Stop doing it manually: 12 LinkedIn messaging automation tools worth using in 2026

Manual LinkedIn outreach has a ceiling and it's frustratingly low. Daily limits slow you down, follow-ups fall through the cracks, and juggling multiple accounts turns into a part-time job.

LinkedIn messaging automation tools remove that ceiling. They handle the repetitive legwork, such as connection requests, follow-up sequences, reply tracking, inbox organization, so your time goes toward conversations that actually move deals forward.

I went deep on dozens of options and narrowed it down to the 12 best performing options on the market. Here's what made the cut and why:

1. Expandi

Expandi is built for sales teams that need outreach sequences to adapt based on how a prospect responds. If they ignore a connection request, the campaign automatically switches to InMail instead. It's cloud-based, pairs LinkedIn with email, and handles the safety side so your account stays within limits.

Key features

• Inbox and Global Smart Inbox. Expandi has two inboxes. The first shows your normal LinkedIn messages, where you can reply, snooze, or archive. The Global Smart Inbox collects conversations across different workspaces and lets you filter by labels, tags, notes, read/unread status, and connection type. Note: unlike HeyReach, you can't reply on someone else's behalf, which limits teamwork for agencies.
• Smart campaigns. You can build "if-then" sequences that change based on how a lead responds. For example, if they accept your connection request, the system sends a follow-up message. If they ignore it, Expandi can send an InMail instead. The Smart Campaign Builder supports up to 9 actions and 8 conditions in a single sequence, making outreach feel more natural and adaptive. You can also run A/B testing to find which message templates get the best response rates.
• Image, GIF, and video personalization. Expandi integrates with Hyperise and Sendspark to let you add dynamic images, GIFs, or personalized videos to your LinkedIn messages. This can significantly boost engagement, but it's a paid add-on on top of your subscription, and the setup requires copying API tokens, which isn't beginner-friendly.
• Email outreach. Besides LinkedIn, you can include automated email steps in your sequences. For example, if someone doesn't reply on LinkedIn, Expandi can automatically send a follow-up email. It supports Gmail, Outlook, Yahoo, and other providers, and includes email warm-up to help avoid spam filters.
• Lead generation tools. You can import leads from LinkedIn Sales Navigator searches, 1st-degree connections, group members, event attendees, or via CSV files. Expandi can also collect prospect data from LinkedIn posts — for example, scraping everyone who liked or commented on a specific post, so you can target a highly relevant audience. The Mobile Connector campaign type lets you send additional connection requests beyond the standard weekly limit.
• Workspaces. Expandi now has a dedicated Workspaces feature for teams and agencies. You can split campaigns by client or team member, set custom roles and permissions, share reports with clients, and manage everything from a centralized dashboard. White-label is available for agencies on the Agency plan (10+ seats).
• Campaign priority management. If you run multiple campaigns at once, you can now prioritize which ones Expandi focuses on first, useful when you want to push a time-sensitive campaign ahead of others.
• Account safety. Expandi assigns a dedicated country-based IP address to each account and includes profile auto warm-up, smart daily limits, and randomized delays to mimic human behavior. A duplication prevention feature also automatically avoids sending to the same person twice across campaigns.

Pros:

• Cloud-based, safer than Chrome extension tools
• Combines LinkedIn outreach with email outreach in one sequence
• Smart sequences adapt based on how prospects respond
• A/B testing helps you find the best-performing messages
• Image, GIF, and video personalization available
• The workspaces feature makes team and agency management cleaner
• Campaign prioritization helps you focus on what's working
• 14-day free trial with access to all features

Cons:

• Some users still report LinkedIn account restrictions if limits aren't set carefully
• At $99/user/month, costs add up fast for larger teams
• You can't reply on behalf of teammates — limits agency use
• Can be confusing for beginners; steeper learning curve
• Image/video personalization and some integrations are paid add-ons, not included in the base price
• Agency pricing (10+ seats) requires booking a call; no public rate

Pricing:

• Business – $99/user/month Includes unlimited campaigns, LinkedIn + email outreach, Smart Campaign Builder, personalization, A/B testing, analytics, integrations, and all account safety features. The 14-day free trial gives you access to all features, no credit card required.
• Agency – custom pricing (10+ seats) Includes everything in Business, plus flexible role and permission management, centralized campaign management, transparent client reports, easy template sharing, a dedicated Customer Success Manager, and white-label options. Requires a call to get a quote.

Best For: Sales teams needing smart multi-channel sequences with if-then logic

2. HeyReach

HeyReach is one of the best LinkedIn automation tools for agencies available. It helps you send more messages and manage more accounts, all without getting blocked by LinkedIn. Instead of juggling multiple logins and missing replies, you get one clean dashboard where everything is organized.

You can send connection requests, LinkedIn messages, and InMails, all while staying within LinkedIn's limits. HeyReach is trusted by 5,500+ companies and rated 4.7 on G2, where it was named a 2026 Fastest Growing Product.

I recommend it for beginners, as well as for LinkedIn outreach agencies or sales teams that manage many accounts. And because it's cloud-based, you don't need a risky Chrome extension running in the background.

