Real Talk from Someone Who’s Tried ‘Em All

So, I gave Datanyze a shot when I needed budget-friendly B2B lead data—and yeah, it’s decent for the price. But it’s pretty barebones. You get basic firmographics, some technographics, and a Chrome extension that works… kinda. But if you’re scaling outreach, doing deep prospecting, or just want more lead gen firepower, there are better tools out there.

Here’s my personal hit list of Datanyze alternatives I’ve actually used—no fluff, just what works.

1. 🔥 ZoomInfo – Enterprise Beast Mode

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This one’s a no-brainer. ZoomInfo is the king of B2B leads databases. It’s got everything—emails, phones, org charts, intent data, buying signals—you name it.

Pros:

  • Massive database (millions of contacts, real-time updated)

  • Intent + technographic data

  • AI-powered search and lead scoring

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

Cons:

  • Steep learning curve if you’re solo

💰 Pricing: Custom quote. Starts around $15K/year (yeah, ouch).

💬 Verdict: If you’re in a big sales org and need scale + precision, this is your move. Datanyze looks like a toy next to it.

2. 🚀 RocketReach – Fast + Simple Email Lookup

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RocketReach is great for quick-and-dirty contact discovery. Think of it as a lightweight version of Datanyze with better UI and slightly better accuracy.

Pros:

  • Chrome extension works great on LinkedIn

  • Finds work + personal emails and phones

  • Real-time API access

Cons:

  • No real firmographics or enrichment

  • Data quality varies outside the US

💰 Pricing: Free plan available. Paid starts at $39/month.

💬 Verdict: If you’re mainly doing LinkedIn outreach and just want emails fast, this works. Way easier to use than Datanyze.

3. 👀 Kaspr – LinkedIn-Focused Lead Gen

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Tried Kaspr when I wanted a more Euro-friendly tool. It lives inside LinkedIn and pulls emails + phone numbers on the fly.

Pros:

  • Killer for LinkedIn lead scraping

  • Auto-enrichment and workflows

  • GDPR-compliant, solid for EMEA

Cons:

  • Weak US data coverage

  • Doesn’t scale well without SalesNav

💰 Pricing: Free plan. Paid starts at €30/month.

💬 Verdict: Datanyze can’t touch this for EU leads or LinkedIn-first workflows.

4. ✍️ LeadIQ – Data + Sequencing All-in-One

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LeadIQ is where lead capture meets prospecting automation. It’s super slick if you live inside LinkedIn and run outbound at scale.

Pros:

  • Chrome extension is 🔥

  • Direct dials + emails + snippets

  • Native integrations with Salesforce, Outreach, etc.

Cons:

  • Can get pricey as your team grows

  • Some export limits on lower plans

💰 Pricing: Free plan. Paid starts at $75/user/month.

💬 Verdict: Better than Datanyze if you want a full B2B prospecting workflow, not just raw data.

5. 🧠 Apollo.io – The Best All-Rounder, Period

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Apollo is hands-down my favorite B2B lead generation platform. It’s part leads database, part sales engagement tool, and part CRM. It replaced like 3 tools for me.

Pros:

  • 275M+ contacts w/ emails + phones

  • Sequencing, CRM, enrichment = all-in-one

  • Free plan is insanely generous

Cons:

  • UI can feel a bit clunky

  • Data accuracy dips sometimes, esp. phones

💰 Pricing: Free forever. Paid starts at $49/user/month.

💬 Verdict: If you’re switching off Datanyze, just get Apollo. Better features, more data, and it’s way more affordable.

6. 📊 SalesIntel – B2B Data with Human Verification

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SalesIntel is one of the few lead generation companies that actually manually verifies contact info. Yeah, real humans checking data. Wild.

Pros:

  • 95%+ accurate emails and direct dials

  • Intent data from Bombora built in

  • Chrome extension is solid

Cons:

  • UI feels clunky

  • Not great for international contacts

💰 Pricing: Starts around $99/mo. Custom pricing for teams.

