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Hunter alternatives: 6 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Nov 8, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rankAll sales intelligence and prospecting tools

Top picks

  • Apollo.io logo

    Best overall

    Apollo.io

    Free plan + paid

  • Lusha logo

    Best free option

    Lusha

    Free plan + paid

Common reasons people leave Hunter: email-focused: no phone number data like Lusha or Cognism, and monthly credits reset and don't roll over. We ranked 6 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Hunter, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. Apollo.io currently ranks first.

Quick comparison

#AppPricingVerified priceOpen sourcePlatformsVerified factsScore
1Apollo.io logoApollo.ioFree plan + paid—NoWeb, Browser extension4 of 468.8
2Lusha logoLushaFree plan + paid—NoWeb, Browser extension4 of 464.8
3Clay logoClayFree plan + paidFrom $185 a month (Launch)NoWeb8 of 861.8
4lemlist logolemlistPaid$69 a month (Email plan), $55 a month billed yearlyNoWeb, Browser extension8 of 851.2
5Instantly logoInstantlyPaid$47 a month (Outreach Growth)NoWeb6 of 650.0
6Snov.io logoSnov.ioFree plan + paid$39/month (Starter)NoWeb, Browser extension5 of 542.3
  1. Apollo.io logo

    1. Apollo.ioTop pick

    Best for: Startups and small sales teams that want contact data and outreach sequencing in one affordable tool

    Free plan + paidWeb, Browser extension

    68.8

    score / 100

    Why switch from Hunter

    Adds phone numbers, a dialer and a much larger contact database, also with a free plan.

    Pros

    • Free plan with no time limit for light prospecting
    • Data, email sequences and dialer in one product
    • Chrome extension reveals contacts while browsing
    • Syncs with Salesforce, HubSpot and other common tools

    Cons

    • Credit system: unused credits expire each billing cycle
    • Free plan can only connect Gmail inboxes
    • API access is limited to custom plans
    Visit Apollo.io Compare with HunterDetails and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.3100
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.15100
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Apollo.io a good Hunter alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    Free plan
    Yes, no time limit
    Checked Nov 8, 2026apollo.io(opens source in a new tab)
    Database
    240M+ contacts, 30M+ accounts
    Checked Nov 8, 2026apollo.io(opens source in a new tab)
    Integrations
    Salesforce, HubSpot, Outreach and more
    Checked Nov 8, 2026apollo.io(opens source in a new tab)
    Credit rollover
    No
    Checked Nov 8, 2026apollo.io(opens source in a new tab)
  2. Lusha logo

    2. Lusha

    Best for: SDRs, recruiters and small sales teams who mainly need emails and phone numbers fast

    Free plan + paidWeb, Browser extension

    64.8

    score / 100

    Why switch from Hunter

    Better for direct phone numbers, with a browser extension that reveals contacts on profiles.

    Pros

    • Free plan with monthly credits
    • Clear credit costs per email and per phone number
    • Chrome extension, API and MCP access to the same data
    • Paid plans can be cancelled at any time

    Cons

    • Phone numbers cost five times as many credits as emails
    • Free plan's 40 credits run out quickly
    • No built-in email sequencing like Apollo
    Visit Lusha Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.387
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.15100
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Lusha a good Hunter alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    Free plan
    40 credits per month
    Checked Nov 8, 2026lusha.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Email reveal
    1 credit
    Checked Nov 8, 2026lusha.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Phone reveal
    5 credits
    Checked Nov 8, 2026lusha.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Cancellation
    Any time
    Checked Nov 8, 2026lusha.com(opens source in a new tab)
  3. Clay logo

    3. Clay

    Best for: RevOps and growth teams that want to build custom enrichment and prospecting workflows from many data sources

    Free plan + paidWeb

    61.8

    score / 100

    Why switch from Hunter

    Chains many providers together when Hunter alone can't find an address.

