CompareSide-by-Side Comparison
ContactOut
Phone numbers and emails from LinkedIn profiles.
VS
Lusha
The fastest way to find verified B2B mobile numbers and emails.
ContactOut
Lusha
API Type
REST
REST
MCP Ready
NO
YES
Free Tier
YES
YES
SDKs
Python, Node.js
None
Webhooks
YES
YES
Capabilities
Phone Number Lookup, Email Discovery, LinkedIn Profile Search, AI Voice & Dialers, LinkedIn Automation
Direct Dial Enrichment, Firmographic Data Retrieval, Real-time Prospecting, B2B Data Enrichment, Lead Generation
ContactOut
Lusha
API Type
REST
REST
MCP Ready
NO
YES
Free Tier
YES
YES
SDKs
Python, Node.js
None
Webhooks
YES
YES
Capabilities
Phone Number Lookup, Email Discovery, LinkedIn Profile Search, AI Voice & Dialers, LinkedIn Automation
Direct Dial Enrichment, Firmographic Data Retrieval, Real-time Prospecting, B2B Data Enrichment, Lead Generation
API & MCP Analysis
For AI-native operators choosing between ContactOut and Lusha, the decision comes down to API accessibility and how easily your agent can interface with each tool.
Lusha has the edge here with an official MCP server, letting you connect it directly to Claude or Cursor. ContactOut requires a REST API integration, which means your agent needs the API docs to build the connection.
ContactOut Starter Prompt
"Claude, use ContactOut API to find phone numbers for these 10 LinkedIn profiles."
Lusha Starter Prompt
"Claude, use Lusha to find the verified mobile number for the VP of Engineering at Vercel."
Support & Guidance
ContactOut vs Lusha FAQ
01
Which has a better API for AI agents — ContactOut or Lusha?
ContactOut provides a REST API. Lusha also offers an MCP server. Check the comparison table above for a full breakdown of SDKs, webhooks, and capabilities.
02
Can I connect ContactOut or Lusha to Claude or Cursor?
Lusha has an official MCP server for direct connection. For ContactOut, you can use the REST API docs with your AI agent.
03
ContactOut vs Lusha — which is better for sales automation?
It depends on your stack. ContactOut is "Phone numbers and emails from LinkedIn profiles." while Lusha is "The fastest way to find verified B2B mobile numbers and emails.". Compare their API capabilities, MCP support, and pricing above to find the right fit for your workflow.