Cognism vs Hunter.io
Side-by-side from the Top 11 rankings of The 11 Best B2B Data Providers & Contact Databases and The 11 Best Lead Generation Tools. Last verified June 18, 2026.
The short answer
Cognism ranks higher on Top 11 (#3 vs #9) for Sales teams sourcing verified B2B contact lists and intent data / Sales and marketing teams building top-of-funnel pipelines. The leader in GDPR-compliant European data, with excellent human-verified mobile numbers for direct outreach.
At a glance
| Cognism | Hunter.io | |
|---|---|---|
| Top 11 rank | #3 / The 11 Best B2B Data Providers & Contact Databases | #9 / The 11 Best Lead Generation Tools |
| Score (out of 9.4) | 8.8 | 7.6 |
| Best for | Best for EU data & compliance | Simple email finding tool |
| Pricing | $$$ (Custom quotes, from $10k/yr) | $ ($49 to $499/mo) |
| HQ | London, UK | Wilmington, DE, USA |
| Founded | 2015 | 2015 |
Cognism
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
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