Hunter vs Nomination
Short version: Hunter is the better fit for founders and small teams that want quick, reliable email finding and verification, while Nomination is built for teams selling to French enterprises that want verified decision-maker data.
Hunter
Find & verify professional email addresses
Free plan
Free up to 50 credits/mo; paid from ~$34/mo
Nomination
French B2B contacts & business signals
Custom pricing
Custom annual pricing; premium French decision-maker data
At a glance
| Spec | Hunter | Nomination |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | Free plan | Custom pricing |
| Budget tier | Budget-friendly | Premium |
| Complexity | Beginner-friendly | Intermediate |
| Primary category | Prospecting & Lead Data | Sales Intelligence & Signals |
| Integrations | 30+ | 15+ |
| Founded | 2015 | 2004 |
Feature comparison
Hunter offers 7 of 10 tracked prospecting & lead data features; Nomination offers 2.
| Feature | Hunter | 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 |
Hunter
Pros
- Fast, accurate domain and email search
- Built-in email verifier and small campaign tool
- Generous free tier and clean UX
Cons
- No phone numbers
- Lighter than full prospecting platforms
- Campaign features are basic
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 Hunter if…
- you want fast, accurate domain and email search
- you want built-in email verifier and small campaign tool
- you want generous free tier and clean UX
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: Hunter for founders and small teams that want quick, reliable email finding and verification, and Nomination for teams selling to French enterprises that want verified decision-maker data.
Browse all tools →Frequently asked questions
Is Hunter or Nomination cheaper?
Hunter is the more affordable option (Free plan 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, Hunter or Nomination?
Neither is strictly better, they're built for different priorities. Hunter is the stronger pick for founders and small teams that want quick, reliable email finding and verification, while Nomination suits teams selling to French enterprises that want verified decision-maker data.
What's the main difference between Hunter and Nomination?
Hunter is beginner-friendly and budget-friendly, while Nomination is intermediate and premium. On tracked prospecting & lead data features, Hunter covers 7 and Nomination covers 2.