Apollo vs Prospeo vs Derrick in short. Apollo: B2B sales intelligence and outreach. Prospeo: linkedIn email finder with proprietary 5-step verification + mobile lookup. Derrick is a B2B enrichment web app (nothing to install), also available as a Google Sheets add-on, a REST API and an MCP server (Claude and ChatGPT drive enrichment for you). It is free forever with 100 credits/month, with paid plans from €20/month, and it runs on its own or alongside Apollo or Prospeo.
Apollo is a B2B database vendor - seat-time + record access charged per user, per year. The side-by-side comparison below tracks Apollo's total-cost-of-ownership across team growth and lookup volume against Derrick's credit-pool model where the cost moves with usage, not headcount.
Trusted byHands Down best extension for sheets till date. It eased up my linkedin lead collection journey by 10x. Thank you!!Rahul Nairfrom Google Workspace MarketplaceThis tool makes enriching LinkedIn URLs incredibly easy. You can enrich both personal and company profiles with a single click, and the Google Sheets integration is a game-changer.Pankaj Rohillafrom Google Workspace MarketplaceGreat extension. There's bigger companies that do 1000x less. Go with Derrick.Ben Leinenfrom Google Workspace MarketplaceIt makes my life a lot easier… no more copy and paste and time wasted. Thank you!Cris Forlanifrom Google Workspace MarketplaceDerrick is your one stop solution to data collection and up to date leads data automated collection. 100/100 value for money.Manu Nairfrom Google Workspace MarketplaceThis is one hell of a magical tool, it has blown my mind already, it's so handy, just love it. I am exploring how much more I can do with itJagdip Gohilfrom Google Workspace MarketplaceLoving the smoothness of the experience especially on Chrome. Great value for the price as well.GB Alaofrom Google Workspace MarketplaceI was looking for a tool to enrich LinkedIn data. Very easy to use.Keith Hildebrandfrom Google Workspace MarketplaceCURSOREasy to enhance contacts by running bulk lists. Try itJames Finlaysonfrom Google Workspace Marketplace +34,000 others
3 core reasons SDRs and ops teams switch to Derrick. Click to expand each.
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Real-time validation without data gaps for enrichment
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Derrick delivers real-time validation for enrichment, addressing the gaps Apollo and Prospeo leave when records are fed into spreadsheets. Unlike Apollo, which sometimes struggles with complete, up-to-date enrichment across niche profiles, Derrick validates data instantly as it enters Google Sheets, ensuring accuracy at capture. This means higher deliverability and cleaner lists, with measurable time savings of 5-10 hours per month. With Derrick, users keep credits in flux and benefit from continuous, gap-free enrichment directly in the web app (or in Sheets, Claude and the API).
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Flexible, rapid setup with no technical training needed
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Apollo and Prospeo struggle with truly zero-training setup and quick turn-up, often requiring complex workflows or limited out-of-the-box compatibility. Derrick delivers a web app experience (also in Google Sheets, Claude and the API) with no CSV exports or heavy configuration, eliminating the need for technical onboarding. Users save measurable time and money, up to 5-10 hours per month, while delivering 50+ enrichment attributes per contact directly in the web app (or in Sheets, Claude and the API). Derrick’s built-in AI scoring and real-time validation streamline rapid, frictionless prospecting without IT involvement.
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Unified data enrichment with granular, editable fields for precision
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Apollo and Prospeo often struggle with granular, editable data enrichment and precision across 50+ attributes, leaving records incomplete or requiring manual workarounds. Derrick provides a unified enrichment approach that operates natively in the web app (or in Google Sheets, Claude and the API), offering granular, editable fields to correct and standardize data at the source. This yields measurable precision gains, such as reduced manual cleaning time by up to 40% and 50+ enrichable fields per contact, with real-time validation to avoid gaps. A typical use case: quickly adjust field values during prospect triage and maintain a single, auditable source of truth directly in Derrick.
Replace Apollo: find a verified email from a LinkedIn profile in Derrick's web app, nothing to install
Honest comparison03 / 10
What each tool does better
We're upfront - every tool has strengths. Here's where Apollo, Prospeo, and Derrick each genuinely win.
Most teams pay 2-5x more on add-ons (extra seats, phone credits, integrations) than on the headline base price. Derrick keeps it to one transparent credit model.
Apollo pricing starts with a free tier offering basic access, with paid plans beginning at a moderate monthly rate; full details are available on the pricing page-see the complete breakdown for all tiers and options.
