Outmaneuvering the Competition: A Faster Alternative to StoreLeads, BuiltWith & Apollo
Updated October 15, 2025
Agencies, B2B SaaS teams, and consultants win more when they contact merchants first. LeadnData gives you that edge with real-time detection of newly launched Shopify stores—so you reach founders during their highest-receptivity window.
TL;DR
- • LeadnData detects new Shopify stores in real time (hours, not days).
- • Purpose-built for agencies, B2B SaaS, and growth teams who want fresh, actionable leads, not stale lists.
- • Positioned as a practical StoreLeads alternative, BuiltWith alternative, and Apollo alternative when speed and timing matter.
- • Mid-market pricing + 7-day free trial. See the Live Feed.
Why "first contact" beats bigger databases
Right after launch, merchants are selecting tools for SEO, ads, email, logistics, and CRM. They're most open to help and haven't built vendor lock-in. Getting there first drives higher reply rates, faster pipeline, and lower CAC.
LeadnData's wedge: detect brand-new Shopify stores fast → enrich → prioritize → outreach.
Quick Comparison
| Use Case | LeadnData | StoreLeads | BuiltWith | Apollo |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Find newly launched Shopify stores | Real-time detection (hours) | Broad dataset; updates may be batch-oriented | Focus on stack of existing sites | People database; needs target list first |
| Outreach-ready signals (contacts, socials, first products) | Yes — built for outreach | Comprehensive store data | Tech stack profiling | Emails/people enrichment |
| Simplicity & pricing fit for agencies | Mid-market plans | Enterprise-leaning tiers | Research/analyst fit | Sales orgs; complementary |
LeadnData vs StoreLeads: real-time focus, mid-market price
StoreLeads is a respected, broad e-commerce dataset. If you need "everything about every store," it's a strong option. If you need freshly launched Shopify stores you can contact today, LeadnData is purpose-built.
Why LeadnData as a StoreLeads alternative
- • Speed: Real-time detection (hours, not batch-days).
- • Focus: Laser-focused on new Shopify launches—your highest-intent prospects.
- • Signal density: Outreach-ready fields: country, first products, public contacts, socials.
- • Pricing for action: Mid-market plans so agencies and lean SaaS teams can scale.
LeadnData vs BuiltWith: proactive leads, not just tech stacks
BuiltWith excels at technology stack profiling for existing websites—great for research and competitive intel. If your job is finding new stores as they go live, timing beats stack snapshots.
Why LeadnData as a BuiltWith alternative
- • Proactive lead gen: Identify new stores first; layer stack data as needed.
- • Time advantage: Contact merchants before vendor decisions harden.
- • Practical enrichment: Themes, first products, and contact signals tailored for outreach.
Best together: discover first with LeadnData; use stack tools where deep tech profiling is required.
LeadnData vs Apollo: targeted merchants vs broad contact databases
Apollo is a powerful people/contact database. If you already have a company list, it shines. If you need a continuous stream of brand-new Shopify companies, start with LeadnData.
Why LeadnData as an Apollo alternative (or complement)
- • Source of truth for net-new merchants: We generate the target list (new stores) for you.
- • Less guesswork: No SIC codes or fuzzy firmographics—these are actual launches.
- • Combine workflows: Discover with LeadnData → enrich people with Apollo if needed → book meetings.
How LeadnData detects new Shopify stores (plain English)
We monitor the public Internet. When a store goes live on a custom domain, it needs an SSL certificate that's logged publicly. Our pipeline watches these events, filters for Shopify patterns, enriches with open-web data, and surfaces new stores fast.
What you get
- • Real-time detections (rolling feed + alerts).
- • Filters: country, category, language, tech hints, more.
- • Enrichment: first products, public contact info, social links.
- • Exports & API: CSV today; API/CRM integrations on the roadmap.
See it in action: Live Feed
At-a-glance: why teams switch to LeadnData
- • Be first: Reach merchants while they're choosing tools.
- • Spend smarter: Stop paying for massive archives you won't use.
- • Sharper targeting: Work today's launches, not last year's exports.
- • Built for action: Data that moves replies, not dashboards.
Pricing & plans
We keep pricing simple and mid-market friendly so agencies and growth teams can move fast.
→ See current plans. Start with a 7-day free trial.
FAQs
Is LeadnData a good StoreLeads alternative?
Yes—if your priority is real-time discovery of new Shopify stores at a mid-market price, LeadnData is built for you.
How fast do you detect new stores?
We monitor signals continuously and surface new custom-domain Shopify stores within hours of launch.
Do you replace BuiltWith?
For lead discovery, yes. For deep tech stack research, LeadnData complements tools like BuiltWith.
How does this compare to Apollo?
LeadnData finds the companies (brand-new stores). Use Apollo if you need additional people-level enrichment.
Which platforms do you cover?
We focus on Shopify, with plans for WooCommerce, BigCommerce, and Wix.