Last updated May 2026
Cognism vs RocketReach
A side-by-side comparison of Cognism and RocketReach — 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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contact discovery
Professional contact lookup tool with a 700M+ profile database, Chrome extension, and bulk enrichment for sales teams.
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Cognism
| Tier | Monthly | Per seat | Includes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprise (contact sales) | — | — | Custom pricing · Sales-led onboarding · Volume discounts |
RocketReach
| Tier | Monthly | Per seat | Includes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free | $0 | — | 5 free lookups per month · No credit card required · Trial of core features |
| Essentials | $27 | — | Unlimited personal and professional emails · 1,200 exports per year · Send 500 emails per day |
| Pro | $69 | — | Direct dials and mobile numbers · 3,600 exports per year · Advanced search filters |
| Ultimate | $142 | — | 10,000 exports per year · API access · Bulk lookups and AI recommendations |
| Custom | — | — | Custom export volumes · SSO and team management · Dedicated support |
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
RocketReach
- 700M+ profile database with verified emails and phone numbers
- Chrome extension for LinkedIn and corporate sites
- Bulk lookups and CSV export with API access
- CRM integrations including Salesforce and HubSpot
- Intent and technographic data via partnerships
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
RocketReach
Strengths
- Strong email accuracy and broad professional coverage
- Affordable entry tier compared to ZoomInfo or Lusha
- Self-serve credit-card signup with no required sales call
Tradeoffs
- Mobile/direct-dial data weaker than Cognism or ZoomInfo
- Export caps feel restrictive for high-volume prospecting
- Limited native sequencing — needs Outreach/Salesloft pairing