Head to head
ContactOut vs Explorium
As a data enrichment API, Explorium rates higher on the APIbenchmarks Index, 77.4 to 55, a 22.4-point gap. Here is how they compare on each criterion.
Criterion by criterion
| Criterion | ContactOut | Explorium |
|---|---|---|
| Documentation & DX | ||
| Reliability | ||
| Ecosystem & SDKs | ||
| Accessibility | ||
| APIbenchmarks Index | 55.0 | 77.4 |
Specifications
| ContactOut | Explorium | |
|---|---|---|
| Best for | LinkedIn-based email and phone lookup for recruiters and sales | Agent-driven company and prospect enrichment |
| Free tier | 5 emails, 5 phones, 5 exports/day in the app; API not included | 100 free credits, valid 90 days (not recurring) |
| Pricing | Credits (search, email, phone) on a quoted API plan | Prepaid credit packages |
| Official SDKs | 4 languages | 7 languages |
Is ContactOut better than Explorium?
On the APIbenchmarks Index, Explorium rates higher (77.4 vs 55). It leads on the four weighted criteria, but price is reported separately, so the best choice still depends on your budget.