Societe Info vs Surfe
Short version: Societe Info is the better fit for teams selling into France that need official, structured company data, while Surfe is built for reps who live in LinkedIn Sales Navigator and want one-click CRM sync.
Societe Info
French company data & enrichment
$39/mo
From ~€39/mo by volume; French SIREN-based company data
Surfe
Sync LinkedIn to your CRM in one click
Free plan
Free plan; paid from ~$39/seat/mo
At a glance
| Spec | Societe | Surfe |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $39/mo | Free plan |
| Budget tier | Mid-range | Budget-friendly |
| Complexity | Intermediate | Beginner-friendly |
| Primary category | Prospecting & Lead Data | Prospecting & Lead Data |
| Integrations | 15+ | 20+ |
| Founded | 2016 | 2020 |
Feature comparison
Societe offers 6 of 10 tracked prospecting & lead data features; Surfe offers 7.
| Feature | Societe | 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 |
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
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 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 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: Societe for teams selling into France that need official, structured company data, and Surfe for reps who live in LinkedIn Sales Navigator and want one-click CRM sync.
Browse all tools →Frequently asked questions
Is Societe Info or Surfe cheaper?
Surfe is the more affordable option (Free plan versus $39/mo). 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 Surfe?
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 Surfe suits reps who live in LinkedIn Sales Navigator and want one-click CRM sync.
What's the main difference between Societe Info and Surfe?
Societe Info is intermediate and mid-range, while Surfe is beginner-friendly and budget-friendly. On tracked prospecting & lead data features, Societe covers 6 and Surfe covers 7.