Alright, real talk — I’ve been deep in the trenches with B2B lead generation for years now. ZoomInfo? Yeah, it’s powerful, but it ain’t cheap and honestly, sometimes it’s just…too much. So I went out, tested a ton of options, and here’s my no-fluff breakdown of the best ZoomInfo alternatives for 2025.

I’m talking real-world experience here — what actually works, what sucks, and where you should throw your money if you wanna crush it with B2B sales, outreach, or growth.

1. RocketReach

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If you want clean, simple prospecting without the ZoomInfo price tag, RocketReach is legit.

Core Features:

  • Access to 700M+ professionals across 35M+ companies.

  • Chrome extension works magic on LinkedIn, Crunchbase, etc.

  • Verified emails + phone numbers.

  • API access for automation nerds like me.

How It Works:

You pop in a name, company, or domain — RocketReach digs up direct contact info. Super easy.

What I Loved:

  • Dead-simple UI.

  • Pretty darn accurate emails.

  • Pay-as-you-go credits = no crazy long contracts.

What I Didn’t:

  • Hit a few stale numbers, especially for SMBs.

  • Not as deep company insights as ZoomInfo.

Pricing:

  • Starts around $53/month if you pay yearly.

  • Credits-based system (good for smaller teams).

👉 Best for: SMBs, solo prospectors, lean startups.

2. Kaspr

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Kaspr is like RocketReach’s sneaky cousin — but way cooler for real-time LinkedIn lead gen.

Core Features:

  • Instant contact reveals right inside LinkedIn.

  • Auto-syncs with CRMs like HubSpot and Pipedrive.

  • Automation flows (capture + follow-up).

How It Works:

Install the Chrome extension, browse LinkedIn, grab verified emails and mobile numbers. Done.

What I Loved:

  • Real-time data. No need to jump between tools.

  • Sweet automations for lead nurturing.

  • GDPR-friendly (big if you do EU business).

What I Didn’t:

  • Smaller database vs big players.

  • Credits vanish fast if you’re not careful.

Pricing:

  • Starts from €30/month (around $32).

  • Scales up based on usage.

👉 Best for: LinkedIn-heavy sales teams, EU-focused outreach.

3. LeadIQ

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LeadIQ is hands-down my favorite for B2B outbound sales teams.

Core Features:

  • Capture contacts + push directly into Salesforce, HubSpot, Outreach, you name it.

  • Tracks job changes = goldmine for re-engagement.

  • Campaign builder for sequences.

How It Works:

You scrape prospects while browsing LinkedIn or company sites, add them to campaigns, and sync straight to your CRM.

What I Loved:

  • Best workflow for SDRs — zero context-switching.

  • Great enrichment data.

  • Awesome team alerts when leads change jobs.

What I Didn’t:

  • Bit expensive if you’re solo.

  • Database still catching up to the “ZoomInfo-level” massive scale.

Pricing:

  • Around $75–$150/month/user, depending on the plan.

👉 Best for: B2B sales teams, growth hackers, mid-sized companies.

4. Apollo.io

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Apollo is the GOAT if you want an all-in-one B2B Leads Database + outreach platform.

Core Features:

  • 275M+ contacts and 65M+ companies.

  • Built-in cold email + call automation.

  • Sequences, analytics, A/B testing baked in.

  • CRM-lite functions if you’re bootstrapped.

How It Works:

Use filters to mine their database (job title, tech stack, funding, etc.), add contacts to sequences, and automate your outreach.

What I Loved:

  • Insane value for money — seriously.

  • Killer search filters.

  • CRM + outreach combo = no need for 3-4 different tools.

What I Didn’t:

  • Deliverability can dip if you don’t warm your domain properly.

  • Support team can be slow sometimes.

Pricing:

  • FREE plan (yes, free) for basic usage.

  • Paid plans start at $49/month — crazy cheap for what you get.

