Before signing an annual contract or applying for an alpha, only one question matters: what really sets these two approaches apart, criterion by criterion? Manageo and outsend don't start from the same premise. Manageo is a pre-stored company database — 11 million referenced records, enriched data (headcount, revenue, executives), 20 years of seniority in the French B2B market. outsend doesn't store a database: it's a real-time extraction tool pulling from public sources (Google Maps, company websites, directories), combined with an email finder, verification, and a sending pipeline, available free in alpha.
Rather than opposing the two products wholesale, we compare them here on objective criteria: where the data comes from, how it ages, how you access it, what you can do with it downstream, and which compliance framework each one addresses. On some of these criteria, Manageo holds a clear edge — we say so explicitly.
Criterion 1 — Where the data comes from
Manageo cross-references official public sources (Sirene, INPI, BODACC) with its own in-house enrichments: named executives, solvency scoring, financial signals. The result is a deep company record — revenue, actual headcount, seniority, identified decision-makers — that live extraction cannot easily replicate, because this data comes from closed or paid registries. On this criterion, the advantage clearly goes to Manageo: a database that aggregates INPI and BODACC offers a depth of company data that a surface-level scraper simply cannot manufacture.
outsend draws its data from elsewhere: Google Maps, company websites, directories and open public sources, collected on demand (see our Google Maps scraping feature). The scope is therefore different: we capture what the company itself publicly exposes (contact details, local presence, website), not what sits in an enriched legal registry. A Sirene cross-reference remains possible on export for legal structure, but without the scoring or named executives.
Criterion 2 — Data freshness and coverage
Here the trade-offs are clear and cut both ways. On coverage, Manageo wins: every company registered in France appears in its database (INSEE counted approximately 5.5 million active companies in 2025 according to INSEE statistics). No risk of missing a player, however niche or recently incorporated. For an exhaustive sweep of a sector or territory, a complete database structurally beats an extraction that only sees what is exposed online.
On contact freshness, the advantage reverses. The legal structure of a Manageo record (company name, SIRET, NAF code) is updated near-real-time via Sirene, but the enrichments — especially emails and named executives — date back to the last enrichment pass. For mobile contacts, a portion of the file goes stale over the months. outsend, by contrast, verifies emails at the time of extraction (see our deliverability verification feature): the file reflects the current state of the day, at the cost of coverage limited to what is findable online. Regardless of the source, a deliverability check before a bulk send remains essential.
Criterion 3 — Access model and export
Manageo operates on annual subscription with commitment, volume-based quotes, and a dedicated account manager. No public self-service pricing, no freemium. This is consistent with its target — structured sales teams and marketing departments — and this contractual framework has real value for an organization that wants a stable supplier, a named point of contact, and enterprise CRM integrations (Salesforce, HubSpot). But it is also a barrier to entry: the freelancer, student, association, or solo operator who prospects occasionally is out of scope and out of budget.
outsend takes the opposite path: self-service, free alpha access on application, no annual commitment or quote required. You build your list on demand, by business type and geographic area, then export. The trade-off is deliberate: no framework contract or account manager, but immediate onboarding and zero cost during the alpha. Two access models for two buyer profiles — neither is "better" in the abstract; it depends on who is signing and for what purpose.
Criterion 4 — Downstream functional scope
This is the criterion where the two products overlap the least. Manageo is a data provider: it delivers a qualified contact file. To verify emails, qualify leads, run a campaign, and track replies, you then stack additional tools (deliverability checker, email platform, CRM). This is a deliberate specialization — Manageo does one thing, data, and does it in depth.
outsend covers the operational chain within a single tool: list extraction, enrichment via the email finder, verification, then sending on demand. The value isn't about "doing more" — it's about reducing the number of subscriptions and handoffs between steps for those who prospect end-to-end. In return, on any single component taken in isolation, a dedicated specialist tool may go further. The right trade-off depends on the stack already in place.
Criterion 5 — Compliance and legal framework
Both products are GDPR-compliant, through different paths. Manageo is compliant by design: aggregation of official public sources (Sirene, INPI, BODACC) and documented enrichments, with a contractual framework that formalizes responsibilities. outsend relies on open public sources (Google Maps, company websites), in line with the CNIL's position on legitimate interest (the French data protection authority). This is therefore not a distinguishing criterion between the two: it is more of a prerequisite that each addresses in its own way, and that the user must in any case respect in their own outreach.
