What is the key difference between Apollo.io and Lasso?

Apollo.io belongs to the Customer Data Platforms category with local stdio execution, while Lasso belongs to the Customer Data Platforms category with cloud HTTP/SSE execution.

How do I install Apollo.io or Lasso 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 and Lasso free or paid?

Apollo.io operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required). Lasso operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

Apollo.io lists 0 tools with 0 views and 0 GitHub stars. Lasso lists 0 tools with 0 views and 0 GitHub stars.

Can I use both Apollo.io and Lasso 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 or Lasso 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 and Lasso free to use, or do they require API keys?

Apollo.io is listed under a Free / Open Source model with No auth required . Lasso 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 and Lasso at the same time in my AI client?

Yes! MCP clients support multi-server orchestration. You can include both apollo-io and lasso-2 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 has a Quality Score of 27 /100 ( Emerging ) with 0 views, 0 installs, and 0 GitHub stars. Lasso holds a Quality Score of 42 /100 ( Fair ) with 0 views, 0 installs, and 0 GitHub stars.

Side-by-Side Model Context Protocol Comparison

Apollo.io vs Lasso

In-depth architectural comparison of the Apollo.io and Lasso 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

Customer Data Platforms · Local stdio

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

Lasso

Customer Data Platforms · Remote HTTP/SSE

Quality: 42/100 (Fair) | Auth: No auth required

Verdict Summary: Choose Apollo.io if you need specialized Customer Data Platforms tools running via a local process. Choose Lasso if your workspace requires Customer Data Platforms integration with remote web transport. Both servers can be configured concurrently in your client's mcpServers manifest.

Which MCP Server Should You Choose?

Choose Apollo.io 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 Details

Choose Lasso when:

You need dedicated capabilities in the Customer Data Platforms domain.
You prefer remote streaming HTTP/SSE transport architecture.
Your security boundary fits: No auth required (Free / Open Source).

Explore Lasso Details

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	A Apollo.io Customer Data Platforms	L Lasso Customer Data Platforms
Summary	Prospect, enrich leads, and manage outreach sequences with Apollo.io.	Manage your Lasso partnership program from your AI assistant: leads, partners, referrals, payments.
Category & Scope	Customer Data Platforms	Customer Data Platforms
Quality signal

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

Apollo.io Tools (0)

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

Lasso 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 Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

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

Lasso Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "lasso-2": {
      "url": "https://www.onelasso.com"
    }
  }
}

Frequently Asked Questions

Apollo.io is categorized under Customer Data Platforms and uses a local stdio subprocess. In contrast, Lasso belongs to Customer Data Platforms using remote streaming HTTP/SSE transport. Select Apollo.io when you need capabilities focused on customer data platforms and Lasso when you require tools for customer data platforms.

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