Key features

• Unibox (Unified Inbox). It works as one inbox for every LinkedIn account you manage. No matter if you're running two accounts or 20, all conversations show up in one screen. You can reply, add tags, assign leads, and use canned templates for quick follow-ups. With one click, HeyReach's Unibox lets you sync full conversations into your CRM, including HubSpot, Pipedrive, Close, or GoHighLevel, so you never lose context when managing leads. You can also send voice notes directly from your desktop and reply on behalf of your colleagues.
• Multi-sender account rotation. LinkedIn limits how many connection requests each account can send per day. HeyReach solves this by rotating multiple accounts inside the same campaign, so you can scale your outreach safely. Instead of one account sending 20–40 invites a day, five accounts can split that load, reaching far more people without breaking any rules.
• Workspaces. HeyReach lets you split work by team or client. If you run an agency, each client gets their own space with accounts, leads, and campaigns. Managers can use Master View to watch progress in real time. This keeps things organized and avoids mixing data.
• Campaign rescheduling. Sometimes you need to pause or shift your follow-up messages, for example, to avoid weekends or to react to a market change. HeyReach makes it easy to stop, resume, or reschedule campaigns with one click. It keeps your outreach feeling human instead of robotic.
• Withdraw connection. Not every connection request gets accepted. With HeyReach, you can automatically pull back old, unanswered invites. This keeps your profile clean and improves your acceptance rate over time.
• MCP server (Model Context Protocol). HeyReach is the first LinkedIn automation tool to support MCP, a way to connect the tool directly to AI agents (like Claude). You can tell those agents to start or pause campaigns, add leads, split lead lists, tag replies by sentiment, and send data to your CRM, all on autopilot, 24/7. It's available on all plans.
• Targeted filters & tags. Filters and tags let you group conversations by sender, campaign, or response type. For example, tag leads as "generic reply" and drop them into a re-engagement sequence later. No more scrolling forever when you're managing hundreds of leads.
• Sequences for beginners. HeyReach gives you drag-and-drop message sequences that are easy to build: view profile → send connection request → send message → send follow-up. You can start with built-in templates and personalize from there. You also get "If Connected" logic, which automatically separates your existing connections from new ones, so your messages always feel relevant.
• Privacy controls. If you connect your personal account but don't want all chats imported, you can choose to track only conversations started through HeyReach. Great for founders or executives who want privacy while still using automation.
• Analytics & reports. HeyReach tracks what matters: requests sent and accepted, messages sent and replied to, InMail stats, A/B test results, and individual sender performance. You can export data to CSV for deeper analysis.
• Integrations. HeyReach connects natively with Clay, RB2B, Trigify, and more. This lets you build multi-channel workflows that integrate LinkedIn and email. The native Instantly and Smartlead integrations make multichannel outreach straightforward, no developer needed.
• Sales Navigator / InMail support. If you have a Sales Navigator or Recruiter subscription, you can add InMails to your outreach and reach people even if they haven't accepted your connection request yet.
• Find Email (lead enrichment). HeyReach now includes a built-in "Find Email" step that lets you find verified email addresses directly inside the platform — no third-party tool needed. Each subscription includes a starting credit allocation, and you can top up anytime.

Pros:

• You can safely reach more people by rotating across multiple LinkedIn accounts
• One Unibox means you never miss a reply, even across 10+ accounts
• Easy CRM sync with HubSpot, Pipedrive, and others
• Cloud-based, no Chrome extension needed
• MCP server lets you connect with AI tools for fully automated workflows
• Native multichannel support via Instantly and Smartlead integrations
• Built-in email finder removes the need for extra enrichment tools

Cons:

• LinkedIn is the primary focus; email outreach works through integrations, it is not natively built in
• Messages don't send instantly; there can be a short delay
• You can't send file attachments from Unibox yet
• MCP is powerful but may feel complex for complete beginners
• Agency and Unlimited plans require you to bring your own proxies (or arrange a custom solution with HeyReach)

Pricing:

• Growth – starting at $79/sender/month (price drops with more senders or longer billing cycles) Best for individuals or small teams with one or a few LinkedIn accounts. Includes all LinkedIn actions, unlimited campaigns, Unified Inbox, MCP server, integrations, workspaces, and a starting email credit allocation. Comes with a free 14-day trial (no credit card required).
• Agency – $999/month (50 senders included) Built for agencies managing multiple clients. Includes everything in Growth, plus whitelabel branding, done-for-you onboarding, a dedicated Slack channel, and the option to bring your own proxies.
• Unlimited – $1,999/month (unlimited senders) For large teams with high-volume outreach. Includes everything in Agency, plus done-for-you data migration, priority support, and additional whitelabel options. Capped at 500 senders under fair-use policy; contact HeyReach if you need more.

All plans are available at a discount with quarterly or annual billing.

Best For: Agencies managing multiple LinkedIn accounts at scale

3. Meet Alfred

Meet Alfred is a LinkedIn automation tool for teams that want LinkedIn, email, and X outreach managed from one place, without needing a separate CRM.

 It helps you send connection requests, LinkedIn messages, and follow-up messages without the manual grind. You can build simple templates, run outreach campaigns, and see campaign performance in one place. It also supports multi-channel outreach (LinkedIn, email, and X (Twitter)) and has a built-in CRM to keep your lead lists tidy.

Meet Alfred has been around since 2016, making it one of the original LinkedIn automation tools on the market. It's trusted by over 150,000 registered users from 92 countries, and rated 4.7 out of 5 on Trustpilot.

Key features

• LinkedIn outreach. You can send connection requests, InMails, and follow-up messages automatically. To keep things natural, Alfred can first visit profiles or like LinkedIn posts before reaching out, so your actions look more human and boost response rates.
• Sequences & templates. Build step-by-step workflows with delays between each message. Use ready-made message templates to keep your tone consistent. If someone replies, the sequence pauses automatically to avoid spamming. Alfred also includes a library of 600+ templates to help you get started quickly.
• Inbox (per account). All messages from one LinkedIn account show up in one place. You can reply, tag, and add notes without switching screens. On the side, you'll see the lead's LinkedIn profile details. Note: there's no unified inbox across multiple accounts, which makes team use harder.
• Built-in CRM. Keep all your leads organized with tags and filters, like job title, company, or location. You can bulk-edit lead lists to save time. The advanced CRM (available on Pro and Team plans) also lets you auto-withdraw old pending connection requests and track analytics for withdrawn invitations.
• Lead import. Add prospects from LinkedIn Sales Navigator, regular LinkedIn search, or by uploading a CSV file. Alfred checks for duplicates and cleans the list for you. The platform also has a built-in Lead Finder tool that uses AI to search the web for leads based on your ideal customer profile, giving you up to 10,000 results depending on your plan.
• Integrations. Sync your data with HubSpot, Salesforce, or Pipedrive. Use Zapier or webhooks to connect other tools so your CRM records stay up to date. Meet Alfred also integrates with Facebook and Instagram for scheduling social media posts.
• Reporting. Track invites sent and accepted, messages, replies, and overall campaign performance. Team plans also allow you to export team-level analytics and campaign data for deeper review.
• AI personalization. Meet Alfred includes AI-powered personalization features that let you tailor messages at scale. You can set custom personalization snippets and adjust AI settings to control how your outreach sounds, keeping it relevant without writing every message from scratch.
• Social media posting. Beyond outreach, Meet Alfred lets you schedule and publish posts on LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter/X, and Instagram directly from the platform, which is handy if you want to stay active on social while your campaigns run in the background.

