S&P Capital IQ vs. D&B Hoovers

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
S&P Capital IQ
Score 8.0 out of 10
N/A
Capital IQ is a market intelligence software solution offered by S&P Global Market Intelligence, which is the result of McGraw Hill Financial's acquisition of SNL Financial.N/A
D&B Hoovers
Score 8.8 out of 10
N/A
D&B Hoovers delivers sales intelligence data for millions of companies globally.N/A
Pricing
S&P Capital IQD&B Hoovers
Editions & Modules
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Offerings
Pricing Offerings
S&P Capital IQD&B Hoovers
Free Trial
NoYes
Free/Freemium Version
NoNo
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
NoYes
Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
Additional Details
More Pricing Information
Community Pulse
S&P Capital IQD&B Hoovers
Considered Both Products
S&P Capital IQ

No answer on this topic

D&B Hoovers
Chose D&B Hoovers
CapIQ has more information, especially on public companies. When it comes to mid-size private/smaller private companies they can be fairly similar with the information they provide.
Chose D&B Hoovers
It depends upon the situation mostly I prefer D&B Hoovers because of the data relevancy but sometimes it happens Hoovers is not working or is unable to find the details which I required then I move to S&P Capital IQ.
Chose D&B Hoovers
If we talk about company coverage, D&B Hoovers is more exhaustive.
Chose D&B Hoovers
I use Capital IQ almost every day. The whole website is superior to D&B Hoovers in my opinion. I go to Hoovers when I can't find a company there.
Features
S&P Capital IQD&B Hoovers
Financial Research
Comparison of Financial Research features of Product A and Product B
S&P Capital IQ
6.4
3 Ratings
14% below category average
D&B Hoovers
-
Ratings
Private Company Data6.03 Ratings00 Ratings
Industry-Specific Information7.73 Ratings00 Ratings
Independent Research Access8.52 Ratings00 Ratings
M&A Analysis5.33 Ratings00 Ratings
Supply Chain Data5.01 Ratings00 Ratings
ESG Data5.52 Ratings00 Ratings
Credit Ratings Reports7.33 Ratings00 Ratings
Macroeconomic News6.33 Ratings00 Ratings
Search Tools6.33 Ratings00 Ratings
Prospecting
Comparison of Prospecting features of Product A and Product B
S&P Capital IQ
-
Ratings
D&B Hoovers
8.2
101 Ratings
5% above category average
Advanced search00 Ratings8.497 Ratings
Identification of new leads00 Ratings7.491 Ratings
List quality00 Ratings8.298 Ratings
List upload/download00 Ratings8.691 Ratings
Ideal customer targeting00 Ratings8.088 Ratings
Load time/data access00 Ratings8.697 Ratings
Sales Intelligence Data Standards
Comparison of Sales Intelligence Data Standards features of Product A and Product B
S&P Capital IQ
-
Ratings
D&B Hoovers
8.3
100 Ratings
6% above category average
Contact information00 Ratings7.392 Ratings
Company information00 Ratings8.8100 Ratings
Industry information00 Ratings8.798 Ratings
Data Augmentation & Lead Qualification
Comparison of Data Augmentation & Lead Qualification features of Product A and Product B
S&P Capital IQ
-
Ratings
D&B Hoovers
8.1
97 Ratings
7% above category average
Lead qualification process00 Ratings7.464 Ratings
Smart lists and recommendations00 Ratings7.872 Ratings
Salesforce integration00 Ratings7.850 Ratings
Company/business profiles00 Ratings8.492 Ratings
Alerts and reminders00 Ratings8.266 Ratings
Data hygiene00 Ratings7.678 Ratings
Automatic data refresh00 Ratings7.670 Ratings
Tags00 Ratings8.758 Ratings
Filters and segmentation00 Ratings8.877 Ratings
Sales Intelligence Email Features
Comparison of Sales Intelligence Email Features features of Product A and Product B
S&P Capital IQ
-
Ratings
D&B Hoovers
9.7
44 Ratings
25% above category average
Sales email templates00 Ratings10.07 Ratings
Append emails to records00 Ratings9.444 Ratings
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User Ratings
S&P Capital IQD&B Hoovers
Likelihood to Recommend
7.0
(10 ratings)
9.2
(106 ratings)
Likelihood to Renew
10.0
(1 ratings)
9.9
(11 ratings)
Usability
7.0
(3 ratings)
8.4
(5 ratings)
Availability
-
(0 ratings)
9.0
(3 ratings)
Performance
-
(0 ratings)
7.0
(2 ratings)
Support Rating
-
(0 ratings)
7.0
(9 ratings)
Online Training
-
(0 ratings)
10.0
(1 ratings)
Implementation Rating
-
(0 ratings)
7.5
(6 ratings)
Configurability
