Best 6sense Alternatives for 2025

When it comes to B2B lead generation tools and lead generation databases, 6sense is a beast — no denying it. But if you don’t have enterprise money or just want something simpler and sharper for prospecting, these are the lead generation companies and business leads platforms I’ve tested that actually deliver.

1. ZoomInfo

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Quick Take:
The closest thing to a 6sense replacement. Huge B2B leads database provider with intent data, firmographics, direct dials, and email addresses.

What I Dig:

Massive verified contact database
Real-time intent data (almost on 6sense’s level)
Killer integrations with CRMs and outreach tools

What I Don’t:

It’s still pricey
Data in niche markets can be hit-or-miss

Pricing:
Custom. Starts around $15K+/yr from what I’ve seen.

2. RocketReach

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Quick Take:
A solid, affordable lead generation database for finding emails, phone numbers, and social profiles. Less about intent, more about contact enrichment.

What I Dig:

Massive global contact coverage
Super clean UI
Easy LinkedIn prospecting

What I Don’t:

No intent data
Limited workflow automation

Pricing:
Starts at $53/month. Great value.

3. Kaspr

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Quick Take:
Great B2B lead generation tool for scrubbing LinkedIn profiles and getting verified contact details. It’s lightweight and perfect for SDRs.

What I Dig:

Chrome extension is slick
Affordable, no over-complication
Good direct dial accuracy

What I Don’t:

No intent signals
Smaller data pool vs. ZoomInfo

Pricing:
Starts at €49/month. Nice and lean.

4. LeadIQ

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Quick Take:
Ideal for outbound teams living on LinkedIn. Helps you capture contacts, emails, numbers, and push them right into your CRM.

What I Dig:

Easy LinkedIn prospecting
Clean CRM sync
Team prospecting workflows

What I Don’t:

No intent data
Limited lead database outside LinkedIn

Pricing:
Starts at $75/month.

5. Apollo.io

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Quick Take:
One of my personal faves. A full-on B2B lead generation platform with a huge database, email sequences, intent signals, and enrichment — all in one.

What I Dig:

Massive contact database
Affordable compared to 6sense
Built-in email + phone finder
Email sequencing + analytics

What I Don’t:

Intent data isn’t as deep as 6sense
Support can be slow

Pricing:
Starts free, paid plans from $49/month.

6. SalesIntel

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Quick Take:
A solid player in the B2B leads database provider world. Focused on human-verified data and intent signals.

What I Dig:

Clean, verified contact info
Good intent data through Bombora
Decent integrations

What I Don’t:

UI feels a little clunky
Pricing’s not public, usually mid-to-high tier

Pricing:
Custom, usually cheaper than ZoomInfo.

7. LeadSwift

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Quick Take:
A newer lead generation company I tested for scraping local B2B leads and business emails. Super lightweight.

What I Dig:

Simple UI
Local business scraping is decent
Price is dirt cheap

What I Don’t:

Data accuracy is 70-80%
No email sequences or intent stuff

Pricing:
Starts at $49/month. Casual tool.

8. LeadScrape

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Quick Take:
Offline lead generation database you download and run on your PC. Kind of old-school, but useful for certain niche industries.

What I Dig:

Huge amount of raw business data
No subscriptions — one-time fee
Can scrape by location + niche

What I Don’t:

Dated software
No real-time data or CRM integrations

Pricing:
One-time $297 license.

9. Skrapp

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Quick Take:
A classic LinkedIn email finder for scraping verified business emails from LinkedIn profiles.

What I Dig:

Super simple
Decent verified email rates
Good for SDRs

What I Don’t:

Limited database outside LinkedIn
No phone numbers

Pricing:
Free plan available, paid starts at $49/month.

10. Snov.io

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Quick Take:
A well-rounded lead generation tool with email finding, verification, and drip campaigns.

What I Dig:

Built-in email sequences
LinkedIn and domain prospecting
Affordable all-in-one tool

What I Don’t:

Intent data? Nope
Database isn’t as deep as big players

Pricing:
Free plan, paid from $39/month.

11 GetProspect

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Quick Take:
Another LinkedIn-based lead generation software for finding verified emails.

What I Dig:

Clean Chrome extension
Accurate email verification
Cheap for small teams

What I Don’t:

No phone numbers
Lacks advanced features

Pricing:
Starts free, paid from $49/month.

12 TaskDrive

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Quick Take:
Not a software — it’s a done-for-you lead generation service with VA-style prospecting.

What I Dig:

Human-curated leads
Great for niche markets
Takes prospecting off your plate

What I Don’t:

Slower than automated tools
Monthly service costs stack up

Pricing:
Custom quotes, usually $500+/month.

13 LeadFuze

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Quick Take:
An underrated B2B lead database provider with good prospecting filters and AI prospect lists.

What I Dig:

Smart lead list building
Accurate direct dials
Good CRM integrations

What I Don’t:

Intent data is basic
UI could use a facelift

Pricing:
Starts at $147/month.