Pros:

• Simple cloud-based setup; no Chrome extension needed
• Clear templates and workflows — good for beginners
• Built-in CRM means you may not need a separate tool
• Solid integrations: Zapier, webhooks, HubSpot, Salesforce, Pipedrive
• Multi-channel outreach across LinkedIn, email, and X (Twitter)
• AI personalization and 600+ message templates included
• Built-in Lead Finder, no need for a separate prospecting tool on higher plans
• Social media scheduling is included on Pro and Team plans

Cons:

• No true unified inbox; you can't reply on behalf of teammates across accounts
• UI can feel clunky; not the most intuitive experience
• Reports are high-level; fewer deep metrics compared to some competitors
• Plans start at $59/user/month (monthly billing)
• Aggressive automation settings can risk LinkedIn flags or account bans if not used carefully

Pricing:

• Basic – $59/user/month. Good for individuals getting started. Includes 3 active campaigns, LinkedIn automation, basic CRM, smart inbox, message templates, tags, and notes. 
• Pro – $99/user/month. The most popular plan. Includes everything in Basic, plus unlimited campaigns, Sales Navigator support, multi-channel automation (LinkedIn + email + X), advanced CRM, InMail automation, LinkedIn Groups and Events campaigns, social media post scheduling, Zapier/webhooks integrations, and data export.
• Team – $79/user/month. Built for larger teams. Includes everything in Pro, plus team inbox management, advanced team settings, volume discounts, and, for teams of 5+, white label options. Teams of 10+ also get a dedicated account manager, migration support, and priority support.

A 7-day free trial is available on all plans, no credit card required.

Best For: Teams wanting an all-in-one tool with built-in CRM and social scheduling

4. LinkedHelper

LinkedHelper is the go-to for solo users and consultants who want detailed drip control at the lowest price point on the market. It automates connection requests, messages, and follow-ups, and comes with a built-in CRM, with no extra cost.

Unlike modern cloud-based tools, Linked Helper runs as a desktop app, which can feel heavier and less smooth for beginners. It is rated 4.8 on Capterra, 4.5 on G2, and 4.9 on Trustpilot, and is trusted by over 10,000 businesses worldwide.

⚠️ Note: Linked Helper promotes templates, variables, and drip logic. It now includes a built-in AI message generator to help you write and personalize sequences, but it does not have a full native AI assistant for composing messages from scratch.

Key features

• LinkedIn outreach. You can run outreach campaigns with pre-made templates. For example: send an invite → cancel it if ignored after 30 days → send a welcome message once accepted. Everything is automated but still customizable with variables like name, company, or job title. Linked Helper supports over 30 automated LinkedIn actions in total, including connection requests, InMails, messages to 1st connections, profile follows, skill endorsements, post likes and comments, group invites, event invites, and more.
• Drip campaigns. Linked Helper lets you set up drip campaigns, sequences of actions that run step by step. For example: view a profile → send invite → send message → send follow-up. You control the delays between each step so the flow feels natural. You can also use IF-THEN-ELSE logic and Spintax (automatic message variation) so no two messages look exactly the same, which helps protect your account.
• Built-in CRM. Unlike many tools, Linked Helper has a CRM built right into the app. You can tag leads, filter them, and move them between campaigns. It tracks replies so you don't send the wrong follow-up. You can export everything to CSV for use in a bigger CRM like HubSpot or Salesforce. The CRM also lets you add custom fields and view the full history of automated interactions with each lead.
• Inbox. Linked Helper has a built-in inbox that collects replies from your campaigns and lets you reply directly, without switching to LinkedIn. You can also scrape and export your full messaging history to CSV, or route it to your CRM via Zapier or webhooks. That said, it doesn't feel like a true unified inbox, and conversations are still easier to manage directly in LinkedIn.
• Email finder. Linked Helper includes an email finder that can uncover verified emails, direct phone numbers, and profile data for 2nd and 3rd-degree connections. Credits are included in both plans: 620 for Standard and 3,100 for Pro, and you can buy more starting at $15 per 1,000 credits.
• Integrations. Linked Helper now integrates directly with HubSpot, Salesforce, Pipedrive, Zoho CRM & Recruit, ActiveCampaign, Instantly, Streak, Close, Capsule, HighLevel, Google Sheets, Make, Zapier, and more. These help you sync campaign data and lead information into your broader workflows automatically.
• Audience engagement tools. Beyond outreach, Linked Helper can automatically like and comment on posts, endorse skills, invite connections to LinkedIn groups or events, and even tag selected leads under posts using the "Boost post" feature, a useful way to warm up an audience before connecting.

Pros:

• Automates connection requests, LinkedIn messages, and 30+ other LinkedIn actions
• Includes a built-in CRM at no extra cost
• Can run detailed drip campaigns with many steps and IF-THEN-ELSE logic
• Expanded integrations: now includes ActiveCampaign, Instantly, HighLevel, Make, and more
• Very affordable pricing compared to most tools
• Rated 4.9 on Trustpilot with 24/7 support and response within 20 minutes

Cons:

• No proper unified inbox; managing replies is harder than with dedicated tools
• Runs as a desktop app, prospecting stops when you close the program
• Can slow down your computer while running
• Steeper learning curve for new users
• Limited team features, no multi-account sender rotation like HeyReach

Pricing:

• Free trial – 14 days (no credit card required, all features included)
• Standard – $15/month (or as low as $8.25/month on annual billing). Covers essential LinkedIn automation, messages, data scraping, and 620 email finder credits.
• Pro – $45/month (or as low as $24.75/month on annual billing). Unlocks advanced lead generation, more CRM options, message scraping, and 3,100 email finder credits.

Note: one license = one LinkedIn account. You can switch between accounts, but you cannot run two at the same time.

Best For: Desktop power-users who want detailed drip control at a low price

5. Salesflow

Salesflow is a cloud-based LinkedIn automation tool built for small sales teams that want LinkedIn and email outreach running as one combined sequence. It helps you send connection requests, messages, and follow-ups without doing it by hand, build templates, track metrics, and sync leads to your CRM.

Salesflow has been around for over 10 years (originally known as Growthlead) and reports over 10,000 users across 120+ countries, with 300+ agency partners.

Key features

• LinkedIn outreach. Automates connection requests, follow-up messages, and InMails. You can send up to 400 connection requests per month and up to 2,000 follow-up messages. Can add warm-up actions like profile visits, post likes, and skill endorsements to make your activity look more human and boost response rates.
• Sequences and templates. Lets you build step-by-step workflows with delays between actions. You can use message templates, run A/B testing to see which ones perform better, and the sequence automatically pauses when someone replies, so they don't get spammed.
• Inbox. Shows conversations from your campaigns in one place per account. You can filter and tag leads, and Salesflow includes an AI-assisted smart inbox that helps detect replies and flag interested leads. However, there's no true unified inbox across multiple accounts; you still need to switch between accounts to reply on behalf of a teammate or client.
• Lead import. Pull leads from LinkedIn Sales Navigator, standard LinkedIn search, or upload a CSV file. Salesflow also supports Groups and Events campaigns, meaning you can target members of specific LinkedIn groups or attendees of LinkedIn events.
• Email outreach. Run multi-channel outreach by combining LinkedIn steps with email follow-ups in one sequence. Works with Gmail, Outlook, and Yahoo.
• Done-for-you service. Salesflow offers a managed outreach option where their team runs LinkedIn campaigns on your behalf. That is useful for agencies or businesses that want results without managing the tool day-to-day.
• Reporting. Tracks sent and accepted invites, replies, and campaign performance. Includes an analytics dashboard with a funnel view. The data gives you a useful overview, but some users find the metrics less detailed compared to other tools.
• Integrations. Works with HubSpot, Salesforce, Pipedrive, Zapier, Google Sheets, and webhooks for imports and exports. API access is also available.

