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# HG Insights Reviews
**Vendor:** HG Insights  
**Category:** [Sales Intelligence Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/sales-intelligence)  
**Average Rating:** 4.3/5.0  
**Total Reviews:** 429
## About HG Insights
HG Insights delivers AI-powered Revenue Growth Intelligence solutions that modernize GTM strategy and execution for B2B technology companies. Sales, marketing, and RevOps teams use the platform to prioritize, target, engage, and convert the best opportunities faster. The platform turns deep market, account, technology, spend, intent, and customer data into actionable insights and automated workflows that accelerate pipeline, sharpen ICP definition, and improve forecast accuracy. At the core is a combination of technographic intelligence, IT spend signals, buyer intent, and AI-driven account analytics. Technographic data reveals the full technology stack of any target account, so teams can tailor outreach to what prospects actually use today. IT spend signals show where budgets are allocated and where they are shifting, helping teams focus on accounts with real purchasing capacity. Buyer intent data identifies when prospects are actively evaluating solutions so teams can engage at the right stage of the buying cycle. Account analytics provide a continuous view of customer behavior and health, supporting both new pipeline development and proactive churn risk management. The AI layer goes beyond data delivery. Platform analytics and AI agents surface high-priority accounts, automate scoring and prioritization workflows, and translate signals into recommended next actions. Rather than piecing together intelligence from multiple disconnected tools, teams get a single platform that moves them from signal to action. The result is less time on manual research and more time on the accounts most likely to convert. That combination of data depth and AI execution is why 95% of Fortune 1000 B2B tech companies and all major hyperscalers rely on HG Insights to grow revenue, boost efficiency, and improve retention. For organizations that need more than contact data to drive predictable results, HG Insights provides the intelligence and automation to close the gap between GTM planning and execution.



## HG Insights Pros & Cons
**What users like:**

- Users find HG Insights to be **easy to use and manage** , enhancing decision-making with its well-structured platform. (3 reviews)
- Users commend HG Insights for its **data accuracy** , significantly enhancing advertising campaigns and sales strategies. (2 reviews)
- Users find the **helpful account team** and intuitive navigation facilitate access to valuable information easily. (2 reviews)
- Users value the **lead generation capabilities** of HG Insights, enhancing their advertising campaigns and sales processes. (2 reviews)
- Users appreciate the **easy automation** of HG Insights, enabling quick onboarding and efficient tool utilization. (1 reviews)
- Users appreciate the **comprehensive information** offered by HG Insights, enhancing their decision-making and personalization efforts. (1 reviews)
- Contact Information (1 reviews)
- Users appreciate the **responsive customer support** of HG Insights, facilitating smooth implementation and user experience. (1 reviews)
- Database Size (1 reviews)
- Data Quality (1 reviews)

**What users dislike:**

- Users find the **pricing steep** , making HG Insights less accessible for individuals and small businesses. (2 reviews)
- Users find the **data often outdated** , impacting reliability and confidence crucial for decision-making. (2 reviews)
- Users face **challenges with data access** and management on the vendor portal, leading to potential slowdowns. (1 reviews)
- Users feel the lack of **accurate intent data** in HG Insights hampers effective targeting and decision-making. (1 reviews)
- Users find the **integration issues** with Salesforce limiting, hindering a seamless data experience across platforms. (1 reviews)
- Lead Management (1 reviews)
- Limited Contacts (1 reviews)
- Limited Customization (1 reviews)
- Missing Features (1 reviews)
- Users face challenges due to **missing information** in the vendor portal, making data access and management difficult. (1 reviews)

## HG Insights Reviews
  ### 1. HG Focus review at SAP

**Rating:** 3.5/5.0 stars

**Reviewed by:** Borge K. | Hana Cloud Enterprise Sales Executive, Computer Software, Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)

**Reviewed Date:** December 22, 2016

**What do you like best about HG Insights?**

I like the instant knowledge and overview of the complete web services and application platform that a company runs the web infrastructure on.

**What do you dislike about HG Insights?**

That is could cover lesser know web platforms and solution

**Recommendations to others considering HG Insights:**

If you new insight into what the competition or customers has as a web services platform this may be your solution

**What problems is HG Insights solving and how is that benefiting you?**

I helps determine how to position the sales pitch as understanding the customer and their potential pains is important

  ### 2. It's like having a cheatsheet into your prospect's pain points! 

**Rating:** 5.0/5.0 stars

**Reviewed by:** Gwendolyn L. | Senior Director/Head of Product Marketing &amp; ABM, Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

**Reviewed Date:** December 22, 2016

**What do you like best about HG Insights?**

HG Data is an excellent tool to see what technologies a company has installed. In the B2B Saas world, it's nice to get hints into the day-to-day of a sales team. For example, if a company is using SFDC, my company's pitch changes completely! 

**What do you dislike about HG Insights?**

Can take up a lot of space depending on how many tools a company is using

**What problems is HG Insights solving and how is that benefiting you?**

My team has been able to put together a more targeted pitch. 

  ### 3. Great so far

**Rating:** 4.5/5.0 stars

**Reviewed by:** Verified User in Information Technology and Services | Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)

**Reviewed Date:** July 27, 2016

**What do you like best about HG Insights?**

I like having an "insight" before I even connect with the client.

