Cognism vs Datagma
Short version: Cognism is the better fit for outbound teams selling into Europe that live and die by phone connect rates, while Datagma is built for automation-driven teams that want enrichment plus job-change signals via API.
Cognism
Phone-verified data with strong EU coverage
Custom pricing
Custom annual pricing; unrestricted-data packages available
Datagma
Enrichment & job-change tracking API
$39/mo
From ~$39/mo by credits; enrichment + job-change alerts
At a glance
| Spec | Cognism | Datagma |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | Custom pricing | $39/mo |
| Budget tier | Premium | Budget-friendly |
| Complexity | Intermediate | Intermediate |
| Primary category | Prospecting & Lead Data | Prospecting & Lead Data |
| Integrations | 30+ | 18+ |
| Founded | 2015 | 2021 |
Feature comparison
Cognism offers 9 of 10 tracked prospecting & lead data features; Datagma offers 6.
| Feature | Cognism | Datagma |
|---|---|---|
| Email finder | ||
| Mobile / direct dials | ||
| Email verification | ||
| Bulk enrichment | ||
| LinkedIn / Chrome extension | ||
| Intent data | ||
| 1-click CRM export | ||
| Free plan | ||
| API & webhooks | ||
| Priority / 24-7 support |
Cognism
Pros
- Excellent EU/UK coverage and GDPR/DNC compliance
- Phone-verified 'Diamond' mobile numbers
- Unrestricted data views on most plans
Cons
- Custom annual contracts, no self-serve or free plan
- US coverage trails ZoomInfo
- Best value only at team scale
Datagma
Pros
- Email + phone enrichment via a clean API
- Job-change tracking for warm timing
- Affordable for automated workflows
Cons
- API-first, lighter UI
- Smaller brand and ecosystem
- Credit-based at scale
Which should you choose?
Choose Cognism if…
- you want excellent EU/UK coverage and GDPR/DNC compliance
- you want phone-verified 'Diamond' mobile numbers
- you want unrestricted data views on most plans
Choose Datagma if…
- you want email + phone enrichment via a clean API
- you want job-change tracking for warm timing
- you want affordable for automated workflows
The verdict
Both are solid prospecting & lead data tools. The best choice comes down to fit: Cognism for outbound teams selling into Europe that live and die by phone connect rates, and Datagma for automation-driven teams that want enrichment plus job-change signals via API.
Browse all tools →Frequently asked questions
Is Cognism or Datagma cheaper?
Datagma is the more affordable option ($39/mo versus Custom pricing). The lower sticker price isn't always the better value, though, weigh the tier your team will actually land on and any add-ons.
Which is better, Cognism or Datagma?
Neither is strictly better, they're built for different priorities. Cognism is the stronger pick for outbound teams selling into Europe that live and die by phone connect rates, while Datagma suits automation-driven teams that want enrichment plus job-change signals via API.
What's the main difference between Cognism and Datagma?
Cognism is intermediate and premium, while Datagma is intermediate and budget-friendly. On tracked prospecting & lead data features, Cognism covers 9 and Datagma covers 6.