TL;DR
- ZeroBounce publishes prices: $69 for 5K and $649 for 100K. BriteVerify publishes none; Validity offers Contact Sales and Get a Demo.
- ZeroBounce has a free tier (100 a month) and doesn't charge for unknowns. BriteVerify's free offer and unknown policy aren't stated.
- Third-party estimates put BriteVerify around $0.01 per email at low volume (unverified), similar to or below ZeroBounce's entry price.
- Get a written BriteVerify quote before you compare.
Side by side
| ZeroBounce | BriteVerify | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Published: 5K $69, 10K $129, 100K $649, 1M $3,199 | Not published; sales call |
| Free | 100 credits a month | Not stated |
| Unknown results | Not charged | Not stated |
| Credit expiry | Listed as never, with a caveat; read the terms | Reportedly 12 months (third-party) |
| Buying | Self-serve | Sales-led |
| Extras | Finder, scoring, inbox tests | Part of Validity's data-quality suite |
How to decide
- You want to buy today and compare prices: ZeroBounce (or a cheaper published-price vendor).
- You already use Validity products or need an enterprise contract: BriteVerify may fit procurement better.
- You want predictable, low prices: neither is the cheapest; see below.
Where Mail Exchange fits
Mail Exchange publishes every price ($29 for 5K, $299 for 100K), lets you start with a trial, and lists unknown refunds and non-expiring credits in plain terms. It's 58% below ZeroBounce at 5K. See vs ZeroBounce and vs BriteVerify.
Questions that separate them
- Can I see a price list without talking to anyone? ZeroBounce yes, BriteVerify no.
- Is there a recurring free tier? ZeroBounce: 100 a month.
- What happens to unknown results? ZeroBounce: not charged.
- Do credits expire? ZeroBounce lists never, with a caveat; BriteVerify reportedly 12 months.
- What are the extras? ZeroBounce sells a finder and inbox tests; BriteVerify sits inside Validity's suite.
Converting a quote
Compare cost per 1,000: ZeroBounce is $13.80 at 5,000 and $6.49 at 100,000 on pay-as-you-go. A BriteVerify quote in the same units tells you which is cheaper for your volume. Third-party estimates of about $10 per 1,000 at low volume are unverified.
FAQ
Is BriteVerify cheaper than ZeroBounce?
Unknown: BriteVerify doesn't publish prices. Third-party estimates suggest about $0.01 per email at low volume, unverified. Ask for a quote.
Does ZeroBounce publish its pricing?
Yes: packs from $39 for 2,000 credits, with 5K at $69 and 100K at $649.
Which has a free plan?
ZeroBounce: 100 validation credits a month. BriteVerify's free offer isn't stated.
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