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Leadsforge vs Cognism - The Simpler, Smarter Way to Find Leads
If you're tired of clunky prospecting platforms that require a PhD in filters and UI gymnastics, this one's for you. Leadsforge and Cognism both help you find leads. But the way they do it? Very different.
Compare Features
Database Size
✅ 500M+ contacts
⚠️ 400M+ contacts
ICP Search Simplicity
✅ Describe in plain English
❌ Tedious filters
Interface
✅ Simple, chat-like interface
⚠️ Clunky dashboard
Setup Time
✅ Lists generated instantly in seconds
⚠️ Requires onboarding, demos, running workflows
Native Outreach Tool Integration
✅ Seamless sync to Salesforge + CSV export
❌ No Cognism-built campaign tools
Company Lookalikes & Followers
✅ Both features present
❌ Neither
Free Trial Availability
✅ 100 free credits upon signup
❌ Trial requires booking demo
Base Pricing
✅ $49/mo, 2,000 credits
⚠️ Undisclosed, need to contact
Credit Expiry
✅ Credits never expire
❌ No credit rollover
Customer Support
✅ In App, responds within 10 mins
⚠️ Takes hours
Cognism Leaves You With a Smaller Database, Tedious Filters and Most of The Manual Work
Cognism offers a contact database smaller than Leadsforge's that comes with:
- A bunch of filters
- Coverage that's not as vast in the US compared to Europe
- Extra list building steps
- No built-in Cognism cold outreach campaign tools
- The occasionally outdated data
You’ll often spend hours filtering, verifying, exporting and still not have a fully usable list.
Leadsforge Makes It Simple
- Just describe your Ideal Customer Profile (ICP)
- Leadsforge automatically finds your leads
- Enriches them with 10+ data providers
- Gives you verified emails and LinkedIn profiles
- And connects directly with your email sending tool
No filters. No fluff. No time wasted.
Why Users Are Switching to Leadsforge
- You're presented with an incredibly user-friendly UI
- You don’t waste time - Forget hunting filters for hours
- You get better data quality
- You pay less and get more - No hidden pricing, no wasted credits
Final Word
Cognism is a decent tool in its own right, but if you trulywant to find quality leads fast, without overthinking it, Leadsforge is built for you.
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