Enigma

Overview

Enigma is a U.S.-focused business intelligence service that brings company identity, observed activity, and government records together. It is a strong fit for teams that need business verification, KYB, or company data for sales and analysis. Its appeal is the combination of these signals; the main trade-off is that meaningful API and AI-agent access starts on paid plans.

Key features

Enigma’s business graph links brands, locations, owners, and their relationships. The company reports 2B+ relationships and 99.2% pairwise precision, a useful foundation for matching records where a business’s name alone may not be enough. Alongside company matching, the data covers firmographic, technographic, organizational, and business-change information.

Enigma provides observed revenue, growth, refunds, openings, and closings. It says its revenue data reflects 40% of U.S. card volume across the top 60 issuing banks. That makes the activity data relevant to payment-volume insights and business-change analysis, but it should not be mistaken for a complete financial picture of every company.

The service also connects thousands of U.S. government datasets to business identities, including health inspections, permits, licenses, enforcement actions, tax liens, and regulatory filings. For verification and KYB teams, those records add context beyond basic company attributes; sales and marketing teams can use the broader dataset for lead research and enrichment.

Customers can use a Console for research, an API, or MCP for AI agents. The free plan provides Console search and live summaries, while API access begins with Pro and MCP access with Max. Enigma states that it is SOC 2 Type 2 compliant, uses AWS for its data service, encrypts stored data at rest, and protects communications and file exchange with TLS. It also describes annual third-party penetration testing and ongoing vulnerability scanning and intrusion monitoring. Documentation directs customers to Customer Success at [email protected].

Pricing

Enigma uses a freemium model, with no free trial. The free plan is useful for initial Console research, but standard rate limits and viewing, search, and live summaries make it a limited option for teams that need repeatable enrichment or integration.

• Free — free. Console access, standard rate limits, viewing, search, and live summaries. Best for exploring business records without a paid commitment; it does not include API access.
• Pro — $20 a month, billed $20 / month. Includes 2,100 credits per month, segment building, file enrichment, and API access. This is the practical starting point for teams integrating Enigma data or enriching files, though the monthly credit allowance puts a ceiling on volume.
• Max — $200 a month, billed $200 / month. Includes 25,000 credits per month, everything in Pro, plus MCP and AI integration access. It suits higher-volume work and agent-based use, but costs ten times Pro and still has a fixed monthly credit allocation.
• Enterprise — custom pricing. Includes negotiated rates and rate-card discounts, custom attributes and targeting, custom file delivery and integrations, a contract SLA, and dedicated support. It is aimed at organizations that need tailored delivery or contractual support rather than a standard credit plan.

Included credits on Pro and Max expire each month rather than carrying over, so irregular usage can leave paid capacity unused. Choose a plan around expected monthly activity, not just peak demand.

Platforms

Enigma supports web and API access. MCP is included with Max, extending access to AI-agent workflows; it is not part of the free or Pro plans.

Who it's for

Enigma is most compelling for business verification and KYB teams that benefit from identity resolution plus linked government records. It also fits data-driven go-to-market teams, payment-volume analysis, and sales or marketing lead generation where company matching and observed business changes matter. It is less suitable for users seeking a complete account of a company’s finances or for teams that need substantial API volume at no cost.

Pros and cons

• Pros: Combines a large business identity graph, observed activity, and linked public records, giving verification and research workflows multiple kinds of evidence in one service.
• Pros: Pro includes both API access and file enrichment at $20 a month, making it a relatively accessible entry point for operational use.
• Pros: Max adds MCP and AI integration access for teams that need those workflows, alongside a larger monthly credit pool.
• Cons: The free tier is Console-only, so teams must pay to integrate through the API or use MCP.
• Cons: Monthly credits expire without rollover, which disadvantages teams with uneven or seasonal usage.
• Cons: Revenue observations cover a large stated share of card volume, not every transaction or the full financial position of each business.

Alternatives

For broader comparisons, browse Company Databases or Account Enrichment Software.

• Landbase B2B Database is worth considering if you want a free-credits starting point and access across API, web, and desktop platforms; its custom plan has tailored pricing.
• Mattermark may suit readers who want a free iOS company-data and news option or Salesforce data enrichment under an annual contract.
• Owler is an alternative for readers who want a free community membership with a sample of sales intelligence and business information.
• Wappalyzer is a better fit when the need is technology lookups, email verification, website alerts, or sample lead lists, with a free tier and trial.
• BuiltWith is a relevant alternative for technology lookups, offering 10 detailed lookups per day free and an annual Advanced plan.
• Global Database may appeal to readers seeking a free five-credit plan or a monthly Pro option, with a free trial available.
• Pappers is an alternative with free business surveillance in EUR and a paid annual Starter plan.
• PredictLeads is another option to compare for API-call-based usage, with a free trial and self-hosted access.

Verdict

Choose Enigma if your team needs to resolve U.S. business identities and combine activity signals with government records for verification, KYB, or commercial research. Its strongest reason to buy is that breadth of connected evidence, with API access available from Pro. Look elsewhere if you need a no-cost API, rollover credits, or a complete financial account of each business.