💬 Verdict: Huge step up from Datanyze for data accuracy. Great for US-based sales teams.

7. ⚡️ LeadSwift – Scrapes Local Biz Data Fast

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LeadSwift is more niche—it pulls local business leads straight from Google Maps, Yelp, and other public sources.

Pros:

  • Find verified SMB leads fast

  • Gets social links, reviews, emails, phone

  • One-time fee instead of monthly sub

Cons:

  • Not for B2B SaaS or enterprise leads

  • Kinda hacky UI

💰 Pricing: One-time fee around $49–$97.

💬 Verdict: Not a Datanyze replacement for SaaS, but killer for agencies selling to local biz.

8. 🕵️‍♂️ LeadScrape – Bulk B2B Lead Extraction

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LeadScrape is a low-cost option that scrapes B2B contact info from directories and databases.

Pros:

  • Covers tons of countries

  • Bulk CSV downloads

  • Finds emails, phones, LinkedIn profiles

Cons:

  • No real-time verification

  • UI needs love (badly)

💰 Pricing: Starts at $97 one-time.

💬 Verdict: Cheap Datanyze alternative if you’re okay with doing a lot of filtering and verifying yourself.

9. ✉️ Skrapp – Lightweight LinkedIn Email Finder

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Skrapp is a lot like Hunter or Kaspr—it’s an email discovery tool for B2B sales folks who live on LinkedIn.

Pros:

  • Easy Chrome extension

  • Domain search + email verifier

  • Good for startups + solo SDRs

Cons:

  • Emails only, no phones

  • Not great for large teams

💰 Pricing: Free for 150 emails/month. Paid starts at $49/mo.

💬 Verdict: Perfect if you just need verified business emails on the cheap.

10. 🧩 Snov.io – Email Finder + Outreach Combo

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Snov.io mixes lead gen, email verification, and cold email campaigns into one dashboard. Very Clay-esque.

Pros:

  • Find + verify + email all in one place

  • Nice Chrome extension

  • Drip campaigns built-in

Cons:

  • Deliverability tools are mid

  • Database isn’t as deep as Apollo or SalesIntel

💰 Pricing: Free plan. Paid starts at $39/mo.

💬 Verdict: Great Datanyze alternative if you want outreach tools + contact data under one roof.

11. 👤 GetProspect – Simple Email Finder with CRM Features

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GetProspect is another solid B2B email finder with just enough CRM-lite features to be useful.

Pros:

  • Easy UI, no learning curve

  • Bulk email exports

  • Simple tagging and segmentation

Cons:

  • Email only, no phone numbers

  • Limited integrations

💰 Pricing: Free up to 50 contacts. Paid starts at $49/mo.

💬 Verdict: Good replacement for Datanyze if you want a simple, clean tool to pull email leads fast.

12. 👷 TaskDrive – Fully Done-For-You Prospecting

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TaskDrive isn’t software—it’s a team that does your prospecting for you. Real people. Actual VA-style lead gen.

Pros:

  • Custom lists, verified contacts

  • You don’t lift a finger

  • Great quality control

Cons:

  • Slower than doing it yourself

  • Not ideal for scrappy founders

💰 Pricing: Starts at $699/mo.

💬 Verdict: If you’ve got budget and want clean B2B leads with zero work, it’s a nice Datanyze replacement.

13. 🤖 LeadFuze – Lead Search with AI Smart Lists

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LeadFuze combines a searchable B2B contacts database with “Fuzebot”—an AI that auto-generates lead lists based on filters.

Pros:

  • Passive lead gen = time-saver

  • Includes tech stack, hiring intent

  • Unlimited seats

Cons:

  • Data is mid-range quality

  • UI could use a refresh

💰 Pricing: Starts at $147/mo.

💬 Verdict: A step up from Datanyze if you want set-it-and-forget-it lead lists.

