Search and build custom people
lists using 20+ Filters
Building a prospect or candidate lists is hard. You source from multiple providers to ensure maximum coverage. You cross verify to check for accuracy. With our people discovery API you get an all in one, realtime updated people database to build lists from.
In DB search
Search for people from our monthly updated database of 200+ million people profiles
Real-time search
Search the web to find people that fit your criteria at the moment of your request.
Which is right for you?
| In DB search | Real-time search |
|---|---|
| 200M profiles | 1B+ profiles |
| Data updated monthly | Data pulled live from the web |
| 60+ filters | 20+ filters |
| Nesting logic | No nesting capability |
| Used when advanced search criteria is required, on a budget or when global coverage is not required | Used when basic searches, global coverage and data freshness is a priority |
Use the recent job change filter with a target company name to identify new hires. This is perfect for recruiters, SDRs, or anyone looking for new decision-makers.
Combine seniority, function, industry, and company filters to zero in on key decision makers. This is useful for highly targeted outbound or B2B campaigns.
Use the past company filter to identify talent with experience at specific companies. This is useful for recruiting or identifying candidates with domain expertise.
Combine region and seniority filters to locate ideal profiles. This is useful when you're expanding your team in a new market or running localized outreach.
Use school and past company filters together to surface alumni. This is useful when you need warm intros to candidates or prospects.
Combine past company and current company filters to identify career paths. This is useful for finding champions at a target company and finding ideal candidates.
How does Crustdata compare to others?
| Feature | Crustdata | Coresignal | PDL (beta) | Zoominfo | Apollo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People profiles | 1 billion | 780 million | 1.5 billion | 235 million | 210 million |
| Realtime search | ✅ Yes | ❌ No | ❌ No | ❌ No | ❌ No |
| Filters (realtime) | 20+ | — | — | — | — |
| Filters (database) | 60+ | 30+ | 30+ | 20 | 20 |
People Discovery vs. People Enrichment
| Feature | Discovery API | Enrichment API |
|---|---|---|
| Core purpose | Find people using filters | Enrich individual profiles with detailed data |
| Input | Filter critera (e.g. seniority, function) | Email, LinkedIn URL, name |
| Output | List of matching profiles | 90+ datapoints per profile (e.g. career, education) |
| Main use case | Prospecting, candidate sourcing, founder lookup | Deepening individual profiles for engagement |
