Kendo Review 2026
Last reviewed September 2026 by Théo Pascard
Overview
Kendo is a contact finder that pulls verified work and personal emails, plus phone numbers on paid plans, from LinkedIn, Sales Navigator and LinkedIn Recruiter through a Chrome extension, a web app and an API. It claims 250M+ profiles with 125M+ verified emails and 25M+ direct phones, and adds domain search, reverse email lookup and bulk exports. Pricing is among the cheapest in the category: a free plan with 50 credits a month, then $17 to $129 a month, about 20% less when billed yearly.
Enjyn Score
iWeighted across 5 axes, computed from public review data (G2, Capterra) and reweighted on our rubric — then overridden on the axes we operate first-hand.Who it's for
- →Recruiters sourcing candidates from LinkedIn Recruiter
- →Founders and solo sellers prospecting from Sales Navigator
- →Small teams that want a cheap finder with an API
- →Teams on HubSpot, Salesforce, Pipedrive or Zoho
Not for
Capabilities
- Chrome extension for LinkedIn, Sales Navigator and Recruiter
- Work and personal email lookup with verification
- Direct phone numbers on paid plans
- Domain search to find decision makers at a company
- Reverse email lookup and bulk list exports (CSV, Excel, JSON)
- REST API and Zapier
- CRM and ATS integrations: HubSpot, Salesforce, Zoho, Pipedrive, Greenhouse, Recruitee, Manatal
Ratings & reviews
👍 Pros
👎 Cons
Pricing
| Tier | Price | Credits / mo | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free | Free | 50 | 50 credits a month, all features except phone numbers. No card required. |
| Starter | $17/mo | 600 | Billed monthly ($14/mo billed yearly). 600 emails, 300 domain searches, emails and phones, bulk lookups. |
| Premium | $34/mo | 1,500 | Billed monthly ($27/mo billed yearly). 1,500 emails, 750 domain searches, 3 team members. |
| Professional | $54/mo | 3,000 | Billed monthly ($43/mo billed yearly). 3,000 emails, 1,500 domain searches, 10 team members. |
| Corporate | $129/mo | 10,000 | Billed monthly ($103/mo billed yearly). 10,000 emails, 5,000 domain searches, 30 team members. Enterprise pricing on request. |
The honest take
Where it breaks
The verdict
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FAQ
How much does Kendo cost?
There is a free plan with 50 credits a month. Paid plans run from $17 a month for 600 credits to $129 a month for 10,000, and billing yearly cuts about 20%.
Does Kendo find phone numbers?
Yes, on paid plans only. The free plan covers every feature except phone numbers.
Does Kendo work with LinkedIn Recruiter?
Yes. The extension works on LinkedIn, Sales Navigator and LinkedIn Recruiter, and Kendo integrates with ATS tools such as Greenhouse, Recruitee and Manatal.
How accurate is Kendo?
It holds 4.7/5 on G2 from 139 reviews and valid contact data is its most cited strength, but a few reviewers report emails that were not found or no longer valid. Verify before you send.
What are Kendo's weak spots?
Credits run out quickly on larger campaigns, and a minority of reviewers mention inaccurate or outdated emails.
What are the best Kendo alternatives?
Kaspr and Lusha for LinkedIn-first phone numbers, Wiza for Sales Navigator list exports, and Skrapp for a similar low-cost email finder.
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