Dropcontact vs Cognism
A side-by-side comparison of features, pricing, and value to help you choose.
Dropcontact
GDPR email enrichment with no database
$24/mo
From ~$24/mo by enrichment volume; 100% GDPR, no stored database
Cognism
Phone-verified data with strong EU coverage
Custom pricing
Custom annual pricing; unrestricted-data packages available
At a glance
| Spec | Dropcontact | Cognism |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $24/mo | Custom pricing |
| Budget tier | Budget-friendly | Premium |
| Complexity | Beginner-friendly | Intermediate |
| Primary category | Prospecting & Lead Data | Prospecting & Lead Data |
| Integrations | 15+ | 30+ |
| Founded | 2018 | 2015 |
Feature comparison
Dropcontact offers 5 of 10 tracked prospecting & lead data features; Cognism offers 9.
| Feature | Dropcontact | Cognism |
|---|---|---|
| Email finder | ||
| Mobile / direct dials | ||
| Email verification | ||
| Bulk enrichment | ||
| LinkedIn / Chrome extension | ||
| Intent data | ||
| 1-click CRM export | ||
| Free plan | ||
| API & webhooks | ||
| Priority / 24-7 support |
Dropcontact
Pros
- 100% GDPR-compliant (no contact database stored)
- Strong email accuracy and de-duplication
- Native HubSpot and Pipedrive enrichment
Cons
- Email-focused, limited phone coverage
- No prospecting search, enrichment only
- Pricing scales with volume
Cognism
Pros
- Excellent EU/UK coverage and GDPR/DNC compliance
- Phone-verified 'Diamond' mobile numbers
- Unrestricted data views on most plans
Cons
- Custom annual contracts, no self-serve or free plan
- US coverage trails ZoomInfo
- Best value only at team scale
The verdict
The right pick depends on your priorities. Choose Dropcontact if you value european teams that need gdpr-safe email enrichment piped into their crm. Choose Cognism if you need outbound teams selling into europe that live and die by phone connect rates.
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