Look, I used Brevo (formerly Sendinblue) for a while. Solid email marketing tool, especially for newsletters and basic automations. But once I got serious about B2B lead gen, cold outreach, and building real pipelines—not just nurturing warm leads—I had to switch things up.

Here’s my brutally honest take on the best Brevo alternatives in 2025 if you’re after more than just email blasts. These are tools I’ve tried, broken, loved (or hated), and eventually added to my stack. Let’s get into it.

1. ZoomInfo – The Corporate Monster

What it does: Massive company and contact database, with everything from emails and phone numbers to org charts and buyer intent data.

What I liked:

• The data coverage is INSANE.
• Filters for industry, tech stack, revenue, etc.
• Intent signals + workflows = 💰

What I didn’t like:

• Way too pricey for solo or small teams.
• Some info felt outdated despite the hype.
• Overkill if you’re not doing enterprise sales.

Pricing: Custom quotes, but think $$$$.

Verdict: Go for it if you’ve got a big sales team and need deep account-level data. Not ideal if you’re running lean.

2. RocketReach – Speedy Email Finder

What it does: Pulls personal + work emails and phone numbers from a massive contact database.

What I liked:

• Solid hit rate on verified emails.
• Great for LinkedIn prospecting.
• Chrome extension is snappy.

What I didn’t like:

• No cold email sequences or outreach tools.
• UI could use a glow-up.
• Credits vanish fast on bulk lookups.

Pricing: Starts at $53/mo for 1,700 lookups.

Verdict: Better than Brevo for lead discovery, but you’ll still need another tool for the outreach part.

3. Kaspr – LinkedIn-Powered Contact Mining

What it does: Real-time email and phone number discovery for LinkedIn profiles.

What I liked:

• Data pops up while you browse LinkedIn.
• Simple dashboard and Chrome extension.
• Phone numbers are 🔥 accurate.

What I didn’t like:

• Doesn’t work well outside of LinkedIn.
• No real outreach automation.
• Smaller B2B Leads Database compared to others.

Pricing: Free plan, then from €30/mo.

Verdict: If your outbound starts on LinkedIn, this is way more effective than Brevo’s list imports.

4. LeadIQ – Data + Sequences in One

What it does: Lets you find B2B contacts, sync them to your CRM, and build cold outreach sequences.

What I liked:

• Great for SDRs—built for sales workflows.
• Syncs clean with Salesforce, HubSpot, etc.
• Nice contact enrichment.

What I didn’t like:

• Email warm-up and deliverability tools are meh.
• Bit slow on support.
• More expensive than similar tools.

Pricing: From ~$75/user/mo.

Verdict: Much better than Brevo if you want everything in one place. Still a bit mid for serious email automation.

5. Apollo.io – All-In-One Prospecting Powerhouse

What it does: Lead generation database + cold email campaigns + sequences + call tasks—all in one.

What I liked:

• 275M+ contacts. Great data accuracy.
• Built-in cold email + A/B testing.
• Intent data, CRM, AI scoring—it’s STACKED.

What I didn’t like:

• UI can be overwhelming at first.
• Deliverability takes tuning.
• Free plan is limited on sends.

Pricing: Free plan, then from $49/mo.

Verdict: If Brevo felt too basic, Apollo is your upgrade. It handles everything from finding business leads to automating entire outbound workflows. Huge win.

6. SalesIntel – Human-Verified B2B Leads

What it does: B2B Leads Database with verified contact info and intent data.

What I liked:

• 95% accurate data, actually hand-verified.
• Bomb intent signals via Bombora.
• Decent enrichment for CRMs.

What I didn’t like:

• UI’s a bit clunky.
• Credits run out fast on smaller plans.

Pricing: Custom. Not cheap.

Verdict: If you care about data accuracy and compliance, this is a more reliable alternative to Brevo’s basic list import model.

7. LeadSwift – Local Biz Lead Finder

What it does: Scrapes local business data from maps, directories, and websites.

What I liked:

• Great for agencies, SEO pros, local outreach.
• Finds leads by niche + location.
• Generates audit reports.

What I didn’t like:

• Not useful for SaaS or high-ticket B2B.
• Limited automation.

Pricing: One-time payment model. ~$47.

Verdict: For hyperlocal outreach, it’s solid. But not a full Brevo replacement unless you’re focused on small/local biz leads.

8. LeadScrape – Simple, Bulk Contact Grabber

What it does: Scrapes company names, emails, phone numbers from directories.

What I liked:

• Good for mass data pulls.
• One-time license—no subscriptions.
• Works offline.

What I didn’t like:

• No built-in outreach tools.
• Accuracy can vary.

Pricing: One-time ~$97.

Verdict: Brevo gives you sending power, LeadScrape gives you raw data. Use it if you need quick bulk leads and don’t mind cleaning up after.

9. Skrapp – Email Finder for LinkedIn

What it does: Finds and verifies B2B emails, especially off LinkedIn.