14 Instantly.ai

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Quick Take:
A killer cold email outreach tool with unlimited sending accounts and built-in deliverability tools.

What I Dig:

Unlimited sending
Warm-up tools built-in
Simple, clean UI

What I Don’t:

No lead database
Purely an email tool

Pricing:
Starts at $97/month.

15 Brevo

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Quick Take:
Formerly Sendinblue. A good email marketing platform with light CRM and automation.

What I Dig:

Easy email sequences
SMS marketing too
Decent CRM basics

What I Don’t:

No lead gen database
Not built for outbound prospecting

Pricing:
Free plan, paid from $25/month.

16 Leadzai

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Quick Take:
A local biz-focused lead generation company for small B2B and agency clients. Less known, but handy for Google Ads + leads combo.

What I Dig:

Lead generation + PPC in one
Simple campaign setup
Affordable for local leads

What I Don’t:

Limited to Google Ads traffic
No email/phone data enrichment

Pricing:
Starts around $49/month.

17 Leadfeeder

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Quick Take:
A website visitor tracking tool that tells you which companies are hitting your site.

What I Dig:

Identifies anonymous B2B site traffic
Integrates with CRMs
Super simple setup

What I Don’t:

No individual contact info
Limited lead nurturing features

Pricing:
Free plan, paid from $139/month.

18 UpLead

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Quick Take:
A clean, reliable B2B lead generation database with real-time email verification.

What I Dig:

95%+ email accuracy
Good firmographic filters
No credits wasted on bad emails

What I Don’t:

No intent data
Phone numbers hit or miss

Pricing:
Starts at $99/month.

19 Lead411

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Quick Take:
A scrappy lead database provider packed with direct dials, verified emails, and intent signals.

What I Dig:

Direct dials are surprisingly solid
Built-in email sequences
Affordable vs. big players

What I Don’t:

UI feels a little dated
Database depth isn’t massive

Pricing:
Starts at $99/month.

20 Overloop

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Quick Take:
An underrated cold email outreach tool with lead management and sales CRM baked in.

What I Dig:

Clean cold email sequences
Decent contact database
Built-in CRM pipeline

What I Don’t:

Smaller database than Apollo
No intent data

Pricing:
Starts at $39/month.

21 Hunter.io

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Quick Take:
A classic for finding and verifying B2B emails based on domain searches.

What I Dig:

Super fast email lookups
Bulk domain search option
Clean UI

What I Don’t:

No phone numbers
No outreach automation

Pricing:
Free plan, paid from $49/month.

22 Coldlytics

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Quick Take:
A newer lead generation service where humans build custom lead lists for you.

What I Dig:

Custom, human-built lists
No scraping limits
Great for niche industries

What I Don’t:

Slower delivery times
No automation tools

Pricing:
Starts at $149/month.

23 Seamless.ai

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Quick Take:
Another big-name B2B leads database provider with AI-driven contact search and real-time email/phone verification.

What I Dig:

Massive contact database
AI-powered suggestions
Good CRM sync

What I Don’t:

Data accuracy isn’t always consistent
Pushy upsells

Pricing:
Free plan, paid from $147/month.

24 LeadsGorilla

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Quick Take:
Focused on local business leads for agencies and freelancers. Great for scraping Google Maps.

What I Dig:

Niche local lead scraping
GMB optimization suggestions
Low one-time pricing

What I Don’t:

No contact enrichment
Limited to local listings

Pricing:
One-time $47 license.

25 Lusha

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Quick Take:
Another popular B2B lead generation tool for finding direct dials and emails via Chrome extension.

What I Dig:

Super easy to use
Accurate mobile numbers
Great for LinkedIn prospecting

What I Don’t:

Pricing jumps fast
Database limited outside LinkedIn

Pricing:
Free plan, paid from $39/month.

26 Clay

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Quick Take:
A newer lead generation automation platform that connects to tons of APIs to enrich and build custom prospecting workflows.

What I Dig:

Insane automation options
Connects to Clearbit, Hunter, Apollo, etc.
Customizable lead enrichment

What I Don’t:

Learning curve
No built-in email sending

Pricing:
Starts at $149/month.

27 Datanyze

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Quick Take:
A lightweight sales prospecting tool for grabbing emails and phone numbers off LinkedIn and company sites.

What I Dig:

Clean Chrome extension
No subscription needed
Great for one-off lookups

What I Don’t:

Limited bulk prospecting
Database isn’t deep

Pricing:
Free plan, paid from $21/month.

28 DNB (Dun & Bradstreet)

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Quick Take:
An OG B2B leads database provider with deep company info, firmographics, and financials.

What I Dig:

Enterprise-grade business data
Risk management and firmographic intel
Reliable data quality

What I Don’t:

Expensive
Not built for outbound sales prospecting

Pricing:
Custom — big budget stuff.

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