TL;DR
- Neither is cheaper everywhere: Emailable wins at 5K ($38 vs $40) and 1M ($2,100 vs $2,500); NeverBounce wins at 10K ($50 vs $60) and 100K ($400 vs $420).
- Emailable credits never expire and unknowns and duplicates are refunded. NeverBounce pay-as-you-go credits expire after 12 months, and its unknown policy isn't stated.
- NeverBounce's monthly Growth plan is the cheapest way to buy at volume among the big names we checked.
- Emailable states SOC 2 Type II and GDPR compliance on its pricing page.
Pay-as-you-go prices
| Emails | Emailable | NeverBounce | Mail Exchange |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5,000 | $38 ($0.0076) | $40 ($0.0080) | $29 ($0.0058) |
| 10,000 | $60 ($0.0060) | $50 ($0.0050) | $49 ($0.0049) |
| 100,000 | $420 ($0.0042) | $400 ($0.0040) | $299 ($0.0030) |
| 1,000,000 | $2,100 ($0.0021) | $2,500 ($0.0025) | $1,699 ($0.0017) |
Sources: Emailable pricing page and NeverBounce pricing page, checked 2026-10-18. The two cross over twice: NeverBounce is cheaper at 10K and 100K, Emailable at 5K and 1M.
The terms behind the prices
| Emailable | NeverBounce | |
|---|---|---|
| Free credits | 250 for new accounts | Free test credits and list analysis (amount not stated) |
| Credit expiry | Never | Pay-as-you-go credits expire 12 months after purchase |
| Unknown results | Refunded after the list finishes | Not stated officially (competitor pages say charged) |
| Duplicates | Refunded | Free on Growth plans |
| Subscription | 15% off pay-as-you-go, cancel any time | Growth plans from $49/month for 10K |
| Compliance (stated) | SOC 2 Type II, GDPR | Check NeverBounce's security page |
Subscriptions change the answer
NeverBounce's Growth plans are priced aggressively at volume: its pricing page data lists $99 a month for 50,000 and $159 for 100,000 verifications, against roughly $400 for a 100,000 pack. Emailable's subscription is simply 15% off its packs ($32.30 a month for 5,000). If you verify the same volume every month, price NeverBounce's subscription first. If your volume is lumpy, credits that never expire (Emailable) avoid paying for capacity you don't use.
Which fits you
- Lumpy, campaign-by-campaign volume: Emailable's non-expiring credits and refunds fit better.
- Steady large monthly volume: NeverBounce Growth is hard to beat on price.
- Compliance questionnaires: Emailable's SOC 2 Type II badge answers the usual question directly.
Where Mail Exchange fits
Mail Exchange matches Emailable's terms (non-expiring credits, unknowns and duplicates refunded, 15% off monthly) at lower prices: 24% below Emailable at 5K and 29% below at 100K. NeverBounce's subscription is cheaper than ours from about 50,000 a month; against its pay-as-you-go packs we're 28% cheaper at 5K and 25% at 100K. See vs Emailable and vs NeverBounce.
FAQ
Is Emailable cheaper than NeverBounce?
It depends on the size: Emailable is cheaper at 5K and 1M, NeverBounce at 10K and 100K, on pay-as-you-go packs (checked 2026-10-18).
Do NeverBounce credits expire?
Pay-as-you-go credits expire 12 months after purchase. Emailable credits never expire.
Does Emailable refund unknown results?
Yes. Unknowns and duplicates are refunded to your balance after a list finishes verifying.
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