Clearbit No Longer Exists (And What to Use Instead)

Searching for Clearbit? Here's the problem: Clearbit doesn't exist anymore. HubSpot acquired it in 2023, rebranded it as "Breeze Intelligence," and locked it behind their $800+/month ecosystem. Meanwhile, Tomba.io delivers 80.3% proven accuracy at $49/month - no ecosystem lock-in required.

Let that sink in for a moment. The tool you're Googling Clearbit is no longer a standalone product. You cannot buy Clearbit anymore. You cannot sign up for Clearbit. If you want what Clearbit used to offer, you must purchase HubSpot Marketing Hub Professional at $800 or more per month, and then pay additional credits on top of that for "Breeze Intelligence" -the new name for Clearbit's data enrichment features buried inside HubSpot's massive platform.

Meanwhile, Tomba.io is a standalone, independent email finder that scored 80.3% combined accuracy across a rigorous 5,000-query benchmark ranked #1 out of 9 tools tested  at a straightforward $49/month for 5,000 searches. No ecosystem lock-in. No $800/month platform tax. No hidden credit costs. And every single accuracy data point is publicly verifiable in Google Sheets.

This article will explain:

• What happened to Clearbit - the HubSpot acquisition, the rebrand, and why it matters
• The HubSpot lock-in problem - what it actually costs to use "Clearbit" in 2026
• The transparency gap - why Clearbit/Breeze publishes zero accuracy benchmarks while Tomba.io publishes everything
• The full 9-tool accuracy benchmark - where Tomba.io ranks vs the entire market (Clearbit is not included because they publish no verifiable data)
• Why Tomba.io is the clear Clearbit alternative - better accuracy, 16X cheaper, zero lock-in

If you came here looking for a Clearbit alternative, you've found it. Here's the data.

Quick Verdict: Clearbit Is Dead, Tomba.io Is the Answer

For readers who want the bottom line before diving into the details:

The verdict is simple: Clearbit no longer exists as a standalone product, publishes no accuracy data, and requires $800+/month in HubSpot fees just to access. Tomba.io is standalone, publicly proven at 80.3% accuracy, and costs $49/month. There is nothing to compare.

What Happened to Clearbit? The HubSpot Acquisition Explained

Clearbit's History

Clearbit was founded in 2014 as a standalone data enrichment and email finding platform. For nearly a decade, it was one of the go to tools for B2B teams that needed company data, contact information, and lead enrichment. Clearbit offered a straightforward product: sign up, pay your monthly fee, and get access to their data APIs and enrichment tools.

At its peak, Clearbit offered plans starting around $99/month for smaller teams, with enterprise pricing scaling from there. It was a respected, independent tool in the sales intelligence space.

Then everything changed.

The HubSpot Acquisition (Late 2023)

In late 2023, HubSpot acquired Clearbit. The acquisition was part of HubSpot's strategy to build AI-powered data features directly into their CRM platform. Here's what happened next:

1. Clearbit was absorbed into HubSpot - It stopped being a standalone product
2. Clearbit was rebranded as "Breeze Intelligence" - The Clearbit brand effectively died
3. Breeze Intelligence became a HubSpot-only feature - You cannot access it without a HubSpot subscription
4. Pricing shifted to HubSpot's model - No more simple $99/month plans; now it requires HubSpot Marketing Hub Professional or higher

What This Means for You

If you're searching for "Clearbit" in 2026, here's the reality:

• You cannot sign up for Clearbit. The standalone product does not exist.
• You cannot buy Clearbit separately. It is bundled inside HubSpot.
• To use Clearbit's features, you must purchase HubSpot Marketing Hub Professional ($800/month minimum) and then pay additional credits for Breeze Intelligence on top.
• Your total cost to access what used to be a $99/month tool is now $1,000+ per month.

This is not a minor change. This is a fundamental shift from an independent tool to a locked-in ecosystem component. If you don't want or need HubSpot's full marketing suite, you're paying for an entire platform just to access one feature.

"When a standalone tool gets absorbed into a larger platform, the customer always loses. You go from paying for what you need to paying for everything the parent company sells - whether you need it or not."

-- SaaS Market Analysis Report

The HubSpot Lock-In Problem: What "Clearbit" Actually Costs Now

This is the section that will save you thousands of dollars. Let's break down what it actually costs to use Clearbit's features in 2026.