👉 Best for: Startups, solopreneurs, and any team tired of paying ZoomInfo $10K+.

5. SalesIntel

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If you want human-verified B2B leads, SalesIntel’s your jam.

Core Features:

  • 95%+ accuracy claim (they hand-verify contacts).

  • Intent data + technographics.

  • Enrichment + CRM integrations (Salesforce, HubSpot, Outreach, etc.).

How It Works:

Search the database, filter by buyer intent, scoop up direct dials, emails, and company insights.

What I Loved:

  • Super clean data — no bounced emails (seriously rare).

  • Killer integrations.

  • Great for ABM (Account-Based Marketing).

What I Didn’t:

  • Pricey if you’re small-time.

  • UI is a little clunky.

Pricing:

  • Custom — gotta talk to sales. (Expect $5K+ annually.)

👉 Best for: Mid-to-large sales teams who need serious data quality.

6. LeadSwift

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Super budget-friendly tool for scraping fresh B2B data.

Core Features:

  • Real-time scraping across Google Maps, LinkedIn, Yellow Pages, etc.

  • Company info + contact emails.

How It Works:

You input your industry, location, or keywords — LeadSwift pulls fresh biz leads fast.

What I Loved:

  • Dirt cheap.

  • Good for local B2B leads.

  • Fast scraping engine.

What I Didn’t:

  • Emails aren’t always verified.

  • Very DIY — no fancy CRM syncs.

Pricing:

  • One-time fees starting at $197.

👉 Best for: Hustlers, freelancers, and local businesses.

7. LeadScrape

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Think of LeadScrape as LeadSwift’s nerdier big brother.

Core Features:

  • Pulls full business profiles, including emails, phone numbers, socials.

  • Focused on SMBs globally.

How It Works:

Desktop software — input your target audience, scrape bulk lists.

What I Loved:

  • Huge dataset for local markets.

  • One-time payment = no subscriptions.

What I Didn’t:

  • Data not as fresh as cloud-based tools.

  • UI feels 2008-ish.

Pricing:

  • From $97 one-time.

👉 Best for: Small businesses, B2B freelancers, non-techies.

8. Skrapp.io

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Skrapp is a LinkedIn email-finding machine, simple and smooth.

Core Features:

  • Chrome extension pulls emails from LinkedIn.

  • Email finder + verifier tool.

  • Lightweight CRM inside.

How It Works:

Scrape emails while LinkedIn browsing; verify them before sending.

What I Loved:

  • Super easy.

  • Affordable.

  • Good deliverability rates.

What I Didn’t:

  • Limited to LinkedIn-heavy workflows.

  • Smaller database than big boys.

Pricing:

  • Free plan available.

  • Paid plans from $49/month.

👉 Best for: LinkedIn-first prospectors and early-stage startups.

9. Snov.io

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If you want cold email + lead gen in one, Snov.io’s fire.

Core Features:

  • B2B lead database.

  • Cold email automation.

  • Email verification.

  • Tech stack filters.

How It Works:

Find leads, verify, create drip campaigns, and track everything under one roof.

What I Loved:

  • All-in-one suite.

  • Good tech filters for SaaS targeting.

  • Generous free plan.

What I Didn’t:

  • UI can lag sometimes.

  • Smaller database compared to Apollo.

Pricing:

  • Starts at $39/month.

👉 Best for: Startups and DIY marketers.

10. GetProspect

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Another solid LinkedIn email grabber — clean, simple, no frills.

Core Features:

  • Bulk LinkedIn scraping.

  • Custom list building.

  • Simple CRM export.

How It Works:

Use the Chrome extension while surfing LinkedIn — grab verified emails fast.

What I Loved:

  • Free credits monthly.

  • Simple pricing.

  • Good enrichment add-ons.

What I Didn’t:

  • Data quality dips on niche roles.

  • Few integrations compared to bigger players.

Pricing:

  • Free tier available.

  • Paid from $49/month.

