Apollo.io MCP Server vs Salesforce Cloud

In-depth architectural comparison of the Apollo.io MCP Server and Salesforce Cloud MCP servers. Compare execution transports, security boundaries, tool capabilities, quality scores, and ready-to-paste client installation snippets for Claude, Cursor, Windsurf, and VS Code.

Which MCP Server Should You Choose?

Choose Apollo.io MCP Server when:

• You need dedicated capabilities in the Customer Data Platforms domain.
• You prefer local stdio subprocess transport architecture.
• Your security boundary fits: No auth required (Free / Open Source).
• Primary tools included: search_people, enrich_person, bulk_enrich_people.

Explore Apollo.io MCP Server Details

Choose Salesforce Cloud when:

• You need dedicated capabilities in the Customer Data Platforms domain.
• You prefer local stdio subprocess transport architecture.
• Your security boundary fits: No auth required (Free / Open Source).

Explore Salesforce Cloud Details

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	Apollo.io MCP Server Customer Data Platforms	Salesforce Cloud Customer Data Platforms
Summary	Apollo.io MCP server for prospecting, enrichment, CRM, sequences, and outreach workflows	Salesforce CRM integration — opportunities, accounts, SOQL, file downloads, analytics
Category & Scope	Customer Data Platforms	Customer Data Platforms

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

Ready-to-Paste Client Configurations

Paste either (or both) of these JSON server blocks into your client config file (e.g. claude_desktop_config.json or ~/.cursor/mcp.json).

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "apollo-io-mcp-server": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "apollo-io-mcp-server"
      ]
    }
  }
}

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "salesforce-cloud": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "npx"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Related MCP Server Comparisons