PUBLISHER: The Business Research Company | PRODUCT CODE: 1705253
PUBLISHER: The Business Research Company | PRODUCT CODE: 1705253
Lead generation software encompasses specialized tools crafted to automate and enhance the process of identifying, attracting, capturing, and nurturing potential customers (leads) for businesses. These solutions play a pivotal role in modern marketing and sales strategies, furnishing the capabilities to streamline and optimize lead-generation activities across various digital channels.
The primary types of lead generation software include click lead and call lead. Click lead pertains to a form of lead generated when a potential customer interacts with a digital advertisement or a piece of content by clicking on a link or call-to-action (CTA) button. It offers a range of functionalities, including lead capture and tracking, lead nurturing and management, lead scoring and qualification, as well as analytics and reporting. It can be deployed both on the cloud and on-premise by organizations of different sizes, such as small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and large enterprises. Its application spans across sectors including health, life, auto, and home.
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The lead generation software market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $5.39 billion in 2024 to $5.92 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10.0%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to the rise of data-driven marketing, increased adoption of digital marketing, Increased need to generate leads and sales, increased affordability of smartphones, and increased digital transformation.
The lead generation software market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $8.58 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.7%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to the growing need for customer acquisition, stress on marketing automation, expanding adoption of account-based marketing (ABM), growing stress on digital marketing, and increasing number of internet users. Major trends in the forecast period include technological advancements in artificial intelligence (ai) and machine learning (ml), demand for cost-effective solutions, need for predictive analytics, need for advanced lead capture and CRM solutions, and need for mobile-optimized solutions.
The growing number of internet users is expected to drive the expansion of the lead generation software market. Internet users are individuals who access and utilize the Internet, a global network of interconnected computers and devices. The surge in internet users can be attributed to factors such as the growth of social media and networking, the rise of e-commerce, and the increasing digitization of services. Lead management software primarily serves businesses by optimizing their lead generation and conversion processes. However, it indirectly benefits internet users by enhancing their experience, offering more relevant content and offers, and ensuring their data privacy and security. For example, according to the International Telecommunication Union, the number of individuals using the internet increased from 5.1 billion in 2022 to 5.4 billion in 2023, as reported in February 2024. Therefore, the rising number of internet users is a driving force behind the growth of the lead generation software market.
Key players in the lead management software market are focusing on developing AI-based account prioritization software to enable more accurate and data-driven decision-making in lead prioritization and sales targeting strategies. AI-based account prioritization software utilizes artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning algorithms to assist businesses in prioritizing and managing their sales leads and accounts more effectively. For instance, Gradient Works, an Austin-based software company, launched Market Map in October 2023, a new AI-based account prioritization software. Market Map empowers B2B sales teams to refine their ideal customer profile (ICP) intelligently and adopt a data-backed approach to selecting target accounts. It leverages generative AI and proprietary machine learning algorithms to analyze how accounts describe their unique products, services, and markets publicly.
In December 2023, HubSpot Inc., a US-based software company, acquired Clearbit for an undisclosed amount. This strategic acquisition aims to enhance HubSpot customers' insights about their customers by integrating Clearbit's data with HubSpot's existing customer data and engagement tools. Clearbit, a US-based company, specializes in offering lead generation software.
Major companies operating in the lead generation software market are Salesforce Inc., Adobe Inc., HubSpot Inc., Zoho Corporation Pvt. Ltd., ZoomInfo Technologies Inc., DiscoverOrg, LeadFuze, ActiveCampaign LLC, CIENCE Technologies, Intercom Inc, Driftcom Inc., RocketReach, Keap, Lusha Systems Inc., Bombora Inc., Smith ai, Unbounce, Clearbit Inc., LeadGenius, SalesLoft, Hunter io, Leadfeeder, SharpSpring, Leadformly, Cleverly Inc.
North America was the largest region in the lead generation software market in 2024. Asia Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the lead generation software market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.
The countries covered in the lead generation software market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.
The lead generation software market consists of revenues earned by entities by providing services such as marketing automation solutions, customer relationship management, lead qualification, and segmentation. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. The lead generation software market also includes sales of email marketing tools, social media management tools, and content management tools. Values in this market are 'factory gate' values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.
The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified).
The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.
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