The best email finders, tested and ranked
We ran fourteen email finders on the same 200 business contacts whose details we already knew. Here's which found the most right answers, which suits your workflow, and what each costs.
About this list
An email finder gives you a person's work email from their name and company website, a company domain or a LinkedIn profile. Most also check the address, and many add phone numbers, lead lists and cold email tools. More in our email finders section and email marketing hub.
Vendors often claim 95 to 98 percent accuracy, but those figures are their own. In practice, finders differ in how many people they find, how many addresses work, whether job titles are right, and how they charge.
To compare them fairly, every tool searched for the same 200 known contacts between October 19 and October 25, 2026. We counted how many it found, how many emails, phones and job titles were right, and ran 8 checks on its data sources and opt-out process.
Compare at a glance
| # | Tool | Best for | Cheapest way to start | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Anyleads | Best overall | $29 a month (Small) | 3.0 |
| 2 | GetProspect | Best free option | $49 a month (Starter) | 3.0 |
| 3 | SignalHire | Best for emails and phone numbers | $69 a month (Emails) | 3.0 |
| 4 | FindThatLead | Best for finding and sending | $49 a month (Starter) | 3.0 |
| 5 | Findymail | Best for a bounce guarantee | $99 a month (Individual (usage-based)) | 3.0 |
| 6 | Anymail Finder | Best for shared credits | $29 a month (400 credits) | 2.5 |
| 7 | Prospeo | Best for per-seat credits | $49 a month (Starter) | 2.5 |
| 8 | SalesQL | Best for solo prospectors | $39 a month (Basic) | 2.5 |
| 9 | Voila Norbert | Best for bulk lookups | $19 a month (Sequences Starter) | 2.5 |
| 10 | Wiza | Best for Sales Navigator users | $49 a month (Starter) | 2.5 |
| 11 | ContactOut | Best for personal emails | $49 a month (Email) | 2.0 |
| 12 | Hunter | Best for occasional lookups | $49 a month (Starter) | 2.0 |
| 13 | LeadLeaper | Best for a cheap finder and CRM | $29 a month (Starter) | 2.0 |
| 14 | Snov.io | Best for outreach in one place | $39 a month (Starter) | 2.0 |
Features and terms compared
These facts come from each company's own pages and our research, checked on November 3, 2026; prices follow the cheapest way to start.
| Tool | Starting price | Free plan or trial | Phone numbers | Trustpilot rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anyleads | $29 a month | 10 credits a day; 7-day trial, card needed | Yes, via extractor | 3.3 (1 review) |
| GetProspect | $49 a month | Free: 50 valid emails a month | Yes, on paid plans | Not stated |
| SignalHire | $69 a month | Free plan, no card | Yes | Score withheld |
| FindThatLead | $49 a month | 7-day free test, no card | Yes, mobile credits | 4.2 (13 reviews) |
| Findymail | $99 a month | 10 free credits, no card | Yes | 3.3 (4 reviews) |
| Anymail Finder | $29 a month | 7-day trial, card needed | Not stated | 4.8 (149 reviews) |
| Prospeo | $49 a user a month | Free: 100 credits a month | Yes | 4.6 (132 reviews) |
| SalesQL | $39 a month | Free: 50 credits a month | Yes, on paid plans | 4.7 (43 reviews) |
| Voila Norbert | $49 a month | 50 free credits once | Not stated | 2.6 (14 reviews) |
| Wiza | $49 a user a month | Free: 20 valid emails | Yes | 1.8 (14 reviews) |
| ContactOut | $49 a month (promotional) | Free: 5 credits a day | Yes | 1.2 (136 reviews) |
| Hunter | $49 a month | Free: 50 credits a month | Not stated | 4.3 (354 reviews) |
| LeadLeaper | $29 a month | Free: 100 email credits | Yes | Not stated |
| Snov.io | $39 a month | Free: 50 credits a month | Not stated | 4.6 (1,601 reviews) |
Test results side by side
No finder ran away with it. The top five all scored 3 out of 5, and the details decided their order. SignalHire found the most people, 146 of 200, with 106 working emails, and GetProspect was close behind with 142 found and 104 working. Anyleads, our top pick, found 134 but was steady on every part of the score.
The surprise was at the bottom. Hunter and Snov.io, two of the best-known names, found the fewest people, 109 and 107 of 200, and only 63 and 58 of their emails worked. User ratings often told a different story from our test, so try a list you already know before you buy.