-
(0 ratings)
8.0
(1 ratings)
Contract Terms and Pricing Model
-
(0 ratings)
7.0
(1 ratings)
Ease of integration
-
(0 ratings)
10.0
(1 ratings)
Product Scalability
-
(0 ratings)
8.0
(1 ratings)
Vendor post-sale
-
(0 ratings)
8.0
(1 ratings)
Vendor pre-sale
-
(0 ratings)
8.0
(1 ratings)
User Testimonials
S&P Capital IQD&B Hoovers
Likelihood to Recommend
S&P Global Inc.
Cap IQ is well suited for analyzing security pricing and valuation, tracking stock performance over time, looking up comparable transactions, and analyzing valuations on an industry basis. The service is also well suited for charting and data analysis purposes.
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Dun & Bradstreet
It is well suited for pulling company lists. For example, if you need to pull a list of the top Automotive manufacturing companies. It is less appropriate if you need lists that are super detailed, as there are only so many filters available. I would suggest D&B Hoovers makes a more 'advanced' function.
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Pros
S&P Global Inc.
  • On-demand reliable financial data either through the platform or through the Excel Plug-In
  • Great user interface, intuitive to use
  • Great help desk function, quick and responsive
  • Excellent auditability of financial data with easy traceback to source documents
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Dun & Bradstreet
  • I use the visitor intelligence and it will tell me what office from a company has visited our site. I'll, in turn, go through D&B Hoovers to find the relevant contacts that we would benefit from speaking with at that company. I will call or email them, and it's just in a few months we've been using visitor intelligence has led to several ongoing conversations of companies who will become clients and it's an annual calculation to due. It's an ongoing relationship.
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Cons
S&P Global Inc.
  • The scope and depth of the collected data can be increased.
  • The UI with little icons and buttons may be difficult at first but may become intuitive. The UI isn't horrible but might be better.
  • Global data coverage, but US and UK markets have the greatest details. MENA and APAC lack.
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Dun & Bradstreet
  • I'd prefer if the company size estimates were omitted when there is no data behind it to work off of
  • I've never heard from an account rep
  • Training resources? These could already exist but just connecting the dots to them for user would be helpful
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Likelihood to Renew
S&P Global Inc.
[It's the] best ever.
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Dun & Bradstreet
We have been D&B Hoovers customers for a long time. We know the good and bad, and we have learned to utilize D&B Hoovers for the good and unfortunately we have to look at other data sources to compensate for the areas where they are bad. If D&B Hoovers can get better in these other areas as mentioned in other places in the review, they could get a larger dollar spend from my company
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Usability
S&P Global Inc.
S&P CIQ Pro has great data, however, the new pro version is currently difficult to use given how slow the data is to process
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Dun & Bradstreet
Whenever I had to use D&B hoovers, I never had a hard time with getting what I need. Additionally, when I show the tool to others, they tend to understand the platform quite quickly. The tool itself is very good and straightforward when I use it to help me put analyses together.
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Reliability and Availability
S&P Global Inc.
No answers on this topic
Dun & Bradstreet
The platform is generally reliable and accessible when needed, with minimal application errors or unplanned outages. There may be occasional maintenance or minor disruptions, but these are usually communicated in advance and handled efficiently. Overall, it offers a high level of availability, ensuring that you can count on it for your daily operations.
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Performance
S&P Global Inc.
