Software · head to head
Hunter vs Snov.io
Hunter
Software
Email finding, verification and cold outreach platform for B2B prospecting
- From
- Free
- Rated
- -
Snov.io
Software
Lead generation, email verification, outreach automation and CRM platform
- From
- Free
- Rated
- -
The short version
- Each has a real cost: Hunter free plan is limited to 50 credits per month and a single connected inbox, restricting real usage.; Snov.io linkedIn automation is a separate paid add-on rather than bundled into core plans.
- They diverge on capability: Hunter covers Domain search, Snov.io covers Email finder and verifier.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Hunter and Snov.io actually diverge.
Identical on both: starting price (Free), pricing model (freemium), free tier (Yes), platforms (web, api), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown).
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 Hunter
- Domain search
- Email verifier
- Campaign sender
- AI writing assistant
- Browser extension
- CRM integrations
Only in Snov.io
- Email finder and verifier
- Outreach automation
- Email warm-up
- Built-in CRM
- LinkedIn automation
- Data enrichment
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Hunter
- Finding verified email addresses for a target companynot Snov.io
- Verifying email lists before a campaignnot Snov.io
- Running cold outreach sequences from connected inboxesnot Snov.io
- Enriching CRM records with contact emailsnot Snov.io
Snov.io
- Finding and verifying prospect email addressesnot Hunter
- Running multichannel outreach campaigns with follow-upsnot Hunter
- Warming up sending inboxes to protect deliverabilitynot Hunter
- Managing deals in a lightweight built-in CRMnot Hunter
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
Hunter
- Free plan is limited to 50 credits per month and a single connected inbox, restricting real usage.
- Mobile phone or firmographic data is thinner than dedicated sales intelligence platforms.
- Multichannel outreach (LinkedIn, calls, SMS) is not supported, unlike some competitors.
- Higher-volume plans require annual billing to get the advertised discounted price.
Snov.io
- LinkedIn automation is a separate paid add-on rather than bundled into core plans.
- Data enrichment is billed separately via a token system, adding cost complexity.
- Higher-volume Ultra tier pricing jumps sharply compared to mid-tier plans.
- Interface and feature sprawl across many bundled tools can feel less focused than single-purpose competitors.
Pricing, plan by plan
Hunter
Free- FreeFree
- 50 credits per month
- 1 connected email account
- Up to 500 recipients per sequence
- Starter$34/month
- 2,000 monthly credits (billed yearly)
- 3 connected email accounts
- Advanced filters
- Growth$104/month
- 10,000 monthly credits (billed yearly)
- 10 connected email accounts
- Priority support
- Scale$209/month
- 25,000 monthly credits (billed yearly)
- 20 connected email accounts
- Account manager included
Snov.io
Free- TrialFree
- 50 credits
- 100 recipients
- 1 warm-up slot
- Starter$39/month
- 1,000 credits
- 5,000 recipients
- 3 warm-up slots
- Pro S$99/month
- 5,000 credits
- 25,000 recipients
- Unlimited warm-ups
- Ultra$738/month
- 200,000+ credits
- 400,000+ recipients
- Unlimited team seats
Which should you pick?
Choose Hunter if
- You need domain search.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on web, api.
- You also want email verifier.
Choose Snov.io if
- You need email finder and verifier.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on web, api.
- You also want outreach automation.
Questions people ask
- Is Hunter or Snov.io better?
- Neither clearly leads. Hunter starts at Free and Snov.io at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Hunter or Snov.io?
- Hunter starts at Free and Snov.io at Free.
- Does Hunter or Snov.io run on more platforms?
- Both run on web, api, so platform support will not decide this one for you.
- Can I use Hunter for free?
- Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
- What is Hunter best used for?
- Hunter is most often used for finding verified email addresses for a target company, verifying email lists before a campaign, running cold outreach sequences from connected inboxes, enriching crm records with contact emails. Of those, finding verified email addresses for a target company and verifying email lists before a campaign are not what Snov.io is typically brought in for.
- What can Hunter do that Snov.io cannot?
- Hunter covers Domain search, Email verifier, Campaign sender, AI writing assistant. Snov.io covers Email finder and verifier, Outreach automation, Email warm-up, Built-in CRM.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
Hunter: What does Hunter cost?
Hunter's Free plan gives 50 credits/month. Paid plans (billed yearly) start at $34/month for Starter (2,000 credits), rising to $104/month for Growth and $209/month for Scale, with custom Enterprise pricing above that.
SourceSnov.io: What does Snov.io cost?
Snov.io's paid plans start at $39/month for Starter (1,000 credits), rising through Pro tiers up to $738/month for Ultra (200,000+ credits), with a custom Ultra tier for larger volumes and a 25% discount for annual billing.
SourceHunter: Is there a free plan, and what are its limits?
Yes, Hunter's Free plan includes 50 monthly credits, basic database filters, one connected email account, and sequences capped at 500 recipients.
SourceSnov.io: Is there a free plan, and what are its limits?
Snov.io offers a 7-day free trial with 50 credits, 100 recipients, and one email warm-up slot, giving access to all features at reduced volume.
SourceHunter: How is usage metered?
Hunter meters usage in credits, consumed once per billing cycle for searches and verifications; credits reset monthly or accumulate annually depending on the billing plan.
SourceSnov.io: What does Snov.io integrate with?
Snov.io integrates with HubSpot, Pipedrive, Clay, Zapier, Make, Calendly and n8n, and also supports MCP servers for AI tool connections.
SourceHunter: What does Hunter integrate with?
Hunter offers a browser extension, a Google Sheets add-on, CRM connections, and an API, alongside MCP support for AI tool integrations.
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