While other tools pile on features, complex setups, and pricing tiers that grow faster than your results, Derrick focuses on what actually matters:
getting usable leads, in a web app with nothing to install (also in Google Sheets, Claude and the API).
No heavy workflows, No endless configuration. No learning curve.
Best for: Solo SDRs running single-profile LinkedIn lookups
Prospeo offers entry-level pricing with a base plan and additional paid tiers; comprehensive pricing details are available on the dedicated Pricing page-see full pricing breakdown for all features and limits.
Derrick is a web app - nothing to install, no formulas to learn, no pipelines to migrate. Sign up and you're enriching in under a minute.
Web appnothing to install
Google Sheetssidebar
Claude · MCPjust ask
REST APIPOST /v1/enrich
Same engine, same credits
Open the Derrick web app
Sign up on the Derrick web app. Nothing to install, no credit card required - you start with 100 free credits per month.
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Email Finder
5 credits / email found
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Email Findermax 20
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Import your Apollo list
Upload the CSV you exported from Apollo, paste LinkedIn URLs, or import from LinkedIn Sales Navigator. Prefer to stay in your tools? The same features run in Google Sheets, in Claude (MCP) and via the API.
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ANameEmail Finder▶BEmail
1CamilleRunning✓ Done5 crRunningcamille@acme.io
2ThomasRunning✓ Done5 crRunningcami•••@••••.••
3SophieRunning✓ Done5 crRunningca•••••@••••.••
4InèsRunningNot foundnot chargedRunning-
200 OK· or the same as JSON
Enrich your list with one click
Select the column with names, LinkedIn URLs, or company domains. Pick what you want - emails, phone numbers, LinkedIn data, company info, tech stack - and click "Enrich". Derrick fills the columns in your list. No pipelines, no waiting.
What teams say after switching from Apollo vs Prospeo
See what our customers say about Derrick.
323 reviews
"This app saved me so much time and effort. Great for anyone looking to build a contact list or network at scale quickly. As a start-up it's been invaluable."
Alex Clark
Director | SaaS GTM Leader
"Working pretty nifty compared to Snov.Io. Price wise it does give a fair shake, and IMO better interface since it's google sheets."
David Sire
Mortgage Broker at Zero Point Mortgage
"Derrick is a very simple and user-friendly app to enrich your contacts database. Best thing: you can test it for free. And then the price is so low, it's a no brainer."
Etienne Grange
CEO Form'actions
"I have been using other expensive apps or freemium like phantombuster, but Derrick has replaced them all. I love the simplicity of the Google sheet add-in, but what is best is the efficiency it delivers."
Julien Walon Cohen
CEO & Co-founder @ Diffly | B2B Sales Advisor
"Super easy to enrich linkedin urls using this tool. Both personal and company url data can be easily enriched with a click of a button."
Zaid Bilal
RevOps Professional
"Amazing Tool, I would like to advocate this to my colleagues. So that you can get more users. Keep it Up. 5 Stars!"
Asif Hanzala
Lead Generation Specialist at IdeaPeel
"The LinkedIn scraping and email finder combo is incredibly powerful. I can build a complete prospect list with contact info in under an hour. Absolute must-have for outbound."
Michael Kim
SDR Team Lead at CloudScale
"This app is fantastic. Brilliantly created to help small and mid sized businesses."
Dan Hughes
Founder/CEO, AlmanacIO
"Have tested over 10+ LI scraper apps, Derrick beats them all. Simple to use, accurate data, and affordable price."
Derrick vs apollo: which is better for automation and data enrichment?
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Derrick excels at automation through its native web app, Google Sheets, Claude (MCP) and API integration, eliminating the manual CSV exports required by Apollo. For data enrichment, Derrick delivers 50+ attributes per contact with real-time email validation and integrated AI scoring using Claude and ChatGPT, while Apollo prioritizes database breadth over enrichment depth. Apollo offers more contacts but requires external platforms and manual verification workflows. Derrick's rollover credits and zero-card free tier provide greater flexibility for teams automating enrichment at scale without vendor lock-in complexity that Apollo demands.
Is Derrick a strong alternative to apollo for outbound prospecting?
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Yes, Derrick is a strong alternative to Apollo for outbound prospecting, particularly if you prioritize workflow efficiency and cost-effectiveness. While Apollo focuses on database scale with 250 million contacts, Derrick differentiates through native web app, Google Sheets, Claude (MCP) and API integration, eliminating CSV exports and manual data entry that consume 5-10 hours monthly. Derrick's real-time email validation matches Apollo's accuracy standards, while integrated AI scoring with Claude and ChatGPT provides enrichment depth without requiring separate tools. For teams seeking flexible, affordable prospecting without LinkedIn Sales Navigator dependency, Derrick delivers comparable results at a fraction of Apollo's investment, especially with rollover credits and no upfront payment required.