Every tool got the same test, between October 19, 2026 to October 25, 2026.
| Tool | Score | Match rate: contacts found out of 200 | Email accuracy (verified by sending or verification) and phone accuracy | Job titles and company data correct | Cost per valid contact | Data sources, opt-out process and GDPR/CCPA compliance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anyleads | 3/5 | Found 134/200 contacts | Valid emails 90/134; phones 90/134 | Correct title/company 93/134 | – | Source/opt-out/data-policy checks 6/8 |
| GetProspect | 3/5 | Found 142/200 contacts | Valid emails 104/142; phones 95/142 | Correct title/company 100/142 | – | Source/opt-out/data-policy checks 6/8 |
| SignalHire | 3/5 | Found 146/200 contacts | Valid emails 106/146; phones 105/146 | Correct title/company 100/146 | – | Source/opt-out/data-policy checks 6/8 |
| FindThatLead | 3/5 | Found 131/200 contacts | Valid emails 95/131; phones 93/131 | Correct title/company 96/131 | – | Source/opt-out/data-policy checks 6/8 |
| Findymail | 3/5 | Found 141/200 contacts | Valid emails 88/141; phones 90/141 | Correct title/company 97/141 | – | Source/opt-out/data-policy checks 5/8 |
| Anymail Finder | 2.5/5 | Found 138/200 contacts | Valid emails 73/138; phones 79/138 | Correct title/company 89/138 | – | Source/opt-out/data-policy checks 5/8 |
| Prospeo | 2.5/5 | Found 130/200 contacts | Valid emails 85/130; phones 80/130 | Correct title/company 75/130 | – | Source/opt-out/data-policy checks 5/8 |
| SalesQL | 2.5/5 | Found 132/200 contacts | Valid emails 78/132; phones 73/132 | Correct title/company 89/132 | – | Source/opt-out/data-policy checks 4/8 |
| Voila Norbert | 2.5/5 | Found 131/200 contacts | Valid emails 84/131; phones 84/131 | Correct title/company 81/131 | – | Source/opt-out/data-policy checks 5/8 |
| Wiza | 2.5/5 | Found 127/200 contacts | Valid emails 84/127; phones 76/127 | Correct title/company 77/127 | – | Source/opt-out/data-policy checks 5/8 |
| ContactOut | 2/5 | Found 132/200 contacts | Valid emails 86/132; phones 85/132 | Correct title/company 74/132 | – | Source/opt-out/data-policy checks 4/8 |
| Hunter | 2/5 | Found 109/200 contacts | Valid emails 63/109; phones 64/109 | Correct title/company 62/109 | – | Source/opt-out/data-policy checks 4/8 |
| LeadLeaper | 2/5 | Found 113/200 contacts | Valid emails 63/113; phones 62/113 | Correct title/company 62/113 | – | Source/opt-out/data-policy checks 5/8 |
| Snov.io | 2/5 | Found 107/200 contacts | Valid emails 58/107; phones 58/107 | Correct title/company 56/107 | – | Source/opt-out/data-policy checks 4/8 |
Anyleads
Best overallAnyleads came first with 3 out of 5 on every part. It found 134 of our 200 contacts, 90 of its emails worked, 93 titles were right, and it passed 6 of 8 data-policy checks.
One plan covers an email finder, website extractors, email sequences and a lead chatbot. The catch is the small print: the pricing page shows a money-back guarantee, but the terms call payments non-refundable.
Who it's for
Small agencies wanting many lead tools in one cheap plan.
Skip it if
You want clear terms. GetProspect has a plain free plan and found more.
What we liked
- Scored 3 on every part of the test
- Passed 6 of 8 data-policy checks
- Unlimited plan at $99 a month
What we didn't
- Found 134 of 200, fewer than three rivals
- Refund terms contradict the pricing page
- Trial turns into a paid plan, card needed
Key features
- Email finder and verifier
- Email, phone and social extractor
- Email sequences and warm-up
- Local business export
Plans and prices
| Small 1 user; 2,000-record quotas. | $29 a month |
| Starter 2 users; 2,000-record quotas. | $49 a month |
| Unlimited Unlimited users and quotas. | $99 a month |
GetProspect
Best free optionGetProspect came second with 3 out of 5 on every part. It found 142 of 200 contacts, 104 of its emails worked and 100 titles were right. See our GetProspect review.
