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I built an apollo/zoominfo alternative

r/SaaS
5/21/2025

SAAS TOOLS

SaaSURLCategoryFeatures/Notes
Apollo.iohttps://www.apollo.io/Lead GenerationContact database, email verification
Zoominfohttps://www.zoominfo.com/Lead GenerationContact database, company insights
[New SaaS][URL]Lead GenerationFilter/search leads, CSV export, email verification

USER NEEDS

Pain Points:

  • Difficulty finding high-quality lead lists
  • High costs of existing lead generation tools
  • Need for lifetime access to leads

Problems to Solve:

  • Finding affordable lead generation alternatives
  • Verifying email addresses for lead lists
  • Exporting lead lists in CSV format

Potential Solutions:

  • One-time payment model for lifetime leads
  • Email verification service
  • CSV export functionality

GROWTH FACTORS

Effective Strategies:

  • Offering free access to beta testers
  • Providing free leads in exchange for feedback

Marketing & Acquisition:

  • Leveraging Reddit community for beta testing recruitment
  • Offering competitive pricing compared to established players

Monetization & Product:

  • One-time payment model for lifetime access
  • Email verification as value-added service

User Engagement:

  • Encouraging user feedback through beta testing
  • Building community through Reddit engagement