The Real Cost Stack

To access what used to be Clearbit, you now need to purchase multiple layers of HubSpot:

Compared to Tomba.io

The math is devastating. At $800+/month for HubSpot + Breeze Intelligence vs $49/month for Tomba.io, you're looking at:

• Annual savings with Tomba.io: $9,000+ per year
• 3-year savings with Tomba.io: $27,000+
• Tomba.io is 16X cheaper at minimum

And that's before considering that Tomba.io includes free email verification on all plans, while HubSpot charges separately for verification features.

The Lock-In Trap

Here's what makes the HubSpot lock-in particularly problematic:

1. Data portability: Your enrichment data, workflows, and integrations become tied to HubSpot. Switching away means rebuilding everything.
2. Price increases: Once you're locked into HubSpot's ecosystem, they can increase prices. You've already invested in setup, training, and integration - leaving is painful.
3. Feature bundling: You're paying $800/month for HubSpot's entire marketing suite. If all you need is email finding and enrichment, 95% of what you're paying for is irrelevant.
4. Credit limitations: Breeze Intelligence runs on a credit system on top of your HubSpot subscription. Heavy usage means buying more credits - more cost on top of the already-expensive base.
5. No standalone option: There is literally no way to use Breeze Intelligence without HubSpot. If you don't want HubSpot, you're out of luck.

[MEME: "This is fine" dog meme - Dog sitting in burning room labeled "My budget" surrounded by flames labeled "$800/mo HubSpot", "Extra Breeze credits", "Annual price increases", "Cannot cancel without losing everything", saying "This is fine. I just wanted to find some emails."]

Check Tomba.io pricing to see what $49/month actually gets you - no HubSpot required, no hidden costs.

The Transparency Gap: Published Proof vs Black Box

This is perhaps the most critical difference between Tomba.io and Clearbit/Breeze Intelligence. It comes down to one question: can you verify the accuracy claims?

Clearbit/Breeze Intelligence: No Public Data

Clearbit has never published independently verifiable accuracy benchmarks. Since being absorbed into HubSpot as Breeze Intelligence, this has not changed. There are:

• No public accuracy scores for email finding
• No independent benchmark results published anywhere
• No Google Sheets or downloadable datasets showing test results
• No third-party audits of data quality
• No way to verify their data accuracy before committing to an $800+/month HubSpot subscription

You are expected to take their word for it - and pay $800+/month for the privilege.

Tomba.io: Everything Is Public

Tomba.io takes the opposite approach. Every accuracy claim in this article is backed by publicly accessible Google Sheets that you can open right now and verify every single data point:

Tomba.io Proof Data:

• Website Search (81.0% - 2,026/2,500 valid): View full data
• Company Name Search (79.6% - 1,989/2,500 valid): View full data

Combined Accuracy: 80.3% (4,015 valid emails out of 5,000 queries)

Every query. Every result. Every verification status. All public. All auditable. This is what transparency looks like.

Why This Matters

When you're choosing an email finder tool, accuracy is the single most important factor. An inaccurate email finder doesn't just waste your money - it damages your sender reputation, fills your CRM with garbage data, and undermines every outreach campaign you run.

Clearbit/Breeze asks you to pay $800+/month and trust them. Tomba.io asks you to pay $49/month and verify it yourself.

The difference in approach tells you everything you need to know about which company is confident in their data quality.

"Transparency is the ultimate competitive advantage in data services. Any tool that publishes verifiable proof of their accuracy is making a statement: they know their numbers are good enough to withstand scrutiny. Any tool that doesn't is making a different statement entirely."

-- Data Quality Management Report

Full 9-Tool Accuracy Benchmark: The Independent Results

Tomba.io didn't just claim to be the most accurate email finder - they proved it in an independent benchmark across 9 major tools and 5,000 email queries (2,500 website searches + 2,500 company name searches). Every result is verified and publicly available.

Important note: Clearbit/Breeze Intelligence is NOT included in this benchmark because they do not publish independently verifiable accuracy data. You cannot benchmark a tool that provides no way to verify its results. This absence is itself a data point.

Complete Accuracy Rankings

Clearbit/Breeze Intelligence is not included because they do not publish independently verifiable accuracy data. Without public proof, there is no way to objectively benchmark their email finding accuracy. Any accuracy claims they make cannot be independently confirmed.

