Cognism vs Societe Info
Short version: Cognism is the better fit for outbound teams selling into Europe that live and die by phone connect rates, while Societe Info is built for teams selling into France that need official, structured company data.
Cognism
Phone-verified data with strong EU coverage
Custom pricing
Custom annual pricing; unrestricted-data packages available
Societe Info
French company data & enrichment
$39/mo
From ~€39/mo by volume; French SIREN-based company data
At a glance
| Spec | Cognism | Societe |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | Custom pricing | $39/mo |
| Budget tier | Premium | Mid-range |
| Complexity | Intermediate | Intermediate |
| Primary category | Prospecting & Lead Data | Prospecting & Lead Data |
| Integrations | 30+ | 15+ |
| Founded | 2015 | 2016 |
Feature comparison
Cognism offers 9 of 10 tracked prospecting & lead data features; Societe offers 6.
| Feature | Cognism | Societe |
|---|---|---|
| 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
Societe Info
Pros
- Authoritative French SIREN/SIRET company data
- Strong firmographic enrichment and scoring
- API and CRM enrichment for French ICPs
Cons
- France-focused coverage
- Custom pricing, no self-serve
- Less useful outside the French market
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 Societe if…
- you want authoritative French SIREN/SIRET company data
- you want strong firmographic enrichment and scoring
- you want API and CRM enrichment for French ICPs
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 Societe for teams selling into France that need official, structured company data.
Browse all tools →Frequently asked questions
Is Cognism or Societe Info cheaper?
Societe Info 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 Societe Info?
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 Societe Info suits teams selling into France that need official, structured company data.
What's the main difference between Cognism and Societe Info?
Cognism is intermediate and premium, while Societe Info is intermediate and mid-range. On tracked prospecting & lead data features, Cognism covers 9 and Societe covers 6.