👉 Best for: Solo sales reps, recruiters.

11. TaskDrive

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TaskDrive is not a tool — it’s real humans doing lead research for you.

Core Features:

  • Human-powered research.

  • Highly personalized prospect lists.

  • ICP (Ideal Customer Profile) matching.

How It Works:

You define the profile — TaskDrive’s team builds you custom lead lists.

What I Loved:

  • Hyper-targeted leads.

  • Saves HOURS of grunt work.

What I Didn’t:

  • Monthly service fee, not a one-time cost.

  • Need clear ICP or it flops.

Pricing:

  • Starts around $1,495/month.

👉 Best for: Growth-stage teams scaling outbound like crazy.

12. LeadFuze

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LeadFuze = AI-powered B2B list building + intent data.

Core Features:

  • Build lists by role, tech used, hiring intent, etc.

  • Fuzebot (AI assistant) auto-builds leads daily.

  • CRM integrations galore.

How It Works:

You set criteria; Fuzebot feeds you fresh leads every day — hands-off.

What I Loved:

  • Set-it-and-forget-it vibes.

  • Hiring intent targeting is 🔥.

  • No scraping headaches.

What I Didn’t:

  • Leads can skew US-focused.

  • Expensive vs manual tools.

Pricing:

  • Starts at $147/month.

👉 Best for: Hands-off founders, busy sales teams.

13. Instantly.ai

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Instantly is the go-to if you’re serious about cold email at scale.

Core Features:

  • Unlimited cold email sending.

  • Warm-up automation.

  • Lead database add-on.

How It Works:

Connect unlimited inboxes → automate cold email sequences → auto-warm up domains → get replies.

What I Loved:

  • Unlimited sending = growth hacking heaven.

  • Built-in warm-up saves $$$.

  • Sleek UX.

What I Didn’t:

  • Deliverability still on you to maintain.

  • Lead database not as crazy deep yet.

Pricing:

  • From $97/month.

👉 Best for: Cold email agencies, high-volume outbound.

14. Brevo (formerly Sendinblue)

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Brevo is more a CRM + marketing automation platform than pure lead gen.

Core Features:

  • Email marketing + SMS.

  • CRM with pipeline management.

  • Landing pages, forms, chatbots.

How It Works:

Capture leads via forms and campaigns; nurture ‘em with emails and SMS.

What I Loved:

  • All-in-one inbound suite.

  • Solid free tier.

  • SMS marketing built-in.

What I Didn’t:

  • Not a massive B2B leads database.

  • Not ideal if you want cold outreach.

Pricing:

  • Free plan.

  • Paid from $25/month.

👉 Best for: SMBs wanting all-in-one CRM + marketing.

15. Leadzai

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Leadzai (formerly Advertio) is an AI-driven ad platform with lead gen magic.

Core Features:

  • Automates Google, Facebook, and LinkedIn ads.

  • AI optimization for B2B lead capture.

How It Works:

Set a budget + goal; Leadzai auto-launches ads to generate leads.

What I Loved:

  • Plug-and-play ads.

  • Small biz-friendly UX.

What I Didn’t:

  • Ad-dependent leads (not organic).

  • Best for localized targeting.

Pricing:

  • Performance-based pricing.

👉 Best for: Local B2B shops, service providers.

16. 6sense

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6sense is hardcore ABM and enterprise-level intent data beast mode.

Core Features:

  • Predictive analytics.

  • Buyer intent insights.

  • Multi-touch attribution tracking.

How It Works:

Tracks buyer journeys anonymously → identifies high-intent accounts → triggers outreach automatically.

What I Loved:

  • Predictive power is NEXT LEVEL.

  • Hyper-focused ABM campaigns.

What I Didn’t:

  • Huge learning curve.

  • Enterprise pricing = bring the big wallet.

Pricing:

  • Custom — enterprise level.

👉 Best for: Big B2B teams doing Account-Based Everything.

