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Cognism

Name: Cognism review
Item: Cognism
Author: Pegasus Ark

B2B data with strong European coverage and phone numbers.

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Vendor: Cognism
Pricing model: Annual contract, quote-based.
Runs on: Vendor cloud (SaaS), browser extension and API
Agentic OS layer: Context
Industries: Any industry
Last reviewed: November 2026

Our verdict

Strong compliant B2B data with good European coverage and verified mobile numbers.

What it is

A sales intelligence platform known for verified mobile numbers and compliance-focused data in Europe.

Best for

Teams selling into Europe and the UK who rely on phone outreach.

Not the right fit

Small teams on tight budgets.

Key capabilities

European coverage

Strong EMEA contact data.

Diamond data

Phone-verified mobiles.

Intent data

Bombora topics included in plans.

Compliance

Do-not-call checks across markets.

Strengths

Strong EMEA coverage
Verified mobile numbers
Compliance-aware data handling

Watch-outs

Annual contracts
Smaller US coverage than the largest US providers

Pricing

Annual contract, quote-based.

Pricing summarised in October 2026 and not re-checked since. Vendors change plans often, so confirm current pricing with Cognism before you budget.

Security and governance

Contact data is personal data. Ask how the vendor sources and refreshes records, its legal basis under GDPR and similar laws, how opt-outs flow back to you, and for a data processing agreement. Enrich only the fields you need and record where each value came from.

How we would roll it out

Define the fields you needEmail, phone, title and firmographics only for your ICP.
Test on a known sampleMeasure match and bounce rates on 500 records you already trust.
Write back with source and dateStore where each value came from so you can refresh or delete it.

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