IndustryStock vs Kompass

IndustryStock9.0Visit Kompass8.6Visit

Higher score IndustryStock #3 in Supplier Discovery Software 9.0/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 3 of 5 features Visit IndustryStock

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

• IndustryStock fits best

  Industrial sourcing on a free plan

• Kompass fits best

  Established B2B company discovery

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Side by side

Feature	IndustryStock 9.0/10 Visit ↗	Kompass 8.6/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.0	8.6
Ranking	#3 in Supplier Discovery Software	#6 in Supplier Discovery Software
Best for	Industrial sourcing on a free plan	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 IndustryStock 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	300000 suppliers	Not checked yet
Supplier coverage	Global	Not checked yet
Our review
Pros	Free basic account for industrial supplier discovery 300,000+ verified companies with structured search and filters Saved searches, direct contact and multi-provider enquiries	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	Web-based access only Lead reporting is tied to the Premium account Focused on industrial products, companies and services	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	IndustryStock is a web-based B2B platform for industrial buyers seeking products, manufacturers, suppliers, distributors and service providers. Its structured database covers industrial product categories and company listings, with… 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

• IndustryStock — where it wins

  • Free basic account for industrial supplier discovery
  • 300,000+ verified companies with structured search and filters
  • Saved searches, direct contact and multi-provider enquiries

  Where it doesn't

  • Web-based access only
  • Lead reporting is tied to the Premium account
  • Focused on industrial products, companies and services

• 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

• IndustryStock9.0/10 · Free plan

  A free industrial sourcing directory with structured search, filters and enquiry workflows.

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• Kompass8.6/10 · Free plan

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

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