Key Differences
How Banu.ai compares to Apollo
One-Click Lead Gen (No CSVs)
Generate targeted lists and campaigns from a simple prompt—no manual uploads or configuration.
Banu.ai:✓ Native
Apollo:Not available
Natural Language Targeting
Describe your ideal customer in plain English and AI handles the rest.
Banu.ai:✓ Native
Apollo:Not available
Continuously Refreshed US Business Data
35M+ businesses with real-time updates across all US industries.
Banu.ai:✓ Native
Apollo:Partial or 3rd-party
Verified Decision-Maker Contacts
Direct contact information for business owners and key decision-makers.
Banu.ai:✓ Native
Apollo:Partial or 3rd-party
Geo + Industry Filters
Powerful filtering by location, industry, company size, and business signals.
Banu.ai:✓ Native
Apollo:Partial or 3rd-party
Custom Domains Provided by Banu
We provide custom domains so you never burn out your own domain reputation—protecting your primary business domain.
Banu.ai:✓ Native
Apollo:Not available
Detailed Feature Comparison
Side-by-side comparison of key features
| Feature | Banu.ai | Apollo |
|---|---|---|
One-Click Lead Gen (No CSVs) Generate targeted lists and campaigns from a simple prompt—no manual uploads or configuration. | ✓ | ✕ |
Natural Language Targeting Describe your ideal customer in plain English and AI handles the rest. | ✓ | ✕ |
Continuously Refreshed US Business Data 35M+ businesses with real-time updates across all US industries. | ✓ | ◐ |
Import Your Own Contacts Upload your existing contact lists and databases to supplement our built-in data. | ✓ | ✓ |
Verified Decision-Maker Contacts Direct contact information for business owners and key decision-makers. | ✓ | ◐ |
Geo + Industry Filters Powerful filtering by location, industry, company size, and business signals. | ✓ | ◐ |
Custom Domains Provided by Banu We provide custom domains so you never burn out your own domain reputation—protecting your primary business domain. | ✓ | ✕ |
Primary Inbox Delivery (Managed) Full SPF/DKIM/DMARC setup managed for you—emails land in primary inbox. | ✓ | ◐ |
Automated Domain Warmup & Rotation Automatic domain health monitoring, warmup sequences, and intelligent rotation. | ✓ | ◐ |
Bounce & Blocklist Protection Automatic domain swapping when issues are detected to protect sender reputation. | ✓ | ◐ |
Legend: ✓ Native | ◐ Partial or 3rd-party | ✕ Not available | ▸ Coming soon
Last verified: 2025-10-15
Pricing Comparison
Banu.ai
- No per-seat fees
- No contracts - month-to-month
- Transparent pricing
- Free account – no credit card required
Apollo
- Per-seat pricing model
- May require contracts
- Pricing varies by plan
- Limited free tier