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In our 2026 comparison of Adobe Marketo Engage and Apollo.io, Apollo.io comes out ahead overall (weighted score 89% vs 83% for Adobe Marketo Engage). Adobe Marketo Engage is rated 4.5/5 from 4 user reviews; Apollo.io is rated 4.6/5 from 5 user reviews. Adobe Marketo Engage has a free plan; Apollo.io has a free plan.
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| At a glance | Adobe Marketo Engage | Apollo.io |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Marketing Automation | Sales Intelligence & Prospecting |
| User rating | 4.5/5 (4 reviews) | 4.6/5 (5 reviews) |
| Starting price | Free plan | Free plan |
| Free trial | Yes | Not listed |
| Listed features | 19 | 20 |
| Integrations | 5 | 25 |
| Platforms | Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android | Web, Chrome Extension |
| Ease of use | 4.4/5 | 4.5/5 |
| Customer support | 4.4/5 | 5.0/5 |
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Adobe Marketo Engage is a runner-up with a composite score of 83%.
Adobe Marketo Engage has the most accessible pricing ($0/mo (Free Trial)).
Tied with a solid set of 19 features.
Strong usability with a user rating of 4.4/5 stars.
Decent support with a user rating of 4.4/5 stars.
Widest platform availability (5 Platforms: Web, Windows, macOS, iOS +1 more).
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Apollo.io wins overall with a weighted score of 89% based on user rating, pricing, features, usability, and support.
Pricing: $59/mo (No Free Trial), a less accessible entry point than the leader.
Tied with a solid set of 20 features.
Strong usability with a user rating of 4.5/5 stars.
Ranked #1 for support with a user rating of 5.0/5 stars.
Available on 2 Platforms: Web, Chrome Extension, fewer than the leader.

Apollo.io scores higher across 3 of 11 key dimensions with a 6-point lead in our weighted analysis.
Apollo.io scores higher across 3 of 11 key dimensions with a 6-point lead in our weighted analysis. The best choice still depends on your team's workflow, budget and required integrations — use the side-by-side sections above to check the details that matter to you.
Adobe Marketo Engage is rated 4.5/5 from 4 user reviews. Apollo.io is rated 4.6/5 from 5 user reviews. Ratings come from approved user reviews on SoftwareHope.
Adobe Marketo Engage has a free plan. Apollo.io has a free plan. Always confirm current pricing on the vendor's site, as plans change.
Adobe Marketo Engage offers a free plan and a free trial; Apollo.io offers a free plan.
Adobe Marketo Engage supports Web, Windows, macOS, iOS and Android; Apollo.io supports Web and Chrome Extension.
Adobe Marketo Engage has an ease-of-use rating of 4.4/5, Apollo.io has an ease-of-use rating of 4.5/5. The difference is small, so both are similarly easy to adopt.
Community-voted helpful feedback from verified users
Adobe Marketo Engage gives our revenue team clear visibility over the entire sales pipeline. Lead tracking, activity logging, and stage transitions are seamless across the sales cycle.
Custom deal stages and automated followup reminders in Adobe Marketo Engage helped our account executives maintain high response rates. The visual dashboard gives executive leadership immediate clarity.
We consolidated our customer communication channels into Adobe Marketo Engage and immediately saw improvements in deal velocity and followup consistency across our sales team.
An easy-to-configure CRM platform that covers lead capture, contact history, and pipeline analytics without overwhelming sales reps with unnecessary complexity.
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