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Small-Business (59.2% of reviews)
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Hunter
Star Rating
(624)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (59.2% of reviews)
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(3,952)4.8 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (95.5% of reviews)
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- G2 reviewers report that Instantly excels in user onboarding and setup, with many users highlighting the straightforward process for launching cold outreach campaigns. One user mentioned that it was "by far the easiest system to get started with right out of the box," showcasing its intuitive design.
- Users say that Hunter is particularly valued for its accuracy in finding professional email addresses, with feedback emphasizing its strong email verification features. Reviewers appreciate the clear signals it provides regarding email validity, making it a reliable tool for outreach.
- Reviewers mention that Instantly's customer support is top-notch, with users praising the helpfulness of AI features and account management. This level of support seems to enhance the overall user experience, making it easier to troubleshoot issues as they arise.
- According to verified reviews, Hunter shines in its ease of use, with many users noting that it is simple and reliable. The platform's ability to validate emails with a high degree of accuracy is frequently highlighted, making it a go-to choice for those needing precise contact information.
- G2 reviewers indicate that while both products have strong usability, Instantly edges out with a slightly better user interface that includes essential features like Unibox and Inbox Placement tests. Users appreciate how these tools contribute to a more effective outreach strategy.
- Users report that Hunter, despite its strengths, has a smaller market presence and fewer recent reviews compared to Instantly, which may suggest a more limited user base. This could impact the breadth of community support and shared experiences available for new users.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Hunter
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
Instantly
Free
Free Trial
Per Month
Everything you need to scale your cold outreach campaigns.
- Unlimited email sending accounts
- Unlimited domain warmup
- Advanced sequences
Free Trial
Hunter
Free Trial is available
Instantly
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.7
493
9.4
3,384
Ease of Use
9.4
497
9.5
3,548
Ease of Setup
9.5
162
9.2
2,714
Ease of Admin
9.4
94
9.4
1,826
Quality of Support
8.7
350
9.6
3,357
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.4
89
9.5
1,799
Product Direction (% positive)
8.1
474
9.8
3,418
Features by Category
Sales Force Automation
Not enough data
9.0
156
Not enough data
8.6
150
Not enough data
8.9
163
Not enough data
8.9
151
Not enough data
8.6
151
Not enough data
8.9
152
Not enough data
8.6
146
Not enough data
8.5
141
Not enough data
8.6
149
Marketing Automation
Not enough data
9.4
154
Not enough data
9.4
155
Not enough data
9.3
155
Not enough data
9.0
159
Customer Support
Not enough data
8.9
152
Not enough data
9.1
149
Not enough data
9.0
148
Not enough data
8.2
139
Not enough data
8.8
143
Reporting & Analytics
Not enough data
9.0
137
Not enough data
9.2
135
Not enough data
8.7
135
Mobile & Social
Not enough data
8.6
141
Not enough data
8.4
129
Not enough data
8.5
132
Platform
Not enough data
8.7
191
Not enough data
8.9
185
Not enough data
9.0
183
Not enough data
8.5
184
Not enough data
8.5
181
Not enough data
8.8
179
Not enough data
9.3
186
Not enough data
8.6
191
Integration
Not enough data
9.2
157
Not enough data
8.8
153
Not enough data
8.8
151
Generative AI
Not enough data
8.7
114
Agentic AI - CRM
Not enough data
8.2
11
Not enough data
7.9
11
Not enough data
7.4
11
Not enough data
7.1
11
Not enough data
7.7
11
Not enough data
7.6
11
Not enough data
8.0
11
Email Marketing
Not enough data
8.9
2337
Not enough data
9.3
2367
Not enough data
9.5
2372
Not enough data
9.4
2335
Not enough data
9.6
2389
Not enough data
9.4
2343
Not enough data
9.1
2228
Not enough data
9.1
2052
Not enough data
8.4
1942
Reporting & Analytics
Not enough data
9.2
2294
Not enough data
9.2
2297
Generative AI
Not enough data
8.7
1401
Not enough data
8.7
1405
Agentic AI - Email Marketing
Not enough data
8.4
57
Not enough data
8.3
56
Not enough data
8.7
57
Not enough data
8.8
56
Not enough data
8.8
56
Integration
Not enough data
9.3
2332
Not enough data
8.9
2201
Not enough data
8.7
2166
Not enough data
8.7
2048
Not enough data
8.2
1999
Not enough data
8.2
1930
Data Availability
8.2
329
9.1
531
8.1
306
9.1
522
8.1
102
8.9
507
8.1
26
8.7
191
Data Accuracy
7.8