14. 🚀 Instantly.ai – Cold Email + Lead Sourcing

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Instantly is mainly a cold email platform, but they’ve added a lead gen marketplace with verified contact lists.

Pros:

  • Smart warmup, inbox rotation = no spam folder

  • Built-in lead database + scraping options

  • Gorgeous UI

Cons:

  • Still early-stage on data quality

  • Needs better filters

💰 Pricing: Starts at $37/mo. Lead marketplace = separate fees.

💬 Verdict: Not a one-to-one Datanyze swap, but solid for cold email + fast lists.

15. 📬 Brevo (formerly Sendinblue) – Email + CRM

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Brevo isn’t a B2B lead finder per se—it’s more email marketing + CRM, but worth mentioning if you want a follow-up tool post-Datanyze.

Pros:

  • Great email builder

  • Built-in CRM + workflows

  • SMS + WhatsApp channels

Cons:

  • No prospecting features

  • Not a data provider

💰 Pricing: Free plan. Paid starts at $25/mo.

💬 Verdict: Use alongside tools like Snov or LeadFuze. Not a standalone lead gen database.

16. 🧠 Leadzai – AI-Powered B2B Leads + Campaigns

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Leadzai auto-generates ad campaigns, landing pages, and yes—leads, based on your ideal customer profile.

Pros:

  • AI campaigns + data = time-saver

  • Nice UI and onboarding

  • Auto lead capture from ads

Cons:

  • Less control over data

  • Geared more toward SMBs

💰 Pricing: Starts at $39/mo.

💬 Verdict: Not a typical Datanyze clone, but a good option for marketers who want “set it and forget it” lead flows.

17. 🧭 6sense – Enterprise-Grade Intent Data

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6sense goes beyond contact info—it’s an account-based marketing platform built around predictive intent and buying signals.

Pros:

  • World-class intent signals

  • Buyer journey tracking

  • Plays well with enterprise CRMs

Cons:

  • Not for small teams

💰 Pricing: Custom quote. Expect $1K+/mo minimum.

💬 Verdict: Huge upgrade from Datanyze if you’re running complex ABM or RevOps plays.

18. 📈 Leadfeeder – Turn Website Visitors Into Leads

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Leadfeeder identifies the companies visiting your site—aka warm inbound B2B leads without form fills.

Pros:

  • Shows company + visit behavior

  • Filters by firmographics + campaigns

  • Google Analytics integration

Cons:

  • No contact-level data

  • Still need enrichment tools

💰 Pricing: Free version. Paid starts at $139/mo.

💬 Verdict: Pair it with tools like Apollo or Snov. Great add-on to any Datanyze replacement stack.

19. 🔎 UpLead – Super Clean B2B Data

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UpLead straight up markets itself as the “clean data” platform—and honestly, it delivers.

Pros:

  • 95%+ email accuracy promise

  • Real-time email verification

  • Tech stack + intent filters

Cons:

  • Smaller database vs. ZoomInfo

  • UI can be a lil’ basic

💰 Pricing: Starts at $99/mo for 170 credits.

💬 Verdict: Strong Datanyze alternative if data quality matters most.

20. 📞 Lead411 – Trigger Events + Verified Leads

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Lead411 focuses heavy on trigger events—like new hires or funding rounds—plus verified emails and dials.

Pros:

  • Real-time intent data

  • High direct dial availability

  • Unlimited searching (credits only for exports)

Cons:

  • Limited international coverage

  • Basic CRM integrations

💰 Pricing: Starts around $99/mo.

💬 Verdict: Awesome for sales teams who want hot, timely business leads, not just static lists.

21. 💬 Overloop (formerly Prospect.io) – Sales Automation + Leads

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Overloop (yep, it rebranded from Prospect.io) mixes lead generation, email sequences, and CRM-lite tools.

Pros:

  • Email finder + multichannel outreach

  • LinkedIn tasks built-in

  • Good team collaboration features

Cons:

  • Smaller B2B contacts database

  • UX feels a little dated

💰 Pricing: Starts at $49/user/mo.