Pros:

• Safe cloud-based tool, no Chrome extension needed
• Runs LinkedIn outreach campaigns with follow-ups and templates
• Combines LinkedIn and email outreach in one sequence
• Imports from Sales Navigator, LinkedIn search, CSV, Groups, and Events
• Connects to popular CRMs for smooth data sync
• AI-assisted inbox helps surface interested replies
• Done-for-you managed service available for those who don't want to run it themselves
• 7-day free trial available

Cons:

• No unified inbox, inboxes stay separate per LinkedIn account
• Reports give mostly high-level metrics; limited deep analysis
• Mixed user reviews: some praise the tool, others report bugs, clunky UX, and reliability issues
• You can't manage campaigns from your phone
• Pricing starts at $99/user/month; Teams and Agency pricing is not publicly listed and requires contacting sales

Pricing:

• Pro (1 user) – $99/month. Includes up to 400 connection requests/month, up to 2,000 follow-up messages, 800 Open InMails, LinkedIn + email outreach, reporting, AI smart inbox, and CRM integrations. Comes with a 7-day free trial.
• Teams / Agency – custom pricing Includes multi-account management, client management panel, roles and permissions, global activity dashboard, white-label options, and API access. You need to contact Salesflow to get a quote.

Best For: Small teams wanting simple LinkedIn + email outreach in one place

6. Lemlist

Lemlist is built for sales teams that run outreach across multiple channels: email, LinkedIn, WhatsApp, and calls, and want all of it managed from one sequence. It started as an email tool and grew into a full sales engagement platform, with AI-generated voice messages and personalization built in so outreach doesn't sound like a bot.

It comes with Lemwarm (to warm up your email accounts), a unified inbox, and a lead database of 600M+ verified contacts. You can import leads from a CSV, CRM, or LinkedIn search, then build multichannel sequences in just a few steps. You can add custom variables, images, or short videos to your outreach — that's what makes lemlist popular with sales teams who want to get noticed in crowded inboxes.

lemlist is used by 20,000+ sales teams and is rated 4.6/5 on both G2 and Capterra. It is SOC 2 Type II certified, meaning it meets strict security and data protection standards.

Key features

• Multichannel outreach. Build campaigns that mix LinkedIn, email, WhatsApp, and calls in one sequence. You can start with a profile visit or connection request, follow up with a LinkedIn message, then drop an email if they don't reply. You can also send LinkedIn voice messages, including AI-generated voice messages, directly from your sequence, without needing to record anything manually.
• Email warm-up (Lemwarm). Included in all plans. Protects your sender reputation by slowly increasing your sending volume and mimicking real human email activity, so your messages stay out of spam. lemlist also includes inbox rotation, which automatically spreads your sending across multiple email addresses to further protect deliverability.
• Prospecting database. Access to 600M+ verified contacts (updated from 450M). You can filter by company size, funding, tech stack, intent signals, and more. Built-in waterfall enrichment pulls verified email addresses and phone numbers from multiple data providers with one click, so you get the best available contact info without manually checking multiple tools.
• Intent signals. lemlist can now detect real-time buying signals, like when a company visits your website, posts a new job, raises funding, or engages with LinkedIn content. This lets you reach out to leads at exactly the right moment.
• AI assistant. Helps generate personalized icebreakers, write emails, clean up messy data, and automatically build outreach sequences. AI agents can research accounts and enrich leads in the background so reps spend less time on prep and more time on actual conversations.
• Unified inbox. Brings all email and LinkedIn replies into one thread. You can filter, tag, assign, and reply on behalf of teammates. Available on the Multichannel Expert plan and above.
• Tracking & A/B testing. Monitor opens, clicks, and replies, and test different versions of your messages to see what performs best. Custom reporting is also available to track results the way your team needs.
• Chrome extension. lemlist has a Chrome extension that lets you find contacts, enrich leads, and launch outreach sequences directly from LinkedIn, Gmail, or your CRM, without switching tabs.

Pros:

• Works across multiple channels: email, LinkedIn, WhatsApp, and calls, all in one sequence
• Strong personalization with dynamic text, images, videos, and AI voice messages
• Lemwarm email warm-up included in all plans to keep deliverability high
• 600M+ lead database with real-time intent signals
• AI tools speed up writing, sequencing, and lead research
• SOC 2 Type II certified, strong security standards
• 14-day free trial with full Multichannel Expert access, no credit card required

Cons:

• LinkedIn automation is only available on the Multichannel Expert plan ($87+/user/month on annual billing), not included in the cheaper Email Pro plan
• Reporting is functional but less deep than tools built specifically for LinkedIn
• Learning curve if you're new to multi-step sequences and automation
• Some users report occasional bugs and a more complex interface at advanced levels
• Add-ons (WhatsApp, extra phone numbers, and AI call agent) increase the total cost significantly

Pricing: 

• Email Pro – $63/user/month. Good for email-focused outreach. Includes 3 sending addresses per user, 200 free enrichment credits/month, unlimited email follow-ups, access to the 600M+ leads database, AI personalization, CRM integrations, and Lemwarm.
• Multichannel Expert – $87/user/month. The most popular plan. Includes everything in Email Pro, plus 5 email senders per user, 400 free enrichment credits/month, LinkedIn automation, in-app calling, manual task steps, and the unified multichannel inbox. WhatsApp automation is available as a paid add-on ($20/user/month).
• Enterprise – custom pricing (5+ users) Includes everything in Multichannel Expert, plus custom roles and permissions, a dedicated account manager, 1:1 onboarding, priority support, SSO/SAML login security, and the ability to run lemlist directly from your CRM.

All plans include a 14-day free trial with full Multichannel Expert features — no credit card required.

⚠️ Note: LinkedIn features are only available on the Multichannel Expert and Enterprise plans. Teams on the Email Pro plan won't have access to LinkedIn automation.

