What is the key difference between Apollo.io MCP Server and Zoho Crm?

Apollo.io MCP Server belongs to the Customer Data Platforms category with local stdio execution, while Zoho Crm belongs to the Customer Data Platforms category with local stdio execution.

How do I install Apollo.io MCP Server or Zoho Crm in Claude Desktop or Cursor?

Copy the mcpServers JSON configuration snippet provided on this page into your claude_desktop_config.json or ~/.cursor/mcp.json file and restart your AI client.

Are Apollo.io MCP Server and Zoho Crm free or paid?

Apollo.io MCP Server operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required). Zoho Crm operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

Apollo.io MCP Server lists 0 tools with 1 views and 0 GitHub stars. Zoho Crm lists 0 tools with 0 views and 0 GitHub stars.

Can I use both Apollo.io MCP Server and Zoho Crm together in the same MCP host?

Yes! MCP hosts like Claude Desktop, Cursor, Windsurf, Cline, and VS Code support configuring multiple servers under the mcpServers object simultaneously.

How do I install Apollo.io MCP Server or Zoho Crm in Claude Desktop, Cursor, or Windsurf?

Both servers follow the standard Model Context Protocol configuration format. Simply copy the JSON block from the configuration section above and paste it into your AI client's mcpServers configuration object (for instance in claude_desktop_config.json or ~/.cursor/mcp.json ), then completely restart or refresh the application.

Are Apollo.io MCP Server and Zoho Crm free to use, or do they require API keys?

Apollo.io MCP Server is listed under a Free / Open Source model with No auth required . Zoho Crm operates under a Free / Open Source model with No auth required . If environment variables are required (such as API keys), be sure to define them under the env key in your MCP client's configuration file.

Can I run both Apollo.io MCP Server and Zoho Crm at the same time in my AI client?

Yes! MCP clients support multi-server orchestration. You can include both apollo-io-mcp-server and zoho-crm as distinct keys inside the single mcpServers object in your configuration file. Your AI assistant will automatically select and call the appropriate tool from either server during chat sessions.

Which MCP server has higher directory engagement and quality ratings?

On AllMCPs, Apollo.io MCP Server has a Quality Score of 27 /100 ( Emerging ) with 1 views, 0 installs, and 0 GitHub stars. Zoho Crm holds a Quality Score of 24 /100 ( Emerging ) with 0 views, 0 installs, and 0 GitHub stars.

Side-by-Side Model Context Protocol Comparison

Apollo.io MCP Server vs Zoho Crm

In-depth architectural comparison of the Apollo.io MCP Server and Zoho Crm 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.

At a Glance & Executive Verdict

Apollo.io MCP Server

Customer Data Platforms · Local stdio

Quality: 27/100 (Emerging) | Auth: No auth required

Zoho Crm

Customer Data Platforms · Local stdio

Quality: 24/100 (Emerging) | Auth: No auth required

Verdict Summary: Choose Apollo.io MCP Server if you need specialized Customer Data Platforms tools running via a local process. Choose Zoho Crm if your workspace requires Customer Data Platforms integration with local subprocess execution. Both servers can be configured concurrently in your client's mcpServers manifest.

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).

Explore Apollo.io MCP Server Details

Choose Zoho Crm 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 Zoho Crm Details

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	A Apollo.io MCP Server Customer Data Platforms	Z Zoho Crm Customer Data Platforms
Summary	Apollo.io MCP server for prospecting, enrichment, CRM, sequences, and outreach workflows	MCP server for Zoho CRM API integration
Category & Scope	Customer Data Platforms	Customer Data Platforms
Quality signal

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

Apollo.io MCP Server Tools (0)

No explicit tool names declared in metadata yet. Check project README on main listing page.

Zoho Crm Tools (0)

No explicit tool names declared in metadata yet. Check project README on main listing page.

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).

Apollo.io MCP Server Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

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

Zoho Crm Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "zoho-crm": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "zoho-crm"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Frequently Asked Questions

Apollo.io MCP Server is categorized under Customer Data Platforms and uses a local stdio subprocess. In contrast, Zoho Crm belongs to Customer Data Platforms using local stdio subprocess. Select Apollo.io MCP Server when you need capabilities focused on customer data platforms and Zoho Crm when you require tools for customer data platforms.

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