Head to head

UpLead vs ZoomInfo

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

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

ZoomInfo

Sales-quoted

Enterprise B2B contact graph with direct dials, org charts, technographics and intent. Quote-based, and overkill if you only need emails.

Where ZoomInfo fits

Talent teams where sales already pays for ZoomInfo
Desks that need reports-to lines and org charts
Account-based recruiting with intent data
Enterprise processes that already include the graph

At a glance

Detail	UpLead	ZoomInfo
Starting price	$99/mo	Sales-quoted
Free tier	✓Yes	–No
Free trial	7 day free trial	Not on record
MCP server	–No	✓Yes
Public API	✓Yes	✓Yes
Listed under	Email finders, Lead generation	Email finders, Lead generation, Visitor ID
Capterra	Not enough reviews	4.1 from 322 reviews

Where they pull apart

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

ZoomInfo

Stands out: The buying-committee graph and intent data, not just email lookup.

Watch out: Recruiter-only desks should price Wiza, ContactOut or Tomba first. This is an enterprise contract.

Not the right fit for

Recruiter-only buyers signing a new enterprise contract
Teams that only need email and mobile lookup

Pros and cons

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

ZoomInfo

Org charts and intent, not only emails
MCP available
Strong value when sales already funds the seat

No public price
Enterprise contract and sales cycle
Overkill as a recruiter-only finder

What each one costs

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

ZoomInfo

Sales-quoted

Sales-quoted. Contact the vendor for current terms. No public starting price on the vendor site as of the verification date.

Checked 16 Sep 2026

Common questions

Can you try UpLead or ZoomInfo for free?

UpLead carries a free tier on our listing. UpLead offers a 7 day free trial.

Does UpLead or ZoomInfo have an MCP server?

ZoomInfo 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 19 Sep 2026. Confirm current terms on the vendor site. Spot an error?