Apollo lagged on phone data; Prospeo did better in an early test
In an early real-world comparison of sales tools for 2026, basic automation saved more time than flashy features. The most useful pieces were a reliable Slack connection through Troops, a dialer that records calls automatically, and solid for filling gaps in customer records.
After a move from Clay to Apollo, Apollo's interface felt much better and its tools worked well. Its mobile phone data was weaker: the team's was about 15%, compared with the 25–30% achieved before the switch.
Prospeo was then tested specifically for mobile numbers and reached roughly a 30% . Its contact data also appeared fresher, although the test was still at an early stage.
Key points
- Reliable Slack and automatic call logging produced major time savings.
- Apollo offered a better interface and useful features.
- Apollo's mobile-number was about 15%, below the previous 25–30%.
- Prospeo reached roughly a 30% in an early mobile-number test.
- The results are and may not carry over to other markets or customer groups.