By Kushal Magar · March 11, 2026 · 12 min read · Last updated: September 30, 2026
7 Best Airscale Alternatives in 2026 (Compared)
Airscale is cheap to start and its waterfall works. The trouble starts when you need a CRM other than HubSpot, an API, or anything that runs on a trigger. Here are 7 alternatives that fill those gaps.
Airscale is a lead sourcing and waterfall enrichment tool. It scrapes Sales Navigator searches, LinkedIn post engagers, and hiring signals, then runs each lead through 30+ data providers in sequence until one returns a verified email or phone number. As of September 2026 it starts at $49/mo for 4,000 credits (Pro is $99/mo for 12,000, Growth $189/mo for 25,000), every plan has unlimited seats, and unused credits roll over.
Where teams hit the ceiling is everything after enrichment. HubSpot is the only native CRM. API access, HTTP enrichments, and bring-your-own provider keys are reserved for the custom-priced Scale plan. There is no trigger or multi-step automation, so "when an account raises a round, enrich the buying committee and push it to Salesforce" is not something Airscale can run on its own. Mobile numbers also drain credits far faster than emails. Our full Airscale review walks through the credit math.
We compared seven alternatives against those specific gaps: provider coverage, native CRM sync, automation, and what a verified contact actually costs. Some replace Airscale outright; others fix one weakness and pair with it. If you want a straight two-tool comparison instead, see SyncGTM vs Airscale.
Quick Summary
Seven Airscale alternatives are compared against Airscale's real limits in 2026: HubSpot-only native CRM sync, API access gated to the custom Scale plan, no trigger automation, and fast credit burn on mobile numbers. SyncGTM is the most complete replacement, FullEnrich is the closest like-for-like waterfall at a lower price, and Explorium.ai, Apollo.io, Kaspr, Lusha, and Make each fix one specific gap.
TL;DR
- SyncGTM -- best overall Airscale replacement: 50+ provider waterfall, native Salesforce, HubSpot, Pipedrive, Attio, and Close sync, and a workflow builder, from $49/mo
- Explorium.ai -- best for company, contact, and signal data inside AI agents via API or MCP, from $29.99 per credit package
- Apollo.io -- best if you want a contact database and email sequences in one tool, with a free plan and paid plans from $49/mo
- FullEnrich -- best like-for-like waterfall on a budget: 15+ providers from $29/mo with credit rollover
- Kaspr -- best LinkedIn Chrome extension for European phone and email data, from $49/mo
- Lusha -- best for one-off direct dial lookups, with a 50-credit free plan and Pro at $49/mo
- Make -- best for adding the trigger-based automation Airscale lacks, from $9/mo
What We Evaluated
- Waterfall coverage -- how many providers are queried and how match rates hold up on emails versus mobile numbers
- Native CRM sync -- Salesforce, Pipedrive, and Attio support without CSV exports or Zapier, since Airscale only covers HubSpot natively
- Automation -- triggers, scheduled refreshes, and multi-step workflows that Airscale cannot run on its own
- API access -- whether API and bring-your-own-key options exist below enterprise pricing
- Cost per verified contact -- entry price, credits per dollar, and how fast phone lookups drain the balance
1. SyncGTM — All-in-one GTM automation with waterfall enrichment across 50+ providers

SyncGTM — All-in-one GTM automation with waterfall enrichment across 50+ providers
SyncGTM covers the same ground as Airscale, lead sourcing plus waterfall enrichment across 50+ providers, and then keeps going. Enriched records sync natively to Salesforce, HubSpot, Pipedrive, Attio, and Close, so you are not limited to HubSpot or stuck exporting CSVs. Two-way HubSpot and Salesforce sync is on every plan, including Solo.
The bigger difference is automation. The workflow builder runs multi-step flows on triggers, and buying signals such as funding rounds, job changes, and hiring can start them. That is the "enrich when something happens" workflow Airscale cannot run on its own.
The trade-off is credits per dollar. SyncGTM's Solo plan is $49/mo for 1,000 credits and Growth is $99/mo for 3,000, while Airscale's Starter gives you 4,000 credits for $49. If you only need emails for a Sales Navigator list and you live in HubSpot, Airscale is cheaper. If you need CRM sync elsewhere or automated workflows, see the SyncGTM vs Airscale breakdown.
Pros
- +Waterfall enrichment across 50+ data providers in one workflow
- +AI web scraper and research agents for custom data
- +Native CRM integrations (HubSpot, Salesforce, Pipedrive, Attio, Zoho)
- +Workflow builder with drag-and-drop automation
- +Free tier available with no feature gates
Cons
- −Newer platform -- smaller community than established players
- −Advanced workflows have a learning curve
Best for: All-in-one GTM automation with waterfall enrichment across 50+ providers
Pricing: Free (100 credits/mo). Solo $49/mo (1,000 credits). Growth $99/mo (3,000 credits). Pro $249/mo (10,000 credits). Business $649/mo (40,000 credits).
2. Explorium.ai — Feeding GTM workflows and AI agents with company, contact, and signal data from one API

