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So LeadIQ is decent, but let’s be real — it’s not always the most reliable for direct dials or scale. If you’re doing heavy outbound, it can feel limiting. I’ve tested a ton of B2B leads database providers, and here are the tools I keep coming back to when LeadIQ isn’t cutting it.

1. ZoomInfo – The Heavy Hitter

If you’ve got the budget, ZoomInfo’s a beast. It’s by far the most enterprise-grade B2B lead gen platform I’ve used.

What I like:

• Ridiculous amount of contacts, firmographics, intent data.
• Scoops up org charts, tech stacks, direct dials, revenue info.
• Syncs cleanly with CRMs.

What’s not ideal:

• Expensive AF. Small teams beware.
• Bit clunky UI.

💰 Pricing: Custom (think $$$$)

✅ Verdict: If LeadIQ’s database is too shallow, ZoomInfo is a whole ocean.

2. RocketReach – Fast, Easy & Affordable

RocketReach was my go-to before I got serious with Apollo. Super intuitive and great for verified emails + phone numbers.

Why I used it:

• Pulls personal + work emails.
• Works well with LinkedIn.
• Great for small teams or solo SDRs.

Weak spots:

• Limited automation.
• No intent data or deep enrichment.

💰 Pricing: Starts ~$53/month

✅ Verdict: A cleaner, simpler LeadIQ alternative if you’re just after accurate contact data.

3. Kaspr – Chrome Extension Powerhouse

Kaspr feels like a more focused version of LeadIQ — built for LinkedIn scraping + phone numbers.

Why I liked it:

• Great for phone numbers (EU especially).
• Real-time data with LinkedIn overlay.
• Zapier-friendly.

What I didn’t:

• Data accuracy can dip.
• UI’s not as smooth as Apollo.

💰 Pricing: Starts ~€30/mo

✅ Verdict: Better than LeadIQ for LinkedIn-based prospecting — especially in Europe.

4. Apollo.io – The Full Stack Monster

Apollo is hands-down my top pick. It’s everything LeadIQ wants to be, but with more data, automation, and control.

What rocks:

• 270M+ contacts, real-time verified.
• Built-in outreach (email sequencer is 🔥).
• AI suggestions + deep filters.

What’s weak:

• Interface takes a bit to learn.
• Phone numbers sometimes missing in EMEA.

💰 Pricing: Free plan available. Paid starts at $49/mo.

✅ Verdict: The best LeadIQ alternative if you want data + outreach in one. Absolute beast for cold email at scale.

5. SalesIntel – Human-Verified Goodness

SalesIntel stands out with one thing: manually verified leads. That means less bounce, more connects.

What I like:

• 95%+ accuracy (for real).
• Intent data powered by Bombora.
• Decent enrichment features.

What’s meh:

• Clunky UX.
• Not as many SMB records.

💰 Pricing: Custom quotes (mid-high range)

✅ Verdict: Ideal if you’re tired of bounced emails from LeadIQ or Apollo.

6. LeadSwift – Simple & Scrappy

LeadSwift’s a lesser-known one, but actually decent for local business leads — think agencies, real estate, etc.

What’s cool:

• Scrapes leads fast by industry/location.
• Google Maps + LinkedIn data.

Downsides:

• Limited data enrichment.
• UI feels DIY-ish.

💰 Pricing: Starts ~$29/mo

✅ Verdict: Not a full LeadIQ replacement, but good for hyper-local prospecting.

7. LeadScrape – No-Frills B2B Lists

LeadScrape’s a download-and-go tool for scraping business leads based on niche + location.

Pros:

• Easy CSV export.
• Solid volume for small teams.

Cons:

• No CRM integrations.
• No outreach features.

💰 Pricing: $97 one-time fee (Pro version)

✅ Verdict: Good cheap backup if you’re on a super tight budget and need raw data.

8. Skrapp – LinkedIn + Email Finder Combo

Skrapp’s solid if you’re mainly pulling emails from LinkedIn Sales Navigator.

What I dig:

• Super clean Chrome extension.
• Email finding is decently accurate.

What’s weak:

• No phone numbers.
• Minimal database search.

💰 Pricing: Free tier; paid from $49/mo

✅ Verdict: Feels like a lighter, simpler LeadIQ — good for LinkedIn-focused workflows.

9. Snov.io – All-in-One Cold Email Platform

Snov.io is a full B2B lead generation tool + outreach combo — like Apollo’s little cousin.

Standouts:

• Email finder, verifier, CRM, and email sequencer in one.
• Flexible pricing.
• Chrome extension is handy.