**What do you dislike about HG Insights?**

I am on a limited insight plan so that data that I have access to is minimum. There is also a daily limit as to how many companies I can gain insight into. Don't think that has anything to do with the product however, just the plan my company has.

**Recommendations to others considering HG Insights:**

I would probably remove the limit to how many companies you can access a day feature.. If you're in my role as a lead development rep, you need to access many companies a day, not just a few.

**What problems is HG Insights solving and how is that benefiting you?**

I'm able to have some type of idea of what collaboration tools companies are using before I go in trying to get them to use our tools. Certain tools we integrate with, so in that case, I am able to tailor my pitch accordingly.

  ### 4. G2 

**Rating:** 2.5/5.0 stars

**Reviewed by:** Verified User in Airlines/Aviation | Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)

**Reviewed Date:** June 13, 2017

**What do you like best about HG Insights?**

Very well design and user friendly 
Good support  

**What do you dislike about HG Insights?**

Some functions maybe complicated to learn but it's not difficult 

**What problems is HG Insights solving and how is that benefiting you?**

Product and vendor ratings

  ### 5. Not much use for me anymore

**Rating:** 1.5/5.0 stars

**Reviewed by:** Joe M. | Enterprise Sales Development Representative, Computer Software, Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

**Reviewed Date:** July 27, 2016

**What do you like best about HG Insights?**

Tells me if a company is using Salesforce.com/Pardot

**What do you dislike about HG Insights?**

Can no longer see if they are using Salesforce.com

**Recommendations to others considering HG Insights:**

Look towards finding more ways to see if a company is using SFDC.

**What problems is HG Insights solving and how is that benefiting you?**

self-sourcing leads

  ### 6. Great for Prospectin

**Rating:** 4.5/5.0 stars

**Reviewed by:** Verified User in Computer Software | Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)

**Reviewed Date:** January 17, 2017

**What do you like best about HG Insights?**

The automatic linkage of any web address as well as connections to any web address associated with an email address. This connectivity is extremely useful when prospecting.

**What do you dislike about HG Insights?**

The biggest flaw thus far is the inability to filter through technologies used by prospects based on a master list. I have been forced to play the guessing game by typing the beginning of products that a prospect might use to see if the product will auto populate.

**What problems is HG Insights solving and how is that benefiting you?**

We have been incentized to chase new logo accounts and HG Focus is invaluable in locating optimal prospects.

  ### 7. Interesting idea has potential

**Rating:** 2.5/5.0 stars

**Reviewed by:** Neel S. | Account Manager/Technical Sales Representative, Wireless, Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

**Reviewed Date:** July 27, 2016

**What do you like best about HG Insights?**

The UI is pretty straight forward to understand and the response is very good for seeing the results for the selections that I have chosen off of there.

**What do you dislike about HG Insights?**

It doesn't quite meet what I am looking for though. The areas that I work in are M2M, IoT, cellular, wireless gateway field; you can't really find that type of search criteria on here.  It's not straight forward if you are wanting a different search selection how to go about's changing it.

**Recommendations to others considering HG Insights:**

It's in it's infancy in my opinion try it out as it might work for you as the concept is there.

**What problems is HG Insights solving and how is that benefiting you?**

I was looking to use this tool as a way to prospect for clients by researching their current technologies they use in that M2M space.  However it's not quite there yet for what I would be looking to do.

**Official Response from Greta Oberschmidt:**

> Hi Neel - 

Thanks for the review and we're glad you are enjoying the tool.  It's unfortunate HG Data  isn't currently tracking the exact criteria you are seeking at this time. However, we are constantly adding technologies to our dataset, and would be happy to look into tracking the specific products you require. In our efforts to deliver high quality data, we do our best to ensure we aren’t showing false positives. We hope the fact that we don’t track exactly what you are looking for right now does not affect the quality of HG Focus.  

Please let us know if you would like to chat more and thanks again for your feedback!

Sincerely - 

The HG Data Team



  ### 8. Director Business Development 

**Rating:** 2.5/5.0 stars

**Reviewed by:** Tony C. | Business Development, Internet, Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

**Reviewed Date:** December 22, 2016

**What do you like best about HG Insights?**

I enjoyed the lovely UI and felt most of the functionality was intuitive. 

**What do you dislike about HG Insights?**

The mobile app wasn't on par with the site experience. 

**Recommendations to others considering HG Insights:**

I think broadening the data into SMB and new emerging startups will drastically improve the footprint and adoption of those looking to leverage the software. 

**What problems is HG Insights solving and how is that benefiting you?**

I enjoyed finding out details on clients and customers that wasn't otherwise available, hard to monetize at the moment. 

  ### 9. Limited Reportability and Detail

**Rating:** 3.0/5.0 stars

**Reviewed by:** Luis M. R. | IBM Summit Intern - Hybrid Cloud Business Development Attack Team, Information Technology and Services, Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)

**Reviewed Date:** July 27, 2016

**What do you like best about HG Insights?**

It's helpful to see the various software solutions being used by the target companies and having the option to see focus on specific solution categories.

