2026 Comparison
RecruiterContacts vs ContactOut
ContactOut is a popular choice for finding professional emails—but at $99/month, is it the best option for reaching recruiters specifically?
Save $840/year with RecruiterContacts
Why Job Seekers Look Beyond ContactOut
ContactOut is great for sales teams, but job seekers have different needs.
3x higher monthly cost
ContactOut starts at $99/month vs $29/month. That's $840 extra per year for similar recruiter data.
Chrome extension dependency
ContactOut requires a browser extension to work. No extension = no access to your data.
General B2B focus
ContactOut targets all professionals. Finding recruiters specifically requires filtering through noise.
Credit-based system
You pay for credits that expire. Miss a month and you lose unused credits.
Side-by-Side Comparison
Feature
ContactOut
RecruiterContacts
Winner
Starting Price
$99/month
$29/month
RC
Annual Pricing
$79/month (billed yearly)
$29/month (no commitment)
RC
Free Plan
4 emails/day
Browse free, pay for contact
Tie
Database Size
300M+ professionals
650K+ recruiters
Depends
Recruiter Focus
General B2B
100% recruiters/HR
RC
Chrome Extension
Yes (required)
Web-based (no extension)
Depends
GDPR Compliance
Yes
Yes
Tie
Data Freshness
Varies
Updated monthly
RC
Honest Pros & Cons
ContactOut
Pros
- Large database (300M+ professionals)
- LinkedIn integration via Chrome extension
- Personal email + work email data
- Phone numbers available
- Well-established company
Cons
- $99/month starting price (3x more expensive)
- Requires Chrome extension to function
- Not focused on recruiters specifically
- Credit system with expiring credits
- Annual commitment for best pricing
RecruiterContacts
Pros
- 70% cheaper ($29/mo vs $99/mo)
- 100% focused on recruiters & HR
- No browser extension needed
- No credits - simple subscription
- Updated monthly with fresh data
Cons
- Only recruiters/HR professionals
- No Chrome extension for LinkedIn
- No personal email addresses
- Smaller total database (specialized)
The Bottom Line
ContactOut Makes Sense If:
- You need contacts beyond just recruiters
- You work primarily within LinkedIn
- You need personal email addresses
- You're okay with $99/month cost
RecruiterContacts Makes Sense If:
- You specifically need recruiter contacts
- You want to save 70% on monthly costs
- You prefer web-based over browser extensions
- You're a job seeker looking for hiring managers
The Cost Difference
ContactOut
$1,188
/year ($99/mo)
RecruiterContacts
$348
/year ($29/mo)
Save $840/year (70%)
When you focus on recruiter contacts
GDPR & CCPA Compliant
650,000+ Verified Recruiters
Updated Monthly