Side-by-side pricing breakdown, hidden costs, and negotiation intel for both tools. Verified March 2, 2026.
| Lusha | Hunter | |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $49.90/mo | $408/yr |
| Pricing model | Credit-Based | Credit-Based |
| Free trial | — No | — No |
| Annual only | ✓ No | ✓ No |
| Plans | 4 tiers | 3 tiers |
| Hidden costs | 4 flagged | 4 flagged |
| Last verified | March 2, 2026 | March 17, 2026 |
Credits are consumed per action: 5 credits per phone number, 1 credit per email, 1 credit per download/export. On annual plans, credits are allocated upfront for the full year rather than monthly.
Free plan available with 25 searches and 50 verifications per month.
Scale tier pricing is negotiable. Volume credit discounts are available below the $0.06/credit list rate. A rep-quoted unlimited seats pilot at ~$5,000/yr has been offered — worth asking about if you have 18+ total users (12+ paid seats above the 6 free).
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.