It charges only for new valid emails, so invalid results and duplicates are free, and every plan, even the free one, has unlimited teammates and an API.
Who it's for
Small teams sharing credits, and anyone starting free.
Skip it if
You need many phone numbers. SignalHire sells phone plans.
What we liked
- 104 working emails, second in the test
- Free plan with 50 valid emails a month
- Unlimited teammates on every plan
What we didn't
- Only 5 phone credits on Starter
- Yearly prices shown inconsistently
- Accuracy figures are its own claims
Key features
- Chrome extension and B2B search
- Bulk enrichment and email verifier
- API and MCP server on every plan
- Links with HubSpot, Salesforce and Pipedrive
Plans and prices
| Free 50 valid emails; 100 verifications. | Free |
| Starter 1,000 valid emails; 2,000 verifications. | $49 a month, or $34 a month billed yearly |
| Growth 5k 5,000 valid emails; 10,000 verifications. | $99 a month |
| Growth 20k | $199 a month |
SignalHire
Best for emails and phone numbersSignalHire came third with 3 out of 5, and found more than any other tool: 146 of 200 contacts, with 106 working emails and 105 phone numbers. Read our SignalHire review.
It works mainly through a browser extension, with plans for emails, phones or both. In September 2026 Trustpilot withheld its score after a guidelines breach, and users complain about refunds.
Who it's for
Recruiters and sellers who need emails and phones together.
Skip it if
You want a low entry price. GetProspect starts at $49 with a free plan.
What we liked
- Found the most contacts, 146 of 200
- 106 working emails, the most in the test
- Separate email, phone and combined plans
What we didn't
- Starts at $69 a month
- No refunds stated on the pricing page
- Trustpilot score withheld in 2026
Key features
- Browser extension for emails and phones
- CSV enrichment and export on paid plans
- API access on paid plans
- Unlimited tiers for emails or phones
Plans and prices
| Emails Emails only. | $69 a month, or $57 a month billed yearly |
| Emails, Unlimited Emails only. | $79 a month, or $63 a month billed yearly |
| Phones Phones only. | $69 a month, or $57 a month billed yearly |
| Phones, Unlimited Phones only. | $99 a month, or $83 a month billed yearly |
FindThatLead
Best for finding and sendingFindThatLead came fourth with 3 out of 5, with data accuracy its weakest part at 2.5. It found 131 of 200 contacts and 95 of its emails worked. More in our FindThatLead review.
It finds emails and some mobile numbers, then sends cold email sequences and keeps leads in a simple CRM, all on the same plans. Its refund terms weren't published.
Who it's for
Small teams wanting a cheap finder and sender in one place.
Skip it if
You want the most accurate emails. SignalHire returned more working addresses.
What we liked
- Finder, sender and CRM on one plan
- 7-day free test with no card
- Ultimate plan with unlimited credits, fair use
What we didn't
- Data accuracy was its weakest part
- Refund policy not published
- Paid onboarding sessions
Key features
- Email search and verifier
- Email sender with sequences
- Prospector and local business leads
- Built-in lead manager
Plans and prices
| Starter 2,000 email credits; 50 mobile credits a month. | $49 a month, or $37 a month billed yearly |
| Ultimate Unlimited email credits and users; 15 email accounts. | $99 a month, or $75 a month billed yearly |
| Enterprise Custom. | Custom contact sales |
Findymail
Best for a bounce guaranteeFindymail came fifth with 3 out of 5. It found 141 of 200 contacts, but only 88 of its emails worked, so coverage and value scored 2.5. Read our Findymail review.
It doesn't charge for contacts it can't find, refunds credits if your bounce rate goes over 5 percent, and stores data in the EU.
Who it's for
Cold emailers who value EU storage and a bounce guarantee.
Skip it if
You're on a budget. GetProspect found more working emails from $49.
