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Head-to-head · B2B Contact Data Providers

6sense vs Cognism

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 5 checks side by side
Higher score 6sense #5 in B2B Contact Data Providers 8.8/10 Pricing on request ✓ 4 of 4 features Visit 6sense
Cognism #6 in B2B Contact Data Providers 8.7/10 Pricing on request ✓ 4 of 4 features Visit Cognism

6sense leads on 0 checks, Cognism on 0, and 5 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 5 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest score6sense · 8.8/10

6sense scores higher on our rubric for b2b contact data providers: 8.8 against 8.7 out of 10; our editors rank them #5 and #6.

6sense is the better fit for account-based teams with predictive scoring. Cognism is the better fit for enterprise teams needing rich signals.

  • 6sense fits best

    Account-based teams with predictive scoring

  • Cognism fits best

    Enterprise teams needing rich signals

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Side by side

Feature 6sense 8.8/10 Visit ↗ Cognism 8.7/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.8 8.7
Ranking #5 in B2B Contact Data Providers #6 in B2B Contact Data Providers
Best for Account-based teams with predictive scoring Enterprise teams needing rich signals
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price — —
Free plan — —
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud, Browser extension Cloud, Browser extension
Platforms Web, Chrome extension Web, Chrome extension
Support Docs Live chat, Email, Tickets, Docs
Compliance SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR
Integrations 15 integrations 8 integrations
Built for Mid-market, Enterprise Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features 6sense 4/4 · Cognism 4/4
Direct-dial data ✓ ✓
Intent data ✓ ✓
Technographic filters ✓ ✓
API access ✓ ✓
Specs
Contact database size 4.5e+08 contacts Not checked yet
Monthly export limit Not checked yet Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • 450M-contact database with verified email and direct-dial data
  • Intent, technographic, persona, and buying-group discovery filters
  • APIs plus CRM, sales-engagement, and CSV export options
  • 440 million-contact database with verified email and mobile data
  • Over 20,000 technographic filters plus Bombora intent signals
  • CRM, sales-engagement, browser extension, and API access
Cons
  • Pricing requires a contact-sales conversation
  • Its broad revenue-intelligence scope may exceed basic lookup needs
  • Predictive scoring and buying-group workflows require a defined ABM process
  • No free plan for smaller teams to evaluate independently
  • Pricing is sales-led rather than published numerically
  • Advanced capabilities require the Pro package
Our verdict

6sense is a B2B revenue intelligence and sales intelligence platform for marketing and sales teams running account-based programs. Its Sales Intelligence product combines company and people search with buyer and account data acquisition,…

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Cognism is a B2B contact data and sales intelligence platform for sales, marketing, and revenue operations teams. It combines searchable company and contact profiles with verified email and mobile data, firmographic and demographic…

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  1. 6senseB2B Contact Data Providers 8.8Pricing on request
  2. CognismB2B Contact Data Providers 8.7Pricing on request

Strengths and trade-offs

  • 6sense — where it wins

    • 450M-contact database with verified email and direct-dial data
    • Intent, technographic, persona, and buying-group discovery filters
    • APIs plus CRM, sales-engagement, and CSV export options

    Where it doesn't

    • Pricing requires a contact-sales conversation
    • Its broad revenue-intelligence scope may exceed basic lookup needs
    • Predictive scoring and buying-group workflows require a defined ABM process

  • Cognism — where it wins

    • 440 million-contact database with verified email and mobile data
    • Over 20,000 technographic filters plus Bombora intent signals
    • CRM, sales-engagement, browser extension, and API access

    Where it doesn't

    • No free plan for smaller teams to evaluate independently
    • Pricing is sales-led rather than published numerically
    • Advanced capabilities require the Pro package
  • 6sense8.8/10 · Pricing on request

    A data-rich choice for account-based teams that need predictive buying signals.

    Visit 6senseFull verdict →
  • Cognism8.7/10 · Pricing on request

    A signal-rich prospecting platform for enterprise teams that can justify sales-led pricing.

    Visit CognismFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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