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Free lead generation tools

Five free browser tools: AI query generators for people and companies, homepage social-link discovery, a LinkedIn X-ray builder, and an email-pattern predictor. Run the searches they produce, then use the extension to extract and export at scale.

Introduction

What the tools are for

Five free utilities for the research step, before you extract leads at scale.

Lead generation usually splits into two steps: find where to look, then extract structured data from the pages those searches surface. The tools on this page handle the first step. They help you build searches, not finish a lead list.

People Finder and Company Finder use AI to generate multi-platform search queries. Social Link Finder reads a company homepage for official social URLs. LinkedIn X-Ray Search Builder and Email Pattern Generator run entirely in your browser. None of them scrape bulk lists, verify emails, or export CSV.

Free tools

Generate searches, discover social links, build X-ray strings, and predict email formats. You run the results yourself.

Chrome extension

Extract structured rows from result pages, save lists, find verified emails, and export to CSV or Excel. Add to Chrome

Comparison

All five tools, side by side

What each tool takes in, what it outputs, and the free usage limits.

ToolInputOutputFree limitBest for
People Finder
Natural-language profile descriptionAI-generated queries per platform (LinkedIn, GitHub, X, Scholar, …)Rate-limitedRecruiting, sales prospecting, expert sourcing
Company Finder
Natural-language company description5–8 AI-generated queries (Maps, Yelp, Crunchbase, LinkedIn, …)Rate-limitedLocal lists, B2B account lists, startup research
Social Link Finder
Company homepage URL or domainClassified social profile URLs (homepage only)Rate-limitedEnrichment and account research
LinkedIn X-Ray Search Builder
Structured filters (title, company, location, seniority, keywords)X-ray Boolean string + Google / Bing search linksUnlimitedLinkedIn sourcing without Premium
Email Pattern Generator
Domain + optional first / last nameEmail format variations + Boolean search to verifyUnlimitedGuessing work emails before verification

Deep dive

The five free tools

What each tool does, when to reach for it, and an example of the input and output.

People Finder

Tool 01 · Free

Turn a sourcing brief into multi-platform search queries.

Describe the people you want in plain language. For example, "backend engineers with Django experience in Amsterdam" or "VP Sales at fintech companies in London". AI picks relevant platforms (LinkedIn, GitHub, X, Stack Overflow, Google Scholar, Behance, and more) and generates targeted keyword queries for each.

It does not return profile URLs directly. You open the generated native or X-ray search links, review public results, then use ProfileSpider on those pages to extract structured profile data. It is a sourcing query generator, not a people-search database.

When to use

  • You are recruiting or prospecting and need queries across more than just LinkedIn.
  • You want Boolean-style keywords without writing syntax yourself.
  • You are researching experts, creators, or technical talent on niche platforms.

Example

Input

description:VP Sales at B2B SaaS companies in London

Output

LinkedIn:Native people search + X-ray query
X:Keyword query for public profiles
Crunchbase:Founder / exec discovery query

Company Finder

Tool 02 · Free

Turn a target-market brief into directory search queries.

Describe the businesses you want. For example, "B2B SaaS companies with 50–200 employees in Austin" or "independent coffee roasters in Portland". AI generates several search queries and assigns each to a relevant directory: Google Maps, Yelp, LinkedIn Companies, Crunchbase, G2, Capterra, Facebook, or general web search.

Like People Finder, it outputs queries you run yourself, not a finished company list. Open the native or X-ray links, then use ProfileSpider to capture company data from result pages or individual listings.

When to use

  • You are building a local business or geo-targeted lead list.
  • You need companies on review sites, maps, or startup databases.
  • You are researching a market segment before outbound or enrichment.

Example

Input

description:Series A cybersecurity startups in the UK

Output

Crunchbase:Startup / funding query
LinkedIn:Company search query
Google Maps:Geo + category query

LinkedIn X-Ray Search Builder

Tool 04 · Free

Build site:linkedin.com/in/ queries for Google and Bing.

Fill in job title, company, location, seniority, keywords, and optional exclusions. The builder assembles a Boolean query with site:linkedin.com/in/ so you can find public LinkedIn profiles through Google or Bing. No LinkedIn account or Sales Navigator required.

Everything runs in your browser (no API). The tool always excludes -jobs -job automatically. Use it when you want precise control over a LinkedIn X-ray string; use People Finder when you want AI to pick multiple platforms from one description.

