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    Cognism vs Icypeas: Data Enrichment Tool Comparison

    Compare Cognism and Icypeas side by side. See pricing, features, and integrations to choose the right data enrichment tool for your needs.

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    September 2, 2026Updated September 2, 20265 min read
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    The short answer

    Cognism suits enterprise teams needing phone-verified Diamond Data, GDPR and CCPA compliant records, intent data, and broad CRM integrations, priced through custom sales quotes. Icypeas suits budget-conscious teams needing email finding and verification, starting at $19 per month for 1,000 credits, scaling to $499 per month for 100,000 credits at the top tier.

    Key takeaways

    • Icypeas entry pricing starts at $19 per month for 1,000 credits, while its Hypergrowth tier costs $499 per month for 100,000 credits.
    • Cognism uses custom, contact-sales pricing across all four of its plans, including Sales Prospecting Standard and Pro, CRM Enrichment, and Data-as-a-Service.
    • Cognism lists 10 features including Diamond Data phone-verified contacts, GDPR and CCPA compliant data, and intent data powered by Bombora.
    • Icypeas lists 8 features including Email Finder, Email Verifier, Domain Scan, Profile Scraper, Company Scraper, and Reverse Email Lookup, plus credits that roll over.
    • Cognism integrates with 8 platforms including Salesforce, HubSpot, Outreach, and SalesLoft, while Icypeas integrates with 6 platforms including Google Sheets, n8n, Make, and Clay, and both share Zapier.

    Reviewed and updated September 2, 2026

    Cognism vs Icypeas: Data Enrichment Tool Comparison

    Sales teams evaluating B2B lead data and contact enrichment tools often narrow their shortlist to Cognism and Icypeas. Both target the same job, but they cater to different workflows and budgets. This comparison covers pricing, features, and integrations so you can pick the right fit.

    The Quick Answer

    By each vendor's own wording, Cognism lists diamond data phone-verified contacts and gdpr and ccpa compliant data, while Icypeas lists email finder and email verifier. A capability both offer can appear under different names, so read both feature lists below.

    Icypeas publishes an entry price of $19/mo; Cognism uses custom pricing, so the two cannot be compared on list price.

    If your priority is finding accurate contact data for target accounts, both tools target it. The right choice depends on your budget, team size, and the specific capabilities you need most.

    Understanding the Core Difference

    Cognism is Premium B2B sales intelligence platform with GDPR-compliant data, phone-verified Diamond Data contacts, and intent signals.

    Icypeas is Helps B2B teams find and verify professional email addresses, enrich leads and identify LinkedIn profiles, through a web app or an API. Credits are charged only for found emails.

    The two platforms take different approaches to solving the same core challenge.

    Pricing Comparison

    Contact SalesCognism entry plan

    Sales Prospecting Standard

    $19/moIcypeas entry plan

    Basic

    Entry pricing for Cognism and Icypeas, as published on each vendor's own pricing page.

    Cognism Pricing (as of September 2026)

    PlanPriceContacts
    Sales Prospecting StandardContact Sales5 seats included; credits allocated per seat
    Sales Prospecting ProContact Sales5 seats included; credits allocated per seat
    CRM EnrichmentContact Sales-
    Data-as-a-ServiceContact Sales-

    Source: Cognism Pricing

    Icypeas Pricing (as of September 2026)

    PlanPriceContacts
    Basic$19/mo1,000 credits
    Premium$39/mo4,000 credits
    Advanced$89/mo10,000 credits
    Hypergrowth$499/mo100,000 credits

    Source: Icypeas Pricing

    Pricing Analysis

    One or both platforms use custom or contact-based pricing for some tiers. Reach out to their sales teams for exact quotes based on your usage needs.

    Features Breakdown

    Cognism lists
    • Diamond Data phone-verified contacts
    • GDPR and CCPA compliant data
    • Intent data powered by Bombora
    • Technographic data
    • Job change and funding alerts
    • Browser extension for LinkedIn
    • and 4 more listed below
    Icypeas lists
    • Email Finder
    • Email Verifier
    • Domain Scan
    • Profile Scraper
    • Company Scraper
    • Reverse Email Lookup
    • and 2 more listed below
    What Cognism and Icypeas each list on their own pages. The split is by exact wording, so a capability both offer can appear on both sides under different names.

    Cognism Key Features

    • Diamond Data phone-verified contacts
    • GDPR and CCPA compliant data
    • Intent data powered by Bombora
    • Technographic data
    • Job change and funding alerts
    • Browser extension for LinkedIn
    • CSV enrichment
    • On-demand mobile verification
    • Target market analysis lists
    • Unlimited admin access

    Icypeas Key Features

    • Email Finder
    • Email Verifier
    • Domain Scan
    • Profile Scraper
    • Company Scraper
    • Reverse Email Lookup
    • Catch-All verification
    • Credits roll over

    The two lists below are a diff of each vendor's own feature list by exact wording, so a capability both tools offer can appear on either side under a different name.

