# Apollo.io vs Bolt Scraper — Comparison

> Comparing Apollo.io (B2B lead database) vs Bolt Scraper (Google Maps scraper) for lead generation.

**URL:** https://boltscraper.com/blogs/compare/apollo-io-vs-bolt-scraper  

## Overview

| | Apollo.io | Bolt Scraper |
|---|---|---|
| **Type** | B2B lead database | Web scraper (Chrome extension) |
| **Data source** | Pre-built database | Real-time scraping from Google Maps |
| **Pricing** | Subscription (credits) | Monthly or lifetime |
| **Local businesses** | Limited | ✅ Excellent |
| **Real-time data** | ❌ (database may be stale) | ✅ (scraped live) |
| **Lifetime plan** | ❌ | ✅ |
| **Free tier** | Limited monthly credits | 3,000 leads/month |

## Key Differences

**Apollo.io** is a pre-built B2B database best for finding contacts at companies by job title, industry, and company size. Data is aggregated and may not include local/small businesses.

**Bolt Scraper** scrapes Google Maps in real time, making it ideal for local business lead generation. Data is always current because it's pulled directly from Google at the time of scraping.

## Who Should Use Each

- **Apollo.io:** Sales teams targeting specific job titles (e.g., "VP of Marketing at SaaS companies with 50–200 employees").
- **Bolt Scraper:** Teams targeting local businesses by location and type (e.g., "dentists in Chicago", "restaurants in NYC").

## Verdict

For local business lead generation, Bolt Scraper wins — it provides more accurate, real-time data from Google Maps that Apollo doesn't have. Apollo is better for corporate/enterprise prospecting by job title.

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