Comparison · 13 February 2026 · 9 min read

Best Company Data Providers UK 2026 Compared

Whether you're prospecting for new clients, conducting market research, or building a sales pipeline, UK company data is the foundation. But the market for business data providers is crowded, prices vary wildly, and it's not always clear what you're actually getting for your money.

We've done the research so you don't have to. Here's a comprehensive comparison of the leading UK company data providers in 2026, covering pricing, features, data quality, and which provider is best for different use cases.

The providers we're comparing

We've selected the five most commonly used UK company data providers based on market presence and customer feedback:

Creditsafe — the enterprise incumbent
Beauhurst — the startup intelligence platform
Endole — the mid-market option
DataGardener — the B2B lead list builder
NewCo Data — the new company specialist

Disclosure: we run NewCo Data, so we've made an effort to be fair and factual. We'll call out where competitors genuinely do things better.

Quick comparison table

Feature	Creditsafe	Beauhurst	Endole	DataGardener	NewCo Data
Starting price	~£3,000/yr	~£5,000/yr	£49/mo	~£200/mo	£99/mo
Free trial	Demo only	Demo only	Limited	No	7 days free
New company focus	Partial	Partial	Limited	Some	100%
Daily delivery	No	No	No	No	Yes, by 9am
Sector filtering	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	40+ sectors
Director names	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Contact emails	Limited	Some	Limited	Yes	~30% coverage
Credit data	Yes	No	Yes	No	No
Investment data	No	Yes	No	No	No
Contract length	12 months	12 months	Monthly	Monthly	Monthly

1. Creditsafe

Creditsafe is the 800-pound gorilla of UK company data. They provide credit reports, financial data, compliance information, and company profiles for over 400 million businesses globally.

Pros

Comprehensive credit reporting and risk assessment
Global coverage across 160+ countries
Integrations with major CRMs (Salesforce, HubSpot)
Well-established with strong brand recognition

Cons

Expensive — starting prices typically exceed £3,000/year, and enterprise plans can reach £10,000+
Long contracts — typically 12-month minimum commitment
Not focused on new companies — new incorporation data is a small feature, not the core product
No automated daily delivery of new company data
Sales process involves demos and calls — you can't just sign up online

Best for:

Large enterprises that need credit checks, compliance screening, and global company data as part of a broader risk management workflow. Not ideal for prospecting-focused teams that want fresh new company leads.

2. Beauhurst

Beauhurst focuses on high-growth companies, startups, and the investment landscape. They track funding rounds, accelerator participation, grant awards, and growth signals across the UK innovation economy.

Pros

Excellent for tracking fundraising and investment activity
Unique data on grants, accelerators, and growth indicators
Strong academic and government customer base
Beautiful interface and well-curated datasets

Cons

Very expensive — plans start around £5,000/year for a single seat
Focused on high-growth companies, not the average new incorporation
Limited coverage of traditional small businesses (sole traders, local services)
Not designed for daily outbound prospecting

Best for:

Investors, VCs, government organisations, and corporate innovation teams tracking the startup ecosystem. Not suitable for B2B sales teams prospecting newly incorporated companies across all sectors.

3. Endole

Endole provides UK company data with a focus on financial analysis, director information, and business intelligence. They offer a more affordable entry point than Creditsafe.

Pros

Affordable starting price (from £49/month)
Good company profile pages with financial summaries
Director search and network mapping
No long-term contracts on basic plans

Cons

Limited focus on new incorporations specifically
Credit-based system — you pay per report, which adds up quickly
No automated daily delivery of new company lists
Contact data coverage can be patchy

Best for:

Small businesses and freelancers who need occasional company lookups and financial information. The credit-based model makes it expensive for high-volume prospecting.

4. DataGardener

DataGardener positions itself as a B2B lead generation tool with access to UK company records, director information, and contact details. They offer list-building functionality with various filters.

Pros

B2B lead generation focus
Reasonable filtering options including sector and location
Contact data enrichment
CSV exports for CRM import

Cons

Higher price point than it appears — base plans are limited, extras add up
Data freshness can lag behind Companies House updates
Not specifically focused on new incorporations
Mixed reviews on data accuracy

Best for:

Sales teams that want to build targeted B2B lists across the existing company register, including both established and new businesses.

5. NewCo Data

NewCo Data is purpose-built for one thing: delivering newly incorporated UK company data to B2B sales teams every day. We don't try to be a credit bureau, an investment tracker, or a general-purpose database. We do new companies, and we do them exceptionally well.

Pros

100% focused on new incorporations — it's all we do
Daily delivery before 9am, every working day
40+ sector classifications using SIC codes
Director names, contact emails, phone numbers, and company websites included
Simple, transparent pricing from £99/month with no contracts
7-day free trial — sign up online in minutes, no sales call required
CSV and JSON download formats

Cons

Only covers new incorporations — no data on established companies
No credit reporting or financial data
UK-only (no international coverage)
Contact email coverage is ~30%, phone ~15% (typical for new companies that haven't built a web presence yet)

Best for:

B2B service providers — accountants, insurance brokers, web agencies, banks, telecoms — who want to reach newly incorporated companies before their competitors. If speed-to-contact is your competitive advantage, this is your tool.

Price comparison breakdown

Let's look at what it actually costs to reach new companies with each provider. We'll use a benchmark of targeting 50 new companies per day (roughly one sector's worth of new incorporations):

Creditsafe~£3,000+/yr (annual contract required)

Beauhurst~£5,000+/yr (annual contract required)

Endole~£100-200/mo (depends on credit usage)

DataGardener~£200+/mo (base + extras)

NewCo Data Starter£99/mo (or £64/mo annual)

At scale, the cost per lead differences are even more dramatic. Our full article on the cost of buying business leads in the UK goes into more detail, including comparisons with LinkedIn Sales Navigator and Google Ads.

How to choose the right provider

Ask yourself these questions:

Do I need credit reports? → Creditsafe or Endole
Am I tracking startup investment? → Beauhurst
Do I want to prospect existing companies? → DataGardener or Endole
Do I want fresh new company leads every day? → NewCo Data
Am I on a tight budget? → NewCo Data Starter (£99/mo) or Endole basic

There's no single "best" provider for everyone. The right choice depends entirely on what you're trying to do. If you're a B2B service provider whose ideal customer is a newly incorporated company — and for many industries, they absolutely are — then a purpose-built tool will always outperform a general-purpose database.

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Key takeaways

Creditsafe and Beauhurst are powerful but expensive platforms designed for enterprise use cases. Endole offers a budget-friendly entry into company data but lacks focus. DataGardener is good for broad B2B prospecting. NewCo Data is the specialist choice for anyone whose business depends on reaching newly incorporated companies quickly.

The best way to decide? Try before you buy. Start a free trial and see the data for yourself.