Societe Info vs Hunter
Short version: Societe Info is the better fit for teams selling into France that need official, structured company data, while Hunter is built for founders and small teams that want quick, reliable email finding and verification.
Societe Info
French company data & enrichment
$39/mo
From ~€39/mo by volume; French SIREN-based company data
Hunter
Find & verify professional email addresses
Free plan
Free up to 50 credits/mo; paid from ~$34/mo
At a glance
| Spec | Societe | Hunter |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $39/mo | Free plan |
| Budget tier | Mid-range | Budget-friendly |
| Complexity | Intermediate | Beginner-friendly |
| Primary category | Prospecting & Lead Data | Prospecting & Lead Data |
| Integrations | 15+ | 30+ |
| Founded | 2016 | 2015 |
Feature comparison
Societe offers 6 of 10 tracked prospecting & lead data features; Hunter offers 7.
| Feature | Societe | 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 |
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
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 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
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: Societe for teams selling into France that need official, structured company data, and Hunter for founders and small teams that want quick, reliable email finding and verification.
Browse all tools →Frequently asked questions
Is Societe Info or Hunter 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, Societe Info or Hunter?
Neither is strictly better, they're built for different priorities. Societe Info is the stronger pick for teams selling into France that need official, structured company data, while Hunter suits founders and small teams that want quick, reliable email finding and verification.
What's the main difference between Societe Info and Hunter?
Societe Info is intermediate and mid-range, while Hunter is beginner-friendly and budget-friendly. On tracked prospecting & lead data features, Societe covers 6 and Hunter covers 7.