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Cognism pricing varies by team size and features, ranging from $16.5K to $100K per annual in 2026. Your actual cost depends on the tier you choose, contract length, and negotiated discounts.

Use the interactive pricing calculator to estimate your exact cost based on team size and requirements.

  • Free tier: No free tier available
  • Billing: Monthly and annual (save 15-20%)
  • Hidden costs: Add ~35% for implementation, support, and training
Last verified: January 2026 | Sources: 12 pricing pages and reviews
+40-60% above list price

Hidden Costs Breakdown

1

Platform fees: $15,000/year (Grow) or $25,000/year (Elevate) flat fee on top of per-user licensing - this is often not disclosed upfront

2

Implementation fees: $500-$1,500 one-time setup cost, which may not be mentioned during initial demos

3

Annual contract requirement: 12-month minimum commitment with no monthly payment option - annual payment typically required upfront or quarterly for enterprise

4

Fair use policy enforcement: While advertised as 'unlimited,' usage exceeding ~2,000 records per user per month may trigger review or upgrade requirements

5

Additional intent topics: Beyond 12 topics in Elevate, each additional Bombora intent topic costs $200-$400 annually; most companies need 8-15 topics

6

Data enrichment module: Adding the Enrich module to Grow increases cost by $20,000 annually (from $22,513 to $42,513 for 5 users) - an 89% premium

7

Enrich credits: Salesforce Enrich Credits priced per 1,000 credits; typical usage is 3,000-8,000 credits annually depending on CRM size

8

Technographic expansion: Additional technology filters beyond basic included set may require upgrade or add-on purchase

9

API rate limits: Heavy API usage may require negotiating higher limits or paying for API expansion packages

10

Diamonds-on-Demand credits: While included in Elevate, heavy usage of research-on-demand service may incur additional costs

11

Mid-contract changes: Downsizing seat counts mid-term is restricted or incurs penalties; upsizing requires additional licensing fees

12

Premium support: While support is included, priority/premium support for faster response times may require enterprise tier or add-on

13

Training workshops: Basic onboarding included, but advanced coaching workshops and custom training programs are additional costs

14

Multi-region data access: Enhanced coverage for APAC and Asian markets may require additional data packages

15

Integration maintenance: Custom integrations with proprietary or niche platforms may require ongoing professional services fees

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Contract auto-renewal: Contracts typically auto-renew with 8-10% annual price increases unless escalation caps are negotiated upfront

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Competitive intelligence reports: Some advanced market intelligence features may be add-ons beyond base Elevate features

Example: True Cost for 25 Users

License (25 × $40000 × 12) $12,000,000/yr
Implementation (one-time) +$15,000–$50,000
Premium Support (20%) +$2,400,000/yr
Training (25 × $500) +$12,500
Admin (part-time) +$15,000–$25,000/yr
Year 1 Total $18,025,000–$19,260,000
That's 1.8–2.5× the advertised license price.

Frequently Asked Questions

01 What hidden costs should I budget for with Cognism?

Beyond the license fee, budget for implementation ($5K-$100K+), training ($500-$2K per user), premium support (15-20% of license), and admin costs. Most companies see 40-60% higher total cost than the listed price.

02 Does Cognism charge for implementation?

Cognism doesn't include implementation in the license cost. Implementation is typically done by partners and costs range from $5,000 for basic setup to $100,000+ for enterprise deployments with customization.

03 How much does Cognism support cost?

Basic support is included, but premium support (faster response times, 24/7 availability) typically adds 15-20% to your annual contract. This can be thousands of dollars per year for larger deployments.

04 Are there storage costs with Cognism?

Most Cognism plans include limited storage. Once you exceed the included amount, you'll pay overage fees which can range from $50-$500+ per month depending on data volume.

05 What add-ons cost extra with Cognism?

Many features marketed as part of Cognism are actually add-ons: advanced reporting, API access, integrations, and specialized modules. Each can add $10-$100+ per user per month.

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