Global Database vs D&B Hoovers

Global Database9.4Visit D&B Hoovers9.2Visit

Higher score Global Database #1 in Company Databases 9.4/10 Pricing on request ✓ 1 of 4 features Try Global Database

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D&B Hoovers #2 in Company Databases 9.2/10 Paid ✓ 1 of 4 features Visit D&B Hoovers

• Global Database fits best

  Global company and executive research

• D&B Hoovers fits best

  Broad, mature B2B prospecting databases

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Side by side

Feature	Global Database 9.4/10 Visit ↗	D&B Hoovers 9.2/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.4	9.2
Ranking	#1 in Company Databases	#2 in Company Databases
Best for	Global company and executive research	Broad, mature B2B prospecting databases
Pricing model	Paid	Paid
Starting price	Pricing on request	$529/yr
Free plan	—	—
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Cloud, Browser extension	Cloud
Platforms	Web, Chrome extension	Web
Support	Email, Phone, Docs	Live chat, Phone, Docs
Integrations	6 integrations	4 integrations
Built for	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Global Database 1/4 · D&B Hoovers 1/4
Advanced filters	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Technographic data	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Intent signals	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
API access	✓	✓
Specs
Company records	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Monthly export limit	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Our review
Pros	Searches company records across firmographic and digital signals Combines executive discovery with direct phones and business emails Supports exports, CRM sync, APIs, enrichment and registry monitoring	520M-company database with direct dials and contact data Buyer intent, technographics, alerts, and AI prospect scoring Web, API, CRM integration, and dynamic SmartLists
Cons	Paid pricing is handled through contact sales No stated trial duration Does not provide intent data	No free plan; access is paid Entry plans use limited company and contact credits The Essentials plans are credit-based rather than unlimited
Our verdict	Global Database is a B2B company intelligence platform for sales, compliance, risk, data, and investment teams. Its searchable records cover company details, executives, contacts, financials, ownership, corporate linkages, digital… Read the review →	D&B Hoovers is a B2B sales intelligence platform from Dun & Bradstreet for sales and marketing teams that need company and contact research, targeted list building, and prospect prioritization. Its published category specifications… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• Global Database — where it wins

  • Searches company records across firmographic and digital signals
  • Combines executive discovery with direct phones and business emails
  • Supports exports, CRM sync, APIs, enrichment and registry monitoring

  Where it doesn't

  • Paid pricing is handled through contact sales
  • No stated trial duration
  • Does not provide intent data

• D&B Hoovers — where it wins

  • 520M-company database with direct dials and contact data
  • Buyer intent, technographics, alerts, and AI prospect scoring
  • Web, API, CRM integration, and dynamic SmartLists

  Where it doesn't

  • No free plan; access is paid
  • Entry plans use limited company and contact credits
  • The Essentials plans are credit-based rather than unlimited

• Global Database9.4/10 · Pricing on request

  A broad research platform for global company, executive, contact and registry intelligence.

  Try Global DatabaseFull verdict →
• D&B Hoovers9.2/10 · Paid

  A mature B2B database combining company data, intent signals, and AI prospecting tools.

  Visit D&B HooversFull verdict →