**What do you dislike about HG Insights?**

It would be helpful to be able to export the information so that I could review it and slice and dice it as necessary.

**Recommendations to others considering HG Insights:**

For a free tool, HG Focus is a very useful starting point when doing research into what software other companies are using.

**What problems is HG Insights solving and how is that benefiting you?**

We are trying to perform competitive analysis on target companies to understand what they're already using and help us position our own solutions more effectively when we submit proposals. 

  ### 10. HG Focus Good for Sales Team

**Rating:** 3.5/5.0 stars

**Reviewed by:** Verified User in Information Technology and Services | Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

**Reviewed Date:** July 27, 2016

**What do you like best about HG Insights?**

The best thing about HG Focus is the intelligence it provides on installed technologies for sales prospects. This information is invaluable for software providers that rely on specific installations for their product to be a fit. The seamless integration has been a plus as well. We were up and running within 30 minutes. Integration with Salesforce is key so sales reps don't have to interrupt their workflow to get intelligence on prospects. 

**What do you dislike about HG Insights?**

As a marketer, I haven't yet seen much utility for marketing campaigns despite how useful the tool is for the Sales team.

**What problems is HG Insights solving and how is that benefiting you?**

The key business problem is knowing which prospects are a fit based on their installed technology. This allows us to take a more targeted approach as opposed to a scattershot one. It allows to Sales team to use their time much more effectively.

  ### 11. HG Focus allows me to look through a "technology stack window"  of a company in seconds.  

**Rating:** 4.5/5.0 stars

**Reviewed by:** Ron B. | Regional Vice President, Information Technology and Services, Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)

**Reviewed Date:** July 27, 2016

**What do you like best about HG Insights?**

Fast and easy to use with chrome.  Even when on a call with a prospect my sales team can access this critical data at their fingertips.  

**What do you dislike about HG Insights?**

I have not yet seen a pricing model for HG Focus.  I would love to get my hands on this.

**Recommendations to others considering HG Insights:**

I would like to see a pricing model for HG Focus

**What problems is HG Insights solving and how is that benefiting you?**

I and my sales team are able to quickly identify technology a prospect/customer is or is not using.  When we have an initial conversation with a prospect they are impressed and appreciate we have done our homework to understand their corporate technology.

  ### 12. Great way to have a focused target

**Rating:** 4.5/5.0 stars

**Reviewed by:** Verified User in Computer Software | Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

**Reviewed Date:** December 22, 2016

**What do you like best about HG Insights?**

It allows you to be more targeted with your outreach. As a sales professional, it helped me prospect more efficiently and have more meaningful conversations. 

**What do you dislike about HG Insights?**

I disliked that there wasn't more information on a lot more companies. At times I would hope that there would be information on a company and they hadn't expanded that far yet.

**What problems is HG Insights solving and how is that benefiting you?**

This solved the problem of double work (if they have already upgraded there current software to an enterprise solution then there is no need to reach out). This really shows what a company is using and if it aligns with your solution

  ### 13. Awesome but limited tool

**Rating:** 4.5/5.0 stars

**Reviewed by:** Verified User in Computer Software | Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)

**Reviewed Date:** December 22, 2016

**What do you like best about HG Insights?**

I liked the fact that it will give you the company's overview on what technology they have and how long they've been using it. 

**What do you dislike about HG Insights?**

After using it couple of times it will tell you that it is no longer available since I only have the free one. I thought at first that the tool is FREE of use meaning unlimited usage however it is not.

**What problems is HG Insights solving and how is that benefiting you?**

Getting the company's current technology and for how long they've been using it is the best thing ever. It helped me a lot most specially with the nature of work that I have.

  ### 14. Good free version avialble

**Rating:** 5.0/5.0 stars

**Reviewed by:** Alex L. | HCM Account Executive, Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)

**Reviewed Date:** December 22, 2016

**What do you like best about HG Insights?**

Ease of use and 50-60% of companies I search for have the data I need easily accessible

**What do you dislike about HG Insights?**

Many companies have no HRIS data in HG Focus which is my primary reason for using

**Recommendations to others considering HG Insights:**

Easy use for what I use it for

**What problems is HG Insights solving and how is that benefiting you?**

We are able to quickly identify the companies that use low-technology competitors and determine where to focus our calling.

  ### 15. Michael Edwards Review

**Rating:** 5.0/5.0 stars

**Reviewed by:** Michael E. | Regional Sales Manager, Computer Software, Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)

**Reviewed Date:** December 22, 2016

**What do you like best about HG Insights?**

the Integrations amongst other "platforms" is great.

**What do you dislike about HG Insights?**

We did not find out about HG focus sooner than we did

**Recommendations to others considering HG Insights:**

I would recommend having your team review as the spread of excitement is organic and not limited as most technologies tend to be 

**What problems is HG Insights solving and how is that benefiting you?**

My team is able to open up new opportunities as their lead generation activities are much more targeted. 