What This Benchmark Reveals

Tomba.io is the #1 most accurate email finder out of all tools that publish verifiable data. Key takeaways:

• 80.3% combined accuracy means Tomba.io returns valid emails for 4 out of every 5 queries
• The gap between #1 (Tomba.io, 80.3%) and #2 (Anymailfinder, 77.5%) is 3.6% - meaningful but competitive
• The gap between #1 (Tomba.io, 80.3%) and the median tool (#5 Skrapp, 42.8%) is 87.5% - a massive performance gulf
• Website search accuracy (81.0%) and company name search accuracy (79.6%) are both consistently high, showing Tomba.io performs well across both search types
• Most tools show significant accuracy drops in company name searches, but Tomba.io maintains strong performance in both categories

Where would Clearbit/Breeze rank? We genuinely don't know. They don't publish the data. They don't participate in independent benchmarks. They don't provide Google Sheets with verifiable results. If their accuracy were competitive, wouldn't they want the world to know?

Pricing Deep Dive: $49/Month vs $800+/Month

Let's make the pricing comparison absolutely concrete with detailed tables covering every angle.

Full Pricing Comparison

The Annual Cost Reality

Over three years, you save more than $27,000 by choosing Tomba.io over Clearbit/Breeze. That's not a rounding error - that's a significant budget line item that could fund an additional team member, a marketing campaign, or better tooling across your entire stack.

What $49/Month Gets You with Tomba.io

For just $49/month with Tomba.io, here's exactly what you receive:

• 5,000 email searches per month (~227 per business day)
• 80.3% accuracy on those searches (proven, public data)
• ~4,015 valid emails per month based on benchmark accuracy
• Free email verification on every email found
• Full API access for custom integrations
• Domain search for finding all emails at a company
• Chrome extension for LinkedIn and web prospecting
• Catch-all detection for advanced email handling
• No contract - cancel anytime
• No ecosystem lock-in - use with any CRM, any workflow

What $800+/Month Gets You with HubSpot + Breeze

For $800+/month with HubSpot Marketing Hub Professional + Breeze Intelligence:

• HubSpot's full marketing suite (email marketing, landing pages, forms, workflows, social media, ads - most of which you may not need)
• Limited Breeze Intelligence credits on top of the $800/month base
• Unknown accuracy - no published benchmarks
• HubSpot API only - tied to their ecosystem
• Annual contract typically required
• Total HubSpot lock-in - your data, workflows, and processes become HubSpot-dependent
• Price increases - HubSpot regularly increases pricing for existing customers

If you specifically need an email finder tool - and that's what Clearbit used to be - paying $800+/month for HubSpot's entire marketing suite is like buying an entire car dealership because you need a set of tires.

Use the Tomba Email Finder to see what focused, standalone email finding looks like.

Feature Comparison: What Matters for Email Finding

Let's compare the features that actually matter when you're looking for a Clearbit alternative for email finding and data enrichment.

1. Email Finding Accuracy

Winner: Tomba.io - The only tool in this comparison with publicly verifiable accuracy data. Clearbit/Breeze provides no way to evaluate their accuracy before you pay $800+/month to find out.

2. Email Verification

Winner: Tomba.io - Free verification on all plans. Clearbit/Breeze requires separate verification.

Try the Tomba Email Verifier - included free with every plan.

3. Standalone Availability

Winner: Tomba.io - Independence vs forced ecosystem adoption. This is a fundamental product philosophy difference.

4. API Access

Winner: Tomba.io - Full API access at $49/month vs $800+ through HubSpot.

Explore the Tomba API documentation for integration details.

5. Domain Search

Winner: Tomba.io - More features, proven accuracy, and no credit limitations at $49/month.

Use the Tomba Domain Search to find all emails at any company.

6. Chrome Extension

Winner: Tomba.io - Independent Chrome extension with built-in verification.

Get the Tomba Chrome Extension for instant prospecting.

The Hidden Costs of the HubSpot Ecosystem

Choosing Clearbit/Breeze doesn't just cost you $800+/month. There are hidden costs that compound over time and make switching progressively harder.

Hidden Cost 1: Implementation and Onboarding

HubSpot is a complex platform. Getting Marketing Hub Professional set up, configured, and integrated with your existing tools takes weeks to months of setup time. This is time your team spends learning HubSpot instead of prospecting.

Tomba.io setup time: Minutes. Sign up, get your API key, and start finding emails. Install the Chrome extension and you're prospecting on LinkedIn immediately.

Hidden Cost 2: Training

HubSpot Marketing Hub Professional has hundreds of features. Your team needs training on workflows, automation, reporting, and yes - how to use Breeze Intelligence within the platform. That's hours of training for a tool you just wanted to find emails with.

Tomba.io training: Virtually none. The interface is intuitive. Enter a domain or company name, get emails. Use the API with straightforward endpoints. The developer documentation makes integration simple.

