Cognism
GDPR-compliant B2B sales intelligence with European data
Overview
B2B sales intelligence platform with GDPR-compliant European data, mobile phone numbers, and intent data. Known for strong coverage in EMEA markets.
Ehsan's Growth Verdict
The only real choice for sales teams prospecting into European markets
Best for: Sales teams with European prospects who need GDPR-compliant contact data
Key Features
- ✓GDPR-compliant database
- ✓Diamond-verified mobile numbers
- ✓Bombora intent data
- ✓Chrome extension
- ✓CRM enrichment
Pros
- + Best European data coverage
- + Phone-verified mobile numbers
- + GDPR compliance built-in
Cons
- − Weaker US data than ZoomInfo
- − Premium pricing
- − Smaller overall database
Pricing
| Plan | Details |
|---|---|
| Per seat | Typically $1K-3K/user/yr |
| Platform | Custom pricing — annual contracts |
Best Use Cases
Ehsan's Growth Take
If you sell into Europe, Cognism isn't optional — it's the only provider that takes GDPR seriously and still delivers usable phone data. Their Diamond verification means the mobile numbers actually work, which is table stakes for European prospecting where office phones are dead.
Ehsan Jahandarpour
AI Growth Strategist & Fractional CMO
Forbes Top 20 Growth Hacker · TEDx Speaker · 716 Academic Citations · Ex-Microsoft · CMO at FirstWave (ASX:FCT) · Forbes Communications Council