  ### 16. Really helpful for my job!

**Rating:** 5.0/5.0 stars

**Reviewed by:** Verified User in Computer Software | Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

**Reviewed Date:** December 22, 2016

**What do you like best about HG Insights?**

As an SDR, cold calls and emails make up a large portion of my daily responsibility. When it comes to reaching leads, showing that I've done my due diligence to research the prospect and their company is pivotal. With HG Focus, I'm able to cite software the company has already implemented in my calls, which is incredibly helpful being in software sales.

**What do you dislike about HG Insights?**

Not always accurate; sometimes information is out of date.

**What problems is HG Insights solving and how is that benefiting you?**

Gives insight on what software companies have implemented, so when I call them selling our platform, I am aware of what they already have in place!

  ### 17. Great product to make your conversations with prospects more relevant

**Rating:** 4.5/5.0 stars

**Reviewed by:** Apparao B K. | Co-Founder &amp; CEO, Marketing and Advertising, Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

**Reviewed Date:** June 30, 2016

**What do you like best about HG Insights?**

I usually visit a prospect's website in preparation for a call. With HG Focus, I can now get information about the competitive and complimentary tech installs at this prospect. It really helps me tie my conversation to the technology investments they have already made. 

**What do you dislike about HG Insights?**

Like to see deeper technology coverage and notify me when new techs are added for companies that I care about.

**What problems is HG Insights solving and how is that benefiting you?**

I am trying to make my conversations with prospects more relevant. Using HG helps me prepare how I would be positioning the features against my competition and articulate synergies with other technologies they may be using. Much more targeted and relevant conversations.

  ### 18. Good Tool, could use more free views.

**Rating:** 4.0/5.0 stars

**Reviewed by:** Verified User in Computer Software | Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

**Reviewed Date:** December 22, 2016

**What do you like best about HG Insights?**

I like that HG Focus allows for free functionality to determine what technologies companies are deploying.

**What do you dislike about HG Insights?**

I think that the free version should allow for more clicks. Once I used up my limits one time, I noticed that I do not use it much at all and that greatly reduces the chance I will be swayed to purchase the full version.

**Recommendations to others considering HG Insights:**

Use the trial for a bit and make sure that it meets your needs.

**What problems is HG Insights solving and how is that benefiting you?**

HG Focus really helps my team to see what technologies companies are using with which our product integrates with.

  ### 19. Love G2

**Rating:** 5.0/5.0 stars

**Reviewed by:** Verified User in Public Relations and Communications | Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)

**Reviewed Date:** July 27, 2016

**What do you like best about HG Insights?**

I am a big fan of G2 Crowd. It enables me to demonstrate the value of my software solution, in comparison to our competitors, in an unbiased manner, through a trusted source. 



**What do you dislike about HG Insights?**

The product can be a bit detailed for  those people who aren't used to seeing such awesome information in one place so, if I can export that'd be really nice. Right now, taking screenshots works well. 

**Recommendations to others considering HG Insights:**

If you are hoping to gain any leverage for your organization's solutions in comparison to competitors OR if you are hoping to find the best solution to fit your needs, I highly recommend HG Focus as an unbiased review. 

**What problems is HG Insights solving and how is that benefiting you?**

I am solving people's doubt of whether or not my solution is the best one for them. 

  ### 20. Did exactly what it needed to

**Rating:** 4.5/5.0 stars

**Reviewed by:** Verified User in Information Technology and Services | Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

**Reviewed Date:** July 27, 2016

**What do you like best about HG Insights?**

The fact that HG Focus gives me the chosen tech stack of the company allows me to prospect faster, easier and more efficiently. If for example there is partner software that is not advantageous for my product I can jump on to other prospects directly.

**What do you dislike about HG Insights?**

The freemium version has quite abit of constraints, it is limited to one category of tech and is unchangeable, that limits me from learning something else. Of course that is the whole point, at the same time since I mis-chose my category. Can't go back which I dislike but its seriously trivial.

**Recommendations to others considering HG Insights:**

Just use it, at the very least the trial. Probably won't regret it.

**What problems is HG Insights solving and how is that benefiting you?**

Jumping onto prospects which are better suited for me. Making my prospecting more efficient.

  ### 21. Simple but helpful

**Rating:** 3.5/5.0 stars

**Reviewed by:** Danielle K. | Business Development Representative, Computer Software, Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

**Reviewed Date:** July 27, 2016

**What do you like best about HG Insights?**

I love that I can heart a solution and it will notify me when I'm on a website and they have that solution.

**What do you dislike about HG Insights?**

It's not always up to date so I'm not sure how much I can trust it all of the time.

**Recommendations to others considering HG Insights:**

It would be interesting if information was crowd sourced so we could update if we know if something is wrong or incomplete.

**What problems is HG Insights solving and how is that benefiting you?**

It is helpful to know when we are instantly competing against one of our competitors that appears in the HG list.

  ### 22. great tool for added intel

**Rating:** 5.0/5.0 stars

**Reviewed by:** Verified User in Computer Software | Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)

**Reviewed Date:** December 22, 2016

**What do you like best about HG Insights?**

the ability to see which competitor the company is using and no need to go to a different website to do so.

