Head to head

Lusha vs UpLead

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

UpLead

$99/mo Free tier 7 day free trial

B2B contact database with verified emails and mobile numbers. Essentials is $99/mo for 170 credits, or $74/mo billed annually.

Where UpLead fits

Solo SDRs and founders prospecting by email and phone
Users who export contacts to a CRM
People who prospect from a Chrome extension
Buyers who want to test with a free trial

At a glance

Detail	Lusha	UpLead
Starting price	~$29/mo	$99/mo
Free tier	✓Yes	✓Yes
Free trial	Yes	7 day free trial
MCP server	✓Yes	–No
Public API	✓Yes	✓Yes
Listed under	Email finders	Email finders, Lead generation
Capterra	4.0 from 398 reviews	Not enough 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

UpLead

Stands out: A 7-day free trial with 5 credits, then published credit plans instead of an enterprise-only contract.

Watch out: Essentials and Plus are single-user. Team seats, buyer intent and full API access need Professional, which is annual and quote-based.

Not the right fit for

Teams that need shared seats on a low plan
High-volume users who burn through 170 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

UpLead

7-day trial with 5 credits
Published monthly and annual prices
Wide CRM and sales tool export

Single user on Essentials and Plus
Full API and intent need Professional
Extra credits cost $0.50 to $0.60

What each one costs

Lusha

~$29/mo

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

Checked 7 Sep 2026

UpLead

$99/mo

Essentials is $99/mo for 170 credits, or $74/mo billed annually with 2,040 credits a year. Plus is $199/mo, or $149/mo annually. Professional is annual-only and sales-quoted; extra credits cost $0.60 on Essentials and $0.50 on Plus. Confirm current terms on the vendor site.

Checked 19 Sep 2026

Common questions

Is Lusha cheaper than UpLead?

Lusha starts lower, at ~$29/mo against $99/mo for UpLead. 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 UpLead for free?

Lusha and UpLead carry a free tier on our listing. Lusha offers a free trial. UpLead offers a 7 day free trial.

Does Lusha or UpLead have an MCP server?

Lusha ships 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?