Nomination vs Surfe
Short version: Nomination is the better fit for teams selling to French enterprises that want verified decision-maker data, while Surfe is built for reps who live in LinkedIn Sales Navigator and want one-click CRM sync.
Nomination
French B2B contacts & business signals
Custom pricing
Custom annual pricing; premium French decision-maker data
Surfe
Sync LinkedIn to your CRM in one click
Free plan
Free plan; paid from ~$39/seat/mo
At a glance
| Spec | Nomination | Surfe |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | Custom pricing | Free plan |
| Budget tier | Premium | Budget-friendly |
| Complexity | Intermediate | Beginner-friendly |
| Primary category | Sales Intelligence & Signals | Prospecting & Lead Data |
| Integrations | 15+ | 20+ |
| Founded | 2004 | 2020 |
Feature comparison
Nomination offers 2 of 10 tracked prospecting & lead data features; Surfe offers 7.
| Feature | Nomination | Surfe |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Nomination
Pros
- High-quality, verified French decision-maker data
- Business signals (appointments, projects, moves)
- Established French provider
Cons
- France-focused coverage
- Custom annual pricing
- Less relevant outside France
Surfe
Pros
- Seamless LinkedIn-to-CRM contact sync
- Built-in enrichment (emails + phones)
- Works with Sales Navigator messaging
Cons
- Relies on LinkedIn as the entry point
- Enrichment credits limited on lower tiers
- Not a standalone database
Which should you choose?
Choose Nomination if…
- you want high-quality, verified French decision-maker data
- you want business signals (appointments, projects, moves)
- you want established French provider
Choose Surfe if…
- you want seamless LinkedIn-to-CRM contact sync
- you want built-in enrichment (emails + phones)
- you want works with Sales Navigator messaging
The verdict
Both are solid prospecting & lead data tools. The best choice comes down to fit: Nomination for teams selling to French enterprises that want verified decision-maker data, and Surfe for reps who live in LinkedIn Sales Navigator and want one-click CRM sync.
Browse all tools →Frequently asked questions
Is Nomination or Surfe cheaper?
Surfe is the more affordable option (Free plan 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, Nomination or Surfe?
Neither is strictly better, they're built for different priorities. Nomination is the stronger pick for teams selling to French enterprises that want verified decision-maker data, while Surfe suits reps who live in LinkedIn Sales Navigator and want one-click CRM sync.
What's the main difference between Nomination and Surfe?
Nomination is intermediate and premium, while Surfe is beginner-friendly and budget-friendly. On tracked prospecting & lead data features, Nomination covers 2 and Surfe covers 7.