Best Licensed Database Providers
Compare licensed B2B database providers. Check the criteria that matter and see which provider delivers the most.
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Bisnode
Nordic and European focused data provider (now part of Dun & Bradstreet) with strong Scandinavian coverage.
BoldData
Global B2B database provider with 400M+ records from official registers across 190+ countries. Custom selections, flat file delivery, and transparent pricing.
Bureau van Dijk (Moody's)
Moody's-owned provider of the Orbis database with detailed financial and ownership data on companies worldwide.
Data.com
Salesforce-affiliated business data service (now largely integrated into Salesforce Data Cloud).
Dun & Bradstreet
The world's largest commercial database with DUNS numbering system. Strong in credit risk and compliance data.
Experian
Global information services company with business data focused on credit, risk, and marketing solutions.
Kompass
International B2B directory with detailed product and service classifications for companies worldwide.
Orbis
Bureau van Dijk's flagship database with 400M+ company records, focused on financial analysis and corporate structures.
Full Comparison
| Feature | BoldData | Dun & Bradstreet | Bureau van Dijk (Moody's) | Experian | Kompass | Bisnode | Orbis | Data.com |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Companies | 400M+ | 500M+ | 400M+ | 43M+ | 60M+ | 66M+ | 400M+ | 30M+ |
| Countries | 190+ | 200+ | 200+ | — | 70+ | 20+ | 200+ | — |
| Starting price | Free trial | Contact sales | Contact sales | Contact sales | Contact sales | Contact sales | Contact sales | Contact sales |
| Founded | 2008 | 1841 | 1991 | 1996 | 1944 | 2003 | 2005 | 2010 |
| Best for | Global company data, Licensed databases, Custom lists | Credit risk, Compliance, DUNS numbering | Financial analysis, Ownership structures, Corporate research | Credit scoring, Marketing data, Risk management | Product classification, B2B directory, Supplier search | Nordic markets, Scandinavian data, European compliance | Corporate structures, Financial benchmarking, M&A research | Salesforce integration, CRM enrichment, Account data |
| Pricing | Custom pricing per dataset. Free sample available. | Enterprise pricing. Annual contracts required. | Enterprise pricing. Annual subscriptions. | Enterprise pricing. Contact sales. | Subscription-based. Contact sales. | Enterprise pricing. Annual contracts. | Enterprise pricing. Annual subscriptions. | Part of Salesforce. Contact sales. |
| Data sources | Official registries, Financial filings, Trade registers | Official registries, Trade data, Self-reported | Official registries, Financial filings, Regulatory data | Credit bureaus, Public records, Financial data | Self-reported, Web data, Trade directories | Official registries, Financial filings, D&B network | Official registries, Financial filings, Regulatory data | Salesforce ecosystem, D&B partnership, Web data |
| Global coverage (190+ countries) | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ~ | ✓ | ~ | ✓ | ~ |
| Full company profiles | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ~ | ✓ | ✓ | ~ |
| Financial data included | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ~ | ✓ | ✓ | ~ |
| Custom data selection | ✓ | ~ | ~ | ✓ | ~ | ✓ | ~ | ~ |
| Bulk download / flat file delivery | ✓ | ✓ | ~ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ~ | ✗ |
| API access | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ~ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| No annual contract | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| Affordable / transparent pricing | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ~ | ~ | ✗ | ✗ |
| GDPR compliant | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Regular data updates | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ~ | ✓ | ✓ | ~ |
| SIC/NACE industry codes | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ~ |
| Official register sources | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ~ | ✓ | ✓ | ✗ |
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