Head-to-head · Lead Enrichment Software
Cleanlist vs Surfe
Cleanlist leads on 1 check, Surfe on 1, and 6 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 8 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreCleanlist · 9.2/10
- Lowest starting priceSurfe · $39/user/mo
- Free planboth
- Free trialonly Cleanlist
- Most featuresCleanlist · 3 of 5
Cleanlist scores higher on our rubric for lead enrichment software: 9.2 against 9.0 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #3.
Surfe is cheaper to start at $39/mo against $59/mo. Cleanlist leads on monthly credits: 1500 credits/mo versus 150 credits/mo.
Cleanlist is the better fit for prospecting teams wanting affordable waterfall enrichment. Surfe is the better fit for CRM-focused teams building prospect lists.
- Cleanlist fits best
Prospecting teams wanting affordable waterfall enrichment
- Surfe fits best
CRM-focused teams building prospect lists
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Side by side
| Feature | Cleanlist 9.2/10 Visit ↗ | Surfe 9.0/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 9.2 | 9.0 |
| Ranking | #2 in Lead Enrichment Software | #3 in Lead Enrichment Software |
| Best for | Prospecting teams wanting affordable waterfall enrichment | CRM-focused teams building prospect lists |
| Pricing model | Free plan + paid | Free plan + paid |
| Starting price | $59/mo | $39/user/mo (best) |
| Free plan | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free trial | 14 days | — |
| Deployment | Cloud, Browser extension | Cloud, Browser extension |
| Platforms | Web, Chrome extension | Web, Chrome extension |
| Support | Docs | Email, Community, Docs |
| Integrations | 6 integrations | 9 integrations |
| Built for | Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features Cleanlist 3/5 · Surfe 0/5 | ||
| Firmographic enrichment | ✓ (best) | Not checked yet |
| Technographic enrichment | — | Not checked yet |
| Intent data | — | Not checked yet |
| API access | ✓ (best) | Not checked yet |
| Waterfall enrichment | ✓ (best) | Not checked yet |
| Specs | ||
| Monthly credits | 1500 credits/mo (best) | 150 credits/mo |
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| Our verdict | Cleanlist is a B2B lead enrichment platform for founders, sales teams, revenue operations, and growth teams. It searches for people and companies, applies ICP filters, and enriches records with verified work emails, direct-dial numbers,… Read the review → |
Surfe is a sales prospecting and sales intelligence platform for SDRs, BDRs, account executives, RevOps teams, and other go-to-market organizations. It combines company and people search with prospecting filters, verified email and mobile… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
Cleanlist — where it wins
- Waterfall enrichment across 25+ providers
- Verified work emails and direct-dial numbers
- Six integrations plus API and CSV workflows
Where it doesn't
- No technographic or intent enrichment
- Does not send email itself
- Public API and MCP access are excluded from the trial
Surfe — where it wins
- Company and people search with prospecting filters
- Verified email, mobile enrichment, and buying-signal tracking
- One-click CRM sync plus API and MCP access
Where it doesn't
- Free plan limits one-click CRM additions
- Paid credit allowances vary substantially by plan
- Advanced controls and API access are reserved for Enterprise
- Cleanlist9.2/10 · Free plan · 14-day trial
Affordable waterfall enrichment with verified contact data, AI qualification, and CRM delivery.
Visit CleanlistFull verdict → - Surfe9.0/10 · Free plan
A CRM-focused prospecting platform with search, enrichment, signals, and workflow integrations.
Visit SurfeFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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