Societe Info vs Cognism
Short version: Societe Info is the better fit for teams selling into France that need official, structured company data, while Cognism is built for outbound teams selling into Europe that live and die by phone connect rates.
Societe Info
French company data & enrichment
$39/mo
From ~€39/mo by volume; French SIREN-based company data
Cognism
Phone-verified data with strong EU coverage
Custom pricing
Custom annual pricing; unrestricted-data packages available
At a glance
| Spec | Societe | Cognism |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $39/mo | Custom pricing |
| Budget tier | Mid-range | Premium |
| Complexity | Intermediate | Intermediate |
| Primary category | Prospecting & Lead Data | Prospecting & Lead Data |
| Integrations | 15+ | 30+ |
| Founded | 2016 | 2015 |
Feature comparison
Societe offers 6 of 10 tracked prospecting & lead data features; Cognism offers 9.
| Feature | Societe | 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 |
Societe Info
Pros
- Authoritative French SIREN/SIRET company data
- Strong firmographic enrichment and scoring
- API and CRM enrichment for French ICPs
Cons
- France-focused coverage
- Custom pricing, no self-serve
- Less useful outside the French market
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 Societe if…
- you want authoritative French SIREN/SIRET company data
- you want strong firmographic enrichment and scoring
- you want API and CRM enrichment for French ICPs
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: Societe for teams selling into France that need official, structured company data, and Cognism for outbound teams selling into Europe that live and die by phone connect rates.
Browse all tools →Frequently asked questions
Is Societe Info or Cognism cheaper?
Societe Info is the more affordable option ($39/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, Societe Info or Cognism?
Neither is strictly better, they're built for different priorities. Societe Info is the stronger pick for teams selling into France that need official, structured company data, while Cognism suits outbound teams selling into Europe that live and die by phone connect rates.
What's the main difference between Societe Info and Cognism?
Societe Info is intermediate and mid-range, while Cognism is intermediate and premium. On tracked prospecting & lead data features, Societe covers 6 and Cognism covers 9.