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Spec score 8.7 #12 of 77 in B2B Contact Data Providers

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What it does
Cognism is a B2B sales-intelligence platform combining company, people, event and verified contact data for revenue teams.Read 15 Oct 2026 · docs.cognism.com
Product
Cognism provides B2B sales intelligence and data to help revenue teams find decision-makers and build pipeline.Read 9 Oct 2026 · cognism.com
Intended users
Cognism identifies sales, marketing, and revenue operations teams in B2B markets as users, especially teams prospecting into Europe.Read 9 Oct 2026 · cognism.com
Free plan
NoRead 21 Sep 2026 · cognism.com
Integrations
The integrations page lists Salesforce, HubSpot, Pipedrive, Bullhorn, Microsoft Dynamics, Salesloft, Outreach, and Zapier.Read 9 Oct 2026 · cognism.com
Security
Cognism says it holds ISO 27001, ISO 27701, and SOC 2 Type II certifications or attestations.Read 9 Oct 2026 · cognism.com
Headquarters
London, United KingdomRead 28 Sep 2026 · cognism.com
AI research
Standard and Pro include AI company research for researching accounts and refining searches.Read 15 Oct 2026 · cognism.com
AI tools
Cognism says its AI Search and research tool help sellers search, prepare, and dial faster.Read 9 Oct 2026 · cognism.com
API access
YesRead 21 Sep 2026 · cognism.com
API endpoints
Documented endpoints include POST person and company filtering plus count operations, with rate-limit, search-token and credit accounting.Read 15 Oct 2026 · docs.cognism.com
Backups
Backups are automated, recovery procedures are tested quarterly and recovery objectives are set to 24 hours.Read 15 Oct 2026 · cognism.com
Company data
Searchable company attributes include firmographics, technologies, funding, hiring and buying-intent signals.Read 15 Oct 2026 · docs.cognism.com
Company founded
Cognism states that it was founded in 2015.Read 15 Oct 2026 · cognism.com
Company headquarters
LinkedIn lists Cognism headquarters at 92 Albert Embankment, London, England.Read 15 Oct 2026 · linkedin.com
Company size
LinkedIn lists Cognism as a privately held company with 201–500 employees.Read 15 Oct 2026 · linkedin.com
Contact data
The platform provides business emails, direct dials and phone-verified mobile numbers with regional do-not-call checks.Read 15 Oct 2026 · docs.cognism.com
Credits model
One credit reveals, enriches or exports one contact, while viewing an already revealed contact does not consume another credit.Read 15 Oct 2026 · cognism.com
CRM integrations
Officially supported CRM integrations include Salesforce, HubSpot, Pipedrive, Bullhorn and Microsoft Dynamics 365.Read 15 Oct 2026 · cognism.com
Data enrichment
Cognism can identify missing or outdated CRM fields and automatically enrich new inbound leads.Read 9 Oct 2026 · cognism.com
Data protection
Cognism says data is encrypted in transit with TLS 1.2 and TLS 1.3 and at rest with AES-256.Read 9 Oct 2026 · cognism.com
Developer documentation
The developer hub provides setup guides, browser-testable API reference pages, authentication instructions and MCP connection guidance.Read 15 Oct 2026 · docs.cognism.com
Direct-dial data
YesRead 21 Sep 2026 · cognism.com
Encryption
Cognism says traffic uses TLS 1.2/1.3, stored data uses AES-256 and AWS Key Management Service manages encryption keys.Read 15 Oct 2026 · cognism.com
Funding and offices
Crunchbase says Cognism was founded in 2015, headquartered in London, had offices in the United States, North Macedonia and Croatia, and 20 investors including AVP and Volution Capital Management.Read 15 Oct 2026 · crunchbase.com
HubSpot sync
A native HubSpot two-way sync provides real-time contact and company alignment, in-CRM visibility and configurable field mappings.Read 15 Oct 2026 · cognism.com
Intent data
Cognism uses Bombora Company Surge data and lets administrators choose up to 12 topics from more than 11,000 options.Read 15 Oct 2026 · cognism.com
Limit: coverage and accuracy
G2 and Capterra reviewers report occasional inaccurate or missing contact details, weaker coverage in some non-European markets and difficulty identifying the right contact from a job title alone.Read 15 Oct 2026 · g2.com
Limit: pricing and add-ons
Gartner reviewers criticize the price tag and paid bulk add-ons, while Capterra lists a $1,000-per-feature monthly starting price.Read 15 Oct 2026 · gartner.com
Limit: privacy complaints
