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Compare Cognism and Hunter 
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At a Glance
Market Segments
Mid-Market (52.9% of reviews)
Small-Business (59.2% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Free
Cognism
Star Rating
(1,276)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (52.9% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about CognismHunter
Star Rating
(624)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (59.2% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Free
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- G2 reviewers report that Cognism excels in user experience, particularly with its Chrome extension, which users find super easy to use and always accessible. This feature allows users to quickly gather information while browsing LinkedIn, enhancing their workflow significantly.
- Users say that Hunter stands out for its accuracy and simplicity in finding professional email addresses. Many appreciate its strong email verification features, which provide clear signals about the validity of emails, making it a reliable tool for outreach.
- According to verified reviews, Cognism's initial setup is praised for being very easy, which helps users get started quickly. This contrasts with Hunter, where some users have noted that while it is straightforward, the overall onboarding experience may not be as seamless.
- Reviewers mention that Hunter shines in its lead validation capabilities, with users highlighting its effectiveness in ensuring that the leads they pursue are legitimate. This feature is crucial for sales teams looking to maximize their outreach efforts.
- G2 reviewers highlight that while both products have similar scores for quality of support, Cognism edges out with a slightly higher rating. Users appreciate the responsiveness and helpfulness of Cognism's support team, which can be a deciding factor for businesses needing reliable assistance.
- Users report that Hunter's ease of use is a significant advantage, with many finding it intuitive and straightforward. However, Cognism's overall user interface and experience are also well-received, indicating that both products cater well to users looking for usability in their sales intelligence tools.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Cognism
No pricing availableHunter
Free
Free
Test all of Hunter's features and access 50 Credits for free every month to find or verify emails.
- 50 Credits
- 1 Email Account
- Unlimited team members
Free Trial
Cognism
No trial information availableHunter
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.7
1,054
8.7
493
Ease of Use
9.0
1,074
9.4
497
Ease of Setup
9.1
619
9.5
162
Ease of Admin
9.0
207
9.4
94
Quality of Support
9.1
954
8.7
350
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.2
210
9.4
89
Product Direction (% positive)
9.2
1,020
8.1
474
Features by Category
Data Availability
8.2
675
8.2
329
8.4
657
8.1
306
7.9
623
|
Verified
8.1
102
7.4
390
8.1
26
Data Accuracy
7.8
662
7.8
336
8.1
638
8.0
306
7.5
386
8.2
26
Agentic AI - Sales Intelligence
6.6
151
7.9
14
7.2
152
7.7
14
6.7
149
7.6
14
6.8
151
7.4
14
6.9
151
7.9
14
7.0
150
7.9
14
Platform
Feature Not Available
8.6
78
8.2
463
|
Verified
8.8
83
|
Verified
8.6
481
9.0
104
7.7
410
8.4
83
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
7.5
39
8.1
439
8.2
68
Features
8.4
617
8.5
245
8.4
591
7.9
168
7.9
581
|
Verified
8.0
42
8.1
589
|
Verified
7.9
201
|
Verified
8.5
632
|
Verified
8.7
308
|
Verified
7.3
466
7.4
33
7.6
523
Feature Not Available
7.6
544
|
Verified
8.1
188
|
Verified
7.2
530
|
Verified
8.1
76
Lead Generation
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Lead Intelligence
8.3
515
|
Verified
9.0
43
8.3
513
|
Verified
8.5
40
8.2
537
|
Verified
8.8
43
8.0
497
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
8.9
530
|
Verified
8.5
40
Agentic AI - Lead Intelligence
7.3
91
7.0
10
Generative AI
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Agentic AI - Email Verification
Not enough data
8.0
17
Agentic AI - Lead Mining
7.1
68
Not enough data
6.9
69
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Marketing Account Intelligence
7.3
22
Not enough data
7.5
22
Not enough data
7.5
22
Not enough data
7.3
22
Not enough data
Lead Intelligence
7.9
103
Not enough data
8.2
141
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Lead Management
8.5
146
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.3
145
Not enough data
Marketing Campaigns
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Data Availability - Marketing Account Intelligence
7.7
73
Not enough data
Data Accuracy - Marketing Account Intelligence
7.7
75
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Cognism and Hunter are categorized as Lead Intelligence and Sales Intelligence
Unique Categories
Cognism is categorized as Marketing Account Intelligence and Lead Mining
Hunter is categorized as Email Verification
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Cognism
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Hunter
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Computer Software
24.8%
Information Technology and Services
21.2%
Marketing and Advertising
6.7%
Financial Services
5.7%
Events Services
3.5%
Other
38.0%
Marketing and Advertising
14.4%
Computer Software
14.4%
Information Technology and Services
12.9%
Internet
6.9%
Staffing and Recruiting
3.9%
Other
47.6%
Discussions
How much data do you have?
1 Comment
Official Response from Cognism
We have 400 Million Business-to-Business profiles that are updated in real-time via our AI.Read more
What integrations does Cognism have?
1 Comment
Official Response from Cognism
We have integrations with the following: Salesforce, HubSpot, Microsoft Dynamics, Pipedrive and Outreach.
We offer Native Applications in Salesforce and...Read more
Is Cognism's data GDPR compliant?
1 Comment
Official Response from Cognism
Yes, we are a registered member of the ICO and DMA. We have legal notes supporting our software, a Microsoft GDPR partner and able to action sourcing requests.Read more
Why the credentials of a prospect shown in Hunter is not 100% accurate.
2 Comments
AN
Hunter searches for online records of the contact information. That could include press releases with the contact's number and email listed at the bottom or...Read more
Is there a possibility of having members of our team sell or market the product under an affiliate agreement?
1 Comment
GL
Hey Josiah, Samara here from Hunter.
Hunter does offer an Affiliate Program: https://hunter.io/affiliate-program.
Feel free to have a look at the...Read more
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