The verdict
On the data we hold, Hunter comes out ahead. Here is why, point by point.
What the data says
- Both cover 1 of the 1 features we compared.
- Only Hunter has a free plan to start on.
- Both have an API and an MCP server, so either works with AI employees.
- In our Outbound ranking, Hunter places 8 and Dripify 20 of 33.
Side by side
| 5 points compared | ||
|---|---|---|
| Starts at | $39/mo | €34/mo |
| Free plan | No | Yes |
| API | Yes | Yes |
| MCP server | Yes | Yes |
| Built-in outreach (sequences/dialer) | Yes | Yes |
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Plans and pricing
Dripify
- BasicPer user plan.$59/mo/seat
- ProPer user plan, includes Open API, MCP server and webhooks.$79/mo/seat
- AdvancedPer user plan, includes Open API and MCP server.$99/mo/seat
Hunter
- Free50 credits per month, 1 connected email account and 500 recipients per sequence; unlimited team members.Free
- Starter2,000 credits per month, 3 email accounts, auto-verification, lead enrichment and the AI Writing Assistant; unlimited team members.€49/mo
- Growth10,000 credits per month and 10 connected email accounts; adds weekly new opportunities and priority support.€149/mo
- Scale25,000 credits per month, 20 email accounts and an account manager.€299/mo
Prices as the vendors list them. They change often; the final price is on their sites.
Who each is for
Choose Dripify if…
Sales teams, founders and recruiters who run LinkedIn outreach at volume and want connection requests, messages and follow-ups to run as one sequence, with email as a second channel.
Choose Hunter if…
Small outbound teams, founders and agencies that build prospect lists by hand and need verified email addresses plus a simple way to send cold email sequences.
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