What we liked
- Credits back if bounces pass 5 percent
- No charge for contacts not found
- Data stored in the EU
What we didn't
- 53 email errors in our test
- Starts at $99 a month
- No general refund policy found
Key features
- Email finder and verifier
- Phone finder
- Reverse email lookup
- Chrome extension, API and MCP
Plans and prices
| Individual (usage-based) 5,000 rows per file. | $99 a month |
| Team (usage-based) 25 signals; Priority processing. | $399 a month |
| Scale (usage-based) 100 signals; Fastest processing. | $999 a month |
| Starter (credits) 5,000 finder and 5,000 verifier credits a month. | $99 a month |
Anymail Finder
Best for shared creditsAnymail Finder came sixth with 2.5 out of 5. It found 138 of 200 contacts, but only 73 of its emails worked and 65 were wrong, the most errors in the test. See our Anymail Finder review.
It charges only for verified emails, with team credits that roll over while you stay subscribed. Users rate it 4.8 out of 5 on Trustpilot from 149 reviews (checked November 2026).
Who it's for
Teams wanting simple shared credits with no seat fees.
Skip it if
You need send-ready emails. GetProspect returned 104 working emails.
What we liked
- No per-seat fees
- Credits roll over while subscribed
- Rated 4.8 out of 5 on Trustpilot
What we didn't
- 65 email errors, the most in the test
- No free plan; trial needs a card
- Credits expire after cancelling
Key features
- Verified email finding
- Shared team credit pool
- Credit back for bounced verified emails
- Unlimited rollover while subscribed
Plans and prices
| 400 credits 400 credits. | $29 a month |
| 1k credits 1,000 credits. | $49 a month |
| 2k credits 2,000 credits. | $89 a month |
| 5k credits 5,000 credits. | $149 a month |
Prospeo
Best for per-seat creditsProspeo came seventh with 2.5 out of 5. It found 130 of 200 contacts and 85 of its emails worked, but only 75 titles were right, and ease of use scored 2. Our Prospeo review has more.
It finds emails and phone numbers through a search tool, a LinkedIn extension and an API, with plans per user. It has 4.6 out of 5 on Trustpilot from 132 reviews (checked November 2026).
Who it's for
Sales teams wanting per-person credits and a LinkedIn extension.
Skip it if
You need correct job titles. SignalHire got 100 right.
What we liked
- Free plan with 100 credits a month
- Value for money scored 3
- Rated 4.6 out of 5 on Trustpilot
What we didn't
- Only 75 job titles right
- Credits don't carry over
- Terms pages didn't load for us
Key features
- Chrome extension for LinkedIn
- File enrichment and API on Starter and up
- CRM links on Growth and up
- Intent topics on every plan
Plans and prices
| Starter 2,000 credits a month; CSV enrichment, API. | $49 a month, or $37 a month billed yearly |
| Growth 5,000 credits a month; CRM integrations, priority support. | $99 a month, or $74 a month billed yearly |
| Pro 15,000 credits a month; Higher API limits. | $249 a month, or $187 a month billed yearly |
SalesQL
Best for solo prospectorsSalesQL came eighth with 2.5 out of 5. Ease of use and value scored 3, but only 78 of its emails worked and it passed just 4 of 8 data-policy checks. Read our SalesQL review.
It doesn't charge when no email is found and has a free plan with 50 credits a month. Users rate it 4.7 out of 5 on Trustpilot from 43 reviews (checked November 2026).
Who it's for
Solo sellers and small teams who want to start free.
Skip it if
You need clear data sources. Anyleads passed 6 of 8 data-policy checks.
What we liked
- Free plan with 50 credits a month
- Ease of use and value both scored 3
- No credit used when nothing is found
What we didn't
- Only 78 working emails
- Passed 4 of 8 data-policy checks
- Data sources not named
Key features
- Email and phone reveal
- Email verifier
- File enrichment
- API on Professional and Premium
Plans and prices
| Basic 2,000 credits a month (24,000 a year upfront); 2,000 recipients. | $39 a month, or $29.25 a month billed yearly |
| Professional 5,000 credits a month; 10,000 recipients. | $79 a month, or $59.25 a month billed yearly |
| Premium 12,000 credits a month; 50,000 recipients. | $119 a month, or $89.25 a month billed yearly |
Voila Norbert
Best for bulk lookupsVoila Norbert came ninth with 2.5 out of 5 on every part. It found 131 of 200 contacts, 84 of its emails worked and 81 titles were right. See our Voila Norbert review.
It returns a work email with a certainty score and rolls credits over. It has 2.6 out of 5 on Trustpilot from 14 reviews (checked November 2026), with complaints about confusing cancellation.
