The Best B2B Data Providers for Brazil in 2026 (São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro)
For Brazil, start with self-serve databases you can test free (Sendburg, Apollo), use Lusha for quick mobile lookups, and map accounts with Sales Navigator. WhatsApp is often the best follow-up channel, and the LGPD applies to all of it.
Brazil is Latin America's largest B2B market, concentrated in São Paulo but with strong hubs in Rio, Belo Horizonte, Curitiba and Porto Alegre. Buyers expect Portuguese and a relationship-led approach, often over WhatsApp. Here's how the tools compare.
Disclosure: Sendburg is our product. We have tried to be fair - where another tool is the better fit, we say so. Prices are from each vendor's public pricing page or widely reported figures as of November 3, 2026; they change often, so check before you buy.
How we compared
- Coverage of the region's companies and decision-makers (we tested searches in the main business cities)
- Email accuracy: is there a verified-email filter, and what happens when an email bounces
- Price for a small team, and whether there is a usable free plan
- Filters that matter for local prospecting (city, industry, title, company size)
- Phone numbers and how much they cost
- Data-protection posture for the region's laws
At a glance
| Tool | Best for | Free plan | Paid from | Phone numbers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sendburg | Teams testing Brazil on a budget | Yes - 10,000 credits/month | $35/month (Growth) | Yes (extra credits) |
| Apollo.io | An all-in-one database plus sequencing | Yes - limited credits | $49/user/month (annual) | Yes (extra credits) |
| Lusha | Quick direct dials from a browser extension | Yes - 40 credits/month | About $49.90/month (Starter, monthly) | Yes (10 credits each) |
| ZoomInfo | Large enterprise teams selling into North America | No (demo / trial on request) | Custom annual contract | Yes |
| Hunter | Finding emails by company domain | Yes - limited monthly searches | Monthly plans | No |
| LinkedIn Sales Navigator | Finding the right people and job-change alerts | Free trial | Monthly subscription | No |
1. Sendburg - best for teams testing brazil on a budget
Sendburg has 3.3M+ contacts in Brazil (São Paulo 455K+) and 111K+ at director level and above, with city, industry, title and seniority filters, a verified-email filter and automatic refunds for bounced emails. 10,000 free credits a month.
Strengths
- Free plan large enough for real prospecting, not just a trial
- City, industry, title and seniority filters with a verified-email filter
- Credit refunded automatically if an unlocked email bounces
- Month-to-month plans, no annual contract
- City page for São Paulo
Watch out for
- Newer brand with fewer third-party reviews than Apollo or ZoomInfo
- Phone numbers cost more credits than emails
- No built-in email sequencer - lists go to Instantly, Smartlead or your CRM in one click
2. Apollo.io - best for an all-in-one database plus sequencing
Apollo has broad Brazilian coverage at larger companies and tech; test SMEs and traditional industries.
Strengths
- Very large global database
- Sequences, dialer and CRM sync in one tool
- Well-known, lots of tutorials and integrations
Watch out for
- Credits are per seat and run out quickly on larger teams
- Mobile numbers use many more credits than emails
- Data quality outside North America and Western Europe varies by market - test a sample first
3. Lusha - best for quick direct dials from a browser extension
Lusha helps with individual mobile numbers - useful when WhatsApp is the main channel.
Strengths
- Simple Chrome extension for LinkedIn and company websites
- Known for direct-dial phone numbers
- Easy to start, no sales call needed
Watch out for
- Small credit allowances - phone reveals use 10 credits
- Fewer list-building filters than full databases
- Costs climb fast at volume
4. ZoomInfo - best for large enterprise teams selling into north america
ZoomInfo fits global enterprises with Brazil as one market; it's strongest in North America.
Strengths
- Deep North American coverage and company data
- Intent data, org charts and many integrations
- Mature enterprise admin and compliance
Watch out for
- Annual contracts, commonly reported in the five-figure range per year
- Overkill for small teams
- Coverage is strongest in North America
5. Hunter - best for finding emails by company domain
Hunter shows the email pattern at a Brazilian company you already know.
Strengths
- Domain search shows a company's email pattern and known addresses
- Clean email finder and verifier
- Good free tier for occasional lookups
Watch out for
- Email only - no phone numbers
- Not built for filtering by title, industry and location at scale
- Coverage of small local companies varies
6. LinkedIn Sales Navigator - best for finding the right people and job-change alerts
LinkedIn is widely used by Brazilian professionals; Sales Navigator is the best way to map buying committees.
Strengths
- The most complete view of who works where
- Lead and account alerts, including job changes
- Strong in every market where LinkedIn is used
Watch out for
- No email addresses or phone numbers - pair it with a contact database
- Exports are restricted
- Per-seat pricing adds up
Brazil-specific tips
- Formats: from our study of verified Brazilian work emails - Brazil: 62.4% first.last@, 10.2% flast@, 8.7% first-name-only.
- Write in Portuguese; English outreach gets much lower replies outside multinationals.
- WhatsApp is often the best second touch - but keep it relevant and respect opt-outs under the LGPD.
- São Paulo dominates, but filter by city to reach strong regional hubs.
Data protection
Brazil's General Data Protection Law (LGPD) applies to business contact data, enforced by the ANPD. Use a valid legal basis (often legitimate interest for B2B), identify yourself, honour opt-outs and keep records.
Which one should you choose?
Testing the market first: Run 50-100 of your target accounts through Sendburg's and Apollo's free plans and compare verified emails found and bounce rate.
WhatsApp-led outreach: Lusha for mobiles alongside a database for lists.
Global enterprise: ZoomInfo with a regional database for gaps.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best B2B database for Brazil?
Test Sendburg (3.3M+ Brazilian contacts, free plan) and Apollo on your own accounts; add Lusha if mobile numbers matter most.
Is B2B prospecting legal under the LGPD?
Yes with a valid legal basis such as legitimate interest, clear identification and easy opt-out. Keep records of your data sources and basis.
Is there a free B2B contact database for Brazil?
Yes. Sendburg's free plan includes 10,000 credits a month with no card and covers 3.3M+ contacts there. Apollo, Lusha and Hunter also have free tiers with smaller limits.