# What is the most recommended sales intelligence app for startups?

<p class="elv-tracking-normal elv-text-default elv-font-figtree elv-text-base elv-leading-base elv-font-normal" elv="true">Hi everyone, We're researching sales intelligence tools that are especially useful for startups trying to build pipeline, qualify leads faster, and close deals without a huge sales team.</p><p class="elv-tracking-normal elv-text-default elv-font-figtree elv-text-base elv-leading-base elv-font-normal" elv="true">Startups need tools that are affordable, easy to implement, and powerful enough to support fast outbound workflows. I looked into the top-rated options on G2’s <a class="a a--md" elv="true" href="https://www.g2.com/categories/sales-intelligence">sales intelligence software</a> category and wanted to hear how these work for early-stage teams.</p><a class="a a--md" elv="true" href="https://www.g2.com/products/zoominfo-sales/reviews">ZoomInfo Sales</a><p class="elv-tracking-normal elv-text-default elv-font-figtree elv-text-base elv-leading-base elv-font-normal" elv="true">ZoomInfo offers detailed contact and company data, plus integrations with major CRMs. It is powerful, but may be best suited for funded startups ready to scale quickly.</p><a class="a a--md" elv="true" href="https://www.g2.com/products/apollo-io/reviews">Apollo.io</a><p class="elv-tracking-normal elv-text-default elv-font-figtree elv-text-base elv-leading-base elv-font-normal" elv="true">Apollo.io combines lead data with email outreach tools, making it a popular all-in-one solution for startup SDRs and founders doing sales themselves.</p><a class="a a--md" elv="true" href="https://www.g2.com/products/seamless-ai/reviews">Seamless.AI</a><p class="elv-tracking-normal elv-text-default elv-font-figtree elv-text-base elv-leading-base elv-font-normal" elv="true">Seamless.AI emphasizes real-time, AI-sourced contact data. It is useful for startups focused on high-volume prospecting and quick access to decision-makers.</p><a class="a a--md" elv="true" href="https://www.g2.com/products/linkedin-sales-navigator/reviews">LinkedIn Sales Navigator</a><p class="elv-tracking-normal elv-text-default elv-font-figtree elv-text-base elv-leading-base elv-font-normal" elv="true">This tool helps startups build credibility and reach warm leads by tapping into LinkedIn’s network. It is especially valuable for B2B teams doing founder-led or social selling.</p><a class="a a--md" elv="true" href="https://www.g2.com/products/instantly/reviews">Instantly</a><p class="elv-tracking-normal elv-text-default elv-font-figtree elv-text-base elv-leading-base elv-font-normal" elv="true">Instantly is known for cold email automation and deliverability features. Many early-stage sales teams like it for running multiple inboxes and tracking performance without much overhead.</p><p class="elv-tracking-normal elv-text-default elv-font-figtree elv-text-base elv-leading-base elv-font-normal" elv="true">If you’re part of a startup and have tried any of these tools, what did you go with and why? What helped you build traction fastest? Any pitfalls to avoid?</p><p class="elv-tracking-normal elv-text-default elv-font-figtree elv-text-base elv-leading-base elv-font-normal" elv="true">Would love to hear your experiences and suggestions.</p>

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&lt;p&gt;Looks like ZoomInfo and Apollo have great reviews on G2. Any thoughts?&lt;/p&gt;

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