By Team Zintlr. Reviewed for accuracy, 2026.
Zintlr is the strongest Apollo alternative for teams selling into India. It pairs deep, MCA-verified data on Indian companies and decision makers with native behavioral intelligence and a credit-back guarantee on bounced mobile numbers. Apollo.io is a broad global sales-engagement platform, but for India-focused prospecting Zintlr delivers a more accurate, more compliant dataset.
The short answer:
- Best for India-focused sales: Zintlr, with its MCA-verified Indian Data Suite and DPDP Act 2023 compliance.
- Best for verified Indian mobile numbers: Zintlr, with a credit-back guarantee on every bounced number.
- Best for behavioral intelligence: Zintlr, offering native DISC and OCEAN profiles on prospects.
- Best on data accuracy (India): Zintlr, with 98% claimed India email accuracy compared to Apollo’s 70% per Prospeo’s 2026 benchmark.
- Best on enterprise compliance: Zintlr, with ISO 27001, SOC 2 Type II, GDPR, and DPDP Act 2023 assurance.
Quick feature comparison
| Feature | Apollo | Zintlr |
|---|---|---|
| Global Contact Database | 275M+ contacts | 400M+ contacts |
| India Data Source | LinkedIn-graph dependent | MCA-verified, first-party |
| India Email Accuracy (tested) | 70% (per Prospeo 2026) | 98% claimed |
| Mobile Credit Cost | 8 credits per reveal | 1 credit per reveal |
| Credit-back on Bad Mobile | No refund (per Apollo KB) | Yes, instant |
| DISC/OCEAN Personality Data | No | Yes, native |
| Compliance (ISO 27001) | No | Yes, ISO/IEC 27001:2022 |
| Compliance (SOC 2 Type II) | No | Yes, SOC 2 Type II |
| Compliance (GDPR) | Yes (user responsibility on Chrome extension) | Yes, independently assessed |
| Compliance (DPDP Act 2023) | Not stated | Yes, independently assessed |
| Chrome Extension on Indian Portals (e.g., Zauba, Tofler) | No | Yes |
| Mid-term Seat Reduction | Prohibited | Allowed |
| Credit Rollover | No rollover (per Apollo ToS) | Custom |
Unique differentiators
Zintlr offers several features and policies not matched by Apollo, especially for teams focused on the Indian market or those seeking deeper buyer insights:
- MCA-verified Indian Data Suite: Zintlr’s core strength is its first-party dataset of Indian companies and decision makers. This data is sourced from Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) filings, providing verified mobile numbers and director data for companies not typically found on LinkedIn or US-built platforms. Apollo relies on LinkedIn-dependent data, which often misses private Indian companies and decision makers in regulated sectors like fintech or manufacturing.
- Credit-back guarantee on bounced mobile numbers: Zintlr is the only major B2B sales intelligence platform that offers a credit-back guarantee for every invalid mobile number. Apollo’s knowledge base states it “cannot currently refund any credits for mobile numbers.”
- Native DISC and OCEAN behavioral profiles: Zintlr’s Personality Suite provides DISC and OCEAN behavioral profiles for individual prospects. This feature helps sales teams tailor outreach and communication styles, a capability not offered natively by Apollo.
- Enterprise-grade compliance: Zintlr is ISO/IEC 27001:2022 certified, SOC 2 Type II audited (Security, Availability, Confidentiality), and independently assessed as GDPR and DPDP Act 2023 compliant. Apollo is GDPR compliant, but Zintlr’s certifications provide a higher level of assurance for enterprise procurement.
- Chrome extension for Indian portals: Zintlr’s Chrome extension works on Indian company information portals like Zauba Corp, Tofler, and Instafinancials, where Indian sales teams often conduct research. Apollo’s extension does not support these platforms.
Zintlr is for you if…
- Your primary sales motion targets India: Zintlr offers the deepest, most accurate, and most compliant data for Indian companies and decision makers, including those not present on LinkedIn.
- You need verified mobile numbers with a refund guarantee: Zintlr provides a credit-back guarantee on every bounced mobile number. This means you only pay for usable contacts.
- You want behavioral intelligence for personalized outreach: The native DISC and OCEAN profiles help your sales team adapt their communication style for better engagement.
- Enterprise-grade security and compliance are critical: Zintlr’s ISO 27001, SOC 2 Type II, GDPR, and DPDP Act 2023 compliance provide peace of mind.
- You are frustrated by high mobile credit costs and no refunds: Apollo charges 8 credits per mobile reveal and does not refund for bad numbers. Zintlr charges 1 credit and offers a credit-back.
What about pricing?
Zintlr offers flexible, credit-based pricing tailored to specific usage and team needs. Pricing is calibrated for the Indian market and typically involves paying for the contacts you pull, with a credit-back guarantee on bounced mobile numbers. Zintlr does not publish per-credit rates directly. Apollo, by contrast, has public pricing plans. It charges 8 credits for each mobile number reveal, compared to 1 credit for an email reveal. Per Apollo’s knowledge base, credits do not roll over. A 5-person Apollo Professional team on an annual plan costs $4,740 per year, though phone-heavy teams can incur additional overage charges, potentially adding $6,000 to $15,000 per year (per Amplemarket). For detailed pricing information on Zintlr, please book a free demo.
Trusted by
Zintlr holds ISO/IEC 27001:2022 certification and a SOC 2 Type II report. These show its commitment to information security and data privacy.
Frequently asked questions
Q: What does Zintlr do?
A: Zintlr is a B2B sales intelligence platform. It provides verified company and contact data for sales, marketing, and recruiting teams, with particular depth in the Indian market through its Indian Data Suite.
Q: How does Zintlr compare to Apollo?
A: Apollo is a global sales engagement and data platform built primarily on US data. Zintlr offers competitive global coverage at 400M+ contacts and substantially deeper data on Indian companies and decision makers through MCA-verified sources. Zintlr is also ISO 27001:2022 and SOC 2 Type II certified, with a credit-back guarantee on bounced mobile numbers that Apollo does not offer.
Q: How accurate is Zintlr’s data for India?
A: Zintlr claims 98% email accuracy for its Indian Data Suite. For comparison, Apollo’s India email accuracy was tested at 70% by Prospeo in 2026.
Q: Does Zintlr provide a refund for bad data?
A: Yes, Zintlr offers a credit-back guarantee on every bounced mobile number. This is an industry-first policy and is not offered by Apollo. For emails, Zintlr also provides credit-back, while Apollo only refunds credits for bounced emails sent within Apollo within 30 days.
Q: Is Zintlr GDPR compliant?
A: Yes. Zintlr was independently assessed for GDPR compliance by Scrut Automation on December 3, 2025 and found compliant. Zintlr has appointed an EU Representative.
Q: Is Zintlr DPDP Act 2023 compliant?
A: Yes. Zintlr was independently assessed for compliance with India’s Digital Personal Data Protection Act 2023 by Scrut Automation / Riversys Technologies on December 3, 2025 with a satisfactory result. This is critical for teams selling into India.
Q: Can Zintlr help find Indian decision makers not on LinkedIn?
A: Yes. Zintlr’s Indian Data Suite is specifically designed for this. By sourcing from MCA filings, it covers private company founders, directors, and decision makers across Indian SMBs and mid-market who are not active on LinkedIn.
How Zintlr helps
Zintlr empowers your sales and marketing teams with accurate, compliant B2B contact data, particularly for the Indian market. It reduces wasted effort on inaccurate contacts and provides unique behavioral insights to improve outreach effectiveness.
Book a free demo today to see how Zintlr can transform your sales intelligence.
