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

Apollo.io belongs to the Customer Data Platforms category with local stdio execution, while PersuadioAI belongs to the Customer Data Platforms category with local stdio execution.

How do I install Apollo.io or PersuadioAI 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 PersuadioAI free or paid?

Apollo.io operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required). PersuadioAI 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. PersuadioAI lists 0 tools with 0 views and 0 GitHub stars.

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

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

Yes! MCP clients support multi-server orchestration. You can include both apollo-io and persuadioai 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. PersuadioAI holds a Quality Score of 28 /100 ( Emerging ) with 0 views, 0 installs, and 0 GitHub stars.

Side-by-Side Model Context Protocol Comparison

Apollo.io vs PersuadioAI

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

PersuadioAI

Customer Data Platforms · Local stdio

Quality: 28/100 (Emerging) | Auth: No auth required

Verdict Summary: Choose Apollo.io if you need specialized Customer Data Platforms tools running via a local process. Choose PersuadioAI 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 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 PersuadioAI 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 PersuadioAI Details

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	A Apollo.io Customer Data Platforms	P PersuadioAI Customer Data Platforms
Summary	Prospect, enrich leads, and manage outreach sequences with Apollo.io.	Analyze leads, draft follow-up campaigns, and launch SMS outreach only with explicit human approval.
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.

PersuadioAI 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"
      ]
    }
  }
}

PersuadioAI Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

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

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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