The simpler, AI-first alternative to Apollo for lean outbound teams

01

Plain-English instead of list-building and sequence setup

With Starnus, you do not start by building contact lists, configuring sequence steps, or managing email credits manually. You describe the goal in plain English and let the workflow come together.

For founders and small teams, that is a much faster path to results than navigating Apollo's full platform.

02

No per-seat pricing eating into your budget

Apollo's pricing is per seat and per credit, which can add up quickly as your team grows or your outreach volume increases. Starnus uses flat monthly plans starting at $60/month.

That makes Starnus a more predictable and affordable option for lean teams that want to stay lean.

03

AI personalization built into the core workflow

Starnus is designed to personalize outreach as part of the workflow — not as an add-on. From first-line generation to follow-up messaging, personalization is part of every outbound step.

For teams comparing AI sales tools, this is often the clearest day-to-day difference between Starnus and a platform like Apollo.

04

A better fit for non-technical founders

Apollo was built for structured sales organizations with RevOps support. Starnus is built for founders, lean GTM teams, and small businesses that need outbound results without a dedicated operations role to manage the tool.

If your team is asking for outbound automation software for startups or AI sales tools for small teams, Starnus is the more practical answer.

05

Managed service if you want hands-on help

Starnus offers Managed Service from $600/month for teams that want more than software. Our GTM engineers help run the outbound for you, with at least two weekly check-ins for updates, alignment, and next steps.

Apollo does not offer a managed execution service. That flexibility makes Starnus the stronger choice for teams that want results faster without running the full workflow themselves.

Starnus is not trying to replace Apollo for every use case. If your team has a structured sales organization, needs the world's largest B2B contact database, relies heavily on CRM integrations, or wants deep sales analytics across a large team, Apollo may still be the right choice.

You can review Apollo's full feature set on Apollo.io.

Apollo may be better if…

• You need access to the largest B2B contact database
• Your team relies heavily on CRM and Salesforce integrations
• You have a structured SDR / AE sales organization
• You want deep sales analytics and pipeline reporting
• You already use Apollo and want to stay in one platform

Starnus may be better if…

• You want to move faster with less setup
• You want a simpler, AI-guided outbound workflow
• You want lead sourcing, enrichment, and execution in one flow
• You want predictable flat pricing without per-seat costs
• You want the option to use managed service
• You want LinkedIn and email outreach without platform complexity

For founders

Run outbound without managing a full sales intelligence platform.

For lean sales teams

Launch targeted campaigns without per-seat pricing or RevOps overhead.

For startups early in sales

Get AI-guided outbound running fast, without heavy onboarding.

For teams that want a managed option

Use self-serve, or choose Managed Service from $600/month for hands-on help.

For agencies and operators

Use Starnus as a leaner execution layer for prospecting and outreach.

For growing sales teams

Run outbound without building a complex tool stack before you are ready.

Starnus gives you a faster, AI-guided path to outbound execution — with flat pricing, no per-seat fees, and the option to add managed service if you want hands-on help.

See options on the pricing page or book a demo for a guided walkthrough.