AppBreakup

LinkedIn Sales Navigator alternatives: 5 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 LinkedIn Sales Navigator: no email addresses or phone numbers; you need another data tool, and per-licence price is high for individuals. We ranked 5 alternatives by how directly each one replaces LinkedIn Sales Navigator, 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
2ZoomInfo logoZoomInfoPaid—NoWeb, Browser extension, iOS +14 of 464.8
3Lusha logoLushaFree plan + paid—NoWeb, Browser extension4 of 461.8
4Clay logoClayFree plan + paidFrom $185 a month (Launch)NoWeb8 of 857.5
5Hunter logoHunterFree plan + paid$49/month (Starter, monthly)NoWeb, Browser extension8 of 855.9
  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 LinkedIn Sales Navigator

    Gives you emails and phone numbers plus sequences, at a lower price and 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
    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 LinkedIn Sales Navigator 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. ZoomInfo logo

    2. ZoomInfo

    Best for: Mid-size and enterprise sales and marketing teams that need broad B2B data and intent signals

    PaidWeb, Browser extension, iOS, Android

    64.8

    score / 100

    Why switch from LinkedIn Sales Navigator

    Verified contact details, org charts and intent data for enterprise teams.

    Pros

    • Broad contact and company coverage with org-level detail
    • Buyer-intent and website-visitor signals
    • Integrates with major CRMs and marketing platforms
    • Enterprise security and privacy certifications

    Cons

    • No published prices; buying goes through sales
    • Usually sold on annual contracts, a big commitment for small teams
    • No free plan, only a trial
    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 ZoomInfo a good LinkedIn Sales Navigator alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    Integrations
    HubSpot, Salesforce and more
    Checked Nov 8, 2026zoominfo.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Apps
    Chrome extension and mobile app
    Checked Nov 8, 2026zoominfo.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Buyer intent
    Real-time intent signals
    Checked Nov 8, 2026zoominfo.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Certifications
    ISO 27001, SOC 2 Type II
    Checked Nov 8, 2026zoominfo.com(opens source in a new tab)
  3. Lusha logo

    3. Lusha

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

    Free plan + paidWeb, Browser extension

    61.8

    score / 100

    Why switch from LinkedIn Sales Navigator

    Reveals emails and phone numbers for the people you find, with a free plan.

    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
    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 Lusha a good LinkedIn Sales Navigator 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)
  4. Clay logo

    4. Clay

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

    Free plan + paidWeb

    57.5

    score / 100

    Why switch from LinkedIn Sales Navigator

    Enriches and scores lead lists from many providers to feed outbound workflows.

    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
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.363
    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 LinkedIn Sales Navigator 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)
  5. Hunter logo

    5. Hunter

    Best for: Small teams, marketers and link builders who need accurate work email addresses and simple cold email

    Free plan + paidWeb, Browser extension

    55.9

    score / 100

    Why switch from LinkedIn Sales Navigator

    Finds and verifies business email addresses by company domain, the contact step Sales Navigator leaves to InMail.

    Pros

    • Free plan with 50 credits a month and no credit card
    • Unlimited users on every plan
    • Finder, verifier and outreach sequences in one place
    • Browser extensions, Google Sheets add-on, API and MCP server

    Cons

    • 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 this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.357
    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 Hunter a good LinkedIn Sales Navigator alternative?

    Verified facts

    8 of 8 verified
    Free plan
    Yes, 50 credits a month
    Checked Nov 8, 2026hunter.io(opens source in a new tab)
    Users
    Unlimited on all plans
    Checked Nov 8, 2026hunter.io(opens source in a new tab)
    Credit rollover
    No
    Checked Nov 8, 2026hunter.io(opens source in a new tab)
    Starting paid price
    $49/month (Starter, monthly)
    Checked Nov 8, 2026hunter.io(opens source in a new tab)
    Compliance
    GDPR & CCPA
    Checked Nov 8, 2026hunter.io(opens source in a new tab)
    Starting price
    $49 a month, or $34 a month billed yearly (Starter)
    Checked Nov 8, 2026hunter.io(opens source in a new tab)
    Growth plan
    $149 a month, or $104 a month billed yearly
    Checked Nov 8, 2026hunter.io(opens source in a new tab)
    Scale plan
    $299 a month, or $209 a month billed yearly
    Checked Nov 8, 2026hunter.io(opens source in a new tab)

The best LinkedIn Sales Navigator alternative for…

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

Apollo.io logo

Best LinkedIn Sales Navigator alternative for most people

Apollo.io

Gives you emails and phone numbers plus sequences, at a lower price and with a free plan.

Lusha logo

Best LinkedIn Sales Navigator alternative for a free plan you can upgrade

Lusha

Reveals emails and phone numbers for the people you find, with a free plan.

ZoomInfo logo

Best LinkedIn Sales Navigator alternative for iPhone and Android

ZoomInfo

Verified contact details, org charts and intent data for enterprise teams.

Clay logo

Best LinkedIn Sales Navigator alternative for working in the browser

Clay

Enriches and scores lead lists from many providers to feed outbound workflows.

LinkedIn Sales Navigator alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to LinkedIn Sales Navigator?

Apollo.io ranks first right now. Gives you emails and phone numbers plus sequences, at a lower price and with a free plan. ZoomInfo and Lusha follow it in our ranking.

LinkedIn Sales Navigator vs Apollo.io: what's the difference?

LinkedIn Sales Navigator is a paid product; Apollo.io is free with paid plans. Only LinkedIn Sales Navigator runs on iOS and Android. Only Apollo.io runs on Browser extension.

Is LinkedIn Sales Navigator free?

LinkedIn Sales Navigator is a paid product. Starting price: US$119.99/month per licence (Core); Free trial: Yes. Checked on LinkedIn Sales Navigator's own site, November 2026.

How much do LinkedIn Sales Navigator alternatives cost?

Verified prices for the top-ranked LinkedIn Sales Navigator alternatives: Clay, From $185 a month (Launch); Hunter, $49/month (Starter, monthly). 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 LinkedIn Sales Navigator?

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

Is there an open-source alternative to LinkedIn Sales Navigator?

None of the 5 alternatives in this list is open source.

Why do people switch from LinkedIn Sales Navigator?

The complaints we hear most: no email addresses or phone numbers; you need another data tool; per-licence price is high for individuals; advanced Plus pricing isn't published.

How is this list ranked?

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