Last updated May 2026
Cognism vs LeadIQ
A side-by-side comparison of Cognism and LeadIQ — pricing, features, integrations, and where each one wins.
Cognism
b2b database
B2B sales intelligence with verified mobile phone numbers, GDPR-compliant European data, and intent signals for outbound teams.
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linkedin enrichment
Sales prospecting platform capturing verified contact data from LinkedIn and pushing it directly into your CRM in one click.
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Cognism
| Tier | Monthly | Per seat | Includes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprise (contact sales) | — | — | Custom pricing · Sales-led onboarding · Volume discounts |
LeadIQ
| Tier | Monthly | Per seat | Includes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free | $0 | — | 1 user / 50 credits · Setup takes less than 5 minutes · Verified work emails (limited) |
| Pro | — | $15 | $15/user/month · For growing sales teams · Up to 5 users |
| Enterprise | — | — | Contact us · For established sales teams · Custom outbound activities and response rates |
Key features
Cognism
- Phone-verified mobile numbers (Diamond Data) for EMEA and US
- GDPR/CCPA-compliant data washed against DNC lists
- Bombora intent data bundled in core plans
- Chrome extension enriches LinkedIn and corporate sites
- Native CRM and sales engagement integrations
LeadIQ
- LinkedIn Sales Navigator capture via Chrome extension
- One-click contact push to Salesforce, Outreach, Salesloft
- Scribe AI generates personalized email openers
- CRM enrichment to keep contact records fresh
- Real-time email verification before export
Where each one wins
Cognism
Strengths
- Best mobile number coverage in EMEA, stronger than ZoomInfo in EU
- GDPR compliance and DNC-screening built in for European outbound
- Unrestricted views on most plans rather than tight credit caps
Tradeoffs
- US contact coverage is narrower than ZoomInfo or Apollo
- Annual contracts start around $15k with limited monthly options
- Intent data quality trails Bombora-direct or 6sense deployments
LeadIQ
Strengths
- Tightest LinkedIn Sales Navigator workflow on the market
- Clean Salesforce sync avoids duplicate or partial records
- Scribe AI personalization saves SDR drafting time
Tradeoffs
- Mobile dial coverage thinner than Cognism or ZoomInfo
- Pricing pushed to sales for higher tiers, less transparent
- Database depth weaker than Apollo outside LinkedIn-discovered leads