What I liked:

• Lightweight, clean UI.
• Works great with Sales Navigator.
• Pretty accurate emails.

What I didn’t like:

• Doesn’t do phone numbers.
• No outreach features at all.

Pricing: Starts at $49/mo.

Verdict: Brevo sends emails—Skrapp helps you find the right ones to email. Good pairing if you want to stick with Brevo’s email engine.

10. Snov.io – Cold Outreach on Autopilot

What it does: Full stack lead gen tool—finds, verifies, and emails leads.

What I liked:

• Drip campaigns + personalization.
• Decent email finder and verifier.
• Built-in email warmup.

What I didn’t like:

• Email delivery can be hit-or-miss.
• UI gets messy when you scale.

Pricing: Free plan, then from $39/mo.

Verdict: Way more outbound-focused than Brevo. Use it if you’re doing cold outreach at scale.

11. GetProspect – Simple B2B Email Finder

What it does: Email + company data extractor with a Chrome extension.

What I liked:

• Easy to use.
• LinkedIn scraping works smoothly.
• Decent filters for targeting.

What I didn’t like:

• No sequencing tools.
• Accuracy isn’t top-tier.

Pricing: Free plan, then $49/mo.

Verdict: If Brevo’s contacts are stale, this is a quick fix for fresh ones—but you’ll still need a separate outreach tool.

12. TaskDrive – Done-For-You Lead Research

What it does: Outsources your lead research to trained virtual assistants.

What I liked:

• Saves HOURS of manual work.
• Custom lead list based on your ICP.
• You get enriched data + context.

What I didn’t like:

• No automation—it’s a service, not software.
• Turnaround time depends on complexity.

Pricing: Starts around $499/mo.

Verdict: Great for scaling research. Use TaskDrive for prospecting, and Brevo (or something else) to handle the email part.

13. LeadFuze – Lead Gen on Autopilot

What it does: Automatically finds + verifies B2B leads and syncs with outreach tools.

What I liked:

• AI assistant finds leads for you 24/7.
• Nice filters (role, tech, revenue, etc).
• Integrates with CRMs + email tools.

What I didn’t like:

• Data freshness can be hit or miss.
• Email tools aren’t built-in.

Pricing: Starts at $147/mo.

Verdict: Like Brevo, but with real prospecting brains. If you want lead discovery + CRM sync without the fluff, it’s a win.

14. Instantly.ai – Cold Email Beast Mode

What it does: Multi-account cold email automation at scale.

What I liked:

• Super clean UI.
• Smart sending + warmup + inbox rotation.
• Scales FAST (think 10K+ emails/day).

What I didn’t like:

• No contact database—you bring your own.
• Needs some setup finesse.

Pricing: From $37/mo.

Verdict: The opposite of Brevo—built for cold outreach, not newsletters. If that’s your game, it’s a must-try.

15. Leadzai – AI-Driven Ads + Lead Gen

What it does: Automates ad targeting and lead capture via paid media.

What I liked:

• Easy-to-use AI targeting engine.
• Works across Meta, Google, etc.
• Built-in forms + lead sync.

What I didn’t like:

• Not a cold email tool.
• No contact finder.

Pricing: Starts around €49/mo.

Verdict: Not a Brevo clone—it’s more for paid traffic lead gen. But if you run ads, this is smarter than doing it manually.

16. 6sense – Enterprise ABM Super Brain

What it does: Combines intent, AI, and B2B sales data to drive account-based marketing.

What I liked:

• Intent + predictive analytics = $$$
• Integrates with everything.
• Sales and marketing alignment is tight.

What I didn’t like:

• Complex setup.
• Only makes sense for big teams.

Pricing: Custom (big budgets only).

Verdict: Not even close to Brevo—it’s a full-blown ABM machine. Amazing if you’re doing serious pipeline ops.

17. Leadfeeder – Website Visitor Tracking with Lead Data

What it does: Tells you which companies visited your site—even if they didn’t fill out a form.

What I liked:

• Ties IP data to real businesses.
• Tracks content engagement + sales triggers.
• CRM integration is seamless.

What I didn’t like:

• Doesn’t give you contact-level data by default.
• Needs a decent amount of site traffic to be useful.

Pricing: Free plan, paid starts at $139/mo.

Verdict: If Brevo tells you who clicked, Leadfeeder tells you who snooped and bounced. Great for B2B sales triggers.

18. UpLead – Clean, No-Fluff Contact Database

What it does: Verified B2B email and phone number finder with strong filters.

What I liked:

• 95%+ data accuracy.
• Tech stack filters = 🔥 for SaaS.
• Instant download, no waiting.

What I didn’t like:

• Smaller database than ZoomInfo or Apollo.
• No built-in outreach tools.

Pricing: From $99/mo for 170 credits.

Verdict: Cleaner and more affordable than ZoomInfo. Better than Brevo for list building, but you’ll still need an outreach platform.

