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Clearbit vs Grasshopper

Clearbit logo

Clearbit

CRM & Sales

B2B data enrichment and intelligence

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Grasshopper logo

Grasshopper

Communication & Collaboration

The entrepreneur's phone system

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Clearbit has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Clearbit pricing can be expensive at scale with usage-based model; Grasshopper available only in the USA and Canada; the site returns a not available in your region error outside those countries

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Clearbit and Grasshopper actually diverge.

Attributes where Clearbit and Grasshopper differ
AttributeClearbitGrasshopper
Starting priceFreeOn request
Pricing modelUnknownsubscription
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWeb, APIWeb
CategoryCRM & SalesCommunication & Collaboration
Founded2015Unknown

Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in Clearbit

  • Company enrichment
  • Contact enrichment
  • Lead scoring
  • Reveal (website visitors)
  • Forms shortening
  • Salesforce
  • HubSpot
  • Marketo

Only in Grasshopper

Nothing recorded that Clearbit does not also cover.

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Clearbit

  • Lead enrichmentnot Grasshopper
  • Account targetingnot Grasshopper
  • Personalizationnot Grasshopper
  • Lead scoringnot Grasshopper

Grasshopper

No use cases recorded yet. See the Grasshopper review.

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Clearbit

  • Pricing can be expensive at scale with usage-based model
  • Batch enrichment has per-row cost that adds up quickly for large datasets
  • Limited data for smaller or private companies
  • Now integrated into HubSpot as Breeze Intelligence, may affect standalone availability

Grasshopper

  • Available only in the USA and Canada; the site returns a not available in your region error outside those countries
  • Plans start at $14/month only under a promotional discount of up to $75 off select plans, meaning the advertised entry price is not the standing rate

Pricing, plan by plan

Clearbit

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the Clearbit review.

Grasshopper

On request

No published plan breakdown. See the Grasshopper review.

Which should you pick?

Choose Clearbit if

  • You need company enrichment.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, API.
  • You also want contact enrichment.
Clearbit review

Choose Grasshopper if

Nothing in the data separates Grasshopper from Clearbit on the points above - pick on price and on how each one feels to use.

Grasshopper review

Questions people ask

Is Clearbit or Grasshopper better?
Neither clearly leads. Clearbit starts at Free and Grasshopper at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Clearbit or Grasshopper?
Clearbit has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Clearbit and On request for Grasshopper.
Does Clearbit or Grasshopper run on more platforms?
Clearbit runs on Web, API. Grasshopper runs on Web.
Can I use Clearbit for free?
Yes. Clearbit has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Grasshopper starts at On request.
What is Clearbit best used for?
Clearbit is most often used for lead enrichment, account targeting, personalization, lead scoring. Of those, lead enrichment and account targeting are not what Grasshopper is typically brought in for.
What can Clearbit do that Grasshopper cannot?
Clearbit covers Company enrichment, Contact enrichment, Lead scoring, Reveal (website visitors).

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Clearbit: Does Clearbit offer a free tier?

Yes. The first 50 real-time lookups are free. After that, usage-based pricing applies with 500 free credits included in subscription plans.

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Clearbit: How does Clearbit batch enrichment pricing work?

Batch enrichment costs $0.30 USD per row, with totals rounded to $5 increments. Bulk batch discounts are not available, but large volumes can negotiate lower rates through monthly/annual subscription to the Enrichment API.

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Clearbit: What data does Clearbit provide?

Clearbit maintains information on over 20 million companies with over 100 rich attributes including demographic and technographic data, industry classification, and company size information.

Source
Clearbit: Is there an API available?

Yes. Clearbit offers REST APIs for real-time enrichment and bulk batch processing, allowing direct integration into applications and workflows.

Source
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