17. Leadfeeder

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Leadfeeder tracks who visits your website (even if they don’t fill out forms).

Core Features:

  • IP tracking to ID companies browsing your site.

  • CRM integrations (HubSpot, Salesforce, Pipedrive, etc.)

  • Lead scoring.

How It Works:

Install their tracking script → see which companies visit your site → reach out smarter.

What I Loved:

  • Great for warm leads.

  • Solid Slack alerts + CRM push.

  • Super easy setup.

What I Didn’t:

  • Only B2B (consumer traffic not tracked well).

  • Needs a decent traffic volume to shine.

Pricing:

  • Free plan (limited).

  • Paid from $139/month.

👉 Best for: Inbound teams, account-based marketers.

18. UpLead

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UpLead is like RocketReach…but a little fancier when it comes to verified leads.

Core Features:

  • 95%+ email accuracy (real-time verified).

  • Tech stack + intent filters.

  • CRM integrations (HubSpot, Salesforce, Zoho).

How It Works:

Build lead lists using advanced filters (industry, location, tech, revenue, etc.), download, and go.

What I Loved:

  • Super clean, accurate data.

  • Built-in email verifier.

  • Pay-as-you-go flexibility.

What I Didn’t:

  • Smaller database vs Apollo/ZoomInfo.

  • Limited credits unless you go big on plans.

Pricing:

  • Starts at $99/month for 170 credits.

👉 Best for: Quality-first sales teams.

19. Lead411

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Lead411 focuses on verified emails plus direct dials — a real win if you love cold calling.

Core Features:

  • Intent data + growth triggers (funding, hiring, etc.)

  • Direct dials + email verification.

  • CRM + sales automation integrations.

How It Works:

Target by firmographics + trigger events → build lists with direct contact info.

What I Loved:

  • Great for phone-heavy outreach.

  • Built-in sales triggers (no guessing timing).

What I Didn’t:

  • UI feels a little cluttered.

  • Credits run out fast if you’re aggressive.

Pricing:

  • Around $99/month and up.

👉 Best for: Sales reps who still dial the phone.

20. Overloop (ex-Prospect.io)

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Overloop is a sales engagement platform that also helps you scrape leads.

Core Features:

  • Email finder + LinkedIn scraping.

  • Multi-step outbound campaigns (email, call, LinkedIn).

  • CRM sync.

How It Works:

Find leads, build outreach sequences, track opens/clicks/replies.

What I Loved:

  • Smooth cold email setup.

  • LinkedIn actions (auto-connect, etc.) save time.

What I Didn’t:

  • Database itself isn’t massive — more for scraping than buying.

Pricing:

  • From $39/month.

👉 Best for: DIY outbound hustlers.

21. Hunter.io

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Hunter is the OG for finding business emails — and still holds up today.

Core Features:

  • Email finder + email verifier.

  • Domain search to pull company-wide contacts.

  • Campaign sending (basic).

How It Works:

Search a company or person — Hunter finds possible emails + confidence score.

What I Loved:

  • Reliable.

  • Free plan is generous.

  • API access for nerdy workflows.

What I Didn’t:

  • No massive B2B leads database.

  • Mainly useful if you know who you’re targeting.

Pricing:

  • Free for 25 searches/month.

  • Paid from $49/month.

👉 Best for: Freelancers, recruiters, and scrappy startups.

22. Coldlytics

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Coldlytics is done-for-you lead list building powered by real researchers + AI.

Core Features:

  • You submit target criteria, they build fresh lists.

  • Human + machine data sourcing.

  • Updated every 24-48 hours.

How It Works:

Place an order → Coldlytics team researches your exact audience → fresh verified leads delivered.

What I Loved:

  • Custom targeting = no random scraping.

  • High quality (better than mass databases).

What I Didn’t:

  • Lead delivery takes 1–2 days (not instant).

  • More expensive for big orders.

