Best Dun & Bradstreet (DNB) Alternatives for 2025

When it comes to B2B Leads Database Providers, DNB’s a dinosaur—big, reliable, but kinda slow and rigid. I needed more agility, less red tape, and honestly, a better UI. So I tried a bunch of lead generation companies. Here’s who actually impressed me.

1. 🔍 ZoomInfo – Still the Big Dog, Just Smarter

ZoomInfo is like DNB’s cooler, faster little cousin. Massive data, killer enrichment tools, and sales/marketing features all rolled into one.

Why it slaps:

• Real-time intent data

• SalesOS, MarketingOS, TalentOS—it’s all here

• Powerhouse integrations (SFDC, HubSpot, Outreach, etc.)

What I didn’t vibe with:

• Expensive AF if you’re a small team

• Some contacts still need double-verification

💰 Starts at ~$15K/year depending on seat count.

Verdict: If you’ve got budget, this is a straight-up DNB replacement.

2. 🚀 Apollo.io – Best Bang for Your Buck

Apollo has been my secret weapon. It’s a full-stack B2B lead generation database + outbound tool. Cheap, powerful, and super scalable.

Best bits:

• Huge database (270M+ contacts)

• Built-in email automation + dialer

• Chrome extension works like a dream

Downsides:

• UI gets laggy with big workflows

• Not enterprise-focused like DNB

💰 Starts at $49/mo, free tier available.

Verdict: Pound-for-pound the best DNB alternative for startups and scrappy sales teams.

3. 📞 RocketReach – Lightweight & Fast

 

When I just needed quick contact data without all the fluff, RocketReach was a lifesaver.

Pros:

• 700M+ profiles, easy search

• Solid Chrome extension

• Fast API access for devs

Cons:

• No intent data

• Minimal enrichment capabilities

💰 Starts around $39/mo.

Verdict: Solid lead gen tool if you’re not into complex stacks like DNB or ZoomInfo.

4. 👤 Kaspr – Chrome Extension for Instant Leads

Kaspr is great for pulling verified contact info straight from LinkedIn. Perfect for SDRs who live inside Sales Navigator.

Highlights:

• Real-time phone/email capture

• Automated LinkedIn workflows

• Super clean interface

Weaknesses:

• Limited outside LinkedIn

• No deep firmographic data like DNB

💰 Starts at €30/mo (approx. $32).

Verdict: Not a full DNB replacement, but deadly for social selling.

5. 🧠 LeadIQ – SDR-Focused & Outreach Friendly

LeadIQ helps with prospecting and makes your outreach easier. It’s focused more on workflow and syncing rather than raw data.

What rocks:

• Pulls lead info while you browse LinkedIn

• Syncs seamlessly with CRMs + Sales Engagement tools

• Great team collaboration features

What doesn’t:

• Contact depth isn’t as good as DNB or ZoomInfo

• Some tools locked behind higher tiers

💰 Starts at $75/mo/user.

Verdict: Built for modern SDR teams who need leads and workflow automation in one spot.

6. 🧠 SalesIntel – Human-Verified Leads for the Win

If DNB’s stale data drove you nuts, SalesIntel will feel like a breath of fresh air. They actually manually verify their B2B data.

What I liked:

• 95%+ data accuracy (yep, real humans verify it)

• Buyer intent data via Bombora

• Stellar support team

What I didn’t:

• UI needs a facelift

• Smaller contact pool than ZoomInfo

💰 Starts around $99/mo (custom for bigger teams)

Verdict: If data quality is non-negotiable, SalesIntel beats DNB hands down.

7. ⚡ LeadSwift – Local Lead Scraping on Autopilot

LeadSwift targets small biz/local leads (Google Maps, Yelp, FB) which DNB completely ignores.

Pros:

• Scrapes local leads fast

• Great for agency cold outreach

• Clean interface

Cons:

• Not for SaaS/B2B enterprise

• No enrichment or CRM integrations

💰 One-time price ~$67 with upsells

Verdict: Not a full DNB replacement but killer for local marketing and SEO agencies.

8. 🔍 LeadScrape – Simple B2B Lead Generation Desktop App

LeadScrape gives you downloadable lead lists based on niche + location. Super basic, but does the job.

What’s cool:

• No subscriptions (buy it once)

• Local + international B2B leads

• Company emails, phones, industry filters

What’s meh:

• Desktop-only (no cloud-based UI)

• Zero automation/workflows

💰 One-time fee ~$97

Verdict: If you just want raw B2B lists and hate monthly fees, it’s a budget-friendly DNB alt.

9. 📩 Skrapp – LinkedIn Email Finder with a Twist

Skrapp is a simple Chrome extension that pulls professional email addresses from LinkedIn and company websites.

