Nomination vs Hunter
Short version: Nomination is the better fit for teams selling to French enterprises that want verified decision-maker data, while Hunter is built for founders and small teams that want quick, reliable email finding and verification.
Nomination
French B2B contacts & business signals
Custom pricing
Custom annual pricing; premium French decision-maker data
Hunter
Find & verify professional email addresses
Free plan
Free up to 50 credits/mo; paid from ~$34/mo
At a glance
| Spec | Nomination | Hunter |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | Custom pricing | Free plan |
| Budget tier | Premium | Budget-friendly |
| Complexity | Intermediate | Beginner-friendly |
| Primary category | Sales Intelligence & Signals | Prospecting & Lead Data |
| Integrations | 15+ | 30+ |
| Founded | 2004 | 2015 |
Feature comparison
Nomination offers 2 of 10 tracked prospecting & lead data features; Hunter offers 7.
| Feature | Nomination | 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 |
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
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 Nomination if…
- you want high-quality, verified French decision-maker data
- you want business signals (appointments, projects, moves)
- you want established French provider
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: Nomination for teams selling to French enterprises that want verified decision-maker data, and Hunter for founders and small teams that want quick, reliable email finding and verification.
Browse all tools →Frequently asked questions
Is Nomination or Hunter 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, Nomination or Hunter?
Neither is strictly better, they're built for different priorities. Nomination is the stronger pick for teams selling to French enterprises that want verified decision-maker data, while Hunter suits founders and small teams that want quick, reliable email finding and verification.
What's the main difference between Nomination and Hunter?
Nomination is intermediate and premium, while Hunter is beginner-friendly and budget-friendly. On tracked prospecting & lead data features, Nomination covers 2 and Hunter covers 7.