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Lantern vs. Starnus

Built from each tool’s researched, reviewed record. Figures are checked against public pricing pages at research time — always confirm current pricing with the vendor before buying.

The short version

Lantern starts at Free per seat, versus Starnus at $50.

Full comparison

Lanternfrom Free
Starnusfrom $50 EUR per month (Pro)
Audyense Score32AS*Low44AS*Low
PositioningLantern is a Revenue Data Platform designed for B2B sales and marketing teams.AI SDR platform that runs outbound prospecting, enrichment, outreach, and follow-ups on autopilot.
Free tierYesNo
DeploymentCloud / SaaSCloud / SaaS
Best fitMid-market, EnterpriseStartup, SMB, Mid-market
Pricing plans
  • FreeFree
  • BasicCustom pricing
  • StarterFree
  • GrowthFree
  • Pro$50
  • Pro+$125
  • Ultra$250
  • Managed Service$900
AI agents monitor revenue toolsYesDocumented in the sourced profile.—
Unify scattered data sourcesYesDocumented in the sourced profile.—
Ensure real-time contact accuracyYesDocumented in the sourced profile.—
Automate deal progressionYesDocumented in the sourced profile.—
Integrate 50+ enterprise toolsYesDocumented in the sourced profile.—
Enable secure role-based accessYesDocumented in the sourced profile.—
Data enrichmentYesDocumented in the sourced profile.—
Workflow automationYesDocumented in the sourced profile.—
Marketing automationYesDocumented in the sourced profile.—
Account researchYesDocumented in the sourced profile.—
Integrations verified4+—
Aggregate rating— · No reviews yet5.0 · 2 reviews
Integrations
SalesforceMakeLinkedInAPI
SmartleadUnipileHubSpotPerplexity
Security & compliance——
Pros
  • Documented capability: AI agents monitor revenue tools
  • Documented capability: Unify scattered data sources
  • Profile names a concrete ICP: Lantern is perfect for B2B sales and marketing teams who want to monitor every revenue signal and never miss new opportunities. It unifies data from t
  • Public profile names Salesforce, Make, LinkedIn as connected workflow surfaces
  • Fast automated ICP and prospect-list generation
  • Combines email and LinkedIn outreach in one flow
  • Cheaper than enterprise AI-SDR alternatives
Cons
  • Some pricing or higher-tier terms are not publicly itemized
  • Fit is strongest for the stated Mid-market, Enterprise audience rather than every team
  • Named integrations should be validated against the team's exact plan and workflow
  • Reported outcomes and vendor claims should be validated with the buyer's own data
  • No independent review-platform rating found to verify real-world satisfaction
  • Credit-based limits on leads/messages per tier
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Editorial read of this comparison

The table summarizes structured facts; this section explains what the differences mean for a real buying decision.

Where each tool fits, and where it may not

Lantern

Lantern is a Revenue Data Platform designed for B2B sales and marketing teams. It unifies scattered and inaccurate data from over 150 providers into one accurate, real-time system. This foundation powers AI agents that monitor signals, qualify leads, and automate workflows, helping teams spot new revenue opportunities quickly. Lantern shines in lead qualification, pipeline management, and customer tracking across sales, marketing, and customer success teams. Users typically see increased pipeline value, sometimes over $7M, within 60 days of use. Its AI voice and signal agents speed up outreach and engagement, turning cold contacts into warm leads faster. Lantern integrates seamlessly with 50+ enterprise tools, including Salesforce and ZoomInfo, fitting into your existing GTM tech stack without needing rip and replace. However, it’s not a standalone CRM or marketing automation platform; it complements these by enriching data and automating revenue actions based on unified intelligence. ▶ Video Review Coming Soon We're working on creating a detailed video review for Lantern .

A particularly good fit for: perfect for B2B sales and marketing teams who want to monitor every revenue signal and never miss new opportunities. It unifies data from tools like Salesforce Mid-market, Enterprise teams with a defined revenue workflow ai data provider

May be a poor fit if: Teams looking for a single-purpose tool outside its documented go-to-market focus Teams that need unlimited usage without plan or credit limits

Starnus

Starnus is an agentic outbound sales platform for B2B teams that want to move from ICP definition to lead discovery, enrichment, personalized outreach, and reply tracking inside one workflow. It positions itself as an AI employee for outbound sales, with the goal of reducing the manual work involved in running lean GTM motions.

A particularly good fit for: Solo founders and small B2B teams doing outbound without a dedicated SDR

May be a poor fit if: Enterprises needing established vendor track record and reviews

Pricing and plan structure

Lantern: Published starting price Free

  • FreeFree
  • BasicCustom pricing
  • StarterFree
  • GrowthFree

Starnus: Published starting price $50 EUR per month (Pro)

  • Pro$50 EUR/month
  • Pro+$125 EUR/month
  • Ultra$250 EUR/month
  • Managed Service$900 EUR/month starting

Capabilities worth validating

  • Lantern: AI agents monitor revenue tools, Unify scattered data sources, Ensure real-time contact accuracy, Automate deal progression, Integrate 50+ enterprise tools Integrations include Salesforce, Make, LinkedIn, API.
  • Starnus: the record has no feature-level evidence yet; verify the workflow directly. Integrations include Smartlead, Unipile, HubSpot, Perplexity.

Questions to answer before switching

  • Does Lantern's selected plan include the features and limits we need?
  • Does Starnus's selected plan include the features and limits we need?
  • Does the exact integration path for Salesforce, Make, LinkedIn support the sync direction, permissions, and volume we need?
  • Is a hosted-only deployment acceptable for the team and customers who will use this system?

How to evaluate this shortlist

A useful comparison turns the differences between Sales & CRM tools into a concrete test. Use these steps to avoid choosing from a feature table or the lowest headline price alone.

  1. Start with a representative Sales & CRM workflow, not a feature checklist. Define who will use it, what data goes in, and what outcome the team needs.
  2. Test the complete path through Salesforce, Make, LinkedIn: permissions, sync direction, failure handling, and volume limits often matter more than the integration name.
  3. Compare the cost of the real scenario, including users, usage, storage, support, and contract requirements. The entry price alone does not measure adoption cost.
  4. Before switching, list the evidence gaps, request a demo of the critical workflow, and confirm security, data residency, export, and support with each vendor.

Some signals in these records are still incomplete. Treat that as a prompt to validate the workflow directly, not as a claim that a feature does not exist.

Research basis

Last checked: 2026-08-25. Pricing, integrations, feature support, and review signals can change, so treat this as a research snapshot and verify the final decision with the vendor.

Sources consulted: Lantern product site, ColdIQ profile, Vendor website; Starnus product site, Product Hunt, Starnus