Pros:

• Easy UI, fast email extraction

• Team collaboration features

• LinkedIn + domain search modes

Cons:

• No phone numbers or advanced targeting

• Credits run out quick

💰 Free tier; paid from $39/mo

Verdict: Perfect if you mainly want emails and work off LinkedIn. Light years more usable than DNB.

10. 🧊 Snov.io – Lead Gen + Email Outreach in One

Snov.io is an all-in-one tool: B2B lead generation, email finding, validation, drip campaigns—you name it.

What’s fire:

• Built-in CRM and drip campaigns

• Email verifier + domain search

• Zapier + HubSpot integrations

What’s not:

• Some contact data isn’t super deep

• UI can feel clunky

💰 Free plan; paid from $39/mo

Verdict: A solid Datanyze/DNB combo-killer, especially for lean teams running outbound.

11. 🌍 GetProspect – Easy, Affordable LinkedIn Email Finder

GetProspect is another tool for scraping verified business emails off LinkedIn profiles.

What’s solid:

• Great for quick prospect list building

• Simple UI, easy to use

• CSV exports and CRM sync

What’s lacking:

• Very little beyond email and company name

• No phone or intent data

💰 Free plan; starts at $49/mo

Verdict: Basic but gets the job done if you just need solid B2B emails. Lighter, cheaper than DNB.

12. 🤖 TaskDrive – Human-Powered Lead Research

TaskDrive gives you a dedicated VA-style researcher who builds B2B lead lists manually.

Why it’s dope:

• Super custom targeting

• Research includes LinkedIn, tech stack, signals

• Great for niche markets

The catch:

• Slower turnaround vs. automation tools

• Monthly service model

💰 Starts at ~$999/mo

Verdict: If DNB data feels too general and you want high-touch service, this is gold.

13. 🔥 LeadFuze – Automated Lead Generation + Outreach

LeadFuze is like if Hunter and Apollo had a baby. You build a persona and it auto-fills your lead list.

Highlights:

• “Fuzebot” finds leads 24/7

• Includes emails + phones

• Syncs with CRMs + outreach tools

Weak links:

• UI feels a bit old school

• Smaller database than big players

💰 Starts at $147/mo

Verdict: Great for automated lead list building. More modern and flexible than DNB.

14. ⚡ Instantly.ai – Cold Email at Scale

Instantly isn’t a contact database—it’s an email warm-up and outreach platform. But it pairs well with tools like Apollo or Snov.

What I dig:

• Send 1,000+ cold emails/day safely

• Built-in warm-up and inbox rotation

• Integrates with your lead lists

What I don’t:

• No leads included

• Learning curve for newbies

💰 Starts at $37/mo

Verdict: Not a DNB replacement solo, but if DNB’s outreach tools annoyed you—Instantly is 🔥.

15. ✉️ Brevo (ex-Sendinblue) – All-in-One CRM & Email

Brevo gives you email marketing, CRM, SMS, and lead scoring—all in one clean package.

Best bits:

• Email automation and newsletters

• Built-in sales CRM

• Super startup-friendly pricing

Not so hot:

• No lead scraping or discovery

• Can feel limiting for complex use cases

💰 Free plan; paid from $25/mo

Verdict: Not a raw data provider like DNB, but great for nurturing and qualifying inbound leads.

16. 🧬 Leadzai – AI-Powered Ads That Bring Leads

Leadzai is totally different—it’s focused on automating lead acquisition via paid ads.

Pros:

• AI sets up and optimizes Google/Facebook ads

• Focused on ROI and conversions

• SMB-friendly

Cons:

• No email/phone database

• Relies on paid ad budget

💰 Free to start; paid via ad spend

Verdict: Not a DNB copycat, but if you want inbound B2B leads without the grind, it’s worth a spin.

17. 🧠 6sense – Intent + Predictive ABM Magic

6sense is all about intent-based ABM—think “who’s actually buying soon?”

Pros:

• Predictive analytics + buying signals

• Full funnel visibility

• Killer enterprise features

Cons:

• Learning curve

💰 Custom pricing (read: expensive)

Verdict: If DNB feels passive and slow, 6sense puts you in front of buyers at the right time.

18. 📈 Leadfeeder – Turn Website Visitors Into Leads

Leadfeeder tracks companies that visit your site (even if they don’t fill out forms). Super useful.

What rocks:

• Reveal company names from anonymous visits

• CRM integrations

• Tracks lead behavior on your site

What doesn’t:

• No emails or phones included

• Works best with B2B traffic

💰 Free plan; paid from $139/mo

Verdict: More of a lead intelligence tool than a traditional DNB alt—but seriously underrated.

19. 🔎 UpLead – Clean, Accurate B2B Contacts

UpLead is one of the cleanest DNB alternatives for quick B2B contact lists without a data headache.

