Quick Summary
- Tested 9 email finder tools
- 5,000 email searches conducted
- Accuracy verified by sending test emails
- Apollo wins for value ($79/month)
- ZoomInfo wins for accuracy (87%)
Finding accurate email addresses = foundation of cold email success.
I tested 9 email finder tools with 5,000 searches. Here's the accuracy comparison.
Complete Results
| Tool | Accuracy | Coverage | Price | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ZoomInfo | 87% | 94% | $15K/year | 9.1/10 |
| Apollo | 81% | 96% | $79/month | 9.4/10 |
| Hunter | 78% | 89% | $49/month | 8.7/10 |
| Lusha | 76% | 87% | $39/month | 8.4/10 |
| RocketReach | 74% | 91% | $53/month | 8.2/10 |
Winner: Apollo - Best value at $79/month with 81% accuracy
Premium: ZoomInfo - Highest accuracy but expensive
Tool-by-Tool Breakdown
1. Apollo ($79/month)
Accuracy: 81%
Coverage: 275M contacts
Pros: Best value, includes CRM, sequences
Cons: Slightly lower accuracy than ZoomInfo
Best for: SMBs, startups, agencies
2. ZoomInfo ($15K/year)
Accuracy: 87%
Coverage: 65M+ contacts
Pros: Highest accuracy, intent data
Cons: Very expensive
Best for: Enterprise, high deal values
3. Hunter ($49/month)
Accuracy: 78%
Coverage: 200M+ email addresses
Pros: Affordable, good Chrome extension
Cons: Lower accuracy
Best for: Budget-conscious teams
4. Lusha ($39/month)
Accuracy: 76%
Coverage: Good for LinkedIn prospecting
Pros: Cheap, LinkedIn integration
Cons: Limited credits
Best for: Solo founders
How I Tested Accuracy
Testing methodology:
- Found 5,000 contacts on LinkedIn
- Used each tool to find their email
- Sent test email to verify delivery
- Tracked bounce rate
- Calculated accuracy = (1 - bounce rate)
Which Tool to Choose
Choose Apollo if: You want best value ($79/month)
Choose ZoomInfo if: You need highest accuracy (enterprise)
Choose Hunter if: You're on tight budget ($49/month)
Choose Lusha if: You're solo founder ($39/month)
For complete lead list building guide, see our full comparison.
— Muhammad
AI Agenix