**What do you dislike about HG Insights?**

I wish you could more easily see if HG data had information on the business of website you are currently on. Sometimes I click the icon because it indicates that they have information and nothing pulls up

**Recommendations to others considering HG Insights:**

allow people to purchase individual licenses rather than company only accounts

**What problems is HG Insights solving and how is that benefiting you?**

I am better able to tailor my message to my prospects by seeing which competitors they are using

  ### 23. Corporate Sales Development

**Rating:** 3.5/5.0 stars

**Reviewed by:** Verified User in Computer Software | Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)

**Reviewed Date:** July 27, 2016

**What do you like best about HG Insights?**

Having a way to see what systems a company is using allows me to target them with more relevant information. It's allowed me to engage in conversations with more credibility which has led to good results. 

**What do you dislike about HG Insights?**

Sometimes the systems are not accurate. However, just having something to go off of allows you to have a better conversation than just guessing how to approach a person at a company. My only criticism is this. It could be more accurate and remove past systems that are no longer in use. 

**Recommendations to others considering HG Insights:**

Try it out and see!

**What problems is HG Insights solving and how is that benefiting you?**

I'm trying to start conversations regarding software solutions for HCM and Finance data management. credibility is everything and HG Data enables me to use relevant messaging to start discussions. 

  ### 24. HG Focus Extension 

**Rating:** 3.5/5.0 stars

**Reviewed by:** Verified User in Computer Software | Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)

**Reviewed Date:** December 22, 2016

**What do you like best about HG Insights?**

How easy it was to use and the accuracy of the information. 

**What do you dislike about HG Insights?**

After HG Focus gets you hooked you need to pay. I would much rather sit through a few ads or something like that. I'd have a hard time getting my management to buy into HG focus because that information is something we can gather by calling into the account.  

**Recommendations to others considering HG Insights:**

Try it out. 

**What problems is HG Insights solving and how is that benefiting you?**

It's made it extremely easy to white space accounts. I can use that information as a talking point when calling into contacts. 

  ### 25. HG FOcus

**Rating:** 4.5/5.0 stars

**Reviewed by:** Bill L. | Account Executive, Information Technology and Services, Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

**Reviewed Date:** July 27, 2016

**What do you like best about HG Insights?**

The ability to see what a prospect has in their Data Center environment is extremely valuable in starting a conversation that shows value with the prospect.

**What do you dislike about HG Insights?**

Lacke of hardware listed and no ability to search multiple sites

**Recommendations to others considering HG Insights:**

add more hardware to your list of data center technologies

**What problems is HG Insights solving and how is that benefiting you?**

HG data helps me solve the problem of not being relevant with prospects, knowing what they have in their data center allows me to reach out to them and have a conversation that provides value .

  ### 26. Really Solid

**Rating:** 4.0/5.0 stars

**Reviewed by:** Drew A. | Inside Sales Team Lead, Computer Software, Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

**Reviewed Date:** December 27, 2016

**What do you like best about HG Insights?**

Helps me better prospect so that I do not waste my time. It' is awesome to see what programs a company uses before even calling

**What do you dislike about HG Insights?**

I couldn't really find anything that would push me away.

**What problems is HG Insights solving and how is that benefiting you?**

Prospecting

  ### 27. HG Focus for Sales Review

**Rating:** 4.5/5.0 stars

**Reviewed by:** John (Jack) L. | Sales Development Representative, Computer Software, Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

**Reviewed Date:** July 27, 2016

**What do you like best about HG Insights?**

It gives me the ability to look at what database our customers are using so that I can tell before I talk to them if they are set-up on a database that we support. 

**What do you dislike about HG Insights?**

Sometimes the information is limited to the production database, not necessarily the one we are looking for. 

**What problems is HG Insights solving and how is that benefiting you?**

It is solving a lot of discovery that we would normally be dependent on personal interactions for. Seeing the suite of tools helps us know how advances the organization is. 

  ### 28. HG Focus Review

**Rating:** 5.0/5.0 stars

**Reviewed by:** Aaron C. | Account Executive, Information Technology and Services, Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)

**Reviewed Date:** December 22, 2016

**What do you like best about HG Insights?**

I like the concept of HG review, being able to peer into an acquisition account's IT environment.

**What do you dislike about HG Insights?**

The intel isn't entirely there in many of my targeted accounts

**What problems is HG Insights solving and how is that benefiting you?**

I'm in sales, and the benefits I've realized are conversations starters, mostly around software.

  ### 29. my review

**Rating:** 3.0/5.0 stars

**Reviewed by:** Verified User in Marketing and Advertising | Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

**Reviewed Date:** December 22, 2016

**What do you like best about HG Insights?**

It's good but detecting the correct ESP is inconsistent and the contract date is also inconsistent

**What do you dislike about HG Insights?**

lack of correct Email Service Provider data

**Recommendations to others considering HG Insights:**

trial and be sure it works with your needs

**What problems is HG Insights solving and how is that benefiting you?**

finding prospects.  Not much yet

  ### 30. Great add on for chrome

**Rating:** 4.5/5.0 stars

**Reviewed by:** Jeff W. | Account Executive, Information Technology and Services, Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)

**Reviewed Date:** December 22, 2016

**What do you like best about HG Insights?**

The detailed information about what types of software an organization could be using. 

