Head-to-head · B2B Contact Data Providers
Lusha vs UpLead
Lusha leads on 2 checks, UpLead on 0, and 4 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 scoreLusha · 9.1/10
- Free planonly Lusha
- Free trialonly UpLead
Lusha scores higher on our rubric for b2b contact data providers: 9.1 against 8.2 out of 10; our editors rank them #3 and #11.
Lusha offers free plan; UpLead doesn't. Lusha leads on contact database size: 2.9e+08 contacts versus 2e+08 contacts.
Lusha is the better fit for teams prioritizing intent signals. UpLead is the better fit for teams wanting verified intent data.
- Lusha fits best
Teams prioritizing intent signals
- UpLead fits best
Teams wanting verified intent data
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Side by side
| Feature | Lusha 9.1/10 Visit ↗ | UpLead 8.2/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 9.1 | 8.2 |
| Ranking | #3 in B2B Contact Data Providers | #11 in B2B Contact Data Providers |
| Best for | Teams prioritizing intent signals | Teams wanting verified intent data |
| Pricing model | Free plan + paid | Paid |
| Starting price | — | $74/mo |
| Free plan | ✓ (best) | — |
| Free trial | — | 7 days |
| Deployment | Cloud, Browser extension | Cloud, Browser extension |
| Platforms | Web, Chrome extension | Web, Chrome extension |
| Support | Email, Live chat, Tickets, Docs | Email, Live chat, Docs · 24/7 |
| Compliance | SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, SSO/SAML | GDPR |
| Integrations | 14 integrations | 1,500+ integrations |
| Built for | Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features Lusha 4/4 · UpLead 4/4 | ||
| Direct-dial data | ✓ | ✓ |
| Intent data | ✓ | ✓ |
| Technographic filters | ✓ | ✓ |
| API access | ✓ | ✓ |
| Specs | ||
| Contact database size | 2.9e+08 contacts (best) | 2e+08 contacts |
| Monthly export limit | Not checked yet | 170 records/mo |
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| Our verdict | Lusha is a B2B data intelligence platform for sales, marketing, recruiting, and RevOps teams. It combines contact and company search with verified business emails, phone numbers, direct dials, mobile data, technographic filters, buying… Read the review → |
UpLead is a B2B contact data and sales intelligence platform for sales and marketing teams. Its searchable business contact and company profiles include verified email addresses, mobile direct-dial numbers, technographic data, and buyer… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
Lusha — where it wins
- Intent and engagement signals support account prioritization.
- Filters span more than 25,000 company technologies.
- Browser workflows, APIs, and major CRM integrations are included.
Where it doesn't
- The Free plan provides up to 40 credits per month.
- Free access is limited to basic prospecting features.
- Export costs and per-export CRM caps require workflow planning.
UpLead — where it wins
- Real-time email verification and mobile direct-dial data
- Buyer intent and technographic search capabilities
- 15 CRM, sales engagement, and outreach integrations
Where it doesn't
- No free plan beyond the limited trial
- Essentials starts at $74 per user per month with annual billing
- Professional uses custom pricing and annual billing only
- Lusha9.1/10 · Free plan
A broad B2B data platform with especially strong intent and technographic signals.
Visit LushaFull verdict → - UpLead8.2/10 · 7-day trial
Verified contact data, intent signals, and CRM connectivity for prospecting teams.
Visit UpLeadFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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