19. Lead411 – Trigger-Based Sales Intelligence

What it does: B2B contact platform that adds sales triggers (like funding, hiring, etc.) to lead data.

What I liked:

• Alerts for sales triggers = perfect timing.
• Direct dials + email combos.
• Syncs with most CRMs.

What I didn’t like:

• UI isn’t the sexiest.
• Some smaller company data was missing.

Pricing: From $99/mo.

Verdict: Strong combo of B2B leads and timing signals—way more “sales-ready” than Brevo’s basic contact lists.

20. Overloop – Outreach Sequences with Built-In CRM

What it does: Cold email + LinkedIn + calling sequences in one slick platform.

What I liked:

• Full multi-channel sequences.
• Built-in CRM and deal tracking.
• Super clean UI.

What I didn’t like:

• No contact database—you bring your own.
• No warmup feature.

Pricing: Starts at $99/mo.

Verdict: If you already have leads and need a tool to work them, this is smoother than Brevo for cold outreach.

21. Hunter.io – OG Email Finder

What it does: Domain-based email finder and verifier.

What I liked:

• Fast, simple, lightweight.
• Great for domain-wide scrapes.
• Bulk search works nicely.

What I didn’t like:

• Very limited CRM or outreach features.
• No real prospect discovery—just email guessing.

Pricing: Free plan, then from $49/mo.

Verdict: Good sidekick to Brevo, but not a replacement. Pair it with your existing stack.

22. Coldlytics – Outsourced Cold Lead Research

What it does: Gives you hand-curated cold lead lists based on your niche.

What I liked:

• Great targeting (real humans do the research).
• Highly customizable by vertical.
• Comes verified and formatted.

What I didn’t like:

• Takes a day or two to deliver.
• More expensive than scrapers.

Pricing: Pay-per-lead model (starts ~$0.35/lead).

Verdict: Better than Brevo if you want ultra-specific lists and don’t have time to build them yourself.

23. Seamless.ai – AI-Powered Lead Finder

What it does: Generates and verifies B2B leads using AI across web + LinkedIn.

What I liked:

• Unlimited search plans 👀
• Real-time lead discovery.
• Good Salesforce/HubSpot sync.

What I didn’t like:

• Accuracy is hit or miss.
• Spammy onboarding vibes.

Pricing: Free plan, then custom pricing.

Verdict: Definitely more aggressive than Brevo when it comes to prospecting. Useful, but manage expectations.

24. LeadsGorilla – Local Biz Data Extractor

What it does: Finds leads from Google Maps, Yelp, Facebook, etc., mostly for local SMBs.

What I liked:

• Scrapes reviews, websites, emails, etc.
• Niche filters (e.g., businesses without websites).
• One-time pricing.

What I didn’t like:

• Not great for B2B SaaS.
• Interface feels dated.

Pricing: ~$47 one-time.

Verdict: If your market is local, this beats Brevo’s generic lists. But it’s not built for tech sales.

25. Lusha – Quick Contact Grabs + Browser Plugin

What it does: Finds B2B emails and phone numbers while browsing profiles.

What I liked:

• Super intuitive.
• Direct dials = solid gold.
• Easy export to CRM.

What I didn’t like:

• Expensive for the volume.
• Free plan feels useless.

Pricing: Starts at $29/mo (but limits are tight).

Verdict: Better than Brevo for real contact info, especially if you’re sourcing via LinkedIn.

26. Clay – Automate ANY Lead Workflow

What it does: Pulls lead data from 50+ sources and automates enrichment + outbound in spreadsheets.

What I liked:

• Insane flexibility—Zapier on steroids.
• Can enrich data from Apollo, LinkedIn, Clearbit, etc.
• AI-powered personalization.

What I didn’t like:

• Steep learning curve.
• Not a plug-and-play tool.

Pricing: Starts at $149/mo.

Verdict: If you want full control over your B2B lead generation workflows, Clay makes Brevo feel ancient. Not for beginners, though.

27. Datanyze – Lightweight Lead Intelligence

What it does: Chrome extension for quick business lead data via LinkedIn or websites.

What I liked:

• Quick one-click exports.
• Clean and simple.
• Good for SMB data.

What I didn’t like:

• Limited data depth.
• Very basic compared to others.

Pricing: Free trial, paid starts around $29/mo.

Verdict: Nice intro tool—better for quick hits than deep outreach. Not a full-on Brevo alternative unless you keep things light.

28. Dun & Bradstreet (DNB) – Enterprise Data Juggernaut

What it does: Massive business intelligence platform for enterprise-grade sales and risk data.

What I liked:

• Deep firmographic + financial data.
• Global business leads database.
• Ideal for risk assessment + lead scoring.

What I didn’t like:

• Zero outreach tools.
• Feels like using a government database.

Pricing: High—custom enterprise quotes.

Verdict: Total opposite of Brevo—more about company intel than actual outreach. Great if you’re doing high-stakes B2B sales or risk profiling.