Meh bits:

• UI can be buggy.
• Data depth isn’t ZoomInfo-level.

💰 Pricing: Starts at $39/month

✅ Verdict: Affordable LeadIQ alternative if you want all-in-one prospecting + email automation.

10. GetProspect – Straightforward & Focused

GetProspect does one thing: email extraction from LinkedIn. And it does it well.

What works:

• Clean UX.
• Filters by industry, role, etc.

Not so hot:

• No dial numbers.
• Small-ish contact pool.

💰 Pricing: Free plan; paid starts at $49/month

✅ Verdict: Decent LeadIQ alternative for simple LinkedIn email scraping.

11. TaskDrive – Fully Done-for-You Lead Gen

TaskDrive is a lead gen service, not a tool. They build custom lead lists for you.

What’s good:

• No software to manage.
• Custom targeting, human-verified data.

What I didn’t love:

• Slow turnaround if your ICP’s niche.
• Pricey compared to DIY tools.

💰 Pricing: From ~$1,000/month

✅ Verdict: Skip LeadIQ entirely and outsource the headache if you’ve got the budget.

12. LeadFuze – Smart List Builder with AI

LeadFuze lets you build lead lists with a clever AI filtering engine (“Fuzebot”).

Why I used it:

• Autopilot lead gen.
• Verified contact + company data.
• SMB + local filters are good.

What’s not great:

• UI feels a bit outdated.
• Support was slow.

💰 Pricing: From $147/month

✅ Verdict: A more automated LeadIQ alternative if you’re scaling cold outreach.

13. Instantly.ai – Cold Email Automation King

Instantly isn’t a data provider per se, but it works like a charm when paired with data tools like Apollo or GetProspect.

Why I love it:

• Unlimited email sending accounts.
• Super high deliverability.
• Inbox rotation, warm-up built-in.

Not for:

• Finding leads. You’ll need to import contacts.

💰 Pricing: From $37/month

✅ Verdict: Use with any LeadIQ alternative for scalable outreach.

14. Brevo – Email CRM With Automation

Brevo (formerly Sendinblue) is more for marketing automation than sales prospecting — but worth a mention.

Good stuff:

• Easy bulk emails.
• SMS, chat, forms, automation all-in-one.

Weak sauce:

• Not a lead gen tool at all.
• Not built for outbound SDRs.

💰 Pricing: Free plan; paid from $25/month

✅ Verdict: If you’re nurturing inbound leads, Brevo works. Not a LeadIQ replacement though.

15. Leadzai – AI for Smart Targeting

Leadzai’s new-ish, but interesting. It uses AI to help find and target prospects for ads + outbound.

What I found cool:

• Predictive targeting via AI.
• Helps identify high-converting audiences.

What’s missing:

• Not as mature as Apollo or ZoomInfo.
• Limited integrations.

💰 Pricing: Custom quotes

✅ Verdict: Could be a future contender. Not quite there yet as a direct LeadIQ alternative.

16. 6sense – Intent + ABM Powerhouse

This is way more than just a data tool — it’s a revenue AI platform focused on big enterprise ABM.

Killer features:

• Tracks buyer intent across web.
• Tells you which accounts are hot.
• Integrates into sales workflows.

Big drawbacks:

• Expensive.
• Overkill for small sales teams.

💰 Pricing: Custom (big budgets only)

✅ Verdict: If LeadIQ feels shallow, 6sense is deep intent data + account-level targeting.

17. Leadfeeder – Website Visitor Tracking FTW

Leadfeeder flips the script. Instead of cold prospecting, it tells you who’s visiting your website.

I liked:

• Company-level IP tracking.
• Auto-feeds hot leads into your CRM.

Limitations:

• No contact info unless paired with enrichment tools.
• Mostly for B2B traffic.

💰 Pricing: Free limited version; paid from $139/month

✅ Verdict: Killer for warm leads. Totally different angle from LeadIQ, but can massively boost conversion.

18. UpLead – Clean, Accurate, Affordable

UpLead’s been my go-to when I want verified contact info without shelling out ZoomInfo-level cash.

Why I like it:

• 95% email accuracy promise.
• Data enrichment + tech stack filters.
• Free email verifier is slick.

What’s lacking:

• No built-in outreach.
• UI could be snappier.

💰 Pricing: From $99/mo

✅ Verdict: Honestly? One of the best bang-for-buck LeadIQ alternatives.

19. Lead411 – Enriched Contact + Intent Data

Lead411 mixes B2B leads + real-time intent signals — pretty underrated tool.

