Recruiter Copilot vs ContactOut
One finds the right candidates. The other finds their emails and phone numbers. Use both for a complete sourcing workflow.
Solving Different Problems
ContactOut is a contact-finding extension and search platform. It reveals verified email addresses and phone numbers from a database of 300M+ professionals across 30M+ companies, with 200M+ work emails and 100M+ phone numbers. It also offers a standalone search portal with 20+ data filters and built-in email campaign automation.
Recruiter Copilot is an AI matching overlay. It scores every LinkedIn profile you view against your job description, showing you a match percentage and color-coded skill breakdown (green for matched, red for missing, amber for nice-to-have) in real time.
These tools don't overlap at all. Copilot tells you who to contact. ContactOut tells you how to contact them.
Feature Comparison
| Feature | Recruiter Copilot | ContactOut |
|---|---|---|
| AI Match Scoring | Yes | No |
| Skill Gap Analysis | Yes | No |
| AI Verification | Yes | No |
| Email Finding | No | Yes (200M+ work emails) |
| Phone Number Finding | No | Yes (100M+ numbers) |
| Search Portal (300M+ profiles) | No | Yes |
| Email Campaign Automation | No | Yes |
| Works on LinkedIn | Yes | Yes |
| Chrome Extension | Yes | Yes |
| Pricing | $9/mo (free tier available) | $49-99/mo (free tier available) |
What ContactOut Does Best
- Verified email addresses and phone numbers from 300M+ profiles
- Search portal with 20+ data filters across 30M+ companies
- Email campaign automation for outbound sequences
- Works on LinkedIn, GitHub, and other platforms
- Free tier with 5 emails, phones, and exports per day
What Copilot Does Best
- Instant AI match scoring against your job description
- Color-coded skill breakdown (green/red/amber)
- AI verification of claimed skills and experience
- Works on any LinkedIn tier, including free
- Objective evaluation in under 2 seconds per profile
The Ideal Workflow: Copilot + ContactOut
Set your matching criteria: required skills, experience level, and qualifications.
Every profile shows an instant match percentage and skill breakdown. Focus on high matches.
Found an 85% match? Grab their verified email and phone number with one click.
Contact candidates knowing they're a strong fit, backed by AI analysis, not gut feeling.
See how Copilot's matching works. Set up in under two minutes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use Copilot and ContactOut at the same time?
Yes. Both are Chrome extensions that work on LinkedIn. They operate independently. Copilot handles candidate matching while ContactOut handles contact finding. No conflicts.
Does Copilot find email addresses?
No. Copilot does AI candidate-to-JD matching: match scores, skill gap analysis, and verification. For contact information like emails and phone numbers, use a dedicated tool like ContactOut or Lusha.
What's the combined cost?
$58/mo for Copilot Pro ($9) plus ContactOut Email plan ($49). That's still less than a single LinkedIn Recruiter Lite seat at $170/mo, and you get AI matching plus contact finding.
How is ContactOut different from Lusha?
Both find contact information, but ContactOut also offers a standalone search portal with 20+ data filters across 300M+ professionals and built-in email campaign automation. Lusha focuses more on CRM integrations and company data enrichment. Either one pairs well with Copilot.
How does Copilot's matching work?
Upload a job description, then browse LinkedIn profiles. Copilot instantly shows a match score with a color-coded skill breakdown: green for matched skills, red for missing, and amber for nice-to-haves. See our guide for a full walkthrough.
Find the right candidates, then find their contact info
Start with Copilot's free tier: 25 AI verifications and 10 job analyses. Add ContactOut when you're ready to reach out.