Who it's for
Agencies doing bulk lookups who check results themselves.
Skip it if
You need high accuracy. GetProspect did better at the same starting price.
What we liked
- Credits roll over on finder plans
- Unlimited team members, bulk and API
- Certainty score on each result
What we didn't
- No free plan, just 50 credits once
- Confusing cancellation, users say
- Rated 2.6 out of 5 on Trustpilot
Key features
- Email finder with certainty score
- Pay-as-you-go verify and enrich
- Separate cold email sequences
- Zapier, HubSpot and Salesforce links
Plans and prices
| Valet Unlimited team members; Bulk and API. | $49 a month, or $39 a month billed yearly |
| Butler Same features as Valet. | $99 a month, or $79 a month billed yearly |
| Advisor Same features as Valet. | $249 a month, or $199 a month billed yearly |
| Counselor Same features as Valet. | $499 a month, or $399 a month billed yearly |
Wiza
Best for Sales Navigator usersWiza came tenth with 2.5 out of 5 on every part. It found 127 of 200 contacts, 84 of its emails worked and 77 titles were right. Our Wiza review covers the test.
Wiza builds lists mainly from LinkedIn and Sales Navigator. Ratings split sharply: 4.5 out of 5 on G2 from 1,212 reviews, but 1.8 on Trustpilot from 14 (both checked November 2026).
Who it's for
Sales reps who build lists in LinkedIn Sales Navigator.
Skip it if
You need complete data. SignalHire found 19 more contacts.
What we liked
- Free plan with 20 valid emails
- Only valid emails use credits
- Rated 4.5 out of 5 on G2
What we didn't
- Found 127 of 200 contacts
- Unused credits don't roll over
- Two price sets on the pricing page
Key features
- Chrome extension for LinkedIn
- Live email checking
- Phone numbers on paid plans
- API and CSV import on Team
Plans and prices
| Free 20 valid emails; 5 phone numbers. | Free |
| Starter 100 valid emails per month; 100 phone numbers per month. | $49 a month |
| Email Monthly set: 500 valid emails, phones at $0.35 each; Yearly set: unlimited email reveals, 2,500 exports per month, AI Research. | $99 a month, or $82.50 a month billed yearly |
| Email + Phone Monthly set: 500 emails and 500 phones; Yearly set: unlimited email and phone reveals, 2,500 exports per month, AI Research. | $199 a month, or $165.83 a month billed yearly |
ContactOut
Best for personal emailsContactOut came eleventh with 2 out of 5. It found 132 of 200 contacts and 86 emails worked, but only 74 titles were right and it passed 4 of 8 data-policy checks. Read our ContactOut review.
It finds personal and work emails and phones, and is listed in California's data broker registry. Its 1.2 out of 5 on Trustpilot from 136 reviews (checked November 2026) centres on personal details shown without consent.
Who it's for
Recruiters who want personal emails and direct dials.
Skip it if
You do B2B outreach for a small business. GetProspect suits that better.
What we liked
- Finds personal emails and phones
- Free plan with 5 credits a day
- States SOC 2 certification
What we didn't
- Only 74 job titles right
- Rated 1.2 out of 5 on Trustpilot
- Renewal charges after cancelling, users say
Key features
- Chrome extension
- Search portal on paid plans
- Email campaigns and phone dialer
- API on Team plans
Plans and prices
| Email Unlimited emails, fair use; 300 exports a month. | $49 a month |
| Email + Phone Unlimited emails and phones, fair use; 600 exports a month. | $99 a month |
| Sales Unlimited sales users. | $299 a month |
| Team / API 700 million plus profiles bulk licence; ATS and Salesforce integrations. | Custom contact sales |
Hunter
Best for occasional lookupsHunter came twelfth with 2 out of 5 on every part. It found 109 of 200 contacts, 63 of its emails worked and 62 titles were right. See our Hunter review.
Its Domain Search lists the addresses it knows for a whole company, and it now adds lead lists and cold email. Users rate it 4.3 out of 5 on Trustpilot from 354 reviews (checked November 2026).
Who it's for
Marketers needing a handful of free lookups a month.
Skip it if
You build large lists. SignalHire found 146 contacts to Hunter's 109.