Pricing:

  • Starts at $250/project.

👉 Best for: Cold email agencies, quality-focused teams.

23. Seamless.AI

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Seamless.AI promises “real-time” B2B leads…but it’s a bit hit-or-miss.

Core Features:

  • Search and enrich contacts.

  • Real-time verification engine.

  • Chrome extension for LinkedIn.

How It Works:

Find companies or people → Seamless pulls emails, numbers, socials.

What I Loved:

  • Massive database.

  • Chrome plugin works fast.

What I Didn’t:

  • Data isn’t always “seamless” — bounce rates can hurt.

  • Aggressive upselling.

Pricing:

  • Free tier (limited).

  • Paid plans start around $125/month.

👉 Best for: High-volume outbound, SDR teams.

24. LeadsGorilla

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LeadsGorilla is focused on local business lead gen — think agencies selling services.

Core Features:

  • Scrapes local businesses from Facebook, Google My Business, Yelp.

  • Audit reports for selling SEO, ads, services.

How It Works:

Search your target city + niche, LeadsGorilla pulls fresh biz leads with contact details.

What I Loved:

  • Built-in client report templates.

  • Killer for marketing agencies.

What I Didn’t:

  • Not built for tech/startup B2B.

  • Scraped emails need verifying separately.

Pricing:

  • One-time fee from $47.

👉 Best for: Local lead gen agencies.

25. Lusha

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Lusha is a heavy hitter for B2B contact info straight off LinkedIn.

Core Features:

  • 120M+ business profiles.

  • Direct dials and emails.

  • Integrations with CRMs and outreach tools.

How It Works:

Install Chrome plugin → grab emails/numbers while prospecting.

What I Loved:

  • Super fast and simple.

  • Great mobile number coverage.

What I Didn’t:

  • Strict usage limits unless you pay $$$.

  • Not great for bulk scraping.

Pricing:

  • Free trial.

  • Paid starts at $39/month.

👉 Best for: Quick LinkedIn prospecting, mobile-first campaigns.

26. Clay

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Clay is basically lead generation on steroids with no-code automations.

Core Features:

  • Combine multiple data sources (Apollo, LinkedIn, Hunter, Clearbit, etc.).

  • Enrich, verify, personalize at scale.

  • Zapier-level integrations.

How It Works:

Pull data from APIs, auto-clean + enrich contacts, push to outreach campaigns.

What I Loved:

  • Ridiculously customizable.

  • Pulls data from everywhere.

What I Didn’t:

  • Can be overwhelming without tech chops.

  • API limits if you go crazy.

Pricing:

  • Free tier.

  • Paid plans start at $149/month.

👉 Best for: Growth hackers, automation nerds.

27. Datanyze

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Datanyze is all about sales intelligence and technographics (what tech stack companies use).

Core Features:

  • Tech stack tracking.

  • Cold outreach with verified emails.

  • Chrome extension.

How It Works:

Browse LinkedIn → get company tech info + verified emails instantly.

What I Loved:

  • Great for SaaS sales targeting.

  • Fast Chrome tool.

What I Didn’t:

  • Tech stack info can lag.

  • Database not huge compared to Apollo or ZoomInfo.

Pricing:

  • Starts at $39/month.

👉 Best for: SaaS sales teams, tech product sellers.

28. Dun & Bradstreet (D&B)

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D&B is the OG of business data — massive but corporate AF.

Core Features:

  • 400M+ business records globally.

  • Firmographic + financial info.

  • Risk and compliance insights.

How It Works:

Search by company attributes, pull deep profiles with financials, employee counts, etc.

What I Loved:

  • Data depth — like whoa.

  • Global coverage.

What I Didn’t:

  • Pricing = enterprise-only.

  • Overkill for small/mid B2B teams.

Pricing:

  • Custom, super $$$ (think minimum five figures).

👉 Best for: Big enterprises, finance-heavy lead qualification.

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