Dropcontact vs Cognism
Short version: Dropcontact is the better fit for European teams that need GDPR-safe email enrichment piped into their CRM, while Cognism is built for outbound teams selling into Europe that live and die by phone connect rates.
Dropcontact
GDPR email enrichment with no database
$79/mo
From ~€79/mo by 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 | $79/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
Which should you choose?
Choose Dropcontact if…
- you want 100% GDPR-compliant (no contact database stored)
- you want strong email accuracy and de-duplication
- you want native HubSpot and Pipedrive enrichment
Choose Cognism if…
- you want excellent EU/UK coverage and GDPR/DNC compliance
- you want phone-verified 'Diamond' mobile numbers
- you want unrestricted data views on most plans
The verdict
Both are solid prospecting & lead data tools. The best choice comes down to fit: Dropcontact for European teams that need GDPR-safe email enrichment piped into their CRM, and Cognism for outbound teams selling into Europe that live and die by phone connect rates.
Browse all tools →Frequently asked questions
Is Dropcontact or Cognism cheaper?
Dropcontact is the more affordable option ($79/mo versus Custom pricing). The lower sticker price isn't always the better value, though, weigh the tier your team will actually land on and any add-ons.
Which is better, Dropcontact or Cognism?
Neither is strictly better, they're built for different priorities. Dropcontact is the stronger pick for European teams that need GDPR-safe email enrichment piped into their CRM, while Cognism suits outbound teams selling into Europe that live and die by phone connect rates.
What's the main difference between Dropcontact and Cognism?
Dropcontact is beginner-friendly and budget-friendly, while Cognism is intermediate and premium. On tracked prospecting & lead data features, Dropcontact covers 5 and Cognism covers 9.