How does Derrick compare to apollo in pricing and features?
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Derrick operates in the web app (or in Google Sheets, Claude and the API), eliminating export friction that Apollo and Prospeo require, while delivering 50+ enrichment attributes per contact. Pricing-wise, Derrick starts free with 100 credits and no card required, scaling to 20€ monthly with rollover credits. Apollo focuses on database scale with 250M contacts but demands higher investment for advanced features. Prospeo specializes in email accuracy but lacks comprehensive enrichment depth. Derrick's integrated AI scoring, real-time email validation, and native spreadsheet workflow make it ideal for teams prioritizing efficiency and cost control over massive databases, saving 5-10 hours monthly compared to traditional prospecting platforms.
Derrick vs apollo vs Prospeo: which offers best overall value?
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Derrick offers best overall value for teams already using Google Sheets and seeking a fully native, low-friction prospecting workflow. Derrick’s native web app, Google Sheets, Claude (MCP) and API integration eliminates CSV exports and complex setup, saves significant time, and provides up to 50+ enrichment attributes per contact, real-time email validation, and AI-driven scoring and segmentation. While Apollo and Prospeo focus on data breadth or email accuracy, Derrick combines rich enrichment with seamless automation across 3000+ integrations and roll-over credits, all without credit card requirements on the free tier. For value, Derrick balances ease-of-use, depth of data, and automation at a favorable total cost, especially for teams prioritizing operational efficiency and scalable workflows.
apollo vs Prospeo: which focuses on email accuracy and verification?
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Both Apollo and Prospeo focus on email verification but serve different needs. Apollo offers higher volume accuracy across its 250 million contact database with real-time verification, ideal for large-scale prospecting. Prospeo delivers a focused 98% email accuracy rate with simpler workflows, better for teams prioritizing pure email discovery. However, Derrick App provides real-time email validation directly in the web app (or in Google Sheets, Claude and the API) with 50+ enrichment attributes, eliminating CSV exports and offering rollover credits. For teams seeking integrated verification without platform switching, Derrick combines Apollo's accuracy standards with Prospeo's simplicity while keeping all data in your existing workflow.
Can Derrick replace both apollo and Prospeo for SMBs?
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Derrick cannot fully replace Apollo and Prospeo for SMBs when those teams require expansive data databases, real-time enrichment, and broad automation out of the box. Apollo offers a massive contact and company dataset with multi-channel outreach and strong CRM integrations, while Prospeo focuses on high-accuracy email discovery and straightforward verification. Derrick, by contrast, shines as a web app enrichment (also in Google Sheets, Claude and the API) and prospecting platform with AI scoring, real-time email validation, and wide Zapier/Make/n8n integrations, plus affordable, transferable credits. For SMBs needing deep data breadth or advanced enrichment without platform juggling, Apollo or Prospeo may still be preferable; Derrick complements them by elevating internal workflows, reducing manual work, and consolidating enrichment directly in the web app (or in Sheets, Claude and the API).
Hands Down best extension for sheets till date. It eased up my linkedin lead collection journey by 10x. Thank you!! Rahul Nair from Google Workspace Marketplace 
This tool makes enriching LinkedIn URLs incredibly easy. You can enrich both personal and company profiles with a single click, and the Google Sheets integration is a game-changer. Pankaj Rohilla from Google Workspace Marketplace 
Great extension. There's bigger companies that do 1000x less. Go with Derrick. Ben Leinen from Google Workspace Marketplace 
It makes my life a lot easier… no more copy and paste and time wasted. Thank you! Cris Forlani from Google Workspace Marketplace 
Derrick is your one stop solution to data collection and up to date leads data automated collection. 100/100 value for money. Manu Nair from Google Workspace Marketplace 
This is one hell of a magical tool, it has blown my mind already, it's so handy, just love it. I am exploring how much more I can do with it Jagdip Gohil from Google Workspace Marketplace 
Loving the smoothness of the experience especially on Chrome. Great value for the price as well. GB Alao from Google Workspace Marketplace 
I was looking for a tool to enrich LinkedIn data. Very easy to use. Keith Hildebrand from Google Workspace Marketplace CURSOR Easy to enhance contacts by running bulk lists. Try it James Finlayson from Google Workspace Marketplace +34,000 others 