When to use

  • You want LinkedIn results without hitting in-app search limits.
  • You already know the title, company, and filters you need.
  • You prefer X-ray over configuring Sales Navigator.

Example

Input

title:Head of Marketing OR CMO
company:Stripe OR Shopify
location:United States
exclude:recruiter

Output

X-ray query:site:linkedin.com/in ("Head of Marketing" OR CMO) … -recruiter -jobs
Open in:Google · Bing

Email Pattern Generator

Tool 05 · Free

Predict likely email formats for any domain.

Enter a company domain and optionally a first and last name. The tool instantly lists common corporate formats (first.last@, flast@, first@, and others). With no name, it also suggests generic inboxes like info@, contact@, sales@, and support@.

It does not verify deliverability. Use the built-in Boolean OR search link to see which patterns appear on the public web, then confirm with a verifier or ProfileSpider's email finder in the extension.

When to use

  • You know someone's name and company domain but not their email format.
  • You want generic company inboxes for a domain with no named contact yet.
  • You are standardizing outreach before running a verification tool.

Example

Input

firstName:Jordan
lastName:Smith
domain:acme-robotics.com

Output

Patterns:jordan.smith@ · jsmith@ · jordan@
Verify:Boolean OR search (Google / Bing / DDG)

ProfileSpider Chrome Extension

The full toolkit · Install

Where the free tools stop, structured lead lists begin.

ProfileSpider picks up where the free tools leave off. The free tools generate queries and search links; the extension extracts the structured data behind the results. Open it on a LinkedIn search, a directory listing, a company team page, or a Sales Navigator export and it reads the visible content into clean, structured rows. No selectors, no recipes, no copy-paste.

What it does

  • One-click extraction from any web page
  • Bulk extraction from list and search result pages
  • Saved lead lists with tags and notes
  • Verified email finder with deliverability checks
  • Export to CSV, Excel, or JSON
  • Shared team credit pools for agencies and teams

Output preview

CSV ready
Name
Company
Email
Jordan Smith
Acme Robotics
jordan@acme-robotics.com
Riley Chen
Vector Labs
r.chen@vectorlabs.io
Sam Patel
Northwind Data
spatel@northwind.co

Three rows of a larger bulk extraction from a search results page.

Free vs Extension

Free tools vs the ProfileSpider extension

Free tools help you build and run searches. The extension extracts and exports the leads those searches surface.

CapabilityFree toolsProfileSpider extension
Free to use
No signup required
AI search-query generation
Scrape structured data from pages
Bulk extraction from list and result pages
Saved lead lists
Verified emails (deliverability check)
CSV / Excel / JSON export
Tags, notes, lists organization
Team credit pool
Local-only data storage

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

The most common questions about the free tools and how they fit alongside the extension.

Are these tools really free?

Yes. People Finder, Company Finder, and Social Link Finder are free with no account. AI tools are rate-limited to a few runs per minute; Social Link Finder is rate-limited per IP. LinkedIn X-Ray Search Builder and Email Pattern Generator are unlimited because they run entirely in your browser.

Do People Finder and Company Finder return profile or company lists?

No. They are AI query generators. You describe who or what you want in plain language, and the tool outputs search queries (with links) for LinkedIn, directories, maps, GitHub, and other platforms. You run those searches yourself, then use ProfileSpider on the result pages to extract data.

Do I need to sign up?

No. The free tools work without an account. You only need a ProfileSpider account when you install the Chrome extension and want saved lists, verified emails, or CSV/Excel export.

What's the difference between the free tools and the extension?

The free tools help you plan searches: queries, X-ray strings, homepage social links, email format guesses. The extension extracts structured rows from web pages in one click: directories, team pages, search results, and individual profiles, then saves and exports them.

How is Social Link Finder different from People Finder?

Social Link Finder takes one company URL, fetches only its homepage, and lists social profile links found there. People Finder takes a text description of people you want to source and generates multi-platform search queries. It does not fetch or parse websites for you.

Are the email addresses verified?

No. Email Pattern Generator lists likely formats only. Use its built-in Boolean search to see which patterns appear online, then verify with a dedicated checker or ProfileSpider's email finder in the extension.

Can I use them on a phone?

Yes in any modern browser, including mobile. The ProfileSpider extension is desktop Chrome only.

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