Head to head

SignalHire vs Tomba

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

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

Tomba

$49/mo Free tier Free trial

Finder plus verifier on one credit meter, with MCP and a real free allowance. Public paid start is $89/mo.

Where Tomba fits

  • Recruiters who want find and verify in one bill
  • Desks using MCP or the REST API
  • Teams that need catch-all resolution
  • Buyers who want a no-card free allowance

At a glance

DetailSignalHireTomba
Starting price$57/mo$49/mo
Free tier–No✓Yes
Free trialNot on recordYes
MCP server✓Yes✓Yes
Public API✓Yes✓Yes
Listed underEmail finders, Lead generation, SourcingEmail finders, Verification, Lead generation
Capterra4.3 from 35 reviews4.7 from 19 reviews

Where they pull apart

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

Tomba

Stands out: Finder, verifier, and catch-all on one credit meter, plus hosted MCP.

Watch out: Phone lookups cost five credits each, so phone-heavy work burns the meter fast.

Not the right fit for

  • Teams that only want LinkedIn mobiles
  • High-volume phone lookup (phones cost more credits)

Pros and cons

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

Tomba

  • Finder and verifier share one credit meter
  • 25 free searches each month, no card
  • Hosted MCP plus REST and a Chrome extension
  • Phone lookups cost five credits each
  • Catch-all lift figures come from the vendor
  • No sequencer, so outreach needs a second tool

What each one costs

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

Tomba

$49/mo

A free plan is available. Paid plans start at $49/mo. Confirm current terms on the vendor site.

Checked 20 Sep 2026

Common questions

Is SignalHire cheaper than Tomba?
Tomba starts lower, at $49/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 SignalHire or Tomba for free?
Tomba carries a free tier on our listing. Tomba offers a free trial.
Does SignalHire or Tomba have an MCP server?
SignalHire and Tomba 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 19 Sep 2026. Confirm current terms on the vendor site. Spot an error?