Head-to-head · B2B Contact Data Providers
D&B Hoovers vs 6sense
D&B Hoovers leads on 1 check, 6sense on 0, and 5 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 6 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreD&B Hoovers · 9.0/10
D&B Hoovers scores higher on our rubric for b2b contact data providers: 9.0 against 8.8 out of 10; our editors rank them #4 and #5.
D&B Hoovers leads on contact database size: 5.2e+08 contacts versus 4.5e+08 contacts.
D&B Hoovers is the better fit for established company intelligence buyers. 6sense is the better fit for account-based teams with predictive scoring.
- D&B Hoovers fits best
Established company intelligence buyers
- 6sense fits best
Account-based teams with predictive scoring
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Side by side
| Feature | D&B Hoovers 9.0/10 Visit ↗ | 6sense 8.8/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 9.0 | 8.8 |
| Ranking | #4 in B2B Contact Data Providers | #5 in B2B Contact Data Providers |
| Best for | Established company intelligence buyers | Account-based teams with predictive scoring |
| Pricing model | Paid | Paid |
| Starting price | $529/yr | — |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Cloud | Cloud, Browser extension |
| Platforms | Web | Web, Chrome extension |
| Support | Live chat, Phone, Docs | Docs |
| Integrations | 4 integrations | 15 integrations |
| Built for | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features D&B Hoovers 4/4 · 6sense 4/4 | ||
| Direct-dial data | ✓ | ✓ |
| Intent data | ✓ | ✓ |
| Technographic filters | ✓ | ✓ |
| API access | ✓ | ✓ |
| Specs | ||
| Contact database size | 5.2e+08 contacts (best) | 4.5e+08 contacts |
| Monthly export limit | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
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| Our verdict | D&B Hoovers is a B2B sales intelligence platform for sales and marketing teams that need company research, contact discovery, targeted list building, and prospect prioritization. Its database covers 520 million contacts, with tools for… Read the review → |
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,… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
D&B Hoovers — where it wins
- 520M-contact database with company and contact search
- Intent data, AI scoring, trigger alerts, and buying-group identification
- API access, CRM integration, and dynamic SmartLists
Where it doesn't
- No free plan is available
- Integrations are limited
- Credit-based plans may require careful volume planning
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
- D&B Hoovers9.0/10 · Paid
A broad B2B intelligence platform with intent, scoring, alerts, and API access.
Visit D&B HooversFull verdict → - 6sense8.8/10 · Pricing on request
A data-rich choice for account-based teams that need predictive buying signals.
Visit 6senseFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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