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7 [Compared] Data Providers For The UK - Accurate Data

Written by Daisy Shevlin | Sep 13, 2024 1:00:00 PM

As you may have noticed, data providers based outside the UK don’t always focus on covering European markets. And if they do, they may ignore strict compliance rules in the EU.

Whether you want to expand to a UK audience or break into the region, you’ll need GDPR-compliant contact data. UK data providers understand its importance for prospecting in Europe better than those based overseas.

In this article, we’ll review B2B data providers in the UK and explain what to look out for when choosing one.

Data providers in the UK: Quick compare

Provider Top features Pricing plans
Cognism
  • UK-based data provider.
  • Advanced search functions.
  • Build sales and marketing lists.
  • Accurate contact details for European companies.
Speak to our data experts
Kaspr
  • Saves time on the prospecting process.
  • High accuracy rate.
  • Get contact details in bulk from LinkedIn.
Start from $49
Lusha
  • Browser Extension.
  • Intent signals by Bombora.
  • CSV exports and integrations.
Starts from $36
Dealfront
  • Find data from 30+ trigger events.
  • AI-powered lookalike lists.
Talk to sales team
Lead411
  • Bombora intent data is included in some of the plans.
  • Create email lists for your marketing campaigns.
  • Data is available in the UK, Belgium, Denmark, and other European countries.
Starts from $75
DemandScience
  • Diverse database of firmographic data and more.
  • A blend of proprietary first-party and third-party data sources.
  • Global database - with a presence in the UK.
Talk to sales team
GrowMeOrganic
  • Get contact details using their Chrome Extension from LinkedIn profiles.
  • Rank your leads.
  • Send emails
Starts from $39 

1. Cognism

Headquartered in the UK with a comprehensive database.

Cognism is the leading EMEA data provider based in the UK. It provides GDPR-compliant contact data, allowing companies to prospect in multiple European markets.

Cognism is also the #1 mobile phone data provider on the market. It has two times more mobile numbers than other prospecting databases. And we’re working on expanding the coverage even further.

You can access the data through our web platform and Chrome Extension or enrich data through integrations with LinkedIn Sales Navigator and CRMs.

Top features

  • UK-based data provider.
  • Advanced search functions, including AI voice search, feature across multiple languages.
  • Great for building sales and marketing lists.
  • Accurate contact details for European companies.

What makes Cognism a leading UK data provider?

*Our phone database is checked against multiple Do Not Call (DNC) registries in the UK (TPS and CTPS), Germany, France, Ireland, Spain, Portugal, Croatia, Sweden, Belgium, and around the world, including the DNC lists US, Canada, Australia. We are working towards registering in other DNC registries around the world.

Pricing

  • Full access to quality data without extra charges in all packages.
  • Unrestricted views and individual & page-level exporting (up to 25 records at a time)*
  • Licences priced per user suitable for individual prospecting and operational workflows to allow for building and exporting large lists.
  • Sample our data with 25 free leads.

*Subject to fair use

What do our customers say?

Assaf Shutan, Regional Sales Manager at Coralogix, said Cognism's Diamond Data® helped them expand to EMEA. 

Cognism also provides high-quality data for other parts of Europe.

Filipa Enes, Sales Administrator at simpleshow based in Berlin, their German sales team struggled with ZoomInfo’s European data quality in the DACH region, so they booked a demo with Cognism.

2. Kaspr

Based in France.

Kaspr is an all-in-one tool for individual LinkedIn prospecting. Its Chrome Extension works on LinkedIn, Sales Navigator, and Recruiter Lite.

However, it doesn’t have a platform for building specific lists like HR email address lists. Instead, users must take advantage of the filters on Sales Navigator and LinkedIn.

It’s an affordable solution for recruiters and SDRs who need European contact data. It's GDPR and CCPA aligned. 

(Source: Kaspr)

💡 Learn more about the differences between Cognism vs Kaspr.

Top features

  • Accurate data for building business contact lists.
  • Saves valuable time by working across your prospecting flow on LinkedIn.
  • Supports business growth across the EU.
  • Cost savings with the ability to easily scale up or down.

Pricing

  • Kaspr provides 4 pricing packages, including a Free Plan, Starter, Business and Organization
  • Kaspr's pricing plans are credit-based.

3. Lusha

Based in the US.

Lusha is another European data provider to consider. Their Browser Extension and web app help users find contact information, job titles, company names, and social media profiles.

Right now, they claim 21M GDPR-compliant European contacts. Their contact database is updated in real-time to ensure data accuracy.

👉 Here’s how Cognism compares to Lusha.

(Source: Lusha)

Top features

  • Browser Extension.
  • Intent signals by Bombora.
  • GDPR and CCPA compliant.
  • CSV exports and integrations.

