Cognism

cognism.com
Sales Intelligence
Weekend Project

B2B sales intelligence and prospecting platform

How to Replace Cognism

Overview

Cognism provides verified B2B contact data and intelligence to help sales teams identify and engage decision-makers. It combines AI-powered search with human-verified data to accelerate pipeline generation.

Features

42 features across 17 categories

Administration(1)

Admin ControlsPremium

Comprehensive admin panel for managing users, permissions, and data governance.

Also in: Notion, Airtable, Smartsheet

Alerts(3)

Buyer Intent AlertsAIPremium

Real-time notifications when target accounts show increased purchase intent activity.

Company News TrackingPremium

Monitor funding rounds, acquisitions, leadership changes, and other company developments.

Job Change AlertsAIPremium

Notifications when key decision-makers change roles or companies for relationship continuity.

Also in: Planhat, Lusha, Totango

Analytics(4)

Custom ReportingPremium

Build custom reports and dashboards with drag-and-drop builders.

Predictive AnalyticsAIPremium

Machine learning models to predict which prospects are most likely to convert.

Revenue IntelligenceAIPremium

AI analysis of sales activities and outcomes to identify winning strategies.

Usage AnalyticsPremium

Dashboard showing team usage patterns, data consumption, and ROI metrics.

Also in: Hugging Face, Notion, Smartsheet

Browser Tool(1)

Chrome ExtensionPremium

Browser extension to enrich LinkedIn profiles with verified contact information instantly.

Collaboration(1)

Team CollaborationPremium

Shared workspace features enabling sales teams to collaborate on accounts and prospects.

Also in: Notion, Airtable, Obsidian

Data(3)

Contact DatabasePremium

Access to millions of verified B2B contacts with job titles, emails, and direct phone numbers.

Global CoveragePremium

Verified contact data for companies and professionals across 150+ countries.

Verified Phone NumbersPremium

Direct dial and mobile phone numbers verified through multiple sources with high accuracy rates.

Data Management(2)

Bulk Data ExportPremium

Export large datasets of contacts and company information for offline analysis and uploads.

Custom Data FieldsPremium

Add custom attributes and fields to track organization-specific prospect information.

Also in: monday.com, Notion, Airtable

Data Quality(3)

Data Quality ScoreAIPremium

Confidence rating for each contact indicating accuracy and recency of information.

Email ValidationPremium

Real-time email verification to ensure high deliverability and reduce bounce rates.

Real-time UpdatesPremium

Contact and company information updated continuously from verified sources.

Engagement(2)

Email TrackingPremium

Track when emails are opened and links are clicked for engagement insights.

Sales Engagement ToolsPremium

Built-in email and calling tools for direct outreach to prospects within the platform.

Integration(3)

API AccessPremium

RESTful API to programmatically query and integrate contact data into custom applications.

CRM SyncPremium

Automatic synchronization of prospect data and activity into your CRM system.

LinkedIn IntegrationPremium

Seamless integration with LinkedIn for profile enrichment and social selling capabilities.

Intelligence(10)

Account MappingAIPremium

Identify all key decision-makers and stakeholders within target accounts automatically.

Buying Group InsightsAIPremium

Identify entire buying committees and understand their roles in decision-making.

Company IntelligencePremium

Detailed company profiles including firmographics, technographics, and recent funding information.

Competitor IdentificationAIPremium

Automatically identify and prioritize accounts using competitor products.

Industry IntelligencePremium

Curated industry news and insights about companies in your target verticals.

Intent DataAIPremium

Monitor buyer intent signals to identify prospects actively researching solutions in your space.

Lead ScoringAIPremium

AI-driven scoring model to prioritize high-quality prospects based on fit and intent.

Lookalike AudiencesAIPremium

Find similar prospects based on characteristics of your best customers.

Org ChartsAIPremium

Visual organizational structures showing reporting hierarchies and decision-making authority.

Technographics DataPremium

Information about technology stacks and software solutions used by target companies.

Localization(1)

Multi-language SupportPremium

Platform and data available in multiple languages for international teams.

Management(1)

Territory ManagementPremium

Assign and manage prospect territories with automatic account distribution.

Mobile(1)

Mobile AppPremium

iOS and Android app for accessing prospect data and insights on the go.

Recording(1)

Call RecordingAIPremium

Record and transcribe sales calls with prospect information for coaching and insights.

Security(2)

Compliance MonitoringAIPremium

Automated checks to ensure sales team activities comply with regulations.

Data CompliancePremium

GDPR, CCPA, and other regulatory compliance built into data collection and usage.

Pricing

Starter

$500/mo
  • Up to 3 users
  • basic search
  • Chrome extension
  • 5000 monthly exports

Professional

Popular
$1250/mo
  • Up to 5 users
  • AI intent data
  • unlimited API calls
  • account mapping

Advanced

$2500/mo
  • Up to 10 users
  • all features
  • priority support
  • custom training

Enterprise

Contact Sales
  • Unlimited users
  • dedicated account manager
  • custom integrations
  • SLA

Cost Calculator

Keep Paying Cognism

Monthly$500/mo
Yearly$6k/yr
5-Year Total$30k

Build It Yourself

Est. Build Time~3 hrs
Hosting$20/mo
DifficultyVery Easy

Total Cost Comparison

1 YearSave $5.8k
SaaS
$6k
DIY
$240
3 YearsSave $17.3k
SaaS
$18k
DIY
$720
5 YearsSave $28.8k
SaaS
$30k
DIY
$1.2k

DIY hosting estimate based on Vercel + Supabase free/pro tiers (~$20/mo). Build time estimated from 42 features at very easy complexity.

Build vs Buy

Should you build a Cognism alternative or buy the subscription? Estimate based on 42 features.

Buy Cognism

Monthly cost$5,000/mo
3-year total$180,000
Time to deployDays

Build Your Own

Better Value
Development cost$24,000
Maintenance$360/mo
3-year total$36,960
Dev time~2 months

Building could save ~$143,040 over 3 years.

Estimates based on 42 features and a BuildScore of 5/5. Actual costs vary.

Integrations

25 known integrations