**What do you dislike about HG Insights?**

Sometimes the list of software is vary vague.

**What problems is HG Insights solving and how is that benefiting you?**

This is a great talking point when reaching out to new possible clients for IT solutions.

  ### 31. Great tool for lead generation

**Rating:** 4.0/5.0 stars

**Reviewed by:** Raquel H. | Account Executive, Information Technology and Services, Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)

**Reviewed Date:** December 22, 2016

**What do you like best about HG Insights?**

quick way to see what technology a company is using

**What do you dislike about HG Insights?**

was a little tricky to install - had to close google and open again

**What problems is HG Insights solving and how is that benefiting you?**

helps me uncover potential opportunities and provides talking points when cold calling

  ### 32. HG Focus provides accurate insights!

**Rating:** 5.0/5.0 stars

**Reviewed by:** Jorge A. | Business Intelligence and Planning Manager, Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)

**Reviewed Date:** July 27, 2016

**What do you like best about HG Insights?**

I like how it provides insights into the technology used on any websites, even for leading companies in the industry. It gives a sense of what are the best practices out there so we can implement on small businesses.

**What do you dislike about HG Insights?**

Nothing at the moment as I haven't used it extensively.

**What problems is HG Insights solving and how is that benefiting you?**

It helped improve a family business website by allowing us to see what technologies/tools we should be implementing in our website.

  ### 33. Convenient and helpful tool.  

**Rating:** 4.0/5.0 stars

**Reviewed by:** Patrick B. | Major Account Executive II, Computer Software, Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

**Reviewed Date:** December 22, 2016

**What do you like best about HG Insights?**

It wasn't very easy to use as well as very functional. 

**What do you dislike about HG Insights?**

This tool did not work on all sites, but still functional on most .

**What problems is HG Insights solving and how is that benefiting you?**

Distinguishing which types of software certain organizations are using.  

  ### 34. Information not easily accessible at your fingertips

**Rating:** 4.0/5.0 stars

**Reviewed by:** Verified User in Computer Software | Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)

**Reviewed Date:** December 22, 2016

**What do you like best about HG Insights?**

I liked being able to click and get competition info. The icon shows up right next to the customer name and I can immediately click to get the info.

**What do you dislike about HG Insights?**

Not available for every customer and potentially faulty data. 

**What problems is HG Insights solving and how is that benefiting you?**

We are able to have a targeted message when we are calling them. The benefits are a better perception from our prospects because we know what we can help with when we call.

  ### 35. HG helped me be much more efficient...

**Rating:** 5.0/5.0 stars

**Reviewed by:** Matt M. | Strategic Account Manager, Computer Software, Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)

**Reviewed Date:** July 27, 2016

**What do you like best about HG Insights?**

I like best how quickly and easily I can profile a businesses installed software.  The accuracy has been near 100%.  The layout is simple to understand as well.

**What do you dislike about HG Insights?**

So far nothing.  I have no complaints.  I will be upgrading for sure.

**What problems is HG Insights solving and how is that benefiting you?**

In my work as a sales professional, it's important for me to understand my prospects current software so that I can create a competitive wedge for me.  

  ### 36. Provides great insights

**Rating:** 5.0/5.0 stars

**Reviewed by:** Laura S. | PMM Hive Executive Member, Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

**Reviewed Date:** July 27, 2016

**What do you like best about HG Insights?**

HG Focus is extremely easy to install and use. It has provided very rapid insights to help better understand the technology stack of customers and prospects.

**What do you dislike about HG Insights?**

There are still some companies for which HG Focus does not yet have data. Also, switching categories requires a paid subscription.

**What problems is HG Insights solving and how is that benefiting you?**

Better understanding the ecosystem in which our platform would be living is critical to our research and GTM planning.

  ### 37. Hg is very helpful for finding install bases and what other companies use 

**Rating:** 4.0/5.0 stars

**Reviewed by:** Adam F. | Digital Sales Account Manager, Information Technology and Services, Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)

**Reviewed Date:** December 22, 2016

**What do you like best about HG Insights?**

Quick and easy to pull up info (just type website)

**What do you dislike about HG Insights?**

Not capable with Mozilla or being supported by Firefox.

**What problems is HG Insights solving and how is that benefiting you?**

Providing business intelligence solutions. Help to find correct customers to target.

  ### 38. Very useful tool especially for Software Sales professionals

**Rating:** 5.0/5.0 stars

**Reviewed by:** Ardi B. | Business Development Representative, Computer Software, Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)

**Reviewed Date:** December 22, 2016

**What do you like best about HG Insights?**

Seeing what tools customers are using...

**What do you dislike about HG Insights?**

Having limited access to checking tools.

**What problems is HG Insights solving and how is that benefiting you?**

Simplifying business process through the use of Analytics tools, ERP solutions, helping organizations increase sales through e-commerce tools.

  ### 39. Super helpful when prospecting 

**Rating:** 4.5/5.0 stars

**Reviewed by:** Verified User in Computer Software | Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

**Reviewed Date:** December 22, 2016

**What do you like best about HG Insights?**

When wanting to send a personalized email to a prospect, it helps knowing or at least having an idea on what types of technology is being used.  Helps me a lot during prospecting.