Trustpilot complaints include unwanted calls, alleged personal-number misuse and difficulty getting data removed, alongside criticism that some Nordic records lack phone numbers or emails.Read 15 Oct 2026 · trustpilot.com
MCP and API
Cognism says MCP provides access to its data through AI assistants including Claude and ChatGPT, while its API supports GTM systems and workflows.Read 9 Oct 2026 · cognism.com
MCP server
The MCP server connects Cognism search and company data to Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor and other compatible AI clients.Read 15 Oct 2026 · docs.cognism.com
Notable fit guidance
Cognism says teams with at least five salespeople often see the most value.Read 9 Oct 2026 · cognism.com
Notable news: HubSpot
On 17 February 2026 Cognism announced native HubSpot two-way synchronization for contacts and companies.Read 15 Oct 2026 · cognism.com
Notable news: MCP
The 2026 changelog records Cognism's MCP server becoming fully live for Standard and Pro customers.Read 15 Oct 2026 · cognism.com
Praise: data and usability
G2 reviewers commonly praise the intuitive interface, European phone and email coverage, CRM integrations and onboarding support.Read 15 Oct 2026 · ai.g2.com
Praise: time savings
TrustRadius reviewers repeatedly describe faster lead generation, targeted persona searches, reliable data and easy CRM transfer.Read 15 Oct 2026 · trustradius.com
Privacy compliance
Cognism states its data practices address GDPR and CCPA, and that it automatically screens against global Do-Not-Call and TPS lists.Read 9 Oct 2026 · cognism.com
Prospecting
The web app supports target audience segmentation and persona setup.Read 9 Oct 2026 · cognism.com
Public API
Cognism exposes a REST API over HTTPS with JSON bodies, OAuth 2.0 client-credentials authentication and declarative person/company filters.Read 15 Oct 2026 · docs.cognism.com
Rating on Capterra
4.7 out of 5 from 264 reviewsRead 15 Oct 2026 · capterra.com
Rating on Chrome Web Store
4.8 out of 5 from 195 ratingsRead 15 Oct 2026 · chromewebstore.google.com
Rating on G2
4.5 out of 5 from 1,363 reviewsRead 15 Oct 2026 · ai.g2.com
Rating on Gartner Peer Insights
4.3 out of 5 from 25 ratingsRead 15 Oct 2026 · gartner.com
Rating on Trustpilot
2.9 out of 5 from 395 reviewsRead 15 Oct 2026 · trustpilot.com
Rating on TrustRadius
8.4 out of 10 from 48 reviews and ratingsRead 15 Oct 2026 · trustradius.com
Sales engagement integrations
Officially supported sales-engagement integrations include Outreach and Salesloft, with Zapier also listed for automation.Read 15 Oct 2026 · cognism.com
Security certifications
Cognism states that its security program aligns with ISO 27001 and SOC 2 and lists ISO 27701 and SOC 2 Type II controls.Read 15 Oct 2026 · cognism.com
Signals and data
Sales Intelligence combines account buying signals with verified mobile numbers and contact data.Read 9 Oct 2026 · cognism.com
Support and onboarding
Cognism says customers can start after initial onboarding and provides resources for building target lists, personas, and finding contact information.Read 9 Oct 2026 · cognism.com
System requirement
The official extension installation guide requires Google Chrome, an active Cognism account and permission to install browser extensions.Read 15 Oct 2026 · help.cognism.com
Technographic filters
YesRead 21 Sep 2026 · cognism.com

Plans and prices

CRM Enrichment Price not published Enrich records at scale · Improve CRM coverage and quality · Support segmentation, routing, and reporting Read 21 Sep 2026 · cognism.com
Data-as-a-Service Price not published Real-time API access · Bulk delivery · Enrichment, routing, and internal workflows Read 21 Sep 2026 · cognism.com
Basic $1,000 a month Per Feature, Per Month Capterra-listed entry plan · free version unavailable · free trial unavailable Read 15 Oct 2026 · capterra.com
Cognism Priced on request Pricing based on business needs and selected package; packages include contact and company data, phone-verified contacts, target market analytics, and integrations to leading CRM and engagement tools Read 9 Oct 2026 · cognism.com
Pro Priced on request Contact Cognism for pricing 5 seats included · everything in Standard · premium mobile filter · on-demand mobile verification · intent data · enhanced targeting Read 15 Oct 2026 · cognism.com
Standard Priced on request Contact Cognism for pricing 5 seats included · core prospecting · contact and company data · MCP & API access · firmographic, technographic and signal filters · AI company research · CSV enrichment Read 15 Oct 2026 · cognism.com

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