Explorium.ai — Feeding GTM workflows and AI agents with company, contact, and signal data from one API
Explorium.ai is a B2B data platform built for AI agents. It covers 146M+ companies and 767M+ professional profiles from 100+ sources, plus 4,000+ signals such as funding, hiring, and technology changes, all behind one API and a hosted MCP server.
It fixes Airscale's API gap directly. Where Airscale keeps API access on its custom Scale plan, Explorium is API-first from the $29.99 Lite package, and Vibe Prospecting gives non-technical users a plain-English search on top of the same data.
It is not a spreadsheet tool and has no sequencing, so it suits teams that build their own agents or pipe data into a CRM rather than teams that want Airscale's table interface. Enrichments cost 1 to 5 credits each and package credits expire after 12 months, unlike Airscale's rollover.
Pros
- +146M+ companies and 767M+ professional profiles from 100+ data sources
- +4,000+ data signals covering funding, hiring, tech stack, and intent
- +AgentSource API and hosted MCP server built for AI agents
- +Vibe Prospecting lets non-technical users search and enrich in plain English
- +Credit packages from $29.99 with no per-seat fees and a 100-credit free trial
Cons
- −No built-in email sequencing or dialer; pair it with an engagement tool
- −Enrichments cost 1-5 credits each and package credits expire after 12 months
- −Deepest workflows assume API or MCP access, or a data team
Best for: Feeding GTM workflows and AI agents with company, contact, and signal data from one API
Pricing: Free trial: 100 credits. Lite $29.99/pkg (500 credits). Starter $149.99/pkg (5K credits). Growth $749.99/pkg (30K credits). Scale $7,499.99/pkg (500K credits). Enterprise: custom.
3. Apollo.io — Prospecting + enrichment + email outreach in one platform

Apollo.io — Prospecting + enrichment + email outreach in one platform
Apollo.io combines a 275M+ contact database with email sequences, so you can find, enrich, and contact leads without leaving one tool. Paid plans start at $49/mo, the same entry price as Airscale, and there is a free plan.
The difference is the data model. Apollo is a single proprietary database, not a waterfall across 30+ providers, so match rates on niche segments are lower than Airscale's. In exchange you get native Salesforce, HubSpot, and Pipedrive sync plus built-in outreach, which removes the need for a separate sequencer.
Pick Apollo if you want one tool for prospecting and outreach and can accept lower email accuracy on hard-to-reach segments. Our Apollo.io review covers the credit limits in detail.
Pros
- +275M+ contact database with email sequences
- +Free tier with 10,000 credits
- +Built-in intent data and scoring
- +CRM integrations (Salesforce, HubSpot, Pipedrive)
Cons
- −Email accuracy below 80% on many segments
- −Credit limits throttle high-volume workflows
- −Data quality inconsistent for niche industries
- −Outreach features basic compared to dedicated tools
Best for: Prospecting + enrichment + email outreach in one platform
Pricing: Free (10k credits). Basic $49/mo. Professional $79/mo. Organization $119/mo.
4. FullEnrich — Affordable waterfall enrichment for teams focused on email and phone coverage

FullEnrich — Affordable waterfall enrichment for teams focused on email and phone coverage
FullEnrich is the closest like-for-like swap: a waterfall across 15+ providers for work emails and mobile numbers, with credits that roll over between months, just like Airscale.
It starts lower, at $29/mo for Starter and $55/mo for Pro, and it is API-first, so you can wire it into your own workflows without an enterprise contract. The catch is scope: it has no lead sourcing, no Sales Navigator scraping, and no workflow automation, so you bring your own list.
Choose FullEnrich if you already have lists and only need Airscale's enrichment step for less money. Our FullEnrich review covers its match rates.
Pros
- +Waterfall enrichment across 15+ providers
- +Credit rollover between months
- +Simple setup and UI
- +Affordable starting price
Cons
- −Smaller provider network than SyncGTM or Clay
- −Limited workflow automation
- −No built-in outreach
- −Newer platform with smaller community
Best for: Affordable waterfall enrichment for teams focused on email and phone coverage
Pricing: Free trial (50 leads). Starter $29/mo. Pro $55/mo. Enterprise $799/mo.
5. Kaspr — LinkedIn-native phone and email reveals with strong European data

