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Owler alternatives

As of Nov 13, 2026, the best Owler 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).

Owler compared with 5 alternatives: Crunchbase, ZoomInfo, D&B Hoovers, SalesIntel and Apollo.io.

Owler's current pricing could not be confirmed from its own site. 2 of the 5 alternatives are free or have a free plan. 2 more offer a free trial.

Listings checked up to Nov 12, 2026 · Where the facts come from

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At a glance

ToolPriceFree planRuns on
OwlerThis toolFree planYesWeb, Browser extension
CrunchbaseFree trialTrial onlyWeb
ZoomInfoFree planYesWeb, iOS, Browser extension
D&B HooversFree trialTrial onlyWeb
SalesIntelPaidNoWeb, Browser extension
Apollo.ioFree plan · from $49/moYesWeb, Browser extension

How each one differs from Owler

  1. Crunchbase

    Private company data with funding and growth predictions

    • Crunchbase has no free plan, only a free trial, unlike Owler.
    • Crunchbase lists no browser extension, which Owler has.
    • Crunchbase does not cover web clipper, which Owler does.

    Suits: Sales teams targeting recently funded companies

  2. ZoomInfo

    B2B contact and company data platform with AI sales tools

    • ZoomInfo also lists an iOS app.
    • ZoomInfo also covers workflow automation and AI agents.
    • ZoomInfo does not cover web clipper and research, which Owler does.

    Suits: Sales and marketing teams at companies with 100 or more employees

  3. D&B Hoovers

    Sales intelligence from Dun & Bradstreet business data

    • D&B Hoovers has no free plan, only a free trial, unlike Owler.
    • D&B Hoovers lists no browser extension, which Owler has.
    • D&B Hoovers does not cover web clipper, which Owler does.

    Suits: Enterprise sales teams that want trusted company data and signals

  4. SalesIntel

    Human-verified B2B contact data with intent signals and ads

    • SalesIntel has no free plan, unlike Owler.
    • SalesIntel also covers workflow automation.
    • SalesIntel does not cover web clipper and research, which Owler does.

    Suits: Outbound teams that want verified direct dials

  5. 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 also covers sales pipeline and email campaigns.
    • Apollo.io does not cover research, which Owler does.

    Suits: Sales teams that want contact data and outreach in one account

Limits worth knowing in Owler

  • The pricing page could not be read in this session, so no plan prices are recorded here.
  • The free Community account is limited to following 5 companies.
  • The home page cites 150M+ verified contacts, but the product pages read here centre on company data and news.
  • Owler is now part of Meltwater, according to the site footer.
Owler pricing and details

Common questions

What are the alternatives to Owler?

The alternatives to Owler in this directory are Crunchbase, ZoomInfo, D&B Hoovers, SalesIntel and Apollo.io. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Owler.

Is there a free alternative to Owler?

Yes. ZoomInfo and Apollo.io have a free plan alongside paid ones.

Which Owler alternatives work on iOS?

The Owler 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.