These products belong to the same software category but focus on different use cases. Amazon SES and Apollo.io may not be direct competitors.
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In our 2026 comparison of Amazon SES and Apollo.io, Apollo.io comes out ahead overall (weighted score 90% vs 75% for Amazon SES). Amazon SES is rated 4.7/5 from 1 user review; Apollo.io is rated 4.6/5 from 5 user reviews. Amazon SES starts at $0.10/month; Apollo.io has a free plan.
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| At a glance | Amazon SES | Apollo.io |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Email Marketing | Sales Intelligence & Prospecting |
| User rating | 4.7/5 (1 reviews) | 4.6/5 (5 reviews) |
| Starting price | $0.10/mo | Free plan |
| Listed features | 13 | 20 |
| Integrations | 6 | 25 |
| Platforms | Not specified | Web, Chrome Extension |
| Ease of use | 4.1/5 | 4.5/5 |
| Customer support | 4.0/5 | 5.0/5 |
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Amazon SES is a runner-up with a composite score of 75%.
Pricing: $0.1/mo (No Free Trial), a less accessible entry point than the leader.
Offers 13 features (fewer than the category leader).
Satisfactory usability with a user rating of 4.1/5 stars.
Decent support with a user rating of 4.0/5 stars.
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Apollo.io wins overall with a weighted score of 90% based on user rating, pricing, features, usability, and support.
Apollo.io has the most accessible pricing ($59/mo (No Free Trial)).
Apollo.io lists the most features (20 features).
Ranked #1 for usability with a user rating of 4.5/5 stars.
Ranked #1 for support with a user rating of 5.0/5 stars.
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Apollo.io scores higher across 7 of 11 key dimensions with a 15-point lead in our weighted analysis.
Apollo.io scores higher across 7 of 11 key dimensions with a 15-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.
Amazon SES is rated 4.7/5 from 1 user review. Apollo.io is rated 4.6/5 from 5 user reviews. Ratings come from approved user reviews on SoftwareHope.
Amazon SES starts at $0.10/month. Apollo.io has a free plan. Amazon SES has the lower entry price. Always confirm current pricing on the vendor's site, as plans change.
Amazon SES does not list a free plan or trial; Apollo.io offers a free plan.
Apollo.io supports Web and Chrome Extension; platform support is not specified for the others.
Amazon SES has an ease-of-use rating of 4.1/5, Apollo.io has an ease-of-use rating of 4.5/5. Apollo.io is rated easier to use by reviewers.
Community-voted helpful feedback from verified users
Amazon SES provides email sending through the AWS console, SMTP interface, and API, with email authentication, deliverability monitoring, inbound processing, and integrations across the AWS ecosystem.
Apollo.io provides a straightforward, dependable solution that integrated smoothly into our operational stack. Uptime is consistent and user adoption across the team was immediate.
We have been using Apollo.io across our departments and appreciate the simplicity and stability of the system. It handles core workflows without unnecessary bloat.
The platform has streamlined our daily operations, providing reliable tools and responsive support. Configuration was quick and the feature set aligns well with our requirements.
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