# ZeroBounce: how AI models rank it, September 2026

GTM AI Recommendation Index, September 2026 Edition. Named in 57 judge labels across 3 categories by 12 of 12 models. Page: https://gtm-ai-index.com/vendors/zerobounce/

## Standing by category

| Category | Share | Rank | Negative rate | Labels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Email verification | 29% | 1 | 8% | 53 |
| CRM data quality and deduplication | 0% | 32 | 0% | 2 |
| Data enrichment | 0% | 28 | 0% | 2 |

## What the models said for it

- "Well-regarded alternatives with stronger track records in recent independent testing include Bouncer, ZeroBounce, Kickbox, and NeverBounce" (Kimi K2, Email verification)
- "ZeroBounce (Best overall balance for mid-market) ... ZeroBounce for robust list hygiene + extras (top G2 pick for mid-market)" (Grok 4.1 Fast, Email verification)
- "ZeroBounce — Best Overall for Mid-Market ... Choose ZeroBounce if you want the safest bet with proven mid-market fit" (Kimi K2, Email verification)
- "For most mid-sized B2B companies, ZeroBounce offers the best balance of accuracy, features, and integrations." (GLM 4.7 FlashX, Email verification)

## And against it

- "Several providers (ZeroBounce, NeverBounce, Bouncer's monthly credits) expire credits, which punishes infrequent users" (DeepSeek V4 Flash, Email verification)
- "Be Cautious About: Overpriced "Legacy" Providers... ZeroBounce charges up to $129 per 10,000 verifications" (Gemini 3.5 Flash, Email verification)
- "premium enterprise tools like ZeroBounce charge ~$129 for 10,000 verifications" (Gemini 3.5 Flash, Email verification)
- "Read the Fine Print Of: Major players like ZeroBounce." (Qwen 3.7 Flash, Email verification)

## Record

- Method: https://gtm-ai-index.com/methodology/
- Raw judge labels and full responses: https://gtm-ai-index.com/data/
- License: CC BY 4.0. Cite as GTM AI Recommendation Index, September 2026 Edition, gtm-ai-index.com.