How to scrape Apollo is a recurring question that every lead generation expert asks.
If you’re running cold email campaigns, Apollo.io is one of the best databases to find decision-makers. But what if you could access 70% of the emails on Apollo without using paid credits?
Here’s a proven method I use — with minimal cost — to extract verified emails from Apollo using Apollo Scraper Tool.
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🔧 Tools You’ll Need
A free or premium Apollo.io account
Email verification tool (e.g., Matchkraft)
🚀 Step-by-Step: How to Scrape Apollo Emails
1. Install Apollo Scraper Tool
Start by installing the Chrome extension. This tool scrapes contact data directly from Apollo’s web interface and generates email permutations (like john.doe@company.com, j.doe@company.com, etc.).
2. Create Email Permutations
Once you have the leads scraped, the tool creates all possible email combinations based on names and domain.
3. Upload Permutations Back to Apollo
Now, re-import the generated email list into Apollo. Apollo will automatically scan its database and mark which emails are valid — for free.
✅ Pro tip: Apollo gives you free validation for permutations. You’re essentially “guessing” the email, and Apollo rewards you by checking it at no cost.
4. Export Valid Emails
Once Apollo marks which emails are valid, you can export them — no credits required.
💰 Why This Saves You Money
You can get up to 70% of emails without using paid credits.
Only the remaining 30% require real credits (and even that can be minimized).
Using permutations and Apollo’s free validation = free verified emails.
🧠 Expert Tips to Maximize This Strategy
✅ Sort contacts by name (descending and ascending) to capture a full 5,000 lead batch.
🔍 Segment by company size (employee count) for more targeted scraping.
📬 Filter emails by “Status: Valid” to avoid wasting time on invalid contacts.
💡 Use multiple free Apollo accounts to bypass the 100k/week upload limit.
🔎 Always run a final email verification step using a tool like Matchkraft to ensure inbox placement.
🏆 Why This Is the Best Method
This method is the most cost-effective way to scale your cold outreach. It lets you:
Extract verified emails with minimal or no credits
Leverage Apollo’s infrastructure legally and efficiently
Avoid paying for every single lead
Final Thoughts
If you’re serious about cold outreach, mastering this process will give you a massive advantage. Combine smart scraping with good targeting, and your cold email campaigns will outperform the competition — all without breaking the bank.
🔗 Start now at ApolloScraperTool.com