Compare/Head to head

LeadIQ vs Lusha

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

Starting price

LeadIQ

$200/mo Free tier

B2B prospecting data with a Chrome capture flow, credit-metered email and mobile, and an MCP server. Free plan; paid Pro starts at $200/mo for 200 credits.

Where LeadIQ fits

  • SDR teams capturing from Sales Navigator
  • Desks already on Salesforce or HubSpot
  • Teams that want MCP access on paid credits
  • Outbound orgs that sequence into Outreach or Salesloft

Lusha

$37.45/mo Free tier Free trial

Chrome-first contact data for emails and mobiles, with team plans, MCP and an API. Permanent free plan with 40 credits a month; paid starts at $37.45/mo billed yearly.

Where Lusha fits

  • Recruiters who live in Chrome on LinkedIn
  • Teams that need mobiles next to email
  • Buyers who want MCP on contact data
  • Desks that will start on a free tier

At a glance

DetailLeadIQLusha
Starting price$200/mo$37.45/mo
Free tier✓Yes✓Yes
Free trialNot on recordYes
MCP server✓Yes✓Yes
Public API✓Yes✓Yes
Listed underEmail finders, Lead generationEmail finders
Capterra4.4 from 25 reviews4.0 from 398 reviews

Where they pull apart

LeadIQ

Stands out: Universal credits plus an MCP server, with capture into Salesforce, HubSpot, Outreach, and Salesloft.

Watch out: A mobile number costs 10 credits versus 1 for email, so calling-heavy teams burn the meter fast. MCP needs a paid plan. Pro caps at five users.

Not the right fit for

  • Teams that only need cheap email finder credits
  • Orgs that need more than five seats without Enterprise

Lusha

Stands out: One-click emails and mobiles straight from the browser, plus a hosted MCP.

Watch out: It finds contacts but does not send, so a sequencer is still needed.

Not the right fit for

  • Teams that need a sequencer in the same login
  • Buyers who want a database interface rather than an extension

Pros and cons

LeadIQ

  • Free plan with 50 credits, one user
  • MCP server plus GraphQL and REST APIs
  • Native Salesforce, HubSpot, Outreach, Salesloft
  • Phones cost 10 credits vs 1 for email
  • Pro is limited to five users
  • Lando Agent sits on Enterprise only

Lusha

  • Chrome workflow for emails and mobiles
  • MCP and API available
  • Free tier to start on
  • Not a sequencer
  • Credit limits bite on heavy list work
  • Coverage varies by region

What each one costs

LeadIQ

$200/mo

Free plan with 1 user and 50 credits. Pro is $200/mo on monthly billing at 200 credits a month, with 25% off on annual billing, and rises with monthly credit volume. Enterprise is sales-quoted and annual-only. Confirm current terms on the vendor site.

Checked 4 Nov 2026

Lusha

$37.45/mo

Lusha has a free plan with 40 credits a month and one seat. Starter is $37.45 a month billed yearly for 4,800 credits a year and one seat; Pro is $52.45 a month billed yearly for 7,200 credits and two seats; Premium is $299.95 a month billed yearly for 40,800 credits and five seats; Scale is custom. Paying yearly saves 25% against monthly billing. Confirm current terms on the vendor site.

Checked 4 Nov 2026

Common questions

Is LeadIQ cheaper than Lusha?
Lusha starts lower, at $37.45/mo against $200/mo for LeadIQ. That is the entry plan on each side, so the real number depends on seats and the tier you land on.
Can you try LeadIQ or Lusha for free?
LeadIQ and Lusha carry a free tier on our listing. Lusha offers a free trial.
Does LeadIQ or Lusha have an MCP server?
LeadIQ and Lusha 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?