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Uplead

B2B contact data, verified on the way out

Data & Discovery
For AI agents
APICapable readiness
About

What is Uplead

UpLead pulls from a database of over 180 million business contacts and verifies each email address at the moment of export, not in batch overnight. SDRs, BDRs, and RevOps teams at SMBs and mid-market companies use it to build targeted lists using more than 50 filters — including technographics, industry, and job title — and to surface buyer intent signals that indicate when an account is actively researching a solution. The ability to identify companies by the specific technologies they run is a standout for teams doing account-based plays, since it lets you filter for prospects already in a relevant tech stack. Where UpLead thins out is at the enterprise end: credit-based pricing scales up quickly for high-volume outbound teams, and sequencing or multi-channel engagement has to happen in a separate tool.

Data & Discovery
Capabilities

Key features

Prospecting database

searchable B2B contact + company directory

Native CRM integration

first-party connectors, no middleware required

Data

verified emails, mobile phones, intent signals, real-time enrichment

No-code automation support

works with major iPaaS platforms

Our verdict

Vanderbuild take

UpLead sits squarely in the prospecting database and email verification tier — it's a dependable data source for SDR and BDR teams that need verified contact records without paying Apollo or ZoomInfo enterprise rates. On the agentic side, the REST API is real and documented, so you can wrap UpLead into your own MCP layer or plug it into an outbound automation stack without much friction — it earns a "Capable" rating here. At budget tier 2, the $99/month entry point is accessible for small teams, but credit consumption adds up fast if you're running high-volume list pulls, so model your usage before committing to a tier. The honest gap: UpLead is a data and enrichment layer only — there's no sequencing, no dialer, and no outreach tooling built in, so you'll need a separate execution tool alongside it.

Mateusz Sekta
Founder, vanderbuild
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The wedge

Agentic stack profile

API
REST

Programmatic access available.

REST API — straightforward to call from any agent or workflow tool. Rate limits and auth vary by plan.

API docs →
Agentic readiness
Capable

Solid API access — wraps cleanly for agent use.

Solid REST or SDK access. No MCP server yet, but easy to wrap in custom agent tooling. Most modern SaaS tools land here.

Stack role
Data source · Verifier · Signal source

Where this tool slots into an agentic pipeline.

Plays the role of Data source + Verifier + Signal source in an agentic pipeline. Use it to source contacts, companies, and the raw inputs an agent needs to act; validate emails or phones before an agent sends or dials.

Compare

Uplead alternatives

Tools that solve a similar problem — compared at a glance.

Uplead(this tool)
Pricing
Custom
Budget
$$
Best for
SDR / BDR, RevOps
Readiness
Capable
API
REST
Apollo
Pricing
Freemium
Budget
$$
Best for
SDR / BDR, Account Executive
Readiness
Native
MCP
Yes
API
REST
Lusha
Pricing
Freemium
Budget
$$
Best for
SDR / BDR, RevOps
Readiness
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MCP
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API
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Answers

Frequently asked questions

Does Uplead have a public API?

Yes — Uplead ships a REST API. Docs: https://docs.uplead.com/.

How much does Uplead cost?

Uplead: pricing is custom, expect mid tier ($$) spend. Full pricing page: https://www.uplead.com/pricing/.

Who is Uplead best for?

Uplead is built for SDR / BDR, RevOps, GTM Lead. Fits SMB (1-50), Mid-market (50-500)-sized teams.

How well does Uplead fit an agentic sales stack?

Tier: Capable. Solid public API, no MCP yet — straightforward to wrap in your own agent tooling.