Hidden Cost 3: Migration Risk

Once your team is using HubSpot for email finding (plus inevitably other features), migrating away becomes expensive and risky. Your workflows, automations, contact data, and processes become HubSpot-dependent. The cost of leaving increases every month you stay.

With Tomba.io, your email data is yours. Export it anytime. Integrate with any CRM. Switch tools without losing workflows because your email finding is independent of your other systems.

Hidden Cost 4: Feature Creep Costs

HubSpot is designed to expand within your organization. Once Marketing Hub Professional is in place, you'll be pitched Sales Hub, Service Hub, Operations Hub, CMS Hub, and Commerce Hub. Each one adds cost. HubSpot's revenue model depends on expanding wallet share within existing customers.

Tomba.io is an email finder. It does one thing extremely well. You won't be pitched a $2,000/month "Tomba CRM" or "Tomba Marketing Hub." You pay for email finding. That's it.

Hidden Cost 5: Annual Contract Lock-In

HubSpot Marketing Hub Professional typically requires an annual commitment. If you decide after 3 months that it's not working, you're still paying for the remaining 9 months. Annual contracts for HubSpot are not easily cancelled.

Tomba.io is month-to-month. No annual contract required. Cancel anytime. Your risk is $49, not $9,600.

"The true cost of an enterprise platform is never the sticker price. It's the implementation, the training, the migration risk, the feature creep, and the lock-in. A $800/month platform easily becomes a $2,000/month commitment when you factor in total cost of ownership.**"

-- Enterprise Software Procurement Guide

Real-World Scenarios: Who Should Use What

Let's be fair about when each option makes sense.

Scenario 1: You Already Use HubSpot Marketing Hub Professional

If your organization already pays for HubSpot Marketing Hub Professional for other reasons (email marketing, landing pages, workflows, etc.), then Breeze Intelligence is an add-on to a platform you're already invested in. The marginal cost is the credit purchases on top.

Even in this case, Tomba.io may still be better for dedicated email finding because:

• 80.3% proven accuracy vs unknown accuracy
• 5,000 searches/month for $49 vs limited credits
• Free verification included
• Independent API that works outside HubSpot

Scenario 2: You Need an Email Finder (No HubSpot)

If you need email finding and data enrichment but don't use HubSpot - this is the majority of the market - the choice is obvious. Do not buy an $800+/month platform to access one feature.

Tomba.io gives you:

• Standalone email finding at $49/month
• 80.3% accuracy (proven)
• 5,000 searches per month
• Free verification
• API access on all plans
• No ecosystem lock-in

Scenario 3: Small Team or Startup

For small teams and startups, the choice is particularly clear. A startup paying $800+/month for HubSpot just to find emails is burning runway. At $49/month, Tomba.io preserves capital while delivering better verified accuracy than tools costing 16X more.

Scenario 4: Agency Running Multiple Client Campaigns

Agencies need volume, accuracy, and flexibility. Tomba.io's 5,000 searches per month at $49 provides the volume. The 80.3% accuracy ensures client satisfaction. And the lack of ecosystem lock-in means you're not forcing clients into HubSpot.

Why Clearbit/Breeze Doesn't Publish Accuracy Data

This is a question worth asking directly: why doesn't Clearbit/Breeze Intelligence publish independently verifiable accuracy benchmarks?

There are only a few possible explanations:

Possibility 1: Their Accuracy Isn't Competitive

If Clearbit/Breeze had accuracy numbers that matched or exceeded Tomba.io's 80.3%, publishing them would be a massive competitive advantage. The fact that they don't publish suggests the numbers may not be flattering.

Possibility 2: They Don't Test Rigorously

It's possible that Clearbit/Breeze doesn't conduct the same rigorous, large-scale accuracy testing that would produce publishable results. This would be concerning for a tool embedded in an $800+/month platform.

Possibility 3: The Platform Model Doesn't Incentivize Transparency

When Clearbit was standalone, accuracy was its primary selling point. Now that it's Breeze Intelligence inside HubSpot, the selling point is the HubSpot ecosystem - not the accuracy of any individual feature. HubSpot sells the platform; individual feature accuracy becomes secondary.

Possibility 4: Post-Acquisition Data Quality Changes

Acquisitions often involve technology integration, team restructuring, and priority shifts. It's possible that the data quality has changed since the acquisition, and HubSpot doesn't want to draw attention to the comparison with pre-acquisition Clearbit.

Regardless of the reason, the absence of published accuracy data is a red flag. When you're paying $800+/month for a tool that includes email finding, you deserve to know how accurate that email finding actually is.