No answers on this topic
Dun & Bradstreet
While the platform generally functions well, with pages loading in a reasonable time and reports completing within a satisfactory timeframe, there is room for improvement. Performance can sometimes lag with more complex queries or during peak usage times. Additionally, when integrated with other software or systems, there can be occasional slowdowns. Overall, while it performs adequately, optimizing speed and integration efficiency could enhance the user experience.
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Support Rating
S&P Global Inc.
No answers on this topic
Dun & Bradstreet
I think it could be better, easier and faster. Whenever I chat with someone it takes so long to get to an actual agent, and then when I finally get to one, they oftentimes don't have the answers for me or do not understand what I am asking, which is very frustrating.
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Online Training
S&P Global Inc.
No answers on this topic
Dun & Bradstreet
The training sessions were well-structured and covered the key functionalities of the platform, making it easy to get up to speed. The trainers were knowledgeable and responsive to questions, which added value to the learning experience. However, a bit more in-depth coverage of advanced features and use cases would have made the training even more beneficial.
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Implementation Rating
S&P Global Inc.
No answers on this topic
Dun & Bradstreet
for our use case, the implementation was minimal and we did not need a lot of help. The D&B Hoovers platform is pretty intuitive and our account manager was ready for any questions that came up when we use the D&B Hoovers platform
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Alternatives Considered
S&P Global Inc.
We had Capital IQ in addition to Bloomberg. It was much easier for a new person to use Capital IQ than Bloomberg. The ease of use was a huge selling point for us. Yahoo finance on the other hand is free, but you cannot gather all the data you may need in one location like you can in Capital IQ.
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Dun & Bradstreet
Finance Analytics provides a more thorough company credit report and is more in-depth than Hoovers. However, I use Hoovers for instances where I do not need that information because it allows unlimited queries, whereas you pay for a limited number of reports from Finance Analytics. Hoovers provides a better link between corporate family trees and finance analytics.
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Contract Terms and Pricing Model
S&P Global Inc.
No answers on this topic
Dun & Bradstreet
The pricing model is generally clear and competitive, but there could be more flexibility in terms of unit pricing or billing frequency to better accommodate varying needs. While the contract terms are straightforward, exploring more options or customizable plans might enhance the overall value.
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Scalability
S&P Global Inc.
No answers on this topic
Dun & Bradstreet
D&B Hoovers is quite effective at adapting to the needs of different departments and locations, allowing for flexible deployment and integration across various parts of an organization. While it scales well and supports a broad range of users and functions, there might be some limitations depending on the size and complexity of the organization’s requirements. Overall, it provides a robust solution that can grow with your needs.4o mini
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Professional Services
S&P Global Inc.
No answers on this topic
Dun & Bradstreet
do not use
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Return on Investment
S&P Global Inc.
  • S&P Capital IQ contributes to a more comprehensive analysis of companies when making decisions on how best to market them to potential buyers.
  • S&P Capital IQ has enabled my company to be more efficient in learning about and valuing companies.
  • Due to the quality and reliability of information S&P Capital IQ has, it is saving my company large amounts of time.
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Dun & Bradstreet
  • D&B Hoovers allows me to make the most of my time when searching for companies within specific industries. Once I find a company and examine their profile, I can then generate a list of employees in the purchasing and engineering departments. The profiles for each listed employee contain cell phone, Email address and LinkedIn profile. This information helps me to bypass the companies front desk and get directly to the people I need to speak with.
  • By knowing the specific job title for the people that I am contacting and then being able to click on their LinkedIn link to learn a little about them before I make the call, I come across as a sales professional instead of an impersonal cold-caller.
  • In cases where I do need to go through a front desk receptionist whose primary mission is to screen out sales people, I find that three out of four times the receptionist will connect me to the specific employee because I know their name, department, and job title. The Intel provided by D&B Hoovers makes it possible for me to get to the people I need to speak with.
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ScreenShots

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Screenshot of the D&B Hoovers dashboardScreenshot of a D&B Hoovers company profileScreenshot of D&B Hoovers contact resultsScreenshot of D&B Hoovers Visitor Intelligence