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UpLead

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The accuracy-first B2B data provider with 95% verified contacts — smaller database, but what's there is actually right

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GTM Pipeline Position

Prospect
Enrich
Sequence
Deliver
Engage
Analyze
Close

The Verdict

UpLead is the best budget-friendly alternative to ZoomInfo, offering strong data accuracy and real-time verification at a fraction of the cost. Ideal for SMBs and mid-market teams that prioritize data quality over sheer volume. The 95% accuracy guarantee is a standout differentiator.

Best For

Sales teams that prioritize data accuracy over volume — fewer verified contacts beat more unverified ones for cold email deliverability

Not Great For

High-volume prospecting teams who need massive lists — UpLead's credit limits and smaller database are constraints at scale

Overview

UpLead is a B2B database and contact data provider offering 180M+ leads with 95% data accuracy guarantee. Features include a prospector with 50+ search filters, real-time email verification, intent data, technographics, data enrichment, Chrome extension, and API.

Target Users

SDRs, sales managers, marketers, recruiters

Team Size

1-200

Capabilities

Key Features

  • 180M+ B2B contact database
  • 95% data accuracy guarantee
  • Real-time email verification
  • 50+ search filters (Prospector)
  • Mobile direct dials
  • Intent data powered by Bombora
  • Technographic data
  • Data enrichment for CRM
  • Chrome extension
  • API for programmatic access

Benefits

  • 95% accuracy guarantee means fewer bounces and wasted outreach
  • Real-time verification eliminates stale data
  • 1/3 the cost of ZoomInfo-class platforms
  • Credit refund policy for bounces protects investment
AI Features
AI-verified contacts ranked by freshness
Ease of Use
Easy — clean interface, straightforward search and export workflow

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • +95% accuracy guarantee with credit refund for bounces
  • +Very competitive pricing vs ZoomInfo/Cognism
  • +Excellent real-time email verification
  • +Clean, easy-to-use interface
  • +24/7 human support

Cons

  • -Smaller database than ZoomInfo (180M vs 300M+)
  • -Intent data only on higher tiers
  • -Limited international coverage compared to global providers
  • -No built-in sequencing or outreach

Outbound Use Cases

Building targeted prospect listsCRM enrichmentIntent-based prospectingTechnographic targeting

Financials & Scale

Pricing Model
Credit-based monthly/annual subscription
Starting Price
$99/month (Essentials, 170 credits)
Cost at Scale
$99-$199/month for individual use; custom for larger teams
Total Funding
Bootstrapped
Users Claimed
4,000+ customers
Free Trial
Yes
PlanPriceLimitsFeatures
Free Trial$0 for 7 days5 creditsVerified emails, Mobile phones, Chrome extension
Essentials$99/month170 credits/monthVerified emails, Mobile phones, CRM integration, Chrome extension
Plus$199/month400 credits/monthEverything in Essentials, Data enrichment, Technographics, Advanced filters
ProfessionalCustomCustom creditsEverything in Plus, Intent data, Full API access, Advanced CRM integrations
Free Tier Limits
5 credits for 7 days
Credit Model
1 credit = 1 contact unlocked for download/CRM export (email + mobile)
Pricing Comparison Note

UpLead starts at $99/mo for 170 credits. Apollo gives 10K free credits. Lusha is $36/user/mo for 480 credits. Lead411 is $99/user/mo. UpLead's 95% accuracy guarantee means fewer bounces — if deliverability matters more than volume, the accuracy premium has real value.

The Reddit Pulse

Sentiment: Mentioned in B2B data provider comparison threads. Positioned as accuracy-focused alternative to ZoomInfo and Apollo. Users appreciate the 95% accuracy guarantee but note smaller database size.

Community Pros

  • +95% data accuracy guarantee with real-time verification
  • +160M+ B2B contacts
  • +50+ search filters including technographic data
  • +Easy bulk export and CRM integrations
  • +Good for teams prioritizing accuracy over volume

Community Cons

  • -Smaller database than ZoomInfo or Apollo
  • -Less frequently recommended than Apollo or Instantly
  • -Credit-based pricing can add up
  • -Limited organic Reddit advocacy

Thinking of Switching?

Apollo
Bigger database + free tier + sequencing — less accuracy guarantee
ZoomInfo
Enterprise data standard — much bigger, much more expensive
Lusha
Similar mid-tier data with LinkedIn extension
Lead411
Similar pricing with intent data included
Cognism
Better European data with phone verification

Competitive Landscape

ZoomInfoApolloCognismLushaLead411Seamless.AI

Technical Stack

API Access
Platforms
Web, Chrome Extension, API

Integrations

SalesforceHubSpotZohoPipedriveMicrosoft Dynamics 365OutreachSalesLoftReply.ioWoodpeckerCopperLemlistCloseZapier
CRM Integrations
SalesforceHubSpotZohoPipedriveMicrosoft Dynamics 365CopperCloseInsightly
Zapier / Make / n8n
Zapier
Data Export
CSV, CRM sync, API

Data Intelligence

Coverage by Region
Primarily US, growing international coverage
Data Specialty
Verified emailsMobile direct dialsTechnographicsIntent data
Data Freshness
Real-time verification on export
Signal Types
Bombora intent dataTechnographic changes
Deliverability Guarantee
95% data accuracy guarantee with credit refund for bounces
Waterfall Compatible

Head-to-Head Comparisons

Company Intel

Headquarters
Irvine, CA
Founded
2017
Leadership
Will Cannon
Employees
51-200

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