    Pros

    • Combines 150+ data providers so one tool can fill gaps another misses
    • AI research agent generates custom data points from the web
    • Free plan with unlimited seats and tables
    • Bring-your-own API keys skip data credit costs

    Cons

    • Two usage meters (actions and data credits) make costs hard to predict
    • Phone enrichment and CRM integrations need paid tiers
    • Steep learning curve compared with simple contact lookup tools
    Visit Clay Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.377
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.15100
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Clay a good Hunter alternative?

    Verified facts

    8 of 8 verified
    Free plan
    Yes, 100 data credits and 500 actions/month
    Checked Nov 8, 2026clay.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Data providers
    150+
    Checked Nov 8, 2026clay.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Seats
    Unlimited on all plans
    Checked Nov 8, 2026clay.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Bring your own API keys
    Yes
    Checked Nov 8, 2026clay.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Credit rollover
    Data credits roll over (up to 2x monthly on Launch/Growth)
    Checked Nov 8, 2026clay.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Starting price
    From $185 a month (Launch)
    Checked Nov 8, 2026clay.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Growth plan
    From $495 a month
    Checked Nov 8, 2026clay.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Free trial
    14 days
    Checked Nov 8, 2026clay.com(opens source in a new tab)
  4. lemlist logo

    4. lemlist

    Best for: Small sales teams, founders and agencies running personalised multichannel cold outreach

    PaidWeb, Browser extension

    51.2

    score / 100

    Why switch from Hunter

    Fuller multichannel outreach with LinkedIn steps, plus its own lead database and email finder.

    Pros

    • Email, LinkedIn, calls, SMS and WhatsApp in one sequence
    • Email warm-up and deliverability tools included on all plans
    • Built-in lead database with email and phone finder
    • Interface available in English, French, German and Spanish

    Cons

    • No free plan, only a trial
    • Lead data and intent signals are paid add-ons
    • LinkedIn automation can put your LinkedIn account at risk
    Visit lemlist Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.341
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.15100
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is lemlist a good Hunter alternative?

    Verified facts

    8 of 8 verified
    Free trial
    14 days
    Checked Nov 8, 2026lemlist.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Lead database
    650M+ leads
    Checked Nov 8, 2026lemlist.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Warm-up
    Included on all plans (lemwarm)
    Checked Nov 8, 2026lemlist.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Channels
    Email, LinkedIn, calls, WhatsApp, SMS
    Checked Nov 8, 2026lemlist.com(opens source in a new tab)
    CRM integrations
    HubSpot, Salesforce, Pipedrive
    Checked Nov 8, 2026lemlist.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Starting price
    $69 a month (Email plan), $55 a month billed yearly
    Checked Nov 8, 2026lemlist.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Multichannel plan
    $109 a month, $87 a month billed yearly
    Checked Nov 8, 2026lemlist.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Enterprise plan
    Custom price
    Checked Nov 8, 2026lemlist.com(opens source in a new tab)
  5. Instantly logo

    5. Instantly

    Best for: Agencies and small outbound teams sending high-volume cold email across many mailboxes

    PaidWeb

    50.0

    score / 100

    Why switch from Hunter

    Built for high-volume cold email with unlimited sending accounts and warmup.

    Pros

    • Unlimited sending accounts and warm-up on outreach plans
    • Built-in B2B lead database with email enrichment
    • Unified inbox and AI reply handling
    • Cheaper than per-seat tools when one person runs many inboxes

    Cons

    • Email only: no LinkedIn or calling steps
    • Separate subscriptions for outreach, credits and CRM can add up
    • Plans cap monthly emails and uploaded contacts
    Visit Instantly Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.338
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.15100
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Instantly a good Hunter alternative?

