ContactOut
Use for LinkedIn → email/phone enrichment. Run contactout_check_email_status first (free) to confirm data exists before spending credits on enrich.
Why GTM teams care
Use for LinkedIn → email/phone enrichment. Run contactout_check_email_status first (free) to confirm data exists before spending credits on enrich.
Tasks you can run with ContactOut on Deepline
ContactOut is wired into Deepline. Run any of its actions from the CLI or as a column step in an enrichment spreadsheet.
Quick start
deepline enrich --input leads.csv --output leads.enriched.csv --with 'result=contactout_check_email_status:{"profile":"{{profile}}"}' --jsonWhat people are saying about ContactOut
Real quotes from 4 cited sources across review sites, blogs, Reddit, HN, X, and community forums.
“ContactOut holds a 4.4/5 rating on G2 from 109 reviews with 75% five-star reviews. Business email accuracy sits around 75-85% for US contacts. A recruiting team tested ContactOut against Apollo, Lusha, RocketReach, Cognism, and Airscale and picked ContactOut specifically for stronger personal email coverage and lower bounce rates. For recruiters sourcing candidates, the personal email advantage is a real differentiator.”
“The extension is dead simple — buyer reviews consistently highlight ease of use, surfacing emails and phones directly from professional profiles without switching tabs. For individual recruiters with light prospecting needs, it delivers fast results with minimal friction. The Chrome extension workflow is where ContactOut shines brightest.”
“Phone number reliability is lower at 50-60%, so pair ContactOut with a dedicated phone data provider if direct dials are critical to your workflow. The platform's data enrichment capabilities are functional but limited in scope — particularly for firmographic details or intent signals. For comprehensive enrichment beyond contact discovery, layer in a tool like Clearbit or Crustdata.”
“The pricing page says unlimited emails and unlimited phones on paid plans, but fair-use caps sit at roughly 2,000 email credits and up to 1,000 phone credits per month. Worth understanding the actual limits before committing. Despite this, for teams where personal email coverage matters — recruiting, founder outreach, investor relations — ContactOut fills a gap that most B2B-only tools miss.”
Frequently asked
What is ContactOut?
Use for LinkedIn → email/phone enrichment. Run contactout_check_email_status first (free) to confirm data exists before spending credits on enrich.
What is ContactOut best for?
ContactOut is tracked for Use for LinkedIn → email/phone enrichment. Run contactout_check_email_status first (free) to confirm data exists before spending credits on enrich.
What do public references say about ContactOut?
The cited source set leans positive, with 2 positive references out of 4. Deepline tracks 4 cited sources for this provider entry.
What should teams check before choosing ContactOut?
Check coverage fit, integration surface area, data freshness, contract terms, and whether the provider matches the team's target accounts and regions.
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Questions mentioning ContactOut
4 questions reference this provider.
Which mobile phone enrichment providers work best by job level?
“...* | Cognism, LeadMagic, Lusha | 35-45% | | **VP/Director** | Cognism, ContactOut | 25-35% | | **Manager** | Cognism, Kaspr | 20-30% | | **Individual Contributors** | Kaspr, RocketReach | 15-...”
What's the most effective enrichment to find phone numbers?
“...| Cognism, LeadMagic, Lusha | 35-45% | | **VP / Director** | Cognism, ContactOut | 25-35% | | **Manager** | Cognism, Kaspr | 20-30% | | **Individual Contributors** | Kaspr, RocketReach | 15-...”
Can I use the Exa integration in Clay to return phone numbers?
“...it. For phone number enrichment in Clay, use dedicated providers like ContactOut, Forager, LeadMagic, or Clay's own mobile number enrichments which are specifically designed for this purpose...”
If Clay's '@work email' enrichment can't find anything, what are my options?
“...with these high-performing providers in order: LeadMagic → Prospeo → ContactOut → Datagma (for high-value prospects). You can also try BetterContact or Upcell for comprehensive coverage, an...”
Quick Facts
- Community Mentions
- 4
- Sentiment Score
- Positive (0.50)
Recent Discussions
Community discussions and reviews from the last 30 days
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