Best For: Sales teams wanting true multichannel outreach with AI personalization and a large lead database

7. LaGrowthMachine

La Growth Machine is built for sales teams and agencies that want LinkedIn, email, and X outreach automated from one place, including warm-up actions like profile visits and likes before any direct outreach begins. It includes ready-made templates and AI-powered personalization so campaigns feel human at scale.

LGM has been automating LinkedIn campaigns safely since 2017, is trusted by 25,000+ users, and is rated 4.6/5 across 427 reviews. Every account gets its own dedicated 5G mobile proxy, making it harder for LinkedIn to detect automation than with tools that use standard server-based IPs.

Key features

• Multichannel prospecting. LGM works across LinkedIn, email, and X (Twitter). You can send connection requests, follow-ups, and DMs on all three. It does profile visits, post likes, and follows to warm up leads before reaching out. Everything shows in one dashboard. LGM also supports phone calls as an additional step in sequences, available on Pro and Ultimate plans.
• Sequences & templates. You get ready-to-use template sequences on all plans, plus the option to build fully custom ones from the Pro plan upward using a drag-and-drop sequence builder. Their "Magic Messages" use AI to personalize content, though you'll still want to tweak them. A/B testing is available on Pro and above.
• Lead gen & enrichment. You can import prospects from CSV, LinkedIn Sales Navigator, or CRMs. LGM uses waterfall enrichment, pulling from 10 email providers to find the best verified email for each lead. You can also import leads based on LinkedIn intent signals, such as people who liked or commented on a specific post, or attended a LinkedIn event. Enrichment credits are included in every plan, and you can buy more if needed.
• Lookalike Search. LGM can analyze your existing best clients and find similar companies automatically, so you always have fresh, relevant prospects to reach out to without manual research.
• Unified inbox. All replies from LinkedIn, email, and X appear in one inbox. You can reply on behalf of teammates, tag leads, and detect out-of-office replies so sequences pause automatically. Available from the Pro plan. The Basic plan does not include the multichannel inbox.
• AI voice messages. LGM can clone your voice from a short recording and auto-generate personalized voice messages for each prospect. You record once, and LGM generates a unique message saying each lead's name, so it sounds personal without recording hundreds of clips.
• Calls. Phone calls can be added as steps in your outreach sequence on Pro and Ultimate plans, so you can coordinate calling with your LinkedIn and email touchpoints in one flow.
• Analytics & reporting. LGM tracks the full customer journey: invites sent, replies, open rates, clicks, and conversion rates per channel and per step. You can see which channel works best and where leads drop off.
• Integrations. LGM now connects with 100+ tools, including HubSpot, Pipedrive, Zapier, Make, Clay, PhantomBuster, and more. HubSpot and Pipedrive's full two-way sync (including sending and receiving message content, lead status, and activity logs) is only available on the Ultimate plan.

Pros:

• Automates LinkedIn, email, and X (Twitter) outreach from one platform
• Unified inbox for all replies, across all channels
• AI voice messages add a human touch without extra recording work
• Waterfall enrichment from 10 providers maximizes email find rates
• Dedicated 5G mobile proxies per identity for better account safety
• Good analytics showing which channel and step perform best
• Lookalike Search helps you find new prospects similar to your best clients

Cons:

• No multi-account sender rotation like HeyReach; one identity = one LinkedIn account
• Unified inbox, A/B testing, calls, and advanced integrations are locked behind the Pro plan (€120/month/identity)
• HubSpot and Pipedrive full sync is only available on the Ultimate plan
• Pricing grows fast as you add more identities and can get expensive for agencies
• Complex sequences take time to master

Pricing: (annual billing — 2 months free)

• Basic – €60/identity/month Channels: LinkedIn + Email. Includes 250 enriched leads/month, 1 sending email per identity, up to 3 identities, 3 active campaigns, ready-to-use templates, AI voice messages, AI writing assistant, and 3 team members. 
• Pro – €120/identity/month (most popular) Channels: LinkedIn + Email + Calls. Includes 400 enriched leads/month, 5 sending emails with rotating inbox, 6 active campaigns, unlimited identities, unified multichannel inbox, A/B testing, lookalike opportunities, automated social warming, advanced integrations (Zapier, Make, Clay, API), and Slack notifications. Up to 25 team members.
• Ultimate – €120/identity/month Channels: LinkedIn + Email + X (Twitter) + Calls. Includes 1,000 enriched leads/month, 10 sending emails, unlimited campaigns, unlimited team members, and full HubSpot and Pipedrive two-way sync, including all message content, activity logs, and CRM enrichment. Dedicated customer support from 4 identities.

Agency and Custom plans are also available for teams needing 6+ identities, discounted rates, onboarding sessions, and exclusive features. Contact sales for pricing.

Best For: Teams automating LinkedIn + email + X with AI voice messages

8. Waalaxy

Waalaxy is the easiest entry point for beginners who want to start LinkedIn outreach fast, as most users launch their first campaign in under 10 minutes. It handles connection requests, messages, and basic LinkedIn and email sequences, all while staying within LinkedIn's limits.

Key features

• LinkedIn outreach. Waalaxy lets you build campaigns with steps like sending a connection request, visiting a profile, or following up with a message. You import prospects directly from LinkedIn using the Chrome extension, then pick from 99+ ready-made sequence templates or build your own. Once set, the campaign runs automatically. You can send up to 800 connection requests per month, which aligns with LinkedIn's own safe limits.
• AI writing assistant (Waami). Waalaxy includes a built-in AI message writer called Waami. Based on millions of outreach messages, it writes a personalized message for you; you can use it as-is or tweak it. There's also an AI prospect finder and an AI prospect list cleaner to remove irrelevant contacts.
• Team features. You can invite teammates and assign them roles. Waalaxy syncs with CRMs and shows a shared dashboard with results. It also has an anti-duplicate feature so the same lead doesn't get contacted twice by different team members. Enterprise plan users get a full team workspace, multi-account imports, and a dedicated onboarding session.
• Reporting and inbox. Waalaxy tracks acceptance rates, response rates, and campaign performance with clean visual charts. The LinkedIn Inbox is available as a paid add-on (€20/month) and lets you manage all conversations in one place, save reply templates, schedule automated follow-ups, tag leads, and filter by priority. You cannot reply on behalf of teammates, the inbox is per user.
• Email outreach and finder. Beyond LinkedIn, Waalaxy lets you add email steps to your sequences on the Business plan. You can find prospects' professional emails using credits and send them as part of a multi-channel workflow. Email credits are included in all plans (25 credits on Pro and Advanced, 500 on Business), and you can buy more at any time.
• Freemium plan. Waalaxy now offers a permanent free plan with 80 connection requests per month, basic LinkedIn automation, pre-filled templates, and live chat support, no trial expiry. This makes it one of the only tools on this list with a usable free tier.

