Alternatives · 2026

Reachly vs Hunter.io: which wins in 2026?

Hunter.io is a strong tool for finding company emails at scale. Reachly is built specifically for job-search outreach: multi-step sequences to recruiters, Outlook-native sending, and CV-based contact import. Here's how they stack up, feature by feature.

Feature-by-feature

FeatureReachlyHunter.io
PricingFree · Pro $19/moFrom $34/mo
Free optionYesYes
Campaign sequencesUnlimited stepsBasic (Hunter Campaigns)
Follow-up automationAuto (15-min cron)Manual
Reply detectionNative, pauses sequenceBasic
Native Outlook sendingYesYes
AI CV parsingAI-powered (PDF/DOCX)No
CSV contact importYesYes
Best forJob seekers doing cold outreachFinding company emails at scale

Pros and cons

Reachly
Strengths
  • Purpose-built for job-search outreach
  • Native Outlook OAuth — sends from your inbox
  • AI-powered CV & CSV parsing
  • Auto follow-ups pause on reply
  • Free forever plan
Trade-offs
  • Focused on individuals, not sales teams
  • No massive B2B database (bring your own contacts)
Hunter.io
Strengths
  • Domain search
  • Free tier
  • Verification
Trade-offs
  • Only email (no phone)
  • Basic outreach tool
  • Not job-seeker focused
The honest verdict

If you're running a sales operation and need Hunter.io's scale, Hunter.io is the right pick — no contest. But if you're a job seeker sending targeted outreach to recruiters and hiring managers, Reachly's workflow beats Hunter.io on the details that matter: your emails come from your Outlook, follow-ups pause the moment someone replies, and CV import gets you from zero to a queued campaign in minutes. And it's free to start.

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