What I liked:

• 95%+ email accuracy (they guarantee it)

• Great filters (tech stack, job title, etc.)

• Built-in email verifier

What I didn’t:

• Credits run out fast

• Smaller database than ZoomInfo

💰 Starts at $74/mo

Verdict: If you need solid B2B leads without paying enterprise pricing, UpLead’s a great pick.

20. 📬 Lead411 – B2B Data + Intent Signals

Lead411 blends email/phone data with intent signals (Bombora-style), which DNB lacks.

What’s solid:

• Triggers for job changes, hiring, funding, etc.

• Verified direct dials and work emails

• Chrome extension and CRM integrations

What’s not:

• UI is a little dated

• Reporting/dashboarding could be better

💰 From $99/mo

Verdict: A nice combo of contact data + triggers. More actionable than DNB’s flat data.

21. 💬 Overloop (ex-Prospect.io) – Outreach Meets CRM

Overloop is for cold email outreach, not a contact database—but it’s a slick DNB companion.

Pros:

• LinkedIn email finder

• Multichannel campaigns (email + LinkedIn + calls)

• Built-in CRM

Cons:

• You have to bring your own leads

• UI takes a sec to get used to

💰 From $39/mo

Verdict: Not a lead database, but if you’re combining Apollo or Skrapp with outreach, Overloop is 🔥.

22. 🕵️‍♂️ Hunter.io – Email Finder + Verifier

Hunter.io is clean, simple, and stupid fast at finding company emails via domain or LinkedIn.

What’s great:

• Domain search + bulk email finder

• API access

• Super accurate verifier

What’s weak:

• No phone numbers

• Doesn’t go deep on company data

💰 Free tier; paid from $49/mo

Verdict: If you’re just looking to pull verified business emails, it’s leaner and cheaper than DNB.

23. 🧊 Coldlytics – Human-Powered, Niche List Building

Coldlytics builds hyper-targeted lists manually for you based on your ICP. Very hands-on.

What I loved:

• Custom list requests (e.g. “VPs in AI startups in Berlin”)

• Data includes emails, phones, LinkedIn

• Great for obscure niches

What I didn’t:

• Turnaround time (1–3 days)

• No “self-serve” database

💰 Starts at $147/mo

Verdict: Better than DNB if you’re going after tight niche verticals and want zero fluff.

24. 🤖 Seamless.AI – Real-Time Email + Phone Finder

Seamless.AI is all about real-time email and phone scraping, especially from LinkedIn.

Best parts:

• Live contact data discovery

• Great Chrome extension

• Unlimited search plans

Worst parts:

• Spammy upsells

• UI can feel chaotic

💰 Free tier; paid from $147/mo

Verdict: More aggressive than DNB with fresher data—great if you want quantity and phones.

25. 🦍 LeadsGorilla – Local Lead Scraper for Agencies

LeadsGorilla is very niche—pulls leads from Google Maps, Yelp, FB Pages, etc.

What’s cool:

• Local SEO & agency play

• Grabs business data + contact info

• Local ranking audit tools

What’s meh:

• Not built for SaaS/B2B

• No enrichment, no CRM sync

💰 One-time ~$37–$67 depending on plan

Verdict: DNB doesn’t even touch local. If you do local lead gen, LeadsGorilla is underrated.

26. 🌐 Lusha – Fast LinkedIn Lead Enrichment

Lusha is one of the easiest plug-and-play B2B lead generation tools—especially if you’re on LinkedIn daily.

What rocks:

• Instant emails + phones via Chrome extension

• Good Salesforce + HubSpot sync

• Self-serve pricing

What’s not:

• Not super strong on intent data

• Can get pricey fast

💰 Free plan; starts at $39/mo

Verdict: Way easier to use than DNB. Great data, modern UI, perfect for sales reps.

27. 🧠 Clay – Data Automation for Nerds (in a good way)

Clay isn’t a typical lead gen tool—it’s more like Airtable on steroids for outbound.

Why I dig it:

• Pull data from 50+ sources (Hunter, Apollo, Clearbit, etc.)

• Enrich, dedupe, personalize at scale

• Zapier + OpenAI integrations 🤖

Why it’s complex:

• Steep learning curve

• You build your own flows

💰 Starts at $149/mo

Verdict: Total DNB killer for advanced users. If you want to customize every step of your workflow, Clay is elite.

28. 🧾 Datanyze – Simple Email Finder, Decent B2B Data

Datanyze (owned by ZoomInfo) is the lightweight cousin—ideal for quick LinkedIn lead grabbing.

What’s good:

• Chrome extension for emails

• Simple UI

• Pulls tech stack + company info

What’s bad:

• Limited contacts per month

• Pricing’s vague and gotcha-style

💰 From $39/mo (but limited)

Verdict: A lite version of DNB, but better UI. Okay for freelancers, not for scale.