# ContactOut Reviews 2026. Verified Reviews, Pros & Cons | Capterra > Is ContactOut the right Lead Capture solution for you? Explore 14 verified user reviews from people in industries like yours to make a confident choice. Source: https://www.capterra.com/p/238291/ContactOut/reviews --- ContactOut 4.6 (14) [View alternatives](https://www.capterra.com/p/238291/ContactOut/alternatives/) Provider data verified by our Software Research team, and reviews moderated by our Reviews Verification team. [Learn more](https://www.capterra.com/our-story/) * * * Last updated June 3rd, 2026 # Reviews of ContactOut Ease of use 4.8 Customer Service 4.1 ## Showing most helpful reviews Showing 1-14 of 14 Reviews Sort by: Most Helpful Rating Company Size Reviewer's Role Length of Use Frequency of Use Iverson V. Membership Manager Investment Management Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Accurate data, simple workflow, no complaints" April 10, 2026 5.0 Exactly what a tool like this should be — accurate data, simple interface, no fluff. Plug it in, find your contacts, get to work. Has genuinely made my cold outreach more effective and I've tried enough alternatives to know that's not something to take for granted. Pros Verified emails that actually land, a Chrome extension that takes two seconds to use, and way better coverage on small businesses than anything else I've tried. Does exactly what it says it does. Cons The free tier is pretty limited so you'll hit the ceiling fast if you're prospecting regularly. Not a dealbreaker but worth knowing going in. Review Source EB Elienay B. Research Associate Information Services Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "easy and interactive software to use" February 10, 2022 5.0 Overall, it's been a positive experience using the software, I'm getting results I'm looking for almost every time I've used it. Proving to be an indispensable service in my day-to-day work. Once I started using it, I don't replace it with any other. Pros what I like most about this software is the possibility of getting the data I need with reliability of results. Cons Needing to disable the option for the software to keep opening by itself. Alternatives considered [Wiza](https://www.capterra.com/p/187039/Wiza/) Reason for choosing ContactOut I read more positive reviews about ContactOut than the other. Switched from [GetEmail.io](https://www.capterra.com/p/178673/GetEmail-io/) I decide to switch to testing results performance and I'm enjoying using ContactOut more than the previous one I was using. Review Source RS Roy S. Virtual Assistant Internet Used the software for: 2+ years ### "A Trusted Partner for High-Quality Prospecting and Recruitment" April 23, 2026 5.0 My overall experience with ContactOut has been extremely positive and it has become an essential part of my daily workflow. It has significantly streamlined my prospecting process by combining contact discovery, email verification, and automated outreach into one interface. The integration with my CRM works flawlessly, ensuring that I don't lose any data during the transition from sourcing to active sales management. While no database is perfect, the accuracy and depth of information provided by ContactOut have given me the confidence to scale my campaigns with fewer bounce-backs and higher engagement rates. It is a dependable, high-performance tool that I would recommend to anyone serious about professional networking or business development. Pros The lead generation capabilities are easily the strongest part of the platform because the data quality is consistently higher than many competitors. I have found the personal email coverage to be a massive advantage for recruitment since it helps bypass corporate filters and reach candidates where they actually respond. The Chrome extension is incredibly smooth and makes ease of use a reality by living right inside LinkedIn, allowing me to find and verify contacts without jumping between tabs. I also appreciate the sales management aspect of the tool, specifically the AI personalizer and the ability to launch multi-stage email marketing campaigns directly from the dashboard. For the level of verified data you get, the value for money is excellent for individual users and small teams looking for a reliable sourcing engine. Cons While the platform is generally very reliable, team collaboration can feel a bit restricted on the lower-tier plans since they are often capped at a single user per company. If you have a larger sales or recruiting pod, you have to move to the custom enterprise tiers to get the best shared workflow features. Additionally, the credit system for phone numbers and emails has some fair-use limits that can be a bottleneck if you are doing extreme high-volume outreach, so you have to be strategic with your exports. I have also noticed that customer support can sometimes be a bit slow to respond during peak hours, though the self-service help center usually covers the basics. Review Source VR Verified Reviewer Associate Researchers Manager Human Resources Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "A pretty good search tool." July 27, 2022 3.0 Pros It has a nice search interface to find people through LI. Cons The leads I get are often not as accurate. The other tool I use is better when it comes to this feature in particular. Review Source Kenny Alaine N. Media Sales Prospector Media Production Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Fast and practical for finding contacts" April 