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Snov.io vs Hunter

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Snov.io

Software

Lead generation, email verification, outreach automation and CRM platform

From
Free
Rated
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Full reviewWebsite
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Hunter

Software

Email finding, verification and cold outreach platform for B2B prospecting

From
Free
Rated
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Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Snov.io linkedIn automation is a separate paid add-on rather than bundled into core plans.; Hunter free plan is limited to 50 credits per month and a single connected inbox, restricting real usage.
  • They diverge on capability: Snov.io covers Email finder and verifier, Hunter covers Domain search.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Snov.io and Hunter actually diverge.

Attributes where Snov.io and Hunter differ
AttributeSnov.ioHunter
Founded20172015

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 Snov.io

  • Email finder and verifier
  • Outreach automation
  • Email warm-up
  • Built-in CRM
  • LinkedIn automation
  • Data enrichment

Only in Hunter

  • Domain search
  • Email verifier
  • Campaign sender
  • AI writing assistant
  • Browser extension
  • CRM integrations

What people use each for

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

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

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

Where each one falls short

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

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.

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.

Pricing, plan by plan

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

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

Which should you pick?

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.
Snov.io review

Choose Hunter if

  • You need domain search.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on web, api.
  • You also want email verifier.
Hunter review

Questions people ask

Is Snov.io or Hunter better?
Neither clearly leads. Snov.io starts at Free and Hunter at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Snov.io or Hunter?
Snov.io starts at Free and Hunter at Free.
Does Snov.io or Hunter run on more platforms?
Both run on web, api, so platform support will not decide this one for you.
Can I use Snov.io for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
What is Snov.io best used for?
Snov.io is most often used for finding and verifying prospect email addresses, running multichannel outreach campaigns with follow-ups, warming up sending inboxes to protect deliverability, managing deals in a lightweight built-in crm. Of those, finding and verifying prospect email addresses and running multichannel outreach campaigns with follow-ups are not what Hunter is typically brought in for.
What can Snov.io do that Hunter cannot?
Snov.io covers Email finder and verifier, Outreach automation, Email warm-up, Built-in CRM. Hunter covers Domain search, Email verifier, Campaign sender, AI writing assistant.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Snov.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.

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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.

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Snov.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.

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Hunter: 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.

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Snov.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.

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Hunter: 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.

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Hunter: 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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