Surfe vs Nomination
Short version: Surfe is the better fit for reps who live in LinkedIn Sales Navigator and want one-click CRM sync, while Nomination is built for teams selling to French enterprises that want verified decision-maker data.
Surfe
Sync LinkedIn to your CRM in one click
Free plan
Free plan; paid from ~$39/seat/mo
Nomination
French B2B contacts & business signals
Custom pricing
Custom annual pricing; premium French decision-maker data
At a glance
| Spec | Surfe | 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 | 20+ | 15+ |
| Founded | 2020 | 2004 |
Feature comparison
Surfe offers 7 of 10 tracked prospecting & lead data features; Nomination offers 2.
| Feature | Surfe | 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 |
Surfe
Pros
- Seamless LinkedIn-to-CRM contact sync
- Built-in enrichment (emails + phones)
- Works with Sales Navigator messaging
Cons
- Relies on LinkedIn as the entry point
- Enrichment credits limited on lower tiers
- Not a standalone database
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 Surfe if…
- you want seamless LinkedIn-to-CRM contact sync
- you want built-in enrichment (emails + phones)
- you want works with Sales Navigator messaging
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: Surfe for reps who live in LinkedIn Sales Navigator and want one-click CRM sync, and Nomination for teams selling to French enterprises that want verified decision-maker data.
Browse all tools →Frequently asked questions
Is Surfe or Nomination cheaper?
Surfe 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, Surfe or Nomination?
Neither is strictly better, they're built for different priorities. Surfe is the stronger pick for reps who live in LinkedIn Sales Navigator and want one-click CRM sync, while Nomination suits teams selling to French enterprises that want verified decision-maker data.
What's the main difference between Surfe and Nomination?
Surfe is beginner-friendly and budget-friendly, while Nomination is intermediate and premium. On tracked prospecting & lead data features, Surfe covers 7 and Nomination covers 2.