Hunter vs Societe Info
Short version: Hunter is the better fit for founders and small teams that want quick, reliable email finding and verification, while Societe Info is built for teams selling into France that need official, structured company data.
Hunter
Find & verify professional email addresses
Free plan
Free up to 50 credits/mo; paid from ~$34/mo
Societe Info
French company data & enrichment
$39/mo
From ~€39/mo by volume; French SIREN-based company data
At a glance
| Spec | Hunter | Societe |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | Free plan | $39/mo |
| Budget tier | Budget-friendly | Mid-range |
| Complexity | Beginner-friendly | Intermediate |
| Primary category | Prospecting & Lead Data | Prospecting & Lead Data |
| Integrations | 30+ | 15+ |
| Founded | 2015 | 2016 |
Feature comparison
Hunter offers 7 of 10 tracked prospecting & lead data features; Societe offers 6.
| Feature | Hunter | 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 |
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
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 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 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: Hunter for founders and small teams that want quick, reliable email finding and verification, and Societe for teams selling into France that need official, structured company data.
Browse all tools →Frequently asked questions
Is Hunter or Societe Info cheaper?
Hunter is the more affordable option (Free plan versus $39/mo). 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 Societe Info?
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 Societe Info suits teams selling into France that need official, structured company data.
What's the main difference between Hunter and Societe Info?
Hunter is beginner-friendly and budget-friendly, while Societe Info is intermediate and mid-range. On tracked prospecting & lead data features, Hunter covers 7 and Societe covers 6.