EC21 vs Kompass

EEC219.2Visit Kompass8.6Visit

Higher score E EC21 #2 in Supplier Discovery Software 9.2/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 3 of 5 features Visit EC21

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Kompass #6 in Supplier Discovery Software 8.6/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 0 of 5 features Visit Kompass

• EC21 fits best

  Global buyers needing verified suppliers

• Kompass fits best

  Established B2B company discovery

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Side by side

Feature	EEC21 9.2/10 Visit ↗	Kompass 8.6/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.2	8.6
Ranking	#2 in Supplier Discovery Software	#6 in Supplier Discovery Software
Best for	Global buyers needing verified suppliers	Established B2B company discovery
Pricing model	Free plan + paid	Free plan + paid
Starting price	—	—
Free plan	✓	✓
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Cloud	Cloud
Platforms	Web	Web
Features EC21 3/5 · Kompass 0/5
Supplier verification	✓ (best)	Not checked yet
Advanced search	✓ (best)	Not checked yet
RFQ workflows	✓ (best)	Not checked yet
Contact export	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
API access	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Specs
Supplier database	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Supplier coverage	Global	Not checked yet
Our review
Pros	Advanced filters by category, country, and certification Direct inquiries, buying leads, trade alerts, and RFQ workflows Global buyer database with supplier verification services	Search by company, location, activity, or product and service Direct supplier requests plus company contact and product details Classification search, manual profile review, and AI-powered insights
Cons	Paid membership tiers focus primarily on seller visibility Available through the web rather than native desktop or mobile apps Buyer-side workflow depth is narrower than supplier discovery breadth	The listed platform is web only Paid profile options are organized around 12-, 24-, and 36-month terms Profile visibility features require choosing between free and paid options
Our verdict	EC21 is a web-based B2B marketplace for importers, exporters, and small and medium-sized enterprises seeking international trade opportunities. Buyers can search product catalogs and supplier or company directories, then narrow results by… Read the review →	Kompass is a global B2B business directory and data platform for buyers, suppliers, sales teams, and marketing professionals. It supports discovery across more than 70 countries, with searches by company name, location, activity, or… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• EC21 — where it wins

  • Advanced filters by category, country, and certification
  • Direct inquiries, buying leads, trade alerts, and RFQ workflows
  • Global buyer database with supplier verification services

  Where it doesn't

  • Paid membership tiers focus primarily on seller visibility
  • Available through the web rather than native desktop or mobile apps
  • Buyer-side workflow depth is narrower than supplier discovery breadth

• Kompass — where it wins

  • Search by company, location, activity, or product and service
  • Direct supplier requests plus company contact and product details
  • Classification search, manual profile review, and AI-powered insights

  Where it doesn't

  • The listed platform is web only
  • Paid profile options are organized around 12-, 24-, and 36-month terms
  • Profile visibility features require choosing between free and paid options

• EEC219.2/10 · Free plan

  A global supplier directory with free search, verification services, buying leads, and RFQ workflows.

  Visit EC21Full verdict →
• Kompass8.6/10 · Free plan

  A mature web directory for researching companies, suppliers, and business contacts.

  Visit KompassFull verdict →