    Verified facts

    6 of 6 verified
    Starting price
    $47 a month (Outreach Growth)
    Checked Nov 8, 2026instantly.ai(opens source in a new tab)
    Email warm-up
    Unlimited
    Checked Nov 8, 2026instantly.ai(opens source in a new tab)
    Lead database
    450M+ B2B leads
    Checked Nov 8, 2026instantly.ai(opens source in a new tab)
    Enrichment
    Waterfall with 5+ providers
    Checked Nov 8, 2026instantly.ai(opens source in a new tab)
    Hypergrowth plan
    $107 a month
    Checked Nov 8, 2026instantly.ai(opens source in a new tab)
    Light Speed plan
    $358 a month
    Checked Nov 8, 2026instantly.ai(opens source in a new tab)
  6. Snov.io logo

    6. Snov.io

    Best for: Small teams and agencies that want email finding, verification and cold email in one cheap tool

    Free plan + paidWeb, Browser extension

    42.3

    score / 100

    Why switch from Hunter

    Adds warm-up, LinkedIn automation and multichannel sequences to email finding.

    Pros

    • Email finder, verifier, warm-up and sequences in one product
    • Free Trial plan renews monthly instead of expiring
    • Unlimited follow-ups to the same recipient within a billing period
    • Chrome extensions collect emails from LinkedIn and websites

    Cons

    • LinkedIn automation slots cost extra per account
    • Free plan can't export data or use the API
    • Credit and recipient limits take some time to understand
    Visit Snov.io Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.312
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.15100
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Snov.io a good Hunter alternative?

    Verified facts

    5 of 5 verified
    Starting price
    $39/month (Starter)
    Checked Nov 8, 2026snov.io(opens source in a new tab)
    Free plan
    Trial plan, renews monthly
    Checked Nov 8, 2026snov.io(opens source in a new tab)
    LinkedIn slots
    $69/month per slot
    Checked Nov 8, 2026snov.io(opens source in a new tab)
    Email verification
    7-tier
    Checked Nov 8, 2026snov.io(opens source in a new tab)
    Annual discount
    25%
    Checked Nov 8, 2026snov.io(opens source in a new tab)

The best Hunter alternative for…

The highest-ranked app in this list for each need.

Apollo.io logo

Best Hunter alternative for most people

Apollo.io

Adds phone numbers, a dialer and a much larger contact database, also with a free plan.

Lusha logo

Best Hunter alternative for a free plan you can upgrade

Lusha

Better for direct phone numbers, with a browser extension that reveals contacts on profiles.

Clay logo

Best Hunter alternative for working in the browser

Clay

Chains many providers together when Hunter alone can't find an address.

Hunter alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to Hunter?

Apollo.io ranks first right now. Adds phone numbers, a dialer and a much larger contact database, also with a free plan. Lusha and Clay follow it in our ranking.

Hunter vs Apollo.io: what's the difference?

Both Hunter and Apollo.io are free with paid plans. Both run on Web and Browser extension.

Is Hunter free?

Hunter is free with paid plans. Free plan: Yes, 50 credits a month; Starting paid price: $49/month (Starter, monthly); Starting price: $49 a month, or $34 a month billed yearly (Starter); Growth plan: $149 a month, or $104 a month billed yearly. Checked on Hunter's own site, November 2026.

How much do Hunter alternatives cost?

Verified prices for the top-ranked Hunter alternatives: Clay, From $185 a month (Launch); lemlist, $69 a month (Email plan), $55 a month billed yearly; Instantly, $47 a month (Outreach Growth); Snov.io, $39/month (Starter). Each price was checked on the app's own site; see each card below for the date and source.

Is there a free alternative to Hunter?

Yes. Apollo.io (free plan + paid), Lusha (free plan + paid), Clay (free plan + paid) and Snov.io (free plan + paid) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.

Is there an open-source alternative to Hunter?

None of the 6 alternatives in this list is open source.

Why do people switch from Hunter?

The complaints we hear most: email-focused: no phone number data like Lusha or Cognism; monthly credits reset and don't roll over; sequences are basic compared with dedicated sales engagement tools.

How is this list ranked?

Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces Hunter, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.