29, 2026 5.0 Overall, it has been a helpful tool for improving outreach efficiency and simplifying the process of finding relevant contacts. Pros I like how easy it is to find accurate contact details quickly. The simple, intuitive UI doesn’t require much onboarding, which makes it very easy to navigate and start using immediately. It has improved the speed of my outreach process. Cons It would also be great if they expand availability to iOS, as having a mobile app could make it even more convenient to use on the go. Review Source Steve P. Head of Sales Commercial Real Estate Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "ContactOut" August 2, 2025 4.0 Very positive and well priced for what it offers. Probably best to be sued in conjunction with other providers Pros Simple to use and good breadth of data. Vey easy set up and allows quick access to contact details when needed Cons data , like all other providers, is patchy and there are too many personal details rather than business. Review Source VR Verified Reviewer Senior Affiliate Program Manager Management Consulting Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Excellent for finding contacts" April 5, 2024 5.0 It's affordable, easy to use, and effective. Pros I work in marketing, and it's not uncommon for advertising and partnerships managers to change overnight. I'm often left with ongoing campaigns and no responsive contacts. I used to try and connect with the new managers on LinkedIn or try other company contacts but it took forever to get an answer. Now I just email and text them, and everything is much faster. The integrations with Salesforce, Hubspot, and Zapier come in handy as well. Cons I wish it covered Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok Review Source VR Verified Reviewer Commercial Funding Financial Services Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Great tool, the new interface is amazing" February 24, 2022 5.0 Pros It works! Most leads can be enriched using the tool, specially for emails. The new interface also makes it much more pleasant to use - and makes me feel like its a more "professional" tool Cons Having to use an extra credit to find the phone number is annoying. 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Alternatives considered [SignalHire](https://www.capterra.com/p/150698/SignalHire/)[Lusha](https://www.capterra.com/p/198383/Lusha/)[Wiza](https://www.capterra.com/p/187039/Wiza/)[Swordfish](https://www.capterra.com/p/208124/Swordfish/) Review Source VR Verified Reviewer Sales And Marketing Associate Marketing and Advertising Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "Impressive Platform for Email Marketing Initiatives" April 19, 2023 4.0 Pros ContactOut is an excellent source of email addresses and phone numbers for our marketing operations. I like how precise the email addresses and phone numbers they provide, that we can simply obtain the contact information we need and connect with potential leads using this. Cons Some of the contact information is not updated, and have limited credentials. But, still this platform is very beneficial for us. Review Source PD Prasad D. Market Research Intern Education Management Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Best Lead Finder Software " August 12, 2022 5.0 My overall experience is very good regarding this software it is very good ,simple ,easy to access on mobile .Also we can store history records in contactout account . One best thing that it also gives mobile number of peoples is good thing .Therefor our so much time save by using this software . Pros It is best software in field of market research because it gives very exact email of working peoples of company with its name ,working designation .It also provide contact number of person is very good thing of this software .Also it is very easy to access ,simple & gives 50 free email credits free of cost thats why it is my favourite software Cons Only one its bad thing that sometimes we have to go in linkedin account of person if we have to found its proper email id otherwise it is best software . Review Source VR Verified Reviewer CEO Outsourcing/Offshoring Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Great tool to find contacts" February 26, 2022 5.0 Overall, contactout has helped me build lead lists that are complete quickly and effectively Pros I use Contactout to find leads that are sometimes are hard to find on other lead generation platforms. The dashboard is easy to use and allows you to search by various criteria. Cons There is nothing in particular that I do not like Review Source GM Gabriel M. administrator Chemicals Used the software for: I used a free trial ### "Software recommended" March 15, 2022 5.0 I had problems finding customer contacts and the software is helping me a lot Pros The product has a fast performance and a fair price in relation to what it delivers. Cons I had a little trouble installing the product. Review Source MdLD Maria de Lourdes D. COO Hospitality Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "Great way to reach out for leads" March 12, 2022 5.0 Pros The fact that it helps me get contact info of my leads and bypass the “corporate gateways” Cons My main communication channel is the telephone and the tool is more effective for email enriching Review Source Similar Products Featured ## Send me user reviews about this product ### Fill out the form and we'll send a list of the top-rated software based on real user reviews directly to your inbox.