336
9.1
484
8.0
306
9.1
500
8.2
26
8.8
212
Agentic AI - Sales Intelligence
7.9
14
Not enough data
7.7
14
Not enough data
7.6
14
Not enough data
7.4
14
Not enough data
7.9
14
Not enough data
7.9
14
Not enough data
Platform
8.6
78
9.0
462
8.8
83
|
Verified
9.2
467
9.0
104
9.4
502
8.4
83
|
Verified
9.3
469
7.5
39
8.8
447
8.2
68
8.9
472
Features
8.5
245
9.2
472
7.9
168
8.9
495
8.0
42
9.0
461
7.9
201
|
Verified
9.0
474
8.7
308
|
Verified
9.1
458
7.4
33
8.8
446
Feature Not Available
9.0
463
8.1
188
|
Verified
9.2
455
8.1
76
9.3
472
Lead Intelligence
Not enough data
8.7
169
Not enough data
8.9
170
Not enough data
8.9
170
Lead Management
Not enough data
9.0
194
Not enough data
8.5
197
Not enough data
8.9
192
Marketing Campaigns
Not enough data
8.6
205
Not enough data
8.3
227
Not enough data
8.5
205
Not enough data
8.9
195
Not enough data
8.9
194
Campaign Execution
Not enough data
8.4
162
Not enough data
8.9
179
Not enough data
8.5
160
Not enough data
9.4
161
Agentic AI - Account Data Management
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 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 Facilitation
Not enough data
8.8
436
Not enough data
9.0
410
Not enough data
9.4
454
Not enough data
8.9
404
Organization
Not enough data
9.1
413
Not enough data
9.1
395
Not enough data
9.0
400
Performance Analysis
Not enough data
8.8
406
Not enough data
9.2
432
Sales Analysis
Not enough data
8.6
443
Not enough data
8.7
404
Generative AI
Not enough data
9.0
289
Not enough data
9.0
286
Agentic AI - AI Sales Assistant
Not enough data
8.7
5
Not enough data
8.7
5
Not enough data
8.0
5
Not enough data
8.3
5
Not enough data
9.0
5
Not enough data
8.0
5
Not enough data
7.3
5
Diagnosis
Not enough data
8.8
1496
Not enough data
9.2
1542
Not enough data
9.1
1575
Not enough data
9.2
1478
Tracking
Not enough data
9.1
1496
Not enough data
9.1
1455
Not enough data
9.3
1556
Not enough data
9.1
1472
Not enough data
9.0
1464
Reporting
Not enough data
9.3
1612
Not enough data
9.3
1626
Not enough data
9.2
1562
Not enough data
9.0
1586
Agentic AI - Email Deliverability
Not enough data
8.7
37
Not enough data
8.8
38
Not enough data
8.8
38
Not enough data
8.8
38
Not enough data
9.0
38
Integrated Workflows
Not enough data
8.3
241
Not enough data
9.2
251
Not enough data
7.0
230
Not enough data
7.4
229
Not enough data
8.2
250
Not enough data
7.7
231
Not enough data
7.9
241
Repeatability and Reportability
Not enough data
8.0
224
Not enough data
8.2
222
Not enough data
8.4
222
Not enough data
7.9
230
Not enough data
7.4
221
AI and Automation
Not enough data
8.4
231
Not enough data
8.3
234
Not enough data
8.4
233
Not enough data
8.1
230
Not enough data
8.1
218
Generative AI
Not enough data
8.3
224
Agentic AI - Sales Engagement
Not enough data
8.2
76
Not enough data
8.2
76
Not enough data
8.1
77
Not enough data
8.1
74
Not enough data
8.0
76
Not enough data
8.1
75
Not enough data
7.9
75
Lead Intelligence
9.0
43
9.2
508
8.5
40
8.9
500
8.8
43
9.0
505
Feature Not Available
9.0
503
8.5
40
8.5
513
Agentic AI - Lead Intelligence
7.0
10
7.5
8
Generative AI
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Email Verification
8.0
17
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Lead Mining
Not enough data
8.8
11
Not enough data
8.3
11
Agentic AI - Visitor Identification
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Email Tracking
Not enough data
8.7
33
Not enough data
8.6
33
Not enough data
8.6
32
Not enough data
8.6
32
Not enough data
8.4
32
Not enough data
8.5
32
Not enough data
8.5
32
Analytics
Not enough data
9.3
927
Not enough data
9.2
901
Not enough data
8.9
861
Customizations
Not enough data
9.3
888
Not enough data
9.5
920
Not enough data
9.1
951
Not enough data
9.3
918
Not enough data
9.1
900
Generative AI
Not enough data
8.9
637
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Hunter and Instantly are categorized as Sales Intelligence and Lead Intelligence
Unique Categories
Hunter is categorized as Email Verification
Instantly is categorized as Sales Engagement, Email Deliverability, AI Sales Assistant, Account Data Management, Lead Mining, Visitor Identification, Email Tracking, CRM, and Email Marketing
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Hunter
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Instantly
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
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%
Marketing and Advertising
45.4%
Computer Software
8.6%
Information Technology and Services
6.9%
Consulting
5.4%
Staffing and Recruiting
4.0%
Other
29.7%
Discussions
Does HUNTER report when Links are opened?
3 Comments
SK
YesRead 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
Instantly has no more discussions with answers
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