Cognism vs Uplead
Side-by-side from the Top 11 ranking of The 11 Best B2B Data Providers & Contact Databases. Last verified June 18, 2026.
The short answer
Cognism ranks higher on Top 11 (#3 vs #6) for Sales teams sourcing verified B2B contact lists and intent data. The leader in GDPR-compliant European data, with excellent human-verified mobile numbers for direct outreach.
At a glance
| Cognism | Uplead | |
|---|---|---|
| Top 11 rank | #3 / The 11 Best B2B Data Providers & Contact Databases | #6 / The 11 Best B2B Data Providers & Contact Databases |
| Score (out of 9.4) | 8.8 | 8.2 |
| Best for | Best for EU data & compliance | Best email accuracy guarantee |
| Pricing | $$$ (Custom quotes, from $10k/yr) | $$$ ($74 to $299/mo/user) |
| HQ | London, UK | Walnut, CA, USA |
| Founded | 2015 | 2017 |
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
Uplead
Offers a 95% accuracy guarantee with real-time email verification, ideal for email-centric sales teams.
www.uplead.comSee full entry in The 11 Best B2B Data Providers & Contact Databases
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