Pricing

Lusha’s pricing is based on a credit system. There are three different subscriptions to choose from: Pro, Premium, and Scale plans. The Pro plan starts at $36 per user per month.

💡 US-based data providers: ZoomInfo vs Lusha - who wins?

4. Dealfront

Based in Germany.

Dealfront gives sales and marketing teams the data they need to win more ideal customers. It’s a sales intelligence solution with a web app that enables you to filter and discover your total addressable market and contacts for outreach.

Since Dealfront originated in Germany they have an extensive database, claiming 30M+ companies and 83M+ contacts in Europe.

(Source: Dealfront)

Top features

  • GDPR compliant.
  • Find data from 30+ trigger events.
  • AI-powered lookalike lists.

Pricing

Dealfront’s pricing is split into two products: The sales intelligence aspect and web visitors identification (through Leadfeeder). If you want to find out the cost, you’ll need to contact them.

5. Lead411

Based in the US.

Lead411 has data for UK-based prospects. SDRs can look for potential customers using their web app and Chrome Extension. The Chrome Extension will get you contact info from LinkedIn and company websites.

You’ll also get access to intent data powered by Bombora to make informed decisions about who to prioritise when reaching out.

(Source: Lead411)

Top features

  • Bombora intent data is included in some of the plans.
  • Create email lists for your marketing campaigns.
  • Data is available in the UK, Belgium, Denmark, and other European countries.

Pricing

Lead411’s pricing is split into three tiers: Basic Plus Unlimited, Pro with Bombora Intent and Unlimited for annual plans. There’s a free trial for monthly payments, Basic Plus Unlimited or Enterprise Limited. Lead411 indicates some pricing, but for the most part, you'll need to speak to a sales team member.

6. DemandScience

Based in the UK with headquarters in the US.

DemandScience offers a database with a wide range of decision-makers to fuel your marketing efforts. They use this to deliver their services around content syndication, display ads, email marketing and account intelligence to help you get noticed by your target market.

The database has a global reach and spans 200M+ contacts. They have a validation process to ensure high conversion rates and alignment with GPDR.

(Source: DemandScience)

Top features

  • Diverse database of demographic, technographic and firmographic data.
  • A blend of proprietary first-party and third-party data sources.
  • Global database - with a presence in the UK.

Pricing

DemandScience’s website doesn’t detail any pricing. You’ll need to get in touch to find out more.

7. GrowMeOrganic

Based in India.

GrowMeOrganic is another tool to consider. Users can generate leads from LinkedIn search results using the Chrome Extension. There’s an email finder, too, to get someone’s email address.

The business data GrowMeOrganic has exceeds 200 content fields across all industries in 219 countries, including the UK. 

(Source: GrowMeOrganic on G2)

Top features

  • Get contact details using their Chrome Extension from LinkedIn profiles.
  • Rank your leads.
  • Send personalised emails.
  • Their data processor providers have been check to all be GDPR compliant.

Pricing

There is a 14-day free trial of GrowMeOrganic. Their paid plans are split out into three: Starter, Growth and Pro. The Starter plan costs from $39.

Data providers outside the UK

Market location can strongly influence the accuracy of data. Other data providers outside the UK, such as Apollo.io or ZoomInfo, offer EMEA B2B data. However, their coverage in the region is not as strong as Cognism’s, or they charge extra for data outside the US.

Some companies that use these B2B database providers in the US choose Cognism as a supporting data provider in the UK. Regional teams turn to Cognism when they need more European coverage from their existing provider or when their legal teams require strict compliance with GDPR law.

💡 Visit direct comparison pages to learn more about each competitor’s EU/UK B2B dataset: 

What is the best UK contact database provider?

A recent CB Insights report based on interviews with software buyers who recently evaluated data providers stated, “UK-based Cognism wins out for its European data & GDPR compliance”. The interviews were conducted with Pavilion members—a global community for TM leaders, CEOs, and their teams.

Looking for a B2B data provider in Germany?

How can I get free data in the UK?

The best way to get free data for the UK is to get 25 free leads from Cognism. This way, you can get access to a provider of quality data to test for accuracy before committing to a plan.

A checklist for choosing data providers for the UK and Ireland

If you’re looking for a UK data provider, here are some questions you might ask when reviewing your options:

  • What is your market location?
  • What is your coverage in Europe?
  • How many B2B contacts do you have in the UK?
  • What’s your emails/mobile numbers/direct dial accuracy?
  • Is your data compliant with GDPR?
  • Do you provide consent-based intent data?
  • What are your platform’s filtering options?
  • How many cell phone numbers do you have?
  • Do you integrate with my current tech stack?
  • Is your platform easy to use?
  • Is your customer support helpful?