What is Cognism?

Cognism is a B2B sales-intelligence platform focused on compliant data. It is known for GDPR and CCPA-aligned coverage, phone-verified mobile numbers (Diamond Data), and strong EMEA reach, used by sales teams that need accurate cell numbers and compliant prospecting, particularly in Europe.

Cognism pricing (2026)

Cognism uses custom, quote-based annual pricing that varies by package, region, and the number of users and credits. There is no public price list and no free plan, you book a demo to get a quote. Have us help you scope the right package, or compare with self-serve options like UpLead.

Key features

  • Phone-verified mobile numbers (Diamond Data)
  • GDPR and CCPA-aligned, compliant B2B data
  • Strong EMEA and international coverage
  • Intent data and sales-trigger events
  • CRM and sales-tool integrations

Who is Cognism best for? (pros & cons)

Pros

  • Best-in-class mobile-phone accuracy for connect rates
  • Compliance-first data for EU and global selling
  • Good EMEA coverage where US-centric tools are thin

Cons

  • Custom pricing, no self-serve free plan
  • Annual contracts required
  • US database depth can trail ZoomInfo

Cognism vs alternatives

ToolStarting priceBest for
ZoomInfoCustomLargest US database and enterprise intent
UpLead~$99/moVerified emails, self-serve, far cheaper
Apollo.ioFree / ~$49/userAll-in-one data plus sequencing with a free plan

Cognism: company snapshot

Quick reference details about Cognism as a company. Figures marked estimated are third-party approximations and may change.

Founded2015
Employees451-500 (estimated, ~455)
HeadquartersLondon, United Kingdom
Revenue~$83M ARR (estimated)
Products & servicesB2B sales intelligence platform with GDPR/CCPA-compliant contact data, phone-verified mobile numbers, and intent data.
Best forSales teams, SDRs, RevOps, marketers (EMEA and US)
Websitecognism.com

Stack it with

Cognism supplies compliant data and phone numbers. Pair it with sending infrastructure and warmup to run outbound at scale.