Pros:

• Automates LinkedIn messages, invites, and follow-ups
• 99+ pre-built campaign templates, ideal for beginners
• Combines LinkedIn with email outreach on the business plan
• Built-in email finder with credits included in all plans
• Native CRM integrations and 2,000+ tools via Zapier and Make
• AI message writer (Waami) speeds up copywriting
• Free plan available with no time limit

Cons:

• Relies on a Chrome extension for lead import, which some users consider a higher-risk setup compared to fully cloud-based tools
• LinkedIn Inbox is a paid add-on (€20/month), not included in base plans
• You can't reply on behalf of teammates, inbox is per user
• Campaign templates are pre-built; fully custom sequences require more manual setup
• Cold email is only available on the Business plan (€69/month) and above
• Customer support response time is up to 48h on the Pro plan

Pricing: 

• Freemium – €0/month: 80 invitations/month, basic LinkedIn automation, pre-filled templates, and live chat support. No expiry.
• Pro – €19/user/month: 300 invitations/month, unlimited campaigns, automated follow-ups, smart reply detection, CRM sync with 2,000+ tools, CSV import/export, imports from LinkedIn/Sales Navigator/Recruiter Lite, duplicate prevention, 25 email finder credits, and team collaboration. Support replies within 48h.
• Advanced – €49/user/month: Everything in Pro, plus 800 invitations/month and live chat support.
• Business – €69/user/month: Everything in Advanced, plus cold email sequences, automated email follow-ups, multiple sender accounts, 500 email finder credits, and priority support.
• Enterprise – custom pricing: For teams of 5+ users. Includes team workspace, volume discounts, unified billing, team analytics dashboard, anti-duplicate security, multi-account import, and a dedicated onboarding session.

LinkedIn Inbox is available as an add-on for €20/user/month on any paid plan.

Best For: Beginners wanting easy LinkedIn + email outreach with a free plan

9. PhantomBuster

PhantomBuster is built for growth hackers and ops-minded marketers who need to scrape, enrich, and automate across multiple platforms, LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram, and more, not just run LinkedIn outreach. Instead of doing everything manually, you set up "Phantoms" (individual automations) or "Flows" (multi-step workflows) that collect leads, send connection requests, or enrich data automatically.

It's popular with growth hackers, recruiters, and sales teams that need to speed up prospecting, especially those who want to pull data from multiple sources, not just LinkedIn. PhantomBuster supports 150+ web sources and integrates with a wide range of tools, making it more of an enrichment platform than a pure LinkedIn outreach tool.

Key features

• LinkedIn prospecting. Pull data from LinkedIn Sales Navigator searches, groups, or posts. Export it to a CSV or send it directly to your CRM. PhantomBuster can also track job changes and profile updates, so your lead lists stay current without manual checking.
• Connection requests + follow-ups. Automate invites and follow-up messages using simple templates. You can chain actions together — for example: collect profiles → send connection requests → send messages. PhantomBuster's LinkedIn messaging capabilities are functional but less polished than dedicated outreach tools. For heavy LinkedIn messaging at scale, most users pair it with a CRM or outreach tool like HubSpot.
• Enrichment. Add missing details like company names, job titles, or emails. Email credits are included in every paid plan, and AI credits unlock advanced features like AI-powered personalization. PhantomBuster uses Dropcontact and other providers for email enrichment.
• Workflows (Flows). Link several Phantoms into one outreach campaign. Example: scrape group members → send invites → auto-tag replies in your CRM. Each workspace has shared execution time (hours) and slots (number of automations you can run simultaneously), so you need to plan usage carefully to avoid running out mid-month.
• Social media automation. Go beyond LinkedIn: automate follows, likes, or comments on Twitter/X, Instagram, Facebook, and other platforms. This is one of PhantomBuster's real strengths compared to LinkedIn-only tools.
• Integrations. Connect with HubSpot, Zapier, Google Sheets, and more. PhantomBuster also has a Chrome extension that works alongside the cloud-based tool for certain scraping tasks.
• Workspaces. Each PhantomBuster workspace has its own plan, billing, and resources. You can create multiple workspaces, for example, one per client, each with its own subscription. This gives agencies some flexibility, though it also means paying separately for each.

Pros:

• Great for multichannel lead collection across LinkedIn, Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, and 150+ sources
• Strong data enrichment, emails and profile data included in paid plans
• You can chain workflows to cut out manual steps
• Works with Zapier, HubSpot, and Google Sheets
• Flexible for sales teams, recruiters, and growth hackers
• 14-day free trial with no credit card required
• Pre-built Phantom templates mean you can get started in under 5 minutes

Cons:

• Steeper learning curve than most tools on this list; not beginner-friendly
• Risk of LinkedIn account bans if automations run too aggressively
• Billing is based on execution time (hours), not results; slow scrapes and errors still consume your quota
• Not ideal for large agencies due to slot and execution time limits per workspace
• No true native LinkedIn messaging inbox; heavy outreach typically requires an additional tool
• Some users report that Phantoms can break and require reconfiguration, and error logs are not always helpful
• Pricing changed significantly in late 2025, with some users reporting that the tool became more expensive with less clarity on the changes

Pricing: 

• Free trial – 14 days (no credit card required; 5 slots and approximately 2 hours of execution per day)
• Starter – $69/month: 5 Phantom slots, 20 execution hours/month, 10,000 AI credits, 500 email credits. Good for testing or light use.
• Pro – $159/month: 15 Phantom slots, 80 execution hours/month, 30,000 AI credits, 2,500 email credits. The most popular plan for small sales teams.
• Team – $439/month: 50 Phantom slots, 300 execution hours/month, 90,000 AI credits, 10,000 email credits. Built for agencies and larger teams running multiple campaigns simultaneously.

Note: PhantomBuster bills users outside Europe in USD and European users in EUR. Prices shown exclude VAT. Annual billing offers a discount on all plans.

Best For: Growth hackers needing data scraping and enrichment across multiple platforms

10. Dripify

Dripify is a good fit for individuals and small teams who want clean, automated drip campaigns on LinkedIn without a steep learning curve. It takes care of connection requests, messages, and follow-ups while you focus on closing deals, with ready-made templates you can personalize with names, companies, job titles, and more.

Dripify is used by 40,000+ companies in 72+ countries and offers a clean, beginner-friendly interface that most users can set up in under a minute.