**What do you dislike about HG Insights?**

Not sure if it's 100% accurate, but I'm
Sure they work in updating and enhancing the product 

**What problems is HG Insights solving and how is that benefiting you?**

Having a background of what the org is doing and what vendors they're using for my industryz

  ### 40. That's very amazing and very helpful :) 

**Rating:** 5.0/5.0 stars

**Reviewed by:** Nabi H. | MIS Executive, Staffing and Recruiting, Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)

**Reviewed Date:** December 22, 2016

**What do you like best about HG Insights?**

There is very easy to find companies through HG Focus 

**What do you dislike about HG Insights?**

There is nothing to say "Dislike" according me "no issue" with HG Focus

**What problems is HG Insights solving and how is that benefiting you?**

It is easy to find companies

  ### 41. Very convenient and appreciated how it marked my favorites

**Rating:** 4.0/5.0 stars

**Reviewed by:** Verified User in Computer Software | Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

**Reviewed Date:** July 27, 2016

**What do you like best about HG Insights?**

While searching LinkedIn it clearly marks my "favorites" field.  Also is very insightful when looking for certain technologies.

**What do you dislike about HG Insights?**

I dislike that an admin changes my preferences.  I'd like to set up my settings the way that works best for my workflow, not how an admin thinks it should be.

**Recommendations to others considering HG Insights:**

Each end user should be able to set their personal settings as far as what HG Focus searches for.

**What problems is HG Insights solving and how is that benefiting you?**

In my business it is beneficial to know what technologies prospects are using.  The biggest benefit is quickly being able to establish these programs and use it as a stepping stone towards a sale. 

  ### 42. Account exec.

**Rating:** 5.0/5.0 stars

**Reviewed by:** Jason V. | Senior Solutions Executive, Computer Software, Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)

**Reviewed Date:** December 22, 2016

**What do you like best about HG Insights?**

Ease of use, dates around the data was helpful 

**What do you dislike about HG Insights?**

Not much. Great product. It would be great if
The product data was grouped by categories. 

**What problems is HG Insights solving and how is that benefiting you?**

Landscaping and white spacing 

  ### 43. Business Development

**Rating:** 4.0/5.0 stars

**Reviewed by:** Verified User in Computer Software | Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

**Reviewed Date:** December 22, 2016

**What do you like best about HG Insights?**

I like that it shows what CRM each website is using. thats very helpful in my role as a BDR.

**What do you dislike about HG Insights?**

When I get signed out! I do wish it could dive deeper into how they are using the CRM specifically.

**Recommendations to others considering HG Insights:**

Give it a try. It's nice to see a variety of what the prospecting company is using when it comes to CRM

**What problems is HG Insights solving and how is that benefiting you?**

UI/UX for different CRMs

  ### 44. Sales Rep Use 

**Rating:** 2.5/5.0 stars

**Reviewed by:** Verified User in Computer Software | Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

**Reviewed Date:** December 22, 2016

**What do you like best about HG Insights?**

I liked the chrome extension the best, so I didn't have to log into the tool outside of what I was doing.

**What do you dislike about HG Insights?**

I wasn't 100% sure what details I was going to be able to utizlie

**What problems is HG Insights solving and how is that benefiting you?**

I'm trying to use it and determine what Businesses might be a good candidate for our solutions

I would be open to learning more about how to use it

  ### 45. Great product!

**Rating:** 5.0/5.0 stars

**Reviewed by:** Verified User in Information Technology and Services | Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

**Reviewed Date:** July 27, 2016

**What do you like best about HG Insights?**

I love how simple it is to simply click on the button at the top right of my Chrome browser and have the drop down display the products used by the owners of the website. 

**What do you dislike about HG Insights?**

Some websites do not yet have data in the system.  Other times data is partial/missing or a few years old. 

**Recommendations to others considering HG Insights:**

Give it a try!  I find it to be a useful tool and use it several times per day

**What problems is HG Insights solving and how is that benefiting you?**

I use HG Focus to determine what products a company is already using so that I can tailor my sales approach to best fit their needs. 

  ### 46. Not used often

**Rating:** 2.0/5.0 stars

**Reviewed by:** Jason M. | Sales Executive, Telecommunications, Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

**Reviewed Date:** December 22, 2016

**What do you like best about HG Insights?**

Instant information without having to type anything into a search engine.

**What do you dislike about HG Insights?**

Rarely has the information im looking for.

**What problems is HG Insights solving and how is that benefiting you?**

Added information helps the sales process. No benefits yet.

  ### 47. Great insight

**Rating:** 5.0/5.0 stars

**Reviewed by:** Verified User in Computer Networking | Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

**Reviewed Date:** December 22, 2016

**What do you like best about HG Insights?**

Clean interface, exact product names, Salesforce integration, 

**What do you dislike about HG Insights?**

If there is a link to the discovery engine it's not obvious, I think you shouldn't have to mouse over to find the heart for favorites it should be static

**What problems is HG Insights solving and how is that benefiting you?**

I need to verify if companies own Cisco network hardware or Dell and HP servers so this is helping me pitch the maintenance contracts for those OEMs

  ### 48. This is a great tool that has taken our sales analytics to a new level.

**Rating:** 5.0/5.0 stars

**Reviewed by:** Eugene S. | CEO, Financial Services, Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

**Reviewed Date:** June 30, 2016

**What do you like best about HG Insights?**

We operate in a B2B markets and this tool allows us to have an in depth look into some out the technologies that our target customers utilize.

