Apollo vs Woodpecker (2026)
Cost at three team sizes, third-party inbox-placement results and refund terms, each with a source.
Short answer: At list prices, Apollo is cheaper or tied in 3 of 3 team-size scenarios and Woodpecker in 0. For 2 seats, 10 mailboxes and 5,000 contacts/mo: Apollo $130.00 (Basic) vs Woodpecker $380.00 (Usage-based (per contacted prospect)) per month. Third-party inbox tests: Apollo no data, Woodpecker no data. Last updated .
| Scenario | Apollo | Woodpecker |
|---|---|---|
| 1 seats · 5 mailboxes · 1,000 contacts/mo | $65.00 Basic | $75.00 Usage-based (per contacted prospect) |
| 2 seats · 10 mailboxes · 5,000 contacts/mo | $130.00 Basic | $380.00 Usage-based (per contacted prospect) |
| 5 seats · 30 mailboxes · 20,000 contacts/mo | $325.00 Basic | $1,530.00 Usage-based (per contacted prospect) |
Monthly billing, list prices, add-ons excluded. Lowest per row highlighted (ties both highlighted).
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Refunds
- Apollo: Cancel anytime; cancellation effective end of plan term. Downgrades immediate, no refunds for unused time. Annual can't be downgraded mid-cycle. source
- Woodpecker: Third-party source says cancel anytime, no refunds once a period is billed. Not confirmed on Woodpecker's own terms. (unverified) source
Plans
- Apollo Basic: $65/mo (unverified). Official page is JS-rendered (prices not readable). Price from third-party guides (Salesmotion, Argorant, Cleanlist agree). 2,500 credits/mo per seat on monthly billing. Mailbox limits per seat not modeled. Source, checked 2026-10-16.
- Apollo Professional: $99/mo (unverified). Third-party sourced; Cleanlist reports 5 mailboxes on Professional. Source, checked 2026-10-16.
- Woodpecker Usage-based (per contacted prospect): $0/mo (unverified). Slider-based page: '$7.00 per 100 contacted prospects', 4 warm-ups included, +$5/mo per extra warm-up. Minimum tier & base price not readable (default shows $564/yr). Unlimited team members. Source, checked 2026-10-16.
Deliverability
Apollo: no data. Woodpecker: no data. See sources & disagreements.
Frequently asked questions
Is Apollo or Woodpecker cheaper?
Apollo is cheaper or tied in 3 of 3 scenarios; Woodpecker in 0. 1 seats/5 mailboxes/1,000 contacts: Apollo $65.00 (Basic) vs Woodpecker $75.00 (Usage-based (per contacted prospect)); 2 seats/10 mailboxes/5,000 contacts: Apollo $130.00 (Basic) vs Woodpecker $380.00 (Usage-based (per contacted prospect)); 5 seats/30 mailboxes/20,000 contacts: Apollo $325.00 (Basic) vs Woodpecker $1,530.00 (Usage-based (per contacted prospect)). Monthly billing, list prices, add-ons excluded.
Which has better deliverability, Apollo or Woodpecker?
Third-party inbox-placement tests: Apollo no data; Woodpecker no data. Vendor self-reported claims are excluded.
What is Apollo's refund policy?
Apollo: Cancel anytime; cancellation effective end of plan term. Downgrades immediate, no refunds for unused time. Annual can't be downgraded mid-cycle. Trial/window: Free plan + trial.
What is Woodpecker's refund policy?
Woodpecker: Third-party source says cancel anytime, no refunds once a period is billed. Not confirmed on Woodpecker's own terms. (unverified) Trial/window: 14 days or 100 emails.
How much does Apollo cost?
Apollo plans as checked 2026-10-16: Basic $65/mo/seat (unverified); Professional $99/mo/seat (unverified).
How much does Woodpecker cost?
Woodpecker plans as checked 2026-10-16: Usage-based (per contacted prospect) $0/mo (unverified).
Price changes, before your renewal.
One email a month when Instantly, Smartlead, Apollo, Clay, Lemlist, Reply.io, Saleshandy or Woodpecker change pricing or policies.
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