Does anyone pay for sales tools rather than utilizing the free version and see more value?

I'm referring to tools like Zoom Info, Hunter, Rocket Reach, Dux-Soup etc....

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Shortay0909
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Senior Sales
I've used hunter (I find the number of free uses you get more than enough), I don't think I could justify the amount as still a lot of the information is still unaccurate
Stringer
Arsonist
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SDR
I paid for SalesNav to show its value, then got reimburse when they adopted it.
Sgt_Trollingham
Valued Contributor
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Business Development Director
Currently, use ZoomInfo. Really like it, although it is very expensive. It does eventually pay for itself. Our company invested approx. 40k per year in it and I would say it generates 5-6x return. 

Also, currently looking to use Outreach, little bit more automation/productivity focused, but also seems to be a solid tool.

I have Sales Nav, but I honestly have never had much success selling through LinkedIn. Use more for research and recruiting, not sales.
Selichimorpha
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Growth Executive
I've never personally paid for a tool, but my company has subscriptions to several
Savagedoge
Tycoon
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Account Executive
I’ve never paid for a tool out of my pocket. I do however am good to use my company CC to spend up to $400/ months
CuriousFox
WR Officer
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I use the Sales Navigator free month once a year. I'd use it if my company reimbursed me, but they don't. 
Soiboi
Politicker
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Account Executive, EIAS/Compliance
Sales Nav for sure is one. Maybe Calendy? 
IzzyWinning
Tycoon
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Enterprise Account Executive
I’ve always used Sales Nav since I started. In fact, I used to sell it for a long time, too.  
ilovemondays
Executive
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Senior Account Executive
How do you even prospect without Apollo bro?
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