B2B database free download: try a 50-row country sample
Looking for a b2b database free download? Kontabase offers a free 50-row sample file for each country, in XLSX/CSV, so you can inspect the data before buying. Any email address is accepted; you do not need a company email address to request a sample.
The full country database is not free. Country files cost €29–199 as a one-time purchase, and custom filtering is not included in the free offer. Start with a sample to decide whether the available fields suit your work.
- companies
- 28,797,511
- companies
- unique email addresses
- 19,787,730
- unique email addresses
- per country, one-time
- €29–199
- per country, one-time
- Free 50-row sample per country
- Any email address accepted
- XLSX and CSV formats
- Full files: one-time purchase
- Custom filtering is not free
What's in the database
The sample lets you examine company records rather than rely on a feature list. Open it in Excel and check the column headings, address structure and contact fields against your requirements. An included field does not mean every company necessarily has a usable value in that column.
These are company-level files, not profiles of individual buyers. The table below separates the available fields from information that is not included. In particular, turnover, employee counts and decision-maker details are absent; do not plan a workflow that depends on those columns.
| Field | What's included |
|---|---|
| Company name | Included: company name |
| Registry number | Included: company registration identifier |
| Address | Included: address with city and postcode |
| City | Included in the address information |
| Region | Not included as a separate confirmed field; use city and postcode |
| Industry code | Included: company industry code |
| Employees | Not included: no employee count |
| Revenue / turnover | Not included: no revenue or turnover figures |
| Phone | Included: phone field |
| Included: email field | |
| Website | Not included |
| Board members | Not included |
| Decision makers | Not included |
| Legal form | Included: company legal form |
| Registration date | Included: date of registration |
Filters you can use in Excel
After downloading a file, use Excel's filters to explore the included rows. This is spreadsheet filtering you carry out yourself, not a free custom selection service. The sample contains only its sample records: filtering it does not unlock additional companies from the full country database.
- Region: select cities or postcodes to build a geographic shortlist. A dedicated region field is not included.
- Industry: select relevant industry codes. Check what the codes mean before grouping companies into your target sectors.
- Size: employee and turnover data are not included, so the file alone cannot support company-size filtering.
- Legal form: filter the available legal-form values to separate the company types relevant to your work.
- Founding date: use registration date as a reference for company age, not as proof of when trading began.
Prices and how to download your sample
Full country databases are available from €29. Prices range from €29–199 per country, paid once. The free option is a 50-row sample, not the complete country file. Check the selected country's page for its full-file price before purchasing.
Any email address is accepted for the sample request, including a personal address. Custom filtering is not free and has no price specified here. If you need a tailored selection, clarify the scope and cost separately rather than treating it as part of the sample.
| Option | Price | What you receive |
|---|---|---|
| Country sample | Free | 50-row sample file in XLSX/CSV |
| Full country database | €29–199 | Full country file in XLSX/CSV; one-time purchase |
| Custom filtering | Not free; price not specified | A separately scoped selection, not included in the sample |
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Open your chosen country page
Browse the country databases and select the market you want to assess.
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Download free 50-row sample
Find the sample section on the country page, enter any email address and follow the download instructions.
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Review the sample in Excel
Inspect the columns and try filters on the sample rows. Check whether the available information supports your workflow.
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Buy the database
If the file suits your needs, return to the country's purchase section and check its one-time price.
Who uses company database samples?
Sales, marketing and recruitment teams can use a sample to assess whether a company file fits their process. The following are illustrative examples, not customer results. A record identifies a business to research; it does not establish interest, budget, hiring demand or permission to contact.
Sales: test a territory shortlist
Example: a supplier checks whether industry codes and postcodes support its territory planning. It tests matching registry numbers against its existing accounts before deciding whether to purchase a full country file.
Marketing: assess segmentation options
Example: a marketing team examines legal forms and industry codes to plan relevant company segments. It evaluates the file structure first and checks outreach requirements separately before using any contact information.
Recruitment: research potential employers
Example: a recruiter looks at companies in a specialist sector and assesses whether the file supports employer research. Hiring activity and individual decision makers require separate research; they are not included in the download.
Is using the database legal?
Downloading business information does not give blanket permission to use it for marketing. GDPR can apply where a record identifies a person, including some sole-trader records and named email addresses. Review your intended use, the relevant country rules and the communication channel before starting outreach.
B2B legitimate interest may be an appropriate lawful basis for some processing, but it requires an assessment of purpose, necessity and the balance of rights. It does not override consent requirements or electronic marketing rules. Provide required privacy information, respect objections and maintain appropriate suppression records.
The same responsibilities apply to sample records and purchased records. Keep only the information you need, control access and establish a retention policy. If you are unsure about a campaign, seek qualified advice rather than assuming that business contact details are unrestricted.
Check the sample against your own requirements
Before buying, write down the fields your team actually needs. Compare that list with the sample, especially if you normally qualify businesses by turnover, workforce size or a named contact. None of those fields is included, and a full-file purchase does not add them.
Test practical tasks such as importing the file, preserving registry numbers and grouping address values. A small sample can help you assess structure and compatibility, but it cannot establish the characteristics of every record in a full country database.
Frequently asked questions
Is the free b2b database a full country file?
No. The free offer is a 50-row sample for your chosen country, supplied in XLSX/CSV. It lets you inspect the available fields before purchasing. Full country files cost €29–199 as a one-time purchase. Custom filtering is also outside the free offer and must be discussed separately.
Can I get a company database free with a personal email address?
Yes. Any email address is accepted when requesting the country sample, so a company-domain address is not required. Open the relevant country page, find its sample section and follow the download instructions. The request is for a 50-row sample, not free access to the full country database.
How does the business database free download work?
Choose a country from the database directory, open its page and go to the sample section. Use the sample download option and enter your email address as requested. Review the XLSX/CSV file in Excel, then decide whether the included fields justify purchasing that country's full file.
Does the b2b leads database free sample include turnover?
No. Turnover and revenue are not included in either the sample or the described full file. Employee counts, board members and decision makers are also absent. The available fields include company name, registry number, legal form, address, email, phone, industry code and registration date.
Can I use the free b2b leads list for outreach?
You must assess the legal requirements before using sample records for outreach, just as you would with purchased data. A company record is not evidence of consent or buying interest. Check GDPR where personal data is involved, applicable marketing rules and any objections before contacting a business.
Can I request a custom-filtered company database sample?
Custom filtering is not part of the free sample offer. You can filter the downloaded sample yourself in Excel using the available columns, but that only changes which sample rows you see. For a tailored selection, clarify requirements and pricing separately; no custom-filtering price is specified here.
Inspect the sample before buying the full database
Download free 50-row sample from your chosen country page and check the XLSX/CSV file against your requirements. Any email address is accepted. When you are ready, Buy the database at that country's one-time price. Full country files are available from €29; neither the full file nor custom filtering is free.