Head to head

Lusha vs SignalHire

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

Lusha

~$29/mo Free tier Free trial

Chrome-first contact data for emails and mobiles, with team plans, MCP and an API. Paid starts around $29/mo on top of a free tier.

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

SignalHire

$57/mo

Contact layer for LinkedIn emails and direct dials, with built-in email sequences. Paid plans start at $57/mo billed annually, or $69/mo month to month.

Where SignalHire fits

Recruiters living in LinkedIn tabs
Desks that need mobiles next to email
Finding and emailing candidates from one login
Teams that want MCP plus API

At a glance

Detail	Lusha	SignalHire
Starting price	~$29/mo	$57/mo
Free tier	✓Yes	–No
Free trial	Yes	Not on record
MCP server	✓Yes	✓Yes
Public API	✓Yes	✓Yes
Listed under	Email finders	Email finders, Lead generation, Sourcing
Capterra	4.0 from 398 reviews	4.3 from 35 reviews

Where they pull apart

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

SignalHire

Stands out: Chrome extension, bulk export and built-in email sequences, with both an MCP server and a REST API.

Watch out: It runs on credits, so budget for list volume. Sequences send from your own connected mailbox, so deliverability rests on that account, not on SignalHire.

Not the right fit for

Teams that need an ATS or CRM in the same product
Buyers who want a flat fee instead of credits

Pros and cons

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

SignalHire

Chrome extension works right inside LinkedIn
Direct dials sit next to verified emails
Built-in email sequences that pause on reply
First-party MCP server and a public API

Single-source database, so hit rates trail waterfall tools
Credit model means budgeting for list volume

What each one costs

Lusha

~$29/mo

From ~$29/mo. Confirm current terms on the vendor site.

Checked 7 Sep 2026

SignalHire

$57/mo

From $57/mo billed annually, or $69/mo month to month, on the Emails, Phones and Emails & Phones plans; credits per plan differ. Unlimited seats. Confirm current terms on the vendor site.

Checked 19 Sep 2026

Common questions

Is Lusha cheaper than SignalHire?

Lusha starts lower, at ~$29/mo against $57/mo for SignalHire. That is the entry plan on each side, so the real number depends on seats and the tier you land on.

Can you try Lusha or SignalHire for free?

Lusha carries a free tier on our listing. Lusha offers a free trial.

Does Lusha or SignalHire have an MCP server?

Lusha and SignalHire 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 7 Sep 2026. Confirm current terms on the vendor site. Spot an error?