sales Teams, Small Businesses, Enterprise Organizations, Marketing Departments, Customer Support Managers
- Apply Predictive lead and deal scoring in a real workflow
- Turn data into actionable insights
- Automate repetitive work
- Apply Conversational AI assistant for data retrieval in a real workflow
- Apply Sales trend forecasting and pattern recognition in a real workflow
Capability map
What each product brings to the workflow.
Feature inventories and platform coverage come directly from the connected software profiles.
Capability profileApollo Io
WebChrome ExtensioniOSAndroid
- B2B contact database with over 275 million records
- AI-powered email writing and sequence personalization
- Automated multi-channel sales engagement sequences
- Real-time intent data tracking for prospect prioritization
- Advanced filtering for lead prospecting by job title, industry, and revenue
- Native CRM integration with Salesforce, HubSpot, and Pipedrive
- Email verification and deliverability optimization tools
Capability profileZia in Zoho CRM
WebiOSAndroid
- Predictive lead and deal scoring
- Sentiment analysis for customer emails
- Automated data entry and anomaly detection
- Conversational AI assistant for data retrieval
- Sales trend forecasting and pattern recognition
- Workflow automation suggestions
- Voice-to-text command processing
Trade-off lab
Strengths and limitations, side by side.
A useful comparison should expose the reasons to choose a tool and the reasons to hesitate in the same view.
Software AApollo Io
Strengths
- Extensive and highly accurate B2B contact database
- Seamless integration with major CRM platforms
- Powerful AI tools for automating personalized outreach
- Comprehensive intent data to identify high-value leads
- User-friendly interface with a robust Chrome extension
Limitations
- Data accuracy can occasionally vary for niche industries
- Advanced features are locked behind higher-tier pricing
- Learning curve for mastering complex sequence automation
- Customer support response times can be slow during peak periods
Software BZia in Zoho CRM
Strengths
- Seamless integration with the entire Zoho ecosystem
- Highly accurate predictive lead scoring models
- Intuitive conversational interface for querying data
- Proactive anomaly detection prevents data errors
- Significant time savings through automated routine tasks
Limitations
- Advanced AI features are locked behind higher-tier plans
- Steep learning curve for configuring custom AI models
- Interface can feel cluttered for new users
- Mobile app AI functionality is more limited than desktop
Pricing & access
What it takes to adopt each tool.
Pricing status, free-plan availability and developer ownership are surfaced without hiding unknown vendor data.
Software AApollo Io
Starting priceFree
Pricing modelFreemium
Free planAvailable
DeveloperApollo.io
Free $0; Basic $49/seat/mo billed annually; Professional $79; Organization $119, min 3 seats.
Software BZia in Zoho CRM
Starting priceRequires eligible Zoho CRM edition
Pricing modelIncluded with eligible Zoho CRM editions
Free planNo / not listed
DeveloperZoho Corporation
Zia is included as part of eligible Zoho CRM editions rather than sold as a separate CRM AI subscription. Availability varies by capability and edition, with advanced Zia features concentrated in higher paid editions.
Final Lorezi decision
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