**What do you dislike about HG Insights?**

We have just recently started using the service and haven't come across any issues yet.

**Recommendations to others considering HG Insights:**

This amazing tool was something we didnt realize existed or needed and has become an intregal part of our operations.

**What problems is HG Insights solving and how is that benefiting you?**

Understanding our clients technological requirements allows us to make our sales proposals more specific to their needs. The direct result of the use of this tool allows us to tackle the integration objection in the sales process right up front rather than having to probe more during the sales cycle.

  ### 49. Insightful Service

**Rating:** 5.0/5.0 stars

**Reviewed by:** Verified User in Computer Software | Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

**Reviewed Date:** December 22, 2016

**What do you like best about HG Insights?**

HG Focus's data allows you the ability to expedite the sales engagement, have a more direct conversation, and overall helps you identify companies that should be on your radar.

As with everything, the information is not always 100% accurate.  But it is pretty close

**What do you dislike about HG Insights?**

Nothing.  There was absolutely nothing to dislike about this service.

**What problems is HG Insights solving and how is that benefiting you?**

Understanding a business current product usage and find opportunities

  ### 50. Simple way to get quick insight

**Rating:** 4.0/5.0 stars

**Reviewed by:** Jonathan F. | Enterprise Sr. Sales Development Representative, Computer Software, Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

**Reviewed Date:** July 27, 2016

**What do you like best about HG Insights?**

I like how simple it is to find quick information about companies that I am prospecting able to know more going into the call and be prepared.

**What do you dislike about HG Insights?**

With all things not everything is 100% but its more often right than not

**Recommendations to others considering HG Insights:**

I would highly recommend getting HG focus for your sales teams to get insight

**What problems is HG Insights solving and how is that benefiting you?**

Better quality conversations being more prepared


## HG Insights Discussions
  - [How do &quot;Favorites&quot; work?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/how-do-favorites-work) - 1 upvote
  - [Someone from my company is already using HG Focus and choose a category.  Why can&#39;t I choose a different one?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/someone-from-my-company-is-already-using-hg-focus-and-choose-a-category-why-can-t-i-choose-a-different-one) - 1 upvote
  - [Why can I only choose a single category and how can I change it or get access to more categories?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/why-can-i-only-choose-a-single-category-and-how-can-i-change-it-or-get-access-to-more-categories) - 1 upvote
  - [Is HG Focus free?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-hg-focus-free) - 1 upvote
  - [How do I use HG Focus?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/how-do-i-use-hg-focus) - 1 upvote

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## HG Insights Features
**Additional Functionality**
- Calendar Sync
- CRM
- Conversation Intelligence
- Lead Qualification
- Strategic Planning
- Customizable Reports
- Visual Analytics
- Customer Profiles
- Activity Tracking
- Alerts/Notifications
- Contact Database
- Lead Scoring
- Data Import/Export
- Data Cleansing
- Prospecting Tools
- Sentiment Analysis
- Multi-Channel Data Collection
- AI Copilot
- Dashboard Creation
- Engagement Tracking
- Generative AI
- Lead Generation
- Interaction Tracking
- Predictive Analytics
- Customizable Templates
- Collaboration Tools
- For Sales Teams/Organizations

**Data Availability**
- Company Data Availability
- Industry Research Availability
- Technographic Data Availability

**Agentic AI - Marketing Account Intelligence**
- Autonomous Task Execution
- Cross-system Integration
- Adaptive Learning
- Natural Language Interaction

**Data Accuracy**
- Company Data Accuracy
- Technographic Data Accuracy

**Lead Intelligence**
- Market Insights 
- Account-level Insights 
- Lead Analysis 

**Lead Management**
- Segmentation 
- Predictive Scoring 
- Account Identification 

**Agentic AI - Sales Intelligence**
- Autonomous Task Execution
- Cross-system Integration
- Adaptive Learning
- Natural Language Interaction
- Proactive Assistance
- Decision Making
- AI/Machine Learning
- Third-Party Integrations
- Calendar/Reminder System

**Platform**
- User, Role, and Access Management
- Performance and Reliability
- Reporting/Dashboards
- APIs
- Deal Management
- Sales Pipeline Management
- Lead Management
- Contact Management
- Workflow Management
- Territory Management
- Sales Activity Management

**Marketing Campaigns**
- Revenue Planning 
- Customization 

**Data Availability - Marketing Account Intelligence **
- Technographic Data Availability

**Data Accuracy - Marketing Account Intelligence **
- Technographic Data Accuracy

**Features**
- Integration to CRM/Marketing Automation
- Data Cleaning/Enrichment
- Data Segmentation/Filtering
- Search
- Reporting
- Real-Time Data
- Intent Data
- Sales Automation
- Email Marketing
- Real-Time Reporting

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