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How to Export Unlimited Leads from Apollo.io (Step-by-Step)

Bypass Apollo.io's export limits and extract thousands of leads per day. Step-by-step guide using Evascrape's Apollo scraper.

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Evascrape Team Growth Research
Updated March 3, 2026 9 min read
How to Export Unlimited Leads from Apollo.io (Step-by-Step)

Apollo export leads unlimited is the most-searched frustration among B2B sales teams that rely on Apollo.io for prospecting. Apollo.io is a sales intelligence platform that aggregates over 270 million business contacts, but its native export feature caps the number of records you can pull per month depending on your plan tier. In this guide you will learn exactly how to bypass those export limits and extract thousands of verified leads every day using Evascrape's Apollo scraper.

Whether you are on Apollo's free plan or a paid subscription, the ceiling on exports can stall outbound campaigns and cost your pipeline momentum. Below we break down why Apollo limits exports, how Evascrape's unlimited Apollo export tool solves the problem, and the step-by-step workflow to get leads into your CRM within minutes.

Why Does Apollo.io Limit Lead Exports?

Apollo.io operates on a credit-based model. Every time you reveal an email address or phone number, Apollo deducts credits from your monthly allowance. The export cap exists for two reasons: first, to protect the data suppliers Apollo licenses from; second, to push users toward higher-priced plans. Free accounts receive 50 email credits per month, while the Professional plan offers 1,200. Even at the highest tier, large-scale outbound teams burn through credits in the first week of the month.

The practical impact is clear: if you need 5,000 leads per campaign and your plan allows 1,200, you either wait four months or pay significantly more. Neither option is acceptable when speed-to-market determines deal flow.

How to Bypass Apollo.io Export Limits with Evascrape (Step-by-Step)

Evascrape works alongside your Apollo account. It reads the search results you see in your browser and extracts the visible contact data without consuming your Apollo credits. Here is the exact workflow:

  1. Create an Evascrape account — Sign up at app.evascrape.com and install the browser extension or connect via API.
  2. Log into Apollo.io — Navigate to the People search and apply your filters (title, industry, location, company size).
  3. Launch the scraper — Click the Evascrape icon or trigger the extraction via API. The tool pages through your search results automatically.
  4. Set volume — Choose the number of leads you want. There is no hard cap; users routinely extract 10,000+ contacts in a single run.
  5. Download or push to CRM — Export the results as CSV, XLSX, or send them directly to HubSpot, Salesforce, or Pipedrive through Evascrape's integrations.

The entire process takes roughly 15 minutes for 5,000 leads, including data verification. Evascrape validates email deliverability in real time so you avoid bounced messages.

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Apollo.io Free vs Paid Plans — Export Limits Explained

PlanMonthly Email CreditsPhone CreditsExport Limit / MonthPrice
Free50550 records$0
Basic9002510,000 records$49/mo
Professional1,2005025,000 records$99/mo
Organization2,40010050,000 records$149/mo
EvascrapeUnlimitedIncludedNo capFrom $39/mo

As the table shows, Evascrape provides unlimited exports at a lower starting price than Apollo's Basic plan. The cost advantage compounds as your outbound volume scales.

How to Structure Your Apollo Searches for Maximum Results

The quality of your export depends on the precision of your search. Apollo's filters are powerful, but many users underuse them. Follow these principles to maximize relevant leads:

  • Start with company attributes — Filter by industry, employee count, and revenue range before narrowing by contact title. This reduces noise significantly.
  • Use Boolean title searches — Combine terms like "VP Sales" OR "Head of Revenue" OR "CRO" to capture all relevant decision-makers in one pass.
  • Exclude current customers — Upload your existing customer domain list to Apollo's exclusion filter so you never waste credits on known contacts.
  • Segment by geography — Run separate searches per region. This improves timezone targeting and lets you personalize outreach by locale.

When your search is tight, Evascrape's extraction will yield a clean, campaign-ready list with minimal manual cleanup. Learn more about optimizing your Apollo credit usage to get the most from every search.

Exporting Apollo Data to Your CRM

Raw lead lists are useless without a pipeline to manage them. After extraction, you need to import the data into your CRM with correct field mapping. Evascrape supports three paths:

  • Direct integration — Connect HubSpot, Salesforce, or Pipedrive inside the Evascrape dashboard. Leads push automatically after each scrape.
  • CSV import — Download the export file and use your CRM's native import wizard. Map columns like "Email," "Company," and "Title" to your CRM properties.
  • Zapier / Make — Use webhook triggers to route Evascrape output to any CRM or sales engagement tool in your stack.

For a detailed walkthrough on field mapping and deduplication, see our Apollo to CRM export guide.

FAQ

Is it against Apollo's terms to use a scraper?

Apollo's terms of service prohibit automated access to their platform. However, Evascrape operates on publicly displayed search results and does not inject code into Apollo's backend. Users should review Apollo's current ToS and assess their own compliance posture.

How many leads can I export per day with Evascrape?

There is no daily cap on Evascrape exports. Users commonly extract between 5,000 and 50,000 leads per day depending on their search parameters and Apollo account type. Speed depends on the pagination depth of your search results.

Does Evascrape use my Apollo credits?

Evascrape reads the data already displayed on your screen. It does not click the "reveal" button for hidden emails, so it does not consume your Apollo email or phone credits. If a contact's email is already visible in your search results, Evascrape captures it without credit deduction.

Can I export Apollo leads with phone numbers?

Yes. If phone numbers are visible in your Apollo search results (based on your plan's phone credits), Evascrape captures them alongside email addresses, job titles, and company data. Phone number availability depends on your Apollo subscription tier.

Will Apollo ban my account if I use a scraper?

Apollo may flag accounts that exhibit unusual browsing patterns. Evascrape includes built-in rate limiting and human-like pagination to minimize detection risk. We recommend using reasonable extraction speeds and avoiding concurrent sessions to keep your account in good standing.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is it against Apollo's terms to use a scraper?

Apollo's terms of service prohibit automated access to their platform. However, Evascrape operates on publicly displayed search results and does not inject code into Apollo's backend. Users should review Apollo's current ToS and assess their own compliance posture.

How many leads can I export per day with Evascrape?

There is no daily cap on Evascrape exports. Users commonly extract between 5,000 and 50,000 leads per day depending on their search parameters and Apollo account type. Speed depends on the pagination depth of your search results.

Does Evascrape use my Apollo credits?

Evascrape reads the data already displayed on your screen. It does not click the 'reveal' button for hidden emails, so it does not consume your Apollo email or phone credits. If a contact's email is already visible in your search results, Evascrape captures it without credit deduction.

Can I export Apollo leads with phone numbers?

Yes. If phone numbers are visible in your Apollo search results (based on your plan's phone credits), Evascrape captures them alongside email addresses, job titles, and company data. Phone number availability depends on your Apollo subscription tier.

Will Apollo ban my account if I use a scraper?

Apollo may flag accounts that exhibit unusual browsing patterns. Evascrape includes built-in rate limiting and human-like pagination to minimize detection risk. We recommend using reasonable extraction speeds and avoiding concurrent sessions to keep your account in good standing.

Data Compliance Disclaimer: Evascrape only extracts publicly available data in compliance with web standards. We prioritize ethical scraping practices and user privacy.
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