Cognism is enterprise-only.
Sendburg gives you more at a lower price.
Cognism requires a custom enterprise contract — no self-serve, no transparent pricing, no free plan. Sendburg gives you 1,000 verified contacts free, monthly billing from $35, and no sales process required to start.
Why teams choose Sendburg over Cognism
Self-serve vs enterprise-only
Sendburg has a free plan and transparent monthly pricing anyone can start today. Cognism requires a custom enterprise contract — no pricing on their website, no self-serve signup.
AI briefings and buying signals
Sendburg includes AI account briefings and real-time buying signals across all plans. Cognism focuses on contact data and phone verification but lacks AI intelligence layers.
Cost and contract flexibility
Cognism enterprise contracts typically run $15,000–$30,000+/year. Sendburg starts free and scales from $35/month with no annual commitment.
Sendburg vs Cognism — feature comparison
| Capability | Sendburg | Cognism |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan available | Yes — 1,000 credits/month | No — demo only |
| Transparent pricing | Yes — published on website | No — custom enterprise only |
| Entry-level cost | $35/month | $15,000+/year (typical) |
| Annual contract required | No — monthly billing | Yes — enterprise contract |
| AI account briefings | Included in all plans | Not available |
| Real-time buying signals | Included in all plans | Limited |
| Tech stack filter | 14,000+ tools tracked | Not available |
| Self-serve signup | Yes — live in 60 seconds | No — requires sales call |
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between Sendburg and Cognism?
Cognism is an enterprise B2B data platform with no self-serve access and custom pricing. Sendburg offers a free plan, transparent monthly pricing from $35, and includes AI briefings and buying signals that Cognism doesn't offer.
How much does Cognism cost?
Cognism doesn't publish pricing. Enterprise contracts typically start at $15,000–$30,000/year based on seat count and data volume. Sendburg starts at $0 with paid plans from $35/month.
Does Cognism have a free trial?
Cognism offers demos but no self-serve free plan. Sendburg includes 1,000 free credits every month permanently — no demo required.
Is Cognism good for small businesses?
Cognism's minimum enterprise contract makes it impractical for most small businesses. Sendburg is designed to scale from individual sales reps to enterprise teams with no minimum commitment.
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