Tomba.io publishes everything because they can. Open the Google Sheets. Check the data. That's confidence.

How to Switch from Clearbit to Tomba.io

Whether you used Clearbit before the acquisition or you're currently paying for HubSpot + Breeze Intelligence, switching to Tomba.io is straightforward.

Step 1: Sign Up for Tomba.io Free

Start with Tomba.io's free plan - 25 free searches, no credit card required. Test the accuracy yourself before committing any budget.

Step 2: Run Your Clearbit Queries in Tomba.io

Take the domains and companies you've been searching in Clearbit/Breeze and run the same queries through the Tomba Email Finder. Compare the results. Check the verification statuses. You'll see the difference immediately.

Step 3: Verify the Emails

Use the Tomba Email Verifier to validate every email found - it's free on all plans. Compare the verification rate against what you were getting from Clearbit/Breeze.

Step 4: Install the Chrome Extension

Get the Tomba Chrome Extension to replicate (and improve on) the browser-based prospecting workflow you may have used with Clearbit's old extension.

Step 5: Connect via API

If you were using Clearbit's API, transition to the Tomba API. The endpoints are clean, well-documented, and available on all paid plans at $49/month - no HubSpot required.

Step 6: Redirect Your Budget

With Tomba.io handling email finding at $49/month instead of $800+, you now have $750+/month in freed-up budget. That's $9,000+/year that can go toward actual sales activities, marketing campaigns, or additional tooling.

Visit the dedicated Clearbit alternative page for a quick comparison and migration guide.

Frequently Asked Questions

What happened to Clearbit? Is Clearbit dead?

Clearbit as a standalone product is dead. HubSpot acquired Clearbit in late 2023 and rebranded it as "Breeze Intelligence," integrating it directly into the HubSpot platform. You can no longer sign up for Clearbit independently. To access what was Clearbit, you must purchase HubSpot Marketing Hub Professional ($800+/month) and then pay additional credits for Breeze Intelligence features on top. The standalone $99/month Clearbit product no longer exists.

Is Tomba.io more accurate than Clearbit/Breeze Intelligence?

We can prove Tomba.io's accuracy - Clearbit/Breeze cannot. Tomba.io achieves 80.3% combined accuracy (Website 81.0% with 2,026/2,500 valid + Company Name 79.6% with 1,989/2,500 valid) as tested across 5,000 queries with full public proof in Google Sheets: Website results, Company results. Clearbit/Breeze Intelligence publishes no independently verifiable accuracy data. We cannot compare what is published against what is not.

How much does Clearbit cost now?

Clearbit (now Breeze Intelligence) requires a HubSpot subscription. HubSpot Marketing Hub Professional starts at $800/month, and Breeze Intelligence credits cost extra on top of that base price. The realistic total cost is $1,000-$1,500+/month depending on usage. Compare this to Tomba.io at $49/month for 5,000 searches with free verification included. That's a savings of at least $9,000 per year.

Can I use Clearbit without HubSpot?

No. Since the acquisition, Clearbit's features are only available as "Breeze Intelligence" within the HubSpot platform. There is no standalone Clearbit product, no independent Clearbit API, and no way to access Clearbit's data enrichment features without a HubSpot subscription. If you want a standalone email finder that works independently, Tomba.io is the direct alternative at tomba.io/clearbit-alternative.

Why isn't Clearbit in the 9-tool accuracy benchmark?

Clearbit/Breeze Intelligence is excluded from the benchmark because they do not publish independently verifiable accuracy data. The 9-tool benchmark requires tools to have testable, publicly verifiable results. Every tool in the benchmark had its results documented in public Google Sheets. Clearbit/Breeze provides no such transparency. Without verifiable data, including them in an accuracy benchmark would be impossible.

The Final Verdict: Tomba.io Is the Clear Clearbit Alternative

After this comprehensive analysis, the conclusion is not a matter of opinion - it's a matter of facts:

Clearbit is dead. It was a good tool when it was independent. But HubSpot's acquisition transformed it from an affordable, standalone product into a feature locked behind an $800+/month ecosystem with no published accuracy data and no way to use it independently.

Tomba.io is everything Clearbit should have become: a standalone, affordable, transparently accurate email finder that doesn't force you into any ecosystem. 80.3% proven accuracy. $49/month. 5,000 searches. Free verification. Zero lock-in.

The data is public. The savings are massive. The decision is clear.

"The best tool isn't the one with the biggest parent company. It's the one with the best data, at the right price, with full transparency. In the post-Clearbit era, that tool is Tomba.io."

-- B2B Technology Evaluation Report

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