Dropcontact
French email finder and CRM enrichment that says it stores no personal data database
Quick Overview
| Company | Dropcontact SAS |
|---|---|
| Category | Sales Intelligence |
| Headquarters | Aulnay-sous-Bois, France |
| Founded | 2016 |
| EU Presence | EU (France) |
| Open Source | No |
| Pricing | Starter €79/month, Growth €120/month, Enterprise on request |
| Free Option | 50 free credits |
| Replaces | Hunter, ZoomInfo, Clearbit |
Detailed Review
Dropcontact is a French email finder and enrichment service operated by Dropcontact SAS, a simplified joint-stock company registered in Bobigny under number 823 752 647 since 2016, with its registered office in Aulnay-sous-Bois. Its pitch is a different data model: it states that it uses proprietary algorithms and test servers to find, verify and validate contact data, and that no personal information is stored or resold, unlike tools built on a personal database.
From a first name, last name and website it returns a verified email address, and it can enrich, deduplicate and update records in HubSpot and Pipedrive, with Salesforce and Zoho listed as coming. It also adds company data such as the SIREN number and the intra-community VAT number. Starter is €79 a month, Growth is €120 a month with credit carry-over and LinkedIn enrichment, and a 20 percent discount applies to yearly billing.
The trade-off is scope. Dropcontact finds and cleans, it does not prospect: there is no searchable database of leads, and the CRM integration suite is priced separately on request.
What Dropcontact does well
- Says it keeps no personal contact database
- Verifies emails with its own technology
- CRM cleaning, deduplication and enrichment
- Adds SIREN and VAT data for French companies
- French entity under French law
Where Dropcontact falls short
- No lead search or prospect list building
- CRM integration plan priced separately on request
- Credit tier behind each price is not shown
- Strongest for French and EU companies
Standout feature. Enrichment that states it keeps no contact database, which changes the consent question for European buyers.
Pros and Cons
Pros
- Says it keeps no personal contact database
- Verifies emails with its own technology
- CRM cleaning, deduplication and enrichment
- Adds SIREN and VAT data for French companies
- French entity under French law
Cons
- No lead search or prospect list building
- CRM integration plan priced separately on request
- Credit tier behind each price is not shown
- Strongest for French and EU companies
Alternatives to Dropcontact
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dropcontact?
Dropcontact is a French email finder and enrichment service operated by Dropcontact SAS, a simplified joint-stock company registered in Bobigny under number 823 752 647 since 2016, with its registered office in Aulnay-sous-Bois. Its pitch is a different data model: it states that it uses proprietary algorithms and test servers to find, verify and validate contact data, and that no personal information is stored or resold, unlike tools built on a personal database.
Where is Dropcontact based?
Dropcontact operates from Aulnay-sous-Bois, France, which places it under EU (France).
What does Dropcontact cost?
Starter €79/month, Growth €120/month, Enterprise on request. 50 free credits.
Who is Dropcontact best for?
Teams that want clean CRM data without buying a contact database. Enrichment that states it keeps no contact database, which changes the consent question for European buyers.
What are the drawbacks of Dropcontact?
No lead search or prospect list building. CRM integration plan priced separately on request. Credit tier behind each price is not shown. Strongest for French and EU companies.
Is Dropcontact a good alternative to Hunter?
Dropcontact is built as a European alternative to Hunter: French email finder and CRM enrichment that says it stores no personal data database. It will not be a like-for-like feature match in every respect, so check the review above for where the two genuinely differ before switching.
How does Dropcontact compare to other Sales Intelligence tools?
Dropcontact is one of several European Sales Intelligence tools we cover. It is most often compared with Hunter, ZoomInfo, Clearbit.