Alternatives · Lead Finders
Crunchbase alternatives
As of Nov 13, 2026, the best Crunchbase alternative for most people is Apollo.io (2.4 GPA), third in our ranking of lead and email finders. The best free one is ZoomInfo (2.8 GPA).
Crunchbase compared with 6 alternatives: D&B Hoovers, ZoomInfo, Apollo.io, 6sense, Demandbase and 1 more.
Crunchbase's current pricing could not be confirmed from its own site. 3 of the 6 alternatives are free or have a free plan. One more offers a free trial.
Listings checked up to Nov 12, 2026 · Where the facts come from
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At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| CrunchbaseThis tool | Free trial | Trial only | Web |
| D&B Hoovers | Free trial | Trial only | Web |
| ZoomInfo | Free plan | Yes | Web, iOS, Browser extension |
| Apollo.io | Free plan · from $49/mo | Yes | Web, Browser extension |
| 6sense | Paid | No | Web, Browser extension |
| Demandbase | Paid | No | Web |
| Owler | Free plan | Yes | Web, Browser extension |
How each one differs from Crunchbase
D&B Hoovers
Sales intelligence from Dun & Bradstreet business data
Suits: Enterprise sales teams that want trusted company data and signals
ZoomInfo
B2B contact and company data platform with AI sales tools
- ZoomInfo has a free plan, which Crunchbase lacks.
- ZoomInfo also lists an iOS app and a browser extension.
- ZoomInfo also covers workflow automation and AI agents.
- ZoomInfo does not cover research, which Crunchbase does.
Suits: Sales and marketing teams at companies with 100 or more employees
Apollo.io
B2B contact database with built-in email sequences and a dialer
- Apollo.io starts at $49 per seat / month, billed annually.
- Apollo.io has a free plan, which Crunchbase lacks.
- Apollo.io also lists a browser extension.
- Apollo.io also covers web clipper, sales pipeline and email campaigns.
- Apollo.io does not cover research, which Crunchbase does.
Suits: Sales teams that want contact data and outreach in one account
6sense
Account-based platform with intent data and AI sales agents
- 6sense also lists a browser extension.
- 6sense also covers workflow automation.
- 6sense does not cover research, which Crunchbase does.
Suits: Enterprise marketing and sales teams running account-based programs
Demandbase
Account-based go-to-market platform for sales and marketing
- Demandbase also covers workflow automation.
- Demandbase does not cover research, which Crunchbase does.
Suits: Enterprise teams aligning sales and marketing around target accounts
Owler
Company profiles, competitor maps and news alerts
- Owler has a free plan, which Crunchbase lacks.
- Owler also lists a browser extension.
- Owler also covers web clipper.
Suits: Sellers who want a trigger event, such as new funding, before reaching out
Limits worth knowing in Crunchbase
- No price was readable: the pricing page returned a bot check, so prices are not listed.
- Business, the predictive tier, is sold through sales rather than by self-serve checkout.
- Monthly exports are capped at 2,000 rows on Pro and 5,000 on Business.
- The pages read describe company, funding and signal data and do not mention direct emails or phone numbers for contacts.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Crunchbase?
The alternatives to Crunchbase in this directory are D&B Hoovers, ZoomInfo, Apollo.io, 6sense, Demandbase and Owler. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Crunchbase.
Is there a free alternative to Crunchbase?
Yes. ZoomInfo, Apollo.io and Owler have a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which Crunchbase alternatives work on iOS?
The Crunchbase listing does not include an iOS app. ZoomInfo lists one.
When were these prices checked?
Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 17, 2026 to Nov 12, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.