💬 Verdict: If you want a Datanyze + Outreach.io hybrid without paying $$$, Overloop’s decent.

22. 🕵️‍♀️ Hunter.io – Find Emails, Fast

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Hunter is a legend for finding verified B2B emails based on domain names. Super simple.

Pros:

  • Domain search and email verifier

  • Easy API access

  • Affordable for startups

Cons:

  • No phones or deep company data

  • Limited targeting filters

💰 Pricing: Free for 25 searches/mo. Paid starts at $49/mo.

💬 Verdict: Not a Datanyze full replacement, but unbeatable for quick email hunting.

23. ❄️ Coldlytics – Data + Verified Emails On-Demand

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Coldlytics is a done-for-you service. You submit your ICP (ideal customer profile), and boom—they hand over fresh business leads.

Pros:

  • Fresh, custom-curated leads

  • Human + AI verification

  • No scraping penalties or old data

Cons:

  • Slower (48–72 hours turnaround)

  • Less control over the initial search

💰 Pricing: Starts around $250–$500 depending on volume.

💬 Verdict: Better than Datanyze if you want human-curated leads without building your own scraping machine.

24. 🌐 Seamless.AI – Big B2B Leads Database With Automation

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Seamless.AI is aggressively scaling their lead generation database—and layering in AI search + enrichment.

Pros:

  • Massive B2B database

  • AI “Research Bot” finds contacts for you

  • Tons of integrations (HubSpot, Salesforce, etc.)

Cons:

  • Aggressive upsells everywhere

  • Contact quality can vary a lot

💰 Pricing: Free trial. Paid starts ~$147/mo.

💬 Verdict: Worth a look if you want scale, but double-check your contact quality.

25. 🐵 LeadsGorilla – Local Lead Scraping for Agencies

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LeadsGorilla is hyper-focused on scraping local business leads from Facebook, Yelp, Google Maps, etc.

Pros:

  • Perfect for local marketing agencies

  • Grabs emails, websites, phone numbers

  • One-time pricing

Cons:

  • Sketchy UX

  • No true B2B SaaS focus

💰 Pricing: ~$67 one-time + upsells.

💬 Verdict: Not for everyone, but insane ROI if you’re targeting local SMBs.

26. 🦁 Lusha – Fast B2B Contact Info

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Lusha basically feels like a slimmed-down ZoomInfo—focused on speed + simplicity.

Pros:

  • Super fast Chrome extension

  • High direct dial accuracy

  • Simple pricing, quick onboarding

Cons:

  • Limited intent data

  • Can burn through credits fast

💰 Pricing: Free for basic use. Paid starts at $39/mo.

💬 Verdict: Way better UX than Datanyze, esp. if you live in LinkedIn Sales Navigator.

27. 🧠 Clay – Smart Data Enrichment & Automation

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Clay is basically the “Zapier” for B2B lead generation tools. You connect APIs and enrich the crap outta your prospect lists.

Pros:

  • Ridiculous number of integrations

  • Automate scraping, enrichment, validation

  • Visual workflows (think Airtable meets Zapier)

Cons:

  • Steeper learning curve

  • No leads database itself (you build it)

💰 Pricing: Starts at $149/mo.

💬 Verdict: Insane power users’ tool. If you love no-code and automations, Clay > Datanyze 1000%.

28. 🏢 DNB (Dun & Bradstreet) – Enterprise Data Giants

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Dun & Bradstreet isn’t messing around—they’re one of the oldest business data providers in the game.

Pros:

  • Massive B2B database

  • Firmographics, financials, hierarchies

  • Strong brand credibility

Cons:

  • Expensive

  • Slow-moving contracts + onboarding

💰 Pricing: Custom quotes. $$$.

💬 Verdict: Enterprise beast mode. Total overkill if you’re a startup, but great for Fortune 500 targeting.

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