Key features

• Drip campaigns. This is the core of Dripify. A drip campaign is a series of steps that run automatically over time. For example: 
  
  • Day 1 — send a connection request with a short note; 
  • Day 3 — if accepted, send a welcome message; 
  • Day 7 — send a polite follow-up. 
  • Day 10 — like a post or endorse a skill. You set the order and timing once, and Dripify handles the rest. You can run 1 campaign on Basic or unlimited campaigns on Pro and above.
• Email outreach. Dripify now includes email outreach in its sequences, not just LinkedIn. You can combine LinkedIn and email steps in one campaign; for example, send a LinkedIn message first, then follow up by email if there's no reply. This is available on all plans.
• Email finder & verifier. Dripify has a built-in email finder that lets you search for prospects' business email addresses without leaving the platform. It also includes an email verifier to improve deliverability by up to 99%. Each plan includes 100 email finder credits, with additional credits available for purchase.
• Lead data enrichment. Dripify now offers lead enrichment with 30+ real-time attributes, including company info, job titles, and contact details, so you can build more targeted, personalized outreach without relying on external enrichment tools.
• Hyper-personalization. Dripify supports 20+ personalization variables in messages, including name, company, job title, and more rare fields. An AI-powered icebreaker variable is also available, automatically generating a unique opening line for each prospect. If a variable is missing for a lead, you can set an alternative message as a backup so no message goes out blank.
• Smart Inbox. Instead of juggling LinkedIn tabs, Dripify gives you one inbox focused on leads from your campaigns. You can search, mark important conversations, and add notes for context. The dedicated inbox is available on Pro and Advanced plans. Advanced plan users also get lead tagging and step-by-step sequence analytics.
• Templates. Dripify comes with customizable sequence templates. Fill in a prospect's name, company, or role, and the tool personalizes the rest. This makes it much faster to send personalized messages at scale.
• Analytics. The platform tracks acceptance and reply rates, as well as campaign performance, with color-coded charts. Advanced plan users get step-level analytics, so you can see exactly which step in your sequence is working and which one leads are dropping off at.
• CSV import. You can upload a CSV file with a list of leads or pull them directly from a LinkedIn search URL. Dripify imports up to 1,000 profiles per search. You can also import leads from Sales Navigator and all LinkedIn account types, including Recruiter.
• Multiple LinkedIn actions. Beyond messages, Dripify can also view profiles, like posts, follow people, and endorse skills. Daily action quotas vary by plan: Basic allows 20 connection requests and 30 messages per day, while Pro and Advanced allow 75 connection requests and 100+ messages.
• Integrations. Dripify connects natively with HubSpot, Salesforce, Zoho CRM, Pipedrive, Monday, ActiveCampaign, Slack, and Google Sheets, plus Zapier, Make, and webhooks. Webhook and Zapier integrations are available on the Pro plan and higher.

Pros:

• Automates full LinkedIn outreach: invites, messages, follow-ups, profile visits, endorsements
• Now includes email outreach and email sequences in the same campaign
• Clean, beginner-friendly dashboard with guided setup
• Built-in email finder and verifier, no third-party tool needed
• Lead data enrichment with 30+ attributes
• 20+ personalization variables, including AI-powered icebreakers
• Works with popular CRMs and apps via Zapier, Make, and native integrations
• 7-day free trial, no credit card required

Cons:

• Costs add up quickly if you need multiple accounts — no sender rotation
• Each LinkedIn account requires its own subscription
• Inbox, lead tagging, and step analytics are only available on Pro ($59) and Advanced ($79) plans
• Managing multiple accounts at scale is more complex than tools like HeyReach
• Limited API compared to more developer-friendly tools

Pricing: 

• Basic – $39/user/month: 1 drip campaign, limited daily quotas (20 connection requests/day, 30 messages/day), advanced analytics, sequence templates, email finder (100 credits), built-in LinkedIn protection, and 24/7 live support.
• Pro – $59/user/month: Everything in Basic, plus unlimited drip campaigns, full daily quotas (75 connection requests/day, 100+ messages/day), dedicated inbox, CSV export, and webhook/Zapier integration.
• Advanced – $79/user/month: Everything in Pro, plus team management, advanced LinkedIn protection, lead tagging, and step-level analytics. 
• Enterprise – custom pricing: Everything in Advanced, plus custom email finder, premium onboarding, a dedicated technical support team, and a customer success manager.

All plans include a 7-day free trial with no credit card required.

Best For: Individuals and small teams wanting clean drip campaigns with CSV targeting

11. Dux-Soup

Dux-Soup is a solid pick for individuals and solo founders who want affordable LinkedIn automation with InMail and drip campaigns built in. It runs as a Chrome extension, with optional cloud-based plans for those who need campaigns running 24/7.

Key features

• Personalized connection requests. Send invites with a short, tailored note. You can insert the prospect's name, job title, or company to make the message feel personal. All three compatibility types are supported: LinkedIn Basic, Sales Navigator, and Recruiter.
• Drip campaigns. Available on Turbo and Cloud plans. Build multi-step sequences with up to 12 actions using a drag-and-drop builder. Actions include: send an invite, wait, send a welcome message, follow up, endorse skills, like a post, view profile, send an InMail, or follow a profile. If someone replies, the sequence pauses automatically. Drip campaigns are not available on the basic Pro Dux plan.
• InMail automation. If you have LinkedIn Premium or Sales Navigator, Dux-Soup can send InMails to 2nd or 3rd-degree connections. InMails are available on all three individual plans (Pro, Turbo, and Cloud) and can also be included as steps in drip campaigns on Turbo and Cloud.
• Central inbox. Available on Turbo and Cloud plans, Dux-Soup includes a centralized inbox and contact management system where you can view lead responses, monitor prospect progression through your funnel, and manage your pipeline without leaving the tool.
• Safety features. The tool mimics human behavior with random delays, snoozes when daily limits are hit, and runs only during working hours. The Cloud plan takes this further with managed servers, standardized setup, and monitored infrastructure, so campaigns run 24/7 without you needing your browser open.

• Team features. Dux-Soup has dedicated Team plans (Turbo Team and Cloud Team) with shared campaigns, team prospecting with duplicate prevention, consolidated billing, and tiered pricing discounts for multiple seats. Teams buying 5+ licenses get automatic High Flyer status with extra benefits.
• Integrations. Dux-Soup connects with HubSpot, Pipedrive, Salesforce, Freshsales, SharpSpring, Slack, Zapier, Make, and Google Sheets. All integrations are available on Turbo and Cloud plans, including sending LinkedIn data, messages, and actions directly to your CRM or workflow tools.
• Agency plan. Dux-Soup has a dedicated Cloud Agency plan at $371/month that includes 5+ client seats, a single dashboard for managing all LinkedIn accounts, discounted rates, and automatic High Flyer status. This is designed for agencies managing multiple client accounts from one place.

