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The Sourcing Links

53/100

Dean DaCosta's custom OSINT sourcing tool. Powerful search capabilities aggregating multiple sourcing channels for recruiters.

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ContactOut logo

ContactOut

62/100

Find anyone's email and phone number on LinkedIn. Used by 76% of Fortune 500 recruiting teams. Chrome extension for direct contact info extraction.

The Sourcing Links vs ContactOut

Our verdict. Which one wins?

Best overall
ContactOut
Rating 7.0/5
Best value
The Sourcing Links
Free plan available
Best for specialized needs
The Sourcing Links
Corporate recruiting teams

Side-by-Side Comparison

FeatureThe Sourcing LinksContactOut
PricingPricing on requestPricing on request(Starting from $79/month)
Free PlanYesYes
Free TrialNoNo
Key Features
  • AI-powered candidate search
  • Boolean search builder
  • Candidate data enrichment
  • Contact info finder (email & phone)
  • LinkedIn integration
  • Talent pool management
  • LinkedIn email & phone finder
  • Chrome extension
  • 75% Fortune 500 coverage
  • Bulk export
  • API access
  • CRM integrations
Best For
  • Corporate recruiting teams
  • Staffing agencies
  • Tech recruiters
  • Sourcers
  • Corporate recruiting teams
  • Staffing agencies
  • Tech recruiters
  • Sourcers
Pros
  • Eliminates manual talent search across platforms
  • Reaches beyond job boards into passive talent pools
  • Smarter candidate-job fit through machine learning
  • Plugs into most popular ATS platforms via API
  • Frees up sourcer time for higher-value outreach
  • Surfaces candidates not actively applying
  • AI matching produces more relevant shortlists
  • Native integrations with 20+ common recruiting tools
Cons
  • Data quality depends on how recently profiles were updated
  • New users may underutilize advanced search at first
  • Cost may not justify for low-volume hiring
  • Executive and niche-role contacts are harder to verify
  • Plan for a ramp-up period before full productivity
  • Solo users pay team prices without team benefits

The Sourcing Links. Pricing Details

Free

ContactOut. Pricing Details

Freemium - Free plan with 40 credits/month, paid from $79/month

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