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Sales Intelligence

Cognism

Global B2B sales intelligence with premium mobile data.

Key Features
Global Data Enrichment
Intent-Based Prospecting
Verified Mobile Data
B2B Data Enrichment
Lead Generation
Intent Intelligence
How to use this tool
"Claude, search Cognism for companies in the UK using Salesforce and get their VP of Sales contact info."
Technical Feature Analysis

Cognism is built for AI-first teams, specifically for workflows where you want an AI agent to handle your Sales Intelligence tasks. Instead of manual data entry, Cognism lets your AI "see" and "act" on your data directly through its REST.

Cognism offers a robust API for searching, previewing, and enriching contact and account data from its globally compliant database. It is especially strong in European markets and provides 'Diamond Data'—phone-verified mobile numbers. The API supports deep enrichment and intent-based prospecting, allowing developers to build sophisticated outbound systems that target the right buyers at the right time.

The biggest win with Cognism is the ability to move from **Chat-to-Action**. By connecting it to your AI agent, you can automate Global Data Enrichment, Intent-Based Prospecting, Verified Mobile Data without having to build a custom tech stack or hire a developer.

Direct Agent Workflow for Cognism

Connect: Give your Cognism API Key to Claude Code, Cowork, or your favorite AI agent.

Automate: Your agent handles Global Data Enrichment and Intent-Based Prospecting directly.

Execute: No extra software or middleware required for Sales Intelligence automation.

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Technical Details
API Type
REST
Authentication
API Key
Pricing Tier
Paid Only
SDK Languages
N/A
Webhooks
Yes

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Cognism do?

Cognism is a sales intelligence tool that provides Global B2B sales intelligence with premium mobile data.

How do I use Cognism with AI agents?

Connect Cognism to agents like Claude Code or Cowork by using its REST and your API Key keys. This allows your agent to perform Global Data Enrichment and Intent-Based Prospecting directly without needing extra software.

Is Cognism API free?

No, Cognism is a premium service. You can view their full pricing details at their official website.

What are the best alternatives to Cognism?

Based on features and use cases, the top alternatives to Cognism are ZoomInfo, Lusha, Lead411 and Apollo.io.