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How popular isApollo?

In September 2026, people searched for Apollo by name about 280 times in New Zealand, about the same as the previous year. These searches made up 9.8% of all New Zealand B2B sales intelligence platform searches, placing Apollo fourth out of six platforms. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about B2B sales intelligence platforms, Apollo appeared in all answers and was the most recommended of the six.

Search and AI answers in September 2026

Apollo is the fourth most searched of 6 competitors and the most recommended in AI answers.

  1. ZoomInfoShare of searches 33.6%Mentioned in 5 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd
  2. LushaShare of searches 27.3%Mentioned in 2 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 6th
  3. FirmableShare of searches 22.4%Mentioned in 2 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 4th
  4. ApolloShare of searches 9.8%Mentioned in 5 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
  5. LinkedIn Sales NavigatorShare of searches 4.9%Mentioned in 5 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd

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Top B2B sales intelligence platforms in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews

In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Apollo appeared in all five answers. Apollo is the most recommended of the six.

Most recommended by AI

Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.

  1. Apollo1st
  2. LinkedIn Sales Navigator2nd
  3. ZoomInfo3rd
  4. Firmable4th
  5. Cognism5th
  6. Lusha6th

Mentioned by AI

Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.

  • ZoomInfo5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
  • Apollo5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
  • LinkedIn Sales Navigator5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
  • Cognism4 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
  • Lusha2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • Firmable2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers

See every answer about B2B sales intelligence platforms

5 answers

Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 20, 2026.

Which B2B sales intelligence platforms compete with Apollo?

Apollo against B2B sales intelligence platforms in New Zealand, by month

Share of searches by month for ZoomInfo, Lusha, Firmable, Apollo, LinkedIn Sales Navigator, Cognism. The figures are in the table below the chart.

View monthly share of searches table
MonthZoomInfoLushaFirmableApolloLinkedIn Sales NavigatorCognism
Oct 202528.2%28.2%22.9%8.2%8.2%4.1%
Nov 202522.3%33.7%18.3%18.3%5.1%2.3%
Dec 202525.2%30.7%11%25.2%5.5%2.4%
Jan 202625.8%31.7%17.2%17.2%5.9%2.2%
Feb 202623.5%35.5%19.3%12.7%6.6%2.4%
Mar 202623%34.4%23%12.4%5.3%1.9%
Apr 202628.6%28.6%23.2%12.5%5.4%1.8%
May 202629.3%29.3%23.8%10.4%5.5%1.8%
Jun 202624.2%29.8%29.8%8.7%5.6%1.9%
Jul 202627.3%27.3%27.3%9.8%6.3%2.1%
Aug 202628.1%28.1%28.1%7.9%5%2.9%
Sep 202633.6%27.3%22.4%9.8%4.9%2.1%

  1. 1.ZoomInfo

    33.6%

    Moved from 3rd to 1st. 480 estimated branded searches, +23.1% vs prior month. Share +5.5 points.

  2. 2.Lusha

    27.3%

    Held 2nd. 390 estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -0.8 points.

  3. 3.Firmable

    22.4%

    Moved from 1st to 3rd. 320 estimated branded searches, -17.9% vs prior month. Share -5.7 points.

  4. 4.Apollo

    9.8%

    Held 4th. 140 estimated branded searches, +27.3% vs prior month. Share +1.9 points.

  5. 5.LinkedIn Sales Navigator

    4.9%

    Held 5th. 70 estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -0.1 points.

  6. 6.Cognism

    2.1%

    Held 6th. 30 estimated branded searches, -25% vs prior month. Share -0.8 points.

Compare popularity between Apollo and its closest rivals

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How has branded search demand for Apollo changed in New Zealand over the last 12 months?

3 findings
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Apollo in New Zealand held steady at 280.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Apollo’s share of searches among B2B sales intelligence platforms in New Zealand increased from 8.2% to 9.8%.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Apollo’s share of searches among B2B sales intelligence platforms in New Zealand peaked at 25.2% in December 2025 and was lowest at 7.9% in August 2026.

How did search popularity change for New Zealand B2B sales intelligence platforms in September 2026?

6 changes

  1. In September 2026, ZoomInfo overtook Firmable and Lusha to become the leader among B2B sales intelligence platforms in New Zealand, with 33.6% of the searches.

  2. In September 2026, Apollo gained share of searches among B2B sales intelligence platforms in New Zealand, from 7.9% to 9.8%.

  3. In September 2026, Firmable lost share of searches among B2B sales intelligence platforms in New Zealand, from 28.1% to 22.4%.

  4. In September 2026, Lusha lost share of searches among B2B sales intelligence platforms in New Zealand, from 28.1% to 27.3%.

  5. In September 2026, Cognism lost share of searches among B2B sales intelligence platforms in New Zealand, from 2.9% to 2.1%.

  6. Estimated monthly branded searches for LinkedIn Sales Navigator in New Zealand fell 50% over 12 measured months, from 140 to 70 in September 2026.

How are Apollo’s branded searches counted?

3 search terms

Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Apollo’s name. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brand is growing, holding steady, or fading.

  • apollo io
  • apollo.io
  • apolloio

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How the Brand Demand Index is measured

Where does Apollo compete?

Apollo is ranked in three competitor sets. Each share is worked out among that set's brands, so it differs from set to set.
Competitor setRankShare of searchesRanking
B2B contact data providers5th of 77.9%Show ranking
B2B sales intelligence platforms4th of 69.8%Shown above
Sales engagement and outreach tools2nd of 824.1%Show ranking
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