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Buzzlist vs Cognism · checked September 2026

Buzzlist vs Cognism: a quote for five seats, or a price for one account.

Cognism sells Standard and Pro packages of five seats with no price on the page and no free plan. buzzlist.io publishes every price, starts free with 100 contacts a month, has no seat count, and does the research and writing that Cognism leaves to your team.

Buzzlistbuzzlist.io
Price
One flat price per account. Free, then $199, $499 or $1,499 a month. Month to month.
Free plan
100 contacts every month, for as long as you like. No card, no demo, no clock.
After the list
Buzz picks the people with a reason each, writes four emails per person from their website, and builds the Sales Brief. Sending is coming.
Contract
None. Cancel from your account.
Cognismcognism.com
Price
Not published. Standard and Pro are "talk to sales", packaged as 5 seats.
Free plan
None. No free plan or trial on the pricing page.
After the list
A list with verified mobiles and intent data on Pro. Research and writing are yours.
Contract
Subscription through sales.

What each one charges

BuzzlistCognism
Free100 contacts every monthNo free plan
Prices on the websiteYes, every planNo, talk to sales
SeatsNot countedPackaged as 5
ContractMonth to monthSubscription through sales

Cognism figures read from cognism.com/pricing in September 2026. Prices change. Check its page before you decide. Buzzlist prices are on the pricing page.

The free plans

Buzzlist Free

  • 100 contacts every month, for as long as you like
  • Search, filter, save lists and export without limits
  • Send people to HubSpot, HighLevel, Sheets, Slack or a webhook
  • No credit card. No demo. No end date

Cognism Free

  • No free plan
  • No trial listed
  • Prices through sales only
  • Sold in 5-seat packages

What Buzz does that a list cannot

Finds the right people, with the reason

Say who you want in one sentence. Buzz reads what each company really does and tells you why each person fits. Mark one "not a fit" and it remembers.

Writes four emails per person

From their website and their role, not a template. Threaded, spaced over two weeks, each shorter than the last. Ten AI credits a person.

Builds the Sales Brief

Twelve sections on one account: who to contact first, why now, what to say, the objection coming. Read in five minutes before the call.

The offer

Where Cognism is ahead

Cognism is built for sales teams that want verified mobiles, intent data and a compliance story across Europe. If that is you and you have five seats to fill, it is a serious option.

Questions people ask

How much does Cognism cost?

It is not published. Standard and Pro are quoted by sales in packages of five seats. Buzzlist's prices are on its pricing page and there is no seat count.

Can I try Cognism for free?

The pricing page lists no free plan or trial. Buzzlist is free for 100 contacts a month with no card.

Is Buzzlist good for Europe?

Buzzlist's data covers the United States. If your buyers are in Europe, Cognism is the better fit.

Written by Mike Berens, founder of buzzlist.io. Updated 24 September 2026. Cognism details checked against its own public pages in September 2026.

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