What’s great:

• Local + SMB data coverage.
• Bombora intent signals.
• Direct dials + emails.

What I didn’t love:

• Interface is meh.
• Not as well-known = fewer integrations.

💰 Pricing: Starts around $99/mo

✅ Verdict: Better data depth than LeadIQ. Just needs a UI facelift.

20. Overloop – Sales Automation Meets CRM

Overloop is more outreach platform + mini CRM than pure data source, but still handy.

What’s cool:

• Email sequences + pipelines.
• LinkedIn extension.
• Team inboxes.

Not ideal for:

• Lead database hunting — no deep B2B contact pool.

💰 Pricing: $99/month per user

✅ Verdict: If LeadIQ’s Chrome extension isn’t cutting it, this can replace your outreach stack.

21. Hunter.io – Email-Finding OG

Hunter’s been around forever, and it still nails email discovery + verification.

What I liked:

• Domain search is fast.
• Email pattern guessing actually works.
• Free plan available.

But:

• No phone numbers.
• Weak CRM integrations.

💰 Pricing: Free plan; paid starts at $49/month

✅ Verdict: Super lean LeadIQ alternative for domain-based email mining.

22. Coldlytics – Custom Built Lead Lists

Coldlytics gives you researcher-verified lead lists based on your niche and targeting.

Why it rocks:

• 100% custom, verified by humans.
• Very detailed targeting options.

Weak spots:

• Not instant — takes a day or two.
• Limited self-service tools.

💰 Pricing: From $99/week

✅ Verdict: Killer for niche targeting. If LeadIQ’s data is too generic, give this a spin.

23. Seamless.ai – AI-Powered Lead Search

Seamless is aggressive with its marketing — and it’s got some real power if you can handle the hype.

What works:

• Big B2B database.
• Direct dial numbers + emails.
• Salesforce + outreach integrations.

What’s not great:

• UI can be overwhelming.
• Over-the-top salesy vibes.

💰 Pricing: From $147/mo (contact for plans)

✅ Verdict: Beefier LeadIQ alternative with more dial-ready contacts.

24. LeadsGorilla – Local Lead Goldmine

LeadsGorilla is niche — great for scraping local business leads from Google, Yelp, Facebook, etc.

Why I used it:

• Great for agencies.
• Contact info + SEO audit in one.

Not for:

• Enterprise or SaaS lead gen.
• Deep contact info (just public stuff).

💰 Pricing: Lifetime deal (varies, ~$47+)

✅ Verdict: Solid for local lead hunters. Not a full-on LeadIQ replacement.

25. Lusha – Sales-First Contact Finder

Lusha’s been growing fast — it’s now a full B2B lead generation platform with good plug-and-play integrations.

What I liked:

• Chrome extension works well.
• Decent phone + email combo.
• GDPR + CCPA compliant.

What I didn’t love:

• Higher cost for API usage.
• Sometimes hit-or-miss accuracy.

💰 Pricing: Free plan; paid from $36/month

✅ Verdict: Sleek LeadIQ alternative with better compliance and stronger enrichment.

26. Clay – Data + Automation Playground

Clay’s like the Zapier of lead data. You can build crazy workflows pulling from 50+ sources (Apollo, LinkedIn, Clearbit, etc.).

What’s wild:

• Custom automations.
• Enrich data from multiple APIs.
• Lead scoring, filters, you name it.

Challenges:

• Steep learning curve.
• Not for non-techy folks.

💰 Pricing: From $149/mo

✅ Verdict: Supercharged LeadIQ alt if you like to tinker and build custom workflows.

27. Datanyze – Tech Stack + Firmographic Targeting

Datanyze is known for its technology install data — super useful if you sell to SaaS or tech-based companies.

Why I used it:

• Easy Chrome extension.
• Decent SMB coverage.
• Tech stack filters are unique.

Not awesome:

• Smaller contact database.
• No phone numbers.

💰 Pricing: Starts around $21/month

✅ Verdict: Killer for tech-focused prospecting. Budget-friendly LeadIQ option.

28. D&B Hoovers (Dun & Bradstreet) – Enterprise Data Beast

D&B is the corporate monster of B2B data. If you’re selling to big companies, this is where it’s at.

Pros:

• Deep firmographics + company insights.
• Trusted brand for compliance-heavy orgs.

Cons:

• Insane price tag.
• Overkill for SMB prospecting.

💰 Pricing: Custom (and expensive)

✅ Verdict: Go here if you’re doing enterprise-level outreach and LeadIQ feels like a toy.