Short answer: Kaspr is generally known as a Chrome extension that shows phone numbers and emails on professional profiles, with a reputation built mostly among European sales teams. If you sell mainly into the US and Canada, it is worth testing alternatives on your own North American prospects. Common shortlist options include Lusha, Apollo, ContactOut, RocketReach, Seamless.AI, Cognism, ZoomInfo and lighter contact finders such as PeakAI. The right choice depends on whether you need profile-side lookups, list building, phone numbers or sequencing. Run the same US and Canadian sample through your shortlist and confirm current features and pricing on each vendor's site.
Why North American teams look for Kaspr alternatives
Common reasons include:
- Wanting to check coverage on US and Canadian prospects specifically
- Needing more direct dials or mobile numbers for a calling-heavy motion
- Wanting list building and filters, not only profile-side lookups
- Wanting built-in sequencing, or a tighter CRM integration
- Preferring a different pricing, credit or contract model
None of these mean Kaspr is a poor fit. They mean you should test alternatives against your own segment.
Shortlist: commonly evaluated alternatives
Lusha
Generally known for a simple Chrome extension and quick contact lookups with emails and phone numbers. Often evaluated by SMB teams and individual reps who want a similar profile-side workflow.
Apollo
Generally known as a combined data and engagement platform with people and company search, list building and email sequencing. Often evaluated by teams that want search and outreach in one place.
ContactOut
Generally known as a Chrome extension contact finder that is popular with recruiters, also used by some sales teams.
RocketReach
Generally known as a contact lookup and search tool with emails, phone numbers, a browser extension and an API.
Seamless.AI
Generally known as a contact search tool with a browser extension, often evaluated by teams that want real-time lookups and high-volume list building.
Cognism
Generally known as a B2B data and sales intelligence platform with a compliance-focused approach and a strong reputation in Europe, also used by North American teams.
ZoomInfo
Generally known as a large, enterprise-oriented B2B data and intelligence platform with company and contact data, intent signals and many integrations. Watch contract size and whether you will use extra modules.
PeakAI
A contact finder that helps you find verified work emails and phone numbers for professionals, including through its Chrome extension on professional profiles. Covered in more detail below.
How to run a fair comparison
- Build separate samples. Pick 100 to 200 real prospects split between your US and Canadian ICP, including Quebec accounts if they matter to you.
- Run the same lists through each tool. Use the same rules and time window.
- Score usable results. Count emails that pass verification and survive a small pilot send, and phone numbers that reach the right person on a careful dial sample.
- Check workflow fit. Have two or three reps use each extension or list builder for a few days.
- Calculate cost per usable contact. Use the plan you would actually buy, and break results out by country.
Treat published accuracy claims with caution unless the vendor explains how they were measured.
Comparison dimensions
| Dimension | What to check |
|---|---|
| US coverage | Verified emails and phones on your US sample |
| Canadian coverage | Verified emails and phones on your Canadian sample |
| Workflow | Extension, list builder, CRM integration, sequencing or export |
| Filters | Title, industry, headcount, country, state and province |
| Cost | Cost per usable contact, credit rules and contract terms |
Matching tools to use cases
- Profile-side lookups: Chrome extension tools
- List building at scale: database-style tools with strong filters
- Calling-heavy teams: tools that perform well on phones in your own dial test
- Enterprise intelligence: broad platforms with intent and org data
- Recruiting-heavy use: tools popular with recruiters, tested on candidate profiles
Many teams combine a primary database with a lighter finder for gaps.
Compliance (high level)
For US email, follow CAN-SPAM: accurate headers, a physical address and a working unsubscribe. For Canadian email, CASL generally requires consent or a valid exemption, plus sender identification and an unsubscribe. For calls and texts, consider the TCPA and the National Do Not Call Registry in the US, and Canada's national do-not-call rules. Applicable privacy laws in both countries may also apply. A vendor's compliance claims do not replace your own program.
Common mistakes
- Testing only US prospects when Canada matters to you
- Assuming a European reputation means the same results in North America
- Comparing seat price rather than cost per usable contact
- Applying US email rules to Canadian prospects
- Not tracking which tool produced each contact
Where PeakAI fits
PeakAI is a contact finder that helps sales teams and recruiters find verified work emails and phone numbers for professionals, including through its Chrome extension on professional profiles. If you are replacing or supplementing Kaspr, include PeakAI in the same US and Canadian sample test and compare usable contacts and workflow fit. Check thepeakai.com for current features and pricing.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the most accurate way to find direct-dial B2B phone numbers?
Use a sales intelligence tool that labels the phone type as "Direct." Look for published accuracy rates, such as ZoomInfo's 72% direct dial hit rate. Tools that verify the line connectivity in real-time before you download the number offer the highest accuracy.
Is it legal to call a direct dial number I found online in the US?
Yes, if you dial manually. The 2021 *Duguid* ruling limits the autodialer definition to systems with random number generation. Manually calling a stored direct business line generally avoids TCPA autodialer restrictions, provided you do not use an AI voice without prior consent.
How much does it cost to buy accurate direct dial B2B prospecting data?
Pay-per-contact tools can cost roughly $0.10 to $0.50 per number. Subscription platforms range from $100 to over $20,000 monthly. For example, PeakAi uses a credit model where one phone costs 5 credits, making it viable for small-volume, high-precision call blocks.
Does the TCPA apply to corporate direct dial numbers?
Yes, TCPA restrictions still apply to corporate lines. While B2B calls are often exempt from the Do Not Call list, using an autodialer or prerecorded voice to call those lines without consent can trigger liability, especially with the FCC's strict interpretation of AI voice technologies.
How can I check if a direct dial number is still working?
Run a real-time connectivity check using a phone validation API. Follow this with a manual verification of the executive's current role on LinkedIn or a company directory. Performing the check on the same day you plan to call prevents dialing disconnected job-leaver numbers.
