Cognism vs Nomination
Short version: Cognism is the better fit for outbound teams selling into Europe that live and die by phone connect rates, while Nomination is built for teams selling to French enterprises that want verified decision-maker data.
Cognism
Phone-verified data with strong EU coverage
Custom pricing
Custom annual pricing; unrestricted-data packages available
Nomination
French B2B contacts & business signals
Custom pricing
Custom annual pricing; premium French decision-maker data
At a glance
| Spec | Cognism | Nomination |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | Custom pricing | Custom pricing |
| Budget tier | Premium | Premium |
| Complexity | Intermediate | Intermediate |
| Primary category | Prospecting & Lead Data | Sales Intelligence & Signals |
| Integrations | 30+ | 15+ |
| Founded | 2015 | 2004 |
Feature comparison
Cognism offers 9 of 10 tracked prospecting & lead data features; Nomination offers 2.
| Feature | Cognism | Nomination |
|---|---|---|
| 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
Nomination
Pros
- High-quality, verified French decision-maker data
- Business signals (appointments, projects, moves)
- Established French provider
Cons
- France-focused coverage
- Custom annual pricing
- Less relevant outside France
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 Nomination if…
- you want high-quality, verified French decision-maker data
- you want business signals (appointments, projects, moves)
- you want established French provider
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 Nomination for teams selling to French enterprises that want verified decision-maker data.
Browse all tools →Frequently asked questions
Is Cognism or Nomination cheaper?
Cognism and Nomination sit in a similar price range (Custom pricing and Custom pricing), so the decision usually comes down to features and fit rather than price.
Which is better, Cognism or Nomination?
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 Nomination suits teams selling to French enterprises that want verified decision-maker data.
What's the main difference between Cognism and Nomination?
Cognism is intermediate and premium, while Nomination is intermediate and premium. On tracked prospecting & lead data features, Cognism covers 9 and Nomination covers 2.