    Listed only by Cognism

    • Diamond Data phone-verified contacts
    • GDPR and CCPA compliant data
    • Intent data powered by Bombora
    • Technographic data
    • Job change and funding alerts
    • Browser extension for LinkedIn
    • CSV enrichment
    • On-demand mobile verification
    • Target market analysis lists
    • Unlimited admin access

    Listed only by Icypeas

    • Email Finder
    • Email Verifier
    • Domain Scan
    • Profile Scraper
    • Company Scraper
    • Reverse Email Lookup
    • Catch-All verification
    • Credits roll over

    Integration Ecosystem

    Cognism Integrations

    Cognism connects with: Salesforce, HubSpot, Outreach, SalesLoft, Pipedrive, Microsoft Dynamics 365, Bullhorn, Zapier.

    Icypeas Integrations

    Icypeas connects with: Google Sheets, n8n, Make, Zapier, Clay, MCP.

    Shared Integrations

    Both tools integrate with: Zapier.

    Integrations listed only by Cognism: Salesforce, HubSpot, Outreach, SalesLoft, Pipedrive, Microsoft Dynamics 365, Bullhorn.

    Integrations listed only by Icypeas: Google Sheets, n8n, Make, Clay, MCP.

    Use Case Recommendations

    Best Fit for Cognism

    • Teams that need a wide feature set (10 capabilities listed)
    • Organizations with complex tech stacks needing broad integration support (8 integrations)
    • Enterprise buyers who prefer custom pricing and dedicated support

    Best Fit for Icypeas

    • Budget-conscious teams looking for an affordable data enrichment tool
    • Revenue operations teams building targeted prospect lists
    • Marketing teams enriching CRM data for segmentation
    • Sales teams researching target accounts

    Feature Comparison Summary

    FeatureCognismIcypeas
    Starting PriceContact Sales$19/mo
    Top Tier PriceContact Sales$499/mo
    Total Features Listed108
    Integrations86
    Founded20152022

    Getting Started Checklist

    1. Define your B2B lead data and contact enrichment requirements and monthly budget
    2. Estimate your expected data credits or contact lookups to find the right tier
    3. List the integrations your team currently relies on
    4. Sign up for free trials or demos of both platforms
    5. Run a small test with each tool before making a commitment
    6. Evaluate the onboarding experience and support quality

    Final Thoughts

    Cognism and Icypeas both serve the B2B lead data and contact enrichment market. Icypeas publishes an entry price of $19/mo, while Cognism uses custom pricing for its plans, so compare on features and on the quote you receive. Your decision should weigh pricing against the specific features that matter most for your workflow.

    Start with a trial of each to see which platform fits your team's daily process. The best tool is the one your team actually uses consistently.

    Pricing and features verified as of September 2026. Visit Cognism and Icypeas for current information.

    Questions

    Frequently asked questions.

    Frequently asked questions
    How much does Icypeas cost compared to Cognism?
    Icypeas publishes clear pricing starting at $19 per month for the Basic plan with 1,000 credits, rising to $499 per month for the Hypergrowth plan with 100,000 credits. Cognism does not publish pricing and instead uses custom, contact-sales pricing across all four of its plans, so the two cannot be compared on list price.
    What features does Cognism have that Icypeas doesn't?
    Cognism lists features not found on Icypeas's own page, including Diamond Data phone-verified contacts, GDPR and CCPA compliant data, intent data powered by Bombora, technographic data, job change and funding alerts, a LinkedIn browser extension, CSV enrichment, on-demand mobile verification, target market analysis lists, and unlimited admin access.
    What features does Icypeas have that Cognism doesn't?
    Icypeas lists Email Finder, Email Verifier, Domain Scan, Profile Scraper, Company Scraper, Reverse Email Lookup, Catch-All verification, and credits that roll over. These appear on Icypeas's own feature list but not on Cognism's, though similar capabilities could exist under different naming.
    Which integrations do Cognism and Icypeas support?
    Cognism connects with 8 platforms: Salesforce, HubSpot, Outreach, SalesLoft, Pipedrive, Microsoft Dynamics 365, Bullhorn, and Zapier. Icypeas connects with 6 platforms: Google Sheets, n8n, Make, Zapier, Clay, and MCP. The only integration shared by both tools is Zapier.
    Which tool is better for a budget-conscious sales team?
    Icypeas is positioned as the better fit for budget-conscious teams, revenue operations teams building prospect lists, marketing teams enriching CRM data, and sales teams researching target accounts. Cognism is instead recommended for teams needing a wide feature set, complex tech stacks, and enterprise buyers who prefer custom pricing and dedicated support.
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    Tim Carden

    Tim Carden is CMO / CTO at RevenueFlow, which builds and operates outbound revenue engines for B2B companies. Studied at McGill University.

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