Pros:

• Automates connection requests, messages, follow-ups, InMails, profile visits, endorsements, and post likes
• Drip campaigns with up to 12 actions and a drag-and-drop builder
• Campaigns stop automatically when someone replies
• Strong CRM and Slack integrations on Turbo and Cloud plans
• Very affordable entry point; Pro Dux starts at $14.99/month (or $11.25/month annually)
• Dedicated team and agency plans with shared campaigns and duplicate prevention
• 14-day free trial, no credit card required

Cons:

• Pro and Turbo plans run via Chrome extension, less safe than fully cloud-based tools
• Drip campaigns, inbox, and CRM integrations are not available on the entry-level Pro plan
• No unified inbox across multiple accounts at scale
• The Chrome extension setup has a learning curve
• Cloud plan at $99/month is the same price as tools that are natively cloud-based from the start

Pricing: 

Individual plans:

• Pro Dux – $14.99/month: Basic LinkedIn automation: connection requests, InMails, messages to 1st-degree connections, profile visits, post likes, endorsements, data export to CSV, 4 safety features. No drip campaigns, no inbox, no integrations.
• Turbo Dux – $55/month: Everything in Pro, plus unlimited drip campaigns (up to 12 actions), campaign statistics, central inbox, contact management, lead funnel tracking, CSV export to third-party tools, and full CRM and Zapier integrations.
• Cloud Dux – $99/month: Everything in Turbo, but runs on Dux-Soup's cloud servers — no browser needed. Stable, managed, monitored, and always on.

Team plans:

• Turbo Team – $55/seat/month — shared campaigns, team prospecting with duplicate prevention, consolidated billing, and multiseat discounts.
• Cloud Team – $99/seat/month — everything in Turbo Team, plus cloud infrastructure.

Agency:

• Cloud Agency – $371/month — 5+ client seats, single dashboard, metered billing above 5 seats, cloud infrastructure, automatic High Flyer status.

Best For: Individuals wanting affordable LinkedIn automation with InMail and drip campaigns

12. Octopus CRM

Octopus CRM is the most affordable option for freelancers and consultants who need simple bulk messaging and connection requests on LinkedIn. It runs as a Chrome extension so setup takes minutes, you just need to keep LinkedIn open while it works.

It's built around the idea of creating a LinkedIn "funnel" in which connection requests, profile views, endorsements, and personalized messages flow sequentially. For people who already use LinkedIn daily for prospecting, Octopus acts as a productivity booster.

Key features

• Personalized bulk messaging. Send one message to hundreds of 1st-degree connections at once. Use placeholders like first name, company, or job title to make messages feel personal. You can send up to 100–150 messages per day, depending on your LinkedIn account type.
• Connection requests (including by email). Send automated, personalized invites. Octopus CRM includes a "Connect by Email" feature that lets you bypass LinkedIn's weekly invite limit by sending connection requests via email instead; useful if you hit your weekly cap but want to keep scaling without risking your LinkedIn account.
• Follow-up sequences (funnels). Link actions together to build a simple drip-style sequence. For example: connect → send a thank-you message → endorse skills → send a follow-up. Octopus calls this a LinkedIn marketing funnel. It warms up leads gradually before your main pitch, and you can add, remove, or rearrange steps easily.
• Profile visits and skill endorsements. Octopus can automatically visit profiles (which triggers a notification to the prospect) and endorse up to 7 skills on each contact's profile. These small touches increase visibility and warm up cold leads before any direct outreach. Profile visits and endorsements are available from the Advanced plan upward.
• Campaign analytics. Track how many messages you've sent, your response rates, and connection acceptance stats. Octopus also shows your Social Selling Index (SSI), a LinkedIn score that reflects your activity and effectiveness on the platform. Activity Control sends you immediate alerts if Octopus detects excessive activity on your account, giving you an extra layer of safety.
• CSV import/export. Upload lead lists from LinkedIn Sales Navigator or external sources via CSV. Export campaign results for reporting or CRM sync. Available from the Pro plan.
• Integrations. Connect with Zapier, HubSpot, Zoho, Asana, Google Sheets, and thousands of other apps via Zapier. Available from the Pro plan. There's no native Salesforce or Pipedrive integration, everything goes through Zapier.
• Compatibility. Octopus works with LinkedIn Free, Premium, Sales Navigator, and Recruiter/Recruiter Lite accounts. Recruiter support is only available on the Unlimited plan.

Pros:

• Easy to install and use via Chrome
• Strong personalization features for bulk messages
• Funnel linking makes outreach sequences feel more natural
• Connect by Email feature bypasses LinkedIn's weekly invite cap
• Activity Control alerts you if your account shows excessive activity
• Compatible with all LinkedIn account types, including Recruiter
• 7-day free trial, no credit card required

Cons:

• Runs only in Chrome, no cloud option, no mobile access
• Only automates messaging to 1st-degree connections, no InMail automation
• Requires you to keep LinkedIn open in your browser while campaigns run
• No precise scheduling, can't set exact send times
• Profile visits and endorsements are locked behind the Advanced plan ($21.99/month)
• CSV import and Zapier/HubSpot integrations are not available on the cheapest Starter plan
• Limited compared to cloud-based tools for managing multiple accounts or teams

Pricing:

• Starter – $9.99/month Core automations: connection requests, bulk messaging, basic funnels, campaign creation, personal CRM with stats.
• Pro – $14.99/month Everything in Starter, plus CSV import/export and Zapier/HubSpot integration.
• Advanced – $21.99/month Everything in Pro, plus profile views, skill endorsements, and tighter activity controls.
• Unlimited – $39.99/month All features, higher daily allowances, Recruiter and Recruiter Lite support, and priority support.

Annual billing saves up to 35%: Starter $6.99, Pro $9.99, Advanced $14.99, Unlimited $24.99/month. Agencies managing 20+ accounts can contact Octopus CRM directly for special pricing. All plans include a 7-day free trial — no credit card required.

Best For: Freelancers wanting cheap, simple bulk messaging and LinkedIn funnels

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You don’t need every tool in this list. What you need is the one that’s safe, easy to use, and matches your current goals. The sooner you test it, the sooner you’ll see what works (and what doesn’t) for your LinkedIn outreach.

If you want a place to start, try HeyReach. It’s built for agencies and sales teams that want to scale outreach without putting their LinkedIn accounts at risk. With features like Unibox, multi-seat account rotation, and Workspaces, it’s everything you need to manage connection requests, follow-ups, and LinkedIn messages in one clean flow.

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