6sense vs Cognism
Side-by-side from the Top 11 rankings of The 11 Best ABM Software Platforms and The 11 Best B2B Data Providers & Contact Databases. Last verified June 18, 2026.
The short answer
6sense ranks higher on Top 11 (#1 vs #3) for B2B marketing teams running account-based marketing campaigns / Sales teams sourcing verified B2B contact lists and intent data. The leader in predictive analytics for identifying in-market accounts before they make contact.
At a glance
| 6sense | Cognism | |
|---|---|---|
| Top 11 rank | #1 / The 11 Best ABM Software Platforms | #3 / The 11 Best B2B Data Providers & Contact Databases |
| Score (out of 9.4) | 9.4 | 8.8 |
| Best for | Predictive analytics & intent | Best for EU data & compliance |
| Pricing | $$$$ ($60,000 to $250,000+/yr) | $$$ (Custom quotes, from $10k/yr) |
| HQ | San Francisco, USA | London, UK |
| Founded | 2013 | 2015 |
6sense
The leader in predictive analytics for identifying in-market accounts before they make contact.
6sense.comCognism
The leader in GDPR-compliant European data, with excellent human-verified mobile numbers for direct outreach.
www.cognism.comSee full entry in The 11 Best B2B Data Providers & Contact Databases
Methodology and scoring weights live at /methodology. No vendor pays for placement — see about.