Kaspr — LinkedIn-native phone and email reveals with strong European data
Kaspr is a LinkedIn Chrome extension that reveals phone numbers and emails on profile and Sales Navigator pages. Its strongest coverage is in Europe, where many US-centric databases are thin.
It replaces the LinkedIn half of Airscale's workflow rather than the whole table. Plans run from a free tier with 5 phone credits a month to Starter at $49/mo, Business at $79/mo, and Organization at $99/mo.
Bulk enrichment is limited and coverage outside Europe is weaker, so Kaspr fits reps who prospect one profile at a time. See our Kaspr review for its credit rules.
Pros
- +LinkedIn-native Chrome extension for instant data reveals
- +Strong European phone and email coverage
- +Affordable pricing with free credits
- +LinkedIn Sales Navigator integration
Cons
- −Weaker coverage outside Europe
- −Limited bulk enrichment capabilities
- −Smaller database than enterprise providers
- −No built-in outreach sequences
Best for: LinkedIn-native phone and email reveals with strong European data
Pricing: Free (5 phone credits/mo). Starter $49/mo. Business $79/mo. Organization $99/mo.
6. Lusha — Quick contact lookups with verified direct dials

Lusha — Quick contact lookups with verified direct dials
Lusha is built for quick lookups of verified direct dials through a Chrome extension and API, backed by 100M+ B2B contacts and GDPR and CCPA compliance.
It addresses the phone problem in Airscale's pricing. Mobile numbers cost far more than emails in Airscale's credit model, and Lusha's free plan (50 credits/mo) and $49/mo Pro plan are a predictable way to cover phone-first outreach. It syncs natively with Salesforce and HubSpot.
Lusha does not do waterfall enrichment or workflows, so treat it as a phone add-on rather than a full replacement. Our Lusha review has the details.
Pros
- +Chrome extension for instant lookups
- +Strong direct dial phone numbers
- +100M+ B2B contacts
- +GDPR and CCPA compliant
Cons
- −Credit-based pricing gets expensive
- −Limited enrichment beyond contact data
- −No workflow automation
- −Smaller database than ZoomInfo or Apollo
Best for: Quick contact lookups with verified direct dials
Pricing: Free (50 credits/mo). Pro $49/mo. Premium $79/mo.
7. Make — Mid-tier automation connecting GTM tools at lower cost than Zapier

Make — Mid-tier automation connecting GTM tools at lower cost than Zapier
Make is not an enrichment tool. It is a visual automation platform, and it earns a spot here because trigger-based automation is the biggest thing Airscale is missing.
With Make you can listen for a CRM or form event, call an enrichment API, and write the result back to Salesforce, Pipedrive, or Attio. One caveat: Airscale's own API is only on its Scale plan, so on lower tiers you would pair Make with an API-first enricher such as FullEnrich or Explorium.ai instead.
Pricing starts with a free plan of 1,000 operations a month and Core at $9/mo. Expect a learning curve for multi-step scenarios; our Make review covers where it breaks down.
Pros
- +Visual scenario builder
- +More affordable than Zapier
- +Complex multi-step workflows
- +Data transformation built in
Cons
- −Steeper learning curve than Zapier
- −Fewer integrations than Zapier
- −Operations-based pricing can be confusing
- −No enrichment features
Best for: Mid-tier automation connecting GTM tools at lower cost than Zapier
Pricing: Free (1,000 ops/mo). Core $9/mo. Pro $16/mo. Teams $29/mo.
Comparison Table
| Tool | Best For | Free Tier | Starting Price | Standout Feature |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SyncGTM | All-in-one GTM automation with waterfall enrichment across 50+ providers | Yes | $49/mo | Waterfall enrichment across 50+ providers with drag-and-drop workflow builder |
| Explorium.ai | Feeding GTM workflows and AI agents with company, contact, and signal data from one API | Yes (100 credits) | $29.99/pkg | AgentSource API and hosted MCP server backed by 4,000+ data signals |
| Apollo.io | Prospecting + enrichment + email outreach in one platform | Yes | $49/mo | 275M+ contacts with built-in email sequences and free tier |
| FullEnrich | Affordable waterfall enrichment for teams focused on email and phone coverage | Yes (50 leads trial) | $29/mo | Cheapest waterfall enrichment API — 15+ providers at $29/mo with credit rollover |
| Kaspr | LinkedIn-native phone and email reveals with strong European data | Yes | $49/mo | LinkedIn Chrome extension with strong European phone coverage at affordable pricing |
| Lusha | Quick contact lookups with verified direct dials | Yes | $49/mo | Verified direct dials and Chrome extension for instant lookups |
| Make | Mid-tier automation connecting GTM tools at lower cost than Zapier | Yes | $9/mo | Advanced visual automation at a fraction of Zapier cost |
How to Choose
- SyncGTM if you need all-in-one GTM automation with waterfall enrichment across 50+ providers
- Explorium.ai if you need feeding GTM workflows and AI agents with company, contact, and signal data from one API
- Apollo.io if you need prospecting + enrichment + email outreach in one platform
- FullEnrich if you need affordable waterfall enrichment for teams focused on email and phone coverage
- Kaspr if you need linkedIn-native phone and email reveals with strong European data
- Lusha if you need quick contact lookups with verified direct dials
- Make if you need mid-tier automation connecting GTM tools at lower cost than Zapier