Factual comparison table
| Criterion | Manageo | outsend |
|---|---|---|
| Data origin | Sirene, INPI, BODACC + enrichments | Google Maps + company websites + public sources |
| Registry coverage | Exhaustive (11M+ companies) | Limited to what is exposed online |
| Enriched company data (revenue, headcount, executives) | Excellent | Limited (Sirene cross-reference possible on export) |
| Email freshness | As of last update | Verified at the time of extraction |
| Access model | Annual subscription + quote | Free alpha (application-based), self-service |
| Downstream scope | Data delivery (CSV export) | Pipeline through to sending (on demand) |
| Commercial target | Established SMB + enterprise | Micro-business, freelancer, individual, exploratory SMB |
Decision guide: which one for which profile
Manageo remains the best choice if: you need enriched company data (revenue, actual headcount, named executives, scoring) for fine-grained qualification; you want exhaustive coverage of the French registry so you miss no player; your prospecting volume is recurring and high (1,000+ leads/month); you are part of a structured organization with a dedicated marketing budget, established processes, and a need for an account manager and enterprise CRM integrations. For the use case "find the 200 largest employers in Île-de-France ranked by revenue," Manageo is the right tool, not outsend.
outsend becomes relevant if: your volume is variable or exploratory (one-off campaigns, MVP validation, seasonal prospecting); you want to avoid annual commitment and commercial quoting; you need a complete pipeline through to sending without stacking three subscriptions; you target profiles that enriched databases cover poorly (local micro-businesses, associations, individuals targeting companies); you prefer a self-service tool. For broad consumer-side prospecting — students submitting unsolicited applications, associations approaching sponsors, solo founders looking for their first clients — the annual subscription to an enterprise database is out of budget and out of scope; outsend covers these cases by design.
The two are not mutually exclusive: Manageo for structured strategic accounts, outsend for exploratory prospecting and targets poorly covered by a pre-stored database. Exports can easily be cross-referenced by SIRET or by web domain.
Other alternatives
For a comparison with Pages Jaunes Pro (the legacy French directory with contacts), see our Pages Jaunes Pro comparison. For Kompass (the premium French enterprise directory), see outsend vs Kompass. For an overview of French prospecting stacks, our all-in-one alternative analysis compares single-feature vs. integrated approaches.
To place this topic in broader context, browse all prospecting tool alternative comparisons.
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Request free alpha accessFAQ — outsend vs Manageo
What does Manageo actually cost?
Manageo operates on volume-based quotes — no public self-service pricing. Market feedback indicates typical annual contracts ranging from €2,000 to €30,000/year depending on volume and modules. Commercial target: established SMBs and large companies with a dedicated marketing budget, not the solo micro-business.
Is Manageo data up to date?
The legal structure of records (company name, SIRET, NAF code) is updated near-real-time via Sirene synchronization. Enrichments (emails, named executives) have a longer update frequency — typically quarterly or semi-annual depending on the segment. In a file of 1,000 contacts purchased from Manageo, 5–15% of emails may be stale by the time you send.
Why is outsend free while Manageo is paid?
outsend is in alpha phase (no public pricing yet). The goal is to validate the product with real users before releasing a pricing grid. The stated positioning is significantly more accessible than legacy players, but the future pricing has not yet been set.
Can outsend replace Manageo for high-volume use?
For typical prospecting volumes (up to several thousand leads/month on specific business-type and geographic targets), yes. For use cases requiring enriched revenue/headcount/executive data at scale, Manageo remains more relevant. Complementary use is possible: Manageo for structured strategic accounts, outsend for exploratory prospecting and targets not covered by a pre-stored database (local micro-businesses, freelancers, associations).
Are Manageo and outsend GDPR-compliant?
Yes for both. Manageo is compliant by design (cross-referencing official public sources + documented enrichments). outsend is also compliant for the public sources used (Google Maps, company websites), in line with the CNIL's position on legitimate interest.