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Last updated:<\/strong> September 3, 2026<\/p>\n

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Important update:<\/strong> Clearbit is no longer sold as a standalone product. HubSpot acquired the company in late 2023 and folded its data into HubSpot’s own platform under the name Breeze Intelligence. If you’re comparing tools for email finding and outreach today, that change matters a lot, because access to Clearbit’s data now requires a paid HubSpot subscription rather than a separate signup. We’ve kept the original comparison below for reference and updated context, but if you’re not already on HubSpot, Clearbit itself is not something you can buy anymore.<\/p>\n

Hunter.io, on the other hand, still operates as an independent email finding and verification tool. It remains the more straightforward option if your priority is locating and confirming professional email addresses for outreach, regardless of which CRM or sales stack you use.<\/p>\n

Below, we walk through what each tool offered, how they differed, and what to consider now that one half of this comparison has effectively changed hands.<\/p>\n

<\/span>What is Clearbit?<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n

\"What<\/b><\/p>\n

Clearbit launched in 2014 as a data intelligence service built for businesses that wanted better data behind their marketing and sales efforts.<\/p>\n

The company built its reputation on providing detailed, current information about people and companies, which businesses used to personalize outreach and streamline operations.<\/p>\n

At its peak as a standalone product, Clearbit maintained a large database covering companies and individual contacts, useful for lead generation, evaluation, and targeting specific demographics.<\/p>\n

That functionality now lives inside HubSpot as Breeze Intelligence. The core enrichment capability is similar, but it’s positioned as a feature of the CRM rather than an independent platform you can integrate into any sales stack.<\/p>\n

<\/span>Features of Clearbit (now Breeze Intelligence)<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n

Clearbit was built as a sales intelligence tool designed to support B2B marketing<\/a> and sales activity. Here’s what it offered, much of which carries over into its current form inside HubSpot:<\/p>\n

\"Features<\/p>\n

Target Account Identification<\/b><\/h4>\n

Clearbit’s Target Market Builder went beyond basic target account lists by providing a wider view to help businesses discover potential B2B clients. It was useful for finding companies that matched specific market criteria, letting teams customize outreach toward a more relevant, higher-value audience.<\/p>\n

Intent Revelation and Conversion<\/b><\/h4>\n

One of Clearbit’s more distinctive features was identifying anonymous visitors on a company’s website, useful for figuring out which companies were browsing a site and likely interested in a product or service.<\/p>\n

The feature aimed to turn anonymous website traffic into actionable sales leads by flagging visitors who matched a business’s ideal customer profile.<\/p>\n

Contact Database Access<\/b><\/h4>\n

Clearbit also offered a large B2B contact database, giving sales and marketing teams a way to connect with decision-makers across industries.<\/p>\n

HubSpot Integration<\/b><\/h4>\n

Clearbit’s integration with HubSpot was already deep before the acquisition, simplifying data export and synchronization so customer records stayed current and free of duplicates. That integration is effectively the reason the product now lives entirely inside HubSpot as Breeze Intelligence rather than as a standalone service.<\/p>\n

Global Coverage and Data Accuracy<\/b><\/h4>\n

Clearbit built a reputation for strong coverage in the US, APAC, and EMEA regions, backed by a focus on data accuracy and reliability. Independent reviews since the HubSpot transition suggest data quality remains strongest for larger US companies, with less consistent results for smaller organizations and international contacts.<\/p>\n

<\/span>Pros<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n