Compare/Head to head

GetLeads vs Hunter

Same facts, side by side: starting price, free tier, MCP, API and what each one is actually built for.

Starting price

GetLeads

$497/mo Free tier Free trial

B2B email finder and lead database built for AI agents, with a free 1,000-credit plan. Unlimited is $497/mo.

Where GetLeads fits

  • Teams enriching via API or MCP
  • Buyers who will start on 1,000 free credits
  • Agent workflows that need verified emails and phones
  • Desks that do not want a traditional prospecting interface

Hunter

$34/mo Free tier Free trial

Name-plus-domain email search with a verifier, API and MCP. Free tier, then $49/mo monthly or $34/mo on annual billing.

Where Hunter fits

  • Recruiters doing name-plus-domain lookup
  • Teams that need a finder API
  • Buyers who want a free tier plus MCP
  • Desks that live in Chrome or Google Sheets

At a glance

DetailGetLeadsHunter
Starting price$497/mo$34/mo
Free tier✓Yes✓Yes
Free trialYesYes
MCP server✓Yes✓Yes
Public API✓Yes✓Yes
Listed underEmail finders, Lead generationEmail finders, Verification, Lead generation
CapterraNot enough reviews4.6 from 711 reviews

Where they pull apart

GetLeads

Stands out: Free 1,000 credits with no card, plus MCP and API over a large contact index.

Watch out: $497/mo is the unlimited plan, not a starter seat.

Not the right fit for

  • Recruiters who want a Chrome-first LinkedIn finder

Hunter

Stands out: The default finder API, with MCP and a widely used free Chrome extension.

Watch out: Built around work email, so it is not a mobile-number product.

Not the right fit for

  • Teams that need mobiles as the core product
  • Buyers who want a sequencer in the same login

Pros and cons

GetLeads

  • 1,000 free credits, no card
  • MCP and API available
  • Priced for agents, not only a user interface
  • Entry beyond the free plan is a $497/mo unlimited tier
  • Not a Chrome-first recruiter tool

Hunter

  • Public $49 monthly Starter, cheaper annually
  • Free browser extensions
  • MCP plus REST API
  • Work email rather than mobile numbers
  • No sequencer
  • Credit caps on the entry plan

What each one costs

GetLeads

$497/mo

Permanent free plan with 1,000 credits (no card). Unlimited from $497/mo; partner plan $249/mo with LinkedIn posts.

Checked 4 Nov 2026

Hunter

$34/mo

Free plan with 50 credits a month. Starter is $34/mo billed yearly ($408), or $49 monthly, for 2,000 credits a month; Growth is $104/mo yearly or $149 monthly for 10,000 credits; Scale is $209/mo yearly or $299 monthly for 25,000 credits. Credits do not roll over. Confirm current terms on the vendor site.

Checked 4 Nov 2026

Common questions

Is GetLeads cheaper than Hunter?
Hunter starts lower, at $34/mo against $497/mo for GetLeads. That is the entry plan on each side, so the real number depends on seats and the tier you land on.
Can you try GetLeads or Hunter for free?
GetLeads and Hunter carry a free tier on our listing. GetLeads offers a free trial. Hunter offers a free trial.
Does GetLeads or Hunter have an MCP server?
GetLeads and Hunter ship a first party MCP server, so an AI assistant can work the product directly.

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Editorial listings, never paid rankings. Prices checked 4 Nov 2026. Confirm current terms on the vendor site. Spot an error?