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Lusha vs SignalHire

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

Starting price

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

SignalHire

$57/mo Free tier

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

DetailLushaSignalHire
Starting price$37.45/mo$57/mo
Free tier✓Yes✓Yes
Free trialYesNot on record
MCP server✓Yes✓Yes
Public API✓Yes✓Yes
Listed underEmail findersEmail finders, Lead generation, Sourcing
Capterra4.0 from 398 reviews4.3 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

$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

SignalHire

$57/mo

A free plan gives 5 credits a month, or 10 with the browser extension, with no card. Paid plans (Emails, Phones, or Emails & Phones) start at $57/mo billed annually or $69/mo month to month, and credits per plan differ. Unlimited users on every plan, and Scale is quoted for bulk prospecting. Confirm current terms on the vendor site.

Checked 4 Nov 2026

Common questions

Is Lusha cheaper than SignalHire?
Lusha starts lower, at $37.45/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 and SignalHire carry 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 4 Nov 2026. Confirm current terms on the vendor site. Spot an error?