D&B Hoovers Reviews

Summary: It's important to note that these limitations may not affect all users, as Hoovers can offer valuable insights and data for specific business types and industries. Ultimately, organizations should assess their unique needs and budget when deciding whether Hoovers—or any other data provider—is the right fit.

Positive: I appreciate that D&B Hoovers offers a vast database of company information and market insights. It’s a valuable resource for researching companies, industries, and markets, helping me make well-informed business decisions. I also value the clean, user-friendly interface and the flexibility to personalize my searches to meet specific needs.

Negative: Coverage is somewhat limited, with a primary focus on larger companies. Smaller businesses and startups—particularly in the APAC region—tend to be underrepresented.

Summary: I’d give it a solid A—it’s a highly effective tool for identifying and connecting with potential customers.

Positive: Simple to use, offering multiple contact options such as a cell phone number, email address, and LinkedIn profile.

Negative: Occasionally, the information is outdated—I’ll attempt to contact someone only to find they left the company years ago.

Summary: Overall, D&B Hoovers offers a powerful platform for businesses to conduct market research, identify potential leads, and stay informed about the latest industry trends.

Positive: Good company data and good for finding names of contacts for prospecting.

My overall experience with D&B Hoovers has been great. The platform is easy to use and the data provided is comprehensive and reliable.

I liked that D&B Hoovers provided detailed information about companies and their contacts, as well as a wealth resources for researching potential customers and partners.

Easy to use, good amount of database and easy to find industry niche with the help of SIC Codes and NAICS Code.

Negative: I also do not like the "incomplete information" tag which is confusing and also it does not print on the report. So it seems like fake information.

There is often times missing information specifically org charts and addresses.

It sometimes difficult to login and takes forever to get a forgot password email.

40 to 50% database is inaccurate. Worst customer support and Management TeamThey blocked our account and asking us more $$$$ to unblock.

Summary: D&B Hoovers is able to help immensely when doing prospecting research regarding an industry or company. You can set it up to give you updates on industries or companies you're following, via its triggers. It's great to obtain useful stats regarding an industry or finding the right person at a company for a first point of contact.

Positive: D&B Hoovers has the most up to date contact information for employees working at a company. There is no wait time for implementation period, as you'll be searching through the database of D&B Hoovers once your account is active. The lists and reports exported from D&B are easy to integrate to your presentations and research.

Negative: The research functionality can get complicated. There are many perimeters that can confuse first time starters. It's always a good idea to get help and some training from D&B Hoovers employees.

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Positive: Great product to do research and analysis. It is used every day to scrub accounts and ensure we have the correct accounts to target.

Negative: The tool has many inaccuracies in its supplier risk grading. They rely to heavily on their algorithm and not on real numbers regarding private business.

Summary: D&B Hoovers is an invaluable tool for prospecting research, whether you're analyzing an industry or a specific company. It provides up-to-date contact information for employees and allows users to set up triggers for updates on companies or industries they follow.

I use D&B Hoovers a couple of times a week, and once you get the hang of it, navigating the platform is straightforward. There’s no implementation period since you’re searching directly through its extensive database. Additionally, the lists and reports exported from D&B Hoovers integrate seamlessly into presentations and research, making it an efficient resource.

When preparing for meetings, having well-researched insights is crucial, and D&B Hoovers makes that process significantly easier.

Positive: I appreciate the comprehensive intelligence gathering, detailed organizational charts, and in-depth background information all in one place.

Negative: The research functionality can be complex, with numerous parameters that may be confusing for first-time users. Getting assistance and training from D&B Hoovers representatives is a great way to navigate the platform more effectively.

Summary: D&B Hoovers is a vital tool for our company in maintaining accurate records and ensuring data integrity. Its robust search capabilities—including map-based searches with pin drops—are especially useful for locating accounts within specific regions or verifying particular locations. The automation we've integrated with D&B Hoovers has significantly reduced the time our team spends on data cleanup.

Positive: With the appropriate module, we can access and correct our data. We’re able to identify charges made against us and dispute them if necessary. However, the source of the data remains unknown. To my knowledge, no competitor offers this level of insight.

Negative: The least helpful aspect is that no affordable module provides access to the necessary information or meaningful definitions. While using the basic paid module, I was presented with additional paid upgrade options. I had to subscribe to one of them just to proceed, and then contact support to disable the auto-renewal manually.

Summary: Good experience. Like the product for the price point. I will continue to use it because it does meet its purpose and gives an ROI.

Positive: Good company data and good for finding names of contacts for prospecting. Overall, a dependable source for detailed summaries of accounts

Negative: Some functionality is not as user friendly, a lot of contacts are not updated or accurate, and triggers and Bombora are not as great as I would have hoped for.

Summary: Overall, I use your site because it's better than other options, but it generally does not provide solid leads.

Positive: I like the ease of finding company general details; some profiles have SWOT analysis.

Negative: The contact data is weak. Many contact phone numbers are incorrect, and many key players are not listed.