Side-by-side pricing breakdown, hidden costs, and negotiation intel for both tools. Verified March 17, 2026.
| Hunter | LeadIQ | |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $408/yr | $432/user/yr |
| Pricing model | Credit-Based | Credit-Based |
| Free trial | — No | ✓ Yes |
| Annual only | ✓ No | ✓ No |
| Plans | 3 tiers | 4 tiers |
| Hidden costs | 4 flagged | 4 flagged |
| Last verified | March 17, 2026 | March 17, 2026 |
Free plan available with 25 searches and 50 verifications per month.
Free plan available with limited monthly credits.
Hunter publishes pricing transparently and has limited negotiation room on standard plans. Enterprise (custom) plans are negotiable. Non-profits receive a 30% discount with documentation.
LeadIQ has more flexibility than published rates suggest. Median contract per market data runs ~$26,400 with organizations saving 21% on average through negotiation. End-of-quarter timing helps.
The right choice depends on your team size, workflow, and priorities. A few context-specific scenarios:
Data quality, deliverability, and coverage vary by region and use case — these comparisons are based on pricing structure only. Evaluate both tools on a trial before committing.