What we liked
- Free plan with 50 credits a month
- Domain Search for a whole company
- Rated 4.3 out of 5 on Trustpilot
What we didn't
- Found only 109 of 200 contacts
- Just 63 working emails
- No refunds on early cancellation
Key features
- Domain Search and Email Finder
- Email Verifier
- Sequences for cold email
- Chrome extension and Google Sheets add-on
Plans and prices
| Free 50 credits; 1 email account. | Free |
| Starter 2,000 credits per month; 3 email accounts. | $49 a month, or $34 a month billed yearly |
| Growth 10,000 credits per month; 10 email accounts. | $149 a month, or $104 a month billed yearly |
| Scale 25,000 credits per month; 20 email accounts. | $299 a month, or $209 a month billed yearly |
LeadLeaper
Best for a cheap finder and CRMLeadLeaper came thirteenth with 2 out of 5 on every part. It found 113 of 200 contacts and 63 of its emails worked. More in our LeadLeaper review.
It adds business emails and phones to leads from your LinkedIn Premium or Sales Navigator account, with a light CRM and email sequences.
Who it's for
Budget Sales Navigator users wanting a finder and light CRM.
Skip it if
You need accurate data. Anyleads also starts at $29 and did better.
What we liked
- Paid plans from $29 a month
- Free plan with 100 email credits
- Cancel online at any time
What we didn't
- Found only 113 of 200 contacts
- Just 63 working emails
- Paid credit counts not stated
Key features
- LinkedIn email finder
- Leads manager and sales CRM
- Email sequences on Basic and up
- Lead scoring on Professional
Plans and prices
| Starter Unlimited export credits; Duplicate detection. | $29 a month |
| Basic Leads manager, sales CRM, sequences. | $49 a month |
| Professional Virtual assistant, team features, lead scoring. | $69 a month |
Snov.io
Best for outreach in one placeSnov.io came last with 2 out of 5 on every part. It found the fewest contacts, 107 of 200, and only 58 of its emails worked. Our Snov.io review has the results.
It combines a finder, verifier, drip campaigns and warm-up, with unlimited seats. Users rate it 4.6 out of 5 on Trustpilot from 1,601 reviews (checked November 2026), far above our result.
Who it's for
Small teams wanting finding, sending and warm-up together.
Skip it if
Finding emails is the main job. GetProspect found far more.
What we liked
- Unlimited seats on every plan
- Free plan with 50 credits a month
- Drip campaigns and warm-up built in
What we didn't
- Found the fewest contacts, 107 of 200
- Just 58 working emails
- Refunds only in set exceptions
Key features
- Email finder and verifier
- Drip campaigns
- Email warm-up on paid plans
- LinkedIn automation add-on
Plans and prices
| Starter 1,000 credits; 5,000 recipients. | $39 a month, or $29.25 a month billed yearly |
| Pro S 5,000 credits; 25,000 recipients. | $99 a month, or $74.25 a month billed yearly |
| Pro M 20,000 credits; 50,000 recipients. | $189 a month |
| Pro L 50,000 credits; 100,000 recipients. | $369 a month |
What it costs to get started
Most of these finders have a free plan or free credits. The cheapest paid plans, billed monthly, are Anyleads, LeadLeaper and Anymail Finder at $29 a month, then SalesQL and Snov.io at $39. GetProspect, FindThatLead, Hunter, Voila Norbert and ContactOut start at $49 a month, Prospeo and Wiza at $49 a user a month, SignalHire at $69 and Findymail at $99.
Yearly billing cuts several prices: Hunter Starter is $34 a month, FindThatLead $37, Prospeo $37 a user and Snov.io $29.25, all billed yearly. Credits work differently from tool to tool, so check what uses one. Some Hunter, Prospeo and ContactOut prices come from a dated third-party listing because the official pages couldn't be read; all were checked on November 3, 2026.
| Tool | Cheapest way to start | Free plan | Free trial |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anyleads | $29 a month (Small) | Yes | 7 days |
| GetProspect | $49 a month (Starter) | Yes | No |
| SignalHire | $69 a month (Emails) | Yes | Yes |
| FindThatLead | $49 a month (Starter) | Yes | 7 days |
| Findymail | $99 a month (Individual (usage-based)) | Yes | Yes |
| Anymail Finder | $29 a month (400 credits) | No | 7 days |
| Prospeo | $49 a month (Starter) | Yes | No |
| SalesQL | $39 a month (Basic) | Yes | No |
| Voila Norbert | $19 a month (Sequences Starter) | No | No |
| Wiza | $49 a month (Starter) | Yes | No |
| ContactOut | $49 a month (Email) | Yes | No |
| Hunter | $49 a month (Starter) | Yes | No |
| LeadLeaper | $29 a month (Starter) | Yes | No |
| Snov.io | $39 a month (Starter) | Yes | No |
Prices from each tool's own pricing page (or a dated third-party listing where that page couldn't be read). Prices can change, so check before you buy.
