Cognism vs SalesIntel
Both are prospecting database tools with different strengths. Here's an honest comparison to help you choose.
Choose Cognism if…
- You run cold calling campaigns needing phone-verified UK/EU mobile numbers
- Your DPO requires rigorous GDPR documentation on all vendors
- TPS/CTPS do-not-call compliance is a hard requirement
Choose SalesIntel if…
- You need the highest possible accuracy guarantee from a database provider
- You want direct dial phone numbers verified by humans
- You prioritize data quality over database size for a targeted ICP
Cognism vs SalesIntel — Feature comparison
| Feature | Cognism | SalesIntel |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Prospecting database | Prospecting database |
| Primary use case | GDPR-compliant EU prospecting with phone-verified data | Human-verified B2B contact data with 95%+ accuracy |
| Data freshness | Database — periodic refresh | Database — periodic refresh |
| Data depth | High | High |
| GDPR compliance | Strong , EU infra | Claimed , US infra |
| Pricing tier | $200–$1,000+/month (negotiated) | $200–$1,000/month |
| Free plan | No | No |
Both are prospecting database tools — but with key differences
Cognism is built for gdpr-compliant eu prospecting with phone-verified data. Cognism is a B2B sales intelligence platform specializing in GDPR-compliant phone-verified contact data for UK and European markets.
SalesIntel serves a similar purpose: human-verified b2b contact data with 95%+ accuracy. SalesIntel is a B2B data provider offering human-verified contacts with 95%+ accuracy, direct dial phone numbers, and technographic data for US markets.
💶 Pricing comparison
Both Cognism ($200–$1,000+/month (negotiated)) and SalesIntel ($200–$1,000/month) are in a similar pricing tier.
20–30% of B2B contacts change roles every year. Neither Cognism nor SalesIntel is designed to continuously monitor your existing CRM for job changes and update records automatically — that's a different tool category.
🇪🇺 GDPR and data compliance
Cognism has a stronger GDPR posture — GDPR-first, TPS/CTPS verified. SalesIntel claims GDPR compliance but relies on US infrastructure.
For European teams or those with EU customers requiring documented sub-processor chains, the compliance posture of your enrichment vendor matters. Make sure to request a DPA and sub-processor list before committing.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better, Cognism or SalesIntel?
Cognism and SalesIntel target different use cases. Cognism focuses on gdpr-compliant eu prospecting with phone-verified data, while SalesIntel is built for human-verified b2b contact data with 95%+ accuracy. The best choice depends on your team's primary need. For CRM data quality and real-time enrichment, consider Enrich-CRM as a complementary or alternative tool — GDPR-native, from €29/month.
How do Cognism and SalesIntel compare on pricing?
Cognism is priced at $200–$1,000+/month (negotiated). SalesIntel is priced at $200–$1,000/month. Both are similarly priced. Enrich-CRM starts at €29/month with a free plan (100 credits/month, no card required).
Do Cognism and SalesIntel integrate with HubSpot?
Cognism HubSpot integration: available via HubSpot marketplace. SalesIntel HubSpot integration: basic sync possible. Enrich-CRM integrates natively with all HubSpot plans, writing enriched data directly to CRM fields.
What is the best alternative to both Cognism and SalesIntel?
If your primary goal is maintaining accurate CRM data over time — job changes, current titles, company data — Enrich-CRM is a focused alternative. It uses live lookups (not a database), runs on EU servers (AWS Paris), includes job change monitoring and intent signals, and starts at €29/month with a free tier.
Enrich-CRM — real-time CRM enrichment for your existing contacts
Cognism and SalesIntel are both prospecting database tools. Enrich-CRM does something different: it enriches the contacts you already have in your CRM — in real-time, continuously, from the live web. Proprietary LLM on AWS EU Paris (no OpenAI, no Anthropic). 250+ company datapoints, 50+ contact datapoints, continuous job change detection, intent signals. Native HubSpot integration, plus Clay, Salesforce, Zapier, Make, n8n, CSV, and API.
From €29/month, 100 free credits, no annual contract. Full DPA and sub-processor documentation at our Trust Center.