Head to head

RocketReach vs SalesQL

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

RocketReach

$33/mo Free tier

People search with emails and phone numbers, from $33/mo. Five free lookups, no card.

Where RocketReach fits

  • Recruiters who search for people, not just LinkedIn profiles
  • Desks that need phone numbers as well as email
  • Teams connecting Bullhorn or Salesforce
  • Buyers who want MCP on a contact finder

SalesQL

$49/mo

LinkedIn email and mobile finder working from a browser extension, on credits. Around $49/mo, with a free plan.

Where SalesQL fits

  • Recruiters who work in LinkedIn all day
  • Desks pushing contacts to HubSpot or Salesforce
  • Teams that want MCP on a finder
  • Individual sourcers buying credits

At a glance

DetailRocketReachSalesQL
Starting price$33/mo$49/mo
Free tier✓Yes–No
MCP server✓Yes✓Yes
Public API✓Yes✓Yes
Listed underEmail finders, Lead generationEmail finders, Lead generation
Capterra4.1 from 140 reviews4.3 from 79 reviews

Where they pull apart

RocketReach

Stands out: Search by person rather than by profile URL, with a hosted MCP.

Watch out: Credit-based rather than unlimited, and phones sit on the higher tiers.

Not the right fit for

  • Agencies that want unlimited flat-fee dials
  • Desks that only want a cheap browser extension

SalesQL

Stands out: MCP on a lightweight browser finder, which is rare at this price.

Watch out: Single-source rather than a waterfall, and the integration list is thin.

Not the right fit for

  • Teams that need unlimited dials
  • Buyers who want multi-source waterfall coverage

Pros and cons

RocketReach

  • Published entry price
  • Hosted MCP plus API
  • Works with both recruiting and sales systems
  • Credit-based, not unlimited
  • Phones sit on higher tiers
  • Not a sequencer

SalesQL

  • Browser-first workflow
  • MCP available
  • Free plan to start on
  • Single-source rather than a waterfall
  • Thin integration list

What each one costs

RocketReach

$33/mo

From ~$63/mo. Confirm current terms on the vendor site.

Checked 17 Sep 2026

SalesQL

$49/mo

From ~$49/mo. Confirm current terms on the vendor site.

Checked 7 Sep 2026

Common questions

Is RocketReach cheaper than SalesQL?
RocketReach starts lower, at $33/mo against $49/mo for SalesQL. That is the entry plan on each side, so the real number depends on seats and the tier you land on.
Can you try RocketReach or SalesQL for free?
RocketReach carries a free tier on our listing.
Does RocketReach or SalesQL have an MCP server?
RocketReach and SalesQL 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 17 Sep 2026. Confirm current terms on the vendor site. Spot an error?