Also worth knowing about
We didn't test these tools, but they come up often and may suit a specific need.
Apollo.io
An all-in-one contact database with email sequences that ranks highly in other lists. We haven't tested it.
Lusha
A contact finder known for direct phone numbers. We haven't tested it.
Cognism
A contact database that puts compliance first and is seen as strongest for the UK and Europe. We haven't tested it.
How we tested
Every finder searched for the same 200 business contacts, across company sizes and regions, between October 19 and October 25, 2026. We already knew each person's correct email, phone and job title, so we could check every answer. The full set-up is in how we test.
We counted the contacts each tool found, how many of its emails and phone numbers were right, how many job titles and companies matched, and how it did on 8 checks of its data sources, opt-out process and data policy.
Each finder then got a score out of 5, in half points, for data accuracy, coverage, ease of use, compliance and value for money. Together they make the overall score, and the ranking follows it.
How to choose
Vendor accuracy claims are their own. In our test, working emails ranged from 106 for SignalHire down to 58 for Snov.io, so run a small known list through any free plan before you buy.
SignalHire, ContactOut and Findymail find phones as well as emails. GetProspect includes only 5 phone credits a month on Starter.
GetProspect, Anymail Finder and SalesQL say they don't charge when no valid email is found. Others use credits on searches or checks.
FindThatLead, Anyleads and Snov.io add email sending. If outreach is the main job, our list of cold email software compares tools built for it.
Hunter offers no refunds on early cancellation, Snov.io refunds only in set cases, and Anyleads' terms contradict its money-back promise.
Terms you'll see
- Match rate
- How many of the people you searched for a tool found an email for.
- Bounce
- An email that comes back undelivered because the address doesn't work.
- Catch-all domain
- A company email setup that accepts mail to any address, which makes addresses hard to check.
- Data broker
- A company that collects and sells personal details about people it has no direct link with.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best email finder?
In our test, the top five all scored 3 out of 5, and Anyleads came first on steady results across the board. SignalHire found the most people and working emails, and GetProspect was close behind with a free plan. Hunter and Snov.io were near the bottom.
Are there free email finders?
Yes. GetProspect's free plan gives 50 valid emails a month, Hunter, SalesQL and Snov.io 50 credits a month, Prospeo 100 credits and Wiza 20 valid emails. ContactOut allows 5 credits a day. Voila Norbert gives 50 credits once, and Anymail Finder has only a trial that needs a card.
How much do email finders cost?
Paid plans in our test start at $29 a month (Anyleads, LeadLeaper and Anymail Finder) and run to $99 a month for Findymail's first plan, all billed monthly. Most popular tools start at $49 a month. Yearly billing is cheaper, for example Hunter Starter at $34 a month, billed yearly.
How did we test these email finders?
Every tool searched for the same 200 business contacts in October 2026, people whose correct email, phone and job title we already knew. We counted how many each found, how many emails and phones were right and how many titles matched, and ran 8 data-policy checks.
Do finders charge for emails they can't find?
It depends. GetProspect, Anymail Finder, Findymail, SalesQL and Voila Norbert say they charge only for emails they find, and LeadLeaper uses a credit only when it returns a business email. Others draw on a monthly credit pool, so check what uses credits.
Is using an email finder legal?
Finders say they use public sources and handle data protection rules, but your own outreach must still follow opt-out and consent rules in each country. In our test, no tool passed all 8 data-policy checks, and ContactOut is listed in California's data broker registry.
The bottom line
Start with a free plan on a list you know; Anyleads, GetProspect and SignalHire gave the steadiest results in our test.
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Grace Sullivan
I've always been interested in how people connect and build communities online. When exploring a new service, I pay attention to usability, transparency, pricing, and whether its advertised features make sense in everyday situations.
Update history
- November 4, 2026: published with the results of our test, run between October 19, 2026 to October 25, 2026.