LinkedIn Sales Navigator vs Hunter
Short version: LinkedIn Sales Navigator is the better fit for almost any B2B seller doing account research and social selling, while Hunter is built for founders and small teams that want quick, reliable email finding and verification.
LinkedIn Sales Navigator
The deepest professional graph for sellers
$90/mo
From ~$90/seat/mo annual; Core, Advanced, and Advanced Plus tiers
Hunter
Find & verify professional email addresses
Free plan
Free up to 50 credits/mo; paid from ~$34/mo
At a glance
| Spec | Hunter | |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $90/mo | Free plan |
| Budget tier | Mid-range | Budget-friendly |
| Complexity | Beginner-friendly | Beginner-friendly |
| Primary category | Sales Intelligence & Signals | Prospecting & Lead Data |
| Integrations | 30+ | 30+ |
| Founded | 2014 | 2015 |
Feature comparison
LinkedIn offers 3 of 10 tracked prospecting & lead data features; Hunter offers 7.
| Feature | Hunter | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
LinkedIn Sales Navigator
Pros
- Unmatched, always-fresh professional data
- Powerful lead/account filters and saved searches
- Real-time job-change and relationship signals
Cons
- No bulk export without third-party tools
- Per-seat cost adds up
- Data lives inside LinkedIn
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
Which should you choose?
Choose LinkedIn if…
- you want unmatched, always-fresh professional data
- you want powerful lead/account filters and saved searches
- you want real-time job-change and relationship signals
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
The verdict
Both are solid prospecting & lead data tools. The best choice comes down to fit: LinkedIn for almost any B2B seller doing account research and social selling, and Hunter for founders and small teams that want quick, reliable email finding and verification.
Browse all tools →Frequently asked questions
Is LinkedIn Sales Navigator or Hunter cheaper?
Hunter is the more affordable option (Free plan versus $90/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, LinkedIn Sales Navigator or Hunter?
Neither is strictly better, they're built for different priorities. LinkedIn Sales Navigator is the stronger pick for almost any B2B seller doing account research and social selling, while Hunter suits founders and small teams that want quick, reliable email finding and verification.
What's the main difference between LinkedIn Sales Navigator and Hunter?
LinkedIn Sales Navigator is beginner-friendly and mid-range, while Hunter is beginner-friendly and budget-friendly. On tracked prospecting & lead data features, LinkedIn covers 3 and Hunter covers 7.