Compare/Head to head
Same facts, side by side: starting price, free tier, MCP, API and what each one is actually built for.
Starting price
$33/mo Free tier
People search with emails and phone numbers, from $33/mo. Five free lookups, no card.
Where RocketReach fits
$49/mo
Unlimited emails and direct dials on a flat fee. Professional is $49/mo billed annually, or $99 monthly.
Where Swordfish fits
| Detail | RocketReach | Swordfish |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $33/mo | $49/mo |
| Free tier | ✓Yes | –No |
| MCP server | ✓Yes | –No |
| Public API | ✓Yes | ✓Yes |
| Listed under | Email finders, Lead generation | Email finders, Lead generation |
| Capterra | 4.1 from 140 reviews | 4.3 from 13 reviews |
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
Swordfish
Stands out: Flat-fee contact data for desks that are tired of counting credits.
Watch out: Unlimited is fair-use, and ATS integrations sit on the higher tiers.
Not the right fit for
RocketReach
Swordfish
RocketReach
$33/mo
Essentials is $33/mo billed annually ($399/yr), Pro $75/mo and Ultimate $142/mo. Free accounts get 5 lookups. Confirm current terms on the vendor site.
Checked 4 Nov 2026
Swordfish
$49/mo
Professional is $49/mo billed annually, or $99 billed monthly, with unlimited mobile numbers and emails, the Chrome extension and reverse lookup. Team is $299/mo billed annually, or $599 monthly, and adds bulk enrichment, CRM/ATS integrations and API access. Data Licensing starts at $10,000/month on an annual contract. A free trial gives 10 credits. Confirm current terms on the vendor site.
Checked 4 Nov 2026
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