The short answerSnov.io if you want LinkedIn and email in one sequence, with finder, verifier and CRM in the same account. Dripify for the same combo at a lower entry price if you use HubSpot. La Growth Machine if you also want voice and waterfall enrichment. lemlist if email is your main channel. Linked Helper or Waalaxy if budget comes first, accepting their limits.
This ranking is written by a Snov.io employee. Every tool went through the same criteria and Snov.io's limitations are listed. Snov.io is the only tool the author uses day to day; the others were assessed from their official pages, checked Nov 4, 2026.
The ranking
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Snov.io
8.9/10
Best for: Reps who want LinkedIn and email outreach, contact finding and verification, and a CRM in one account.
Entry price: $69/month per LinkedIn account, on top of the email plan (Starter from $29.25/month billed annually). Paid-plan users get a slot discount; official pages differ on the amount ($59 to $62). Free trial: 7 days, 1 account, first-time users only.
Strengths- LinkedIn and email steps in one sequence, branching on accepted invites or replies.
- Email finder, verifier and CRM in the same product, with native HubSpot and Pipedrive.
Limitations- Each LinkedIn account is a paid slot on top of the email plan.
- The free email plan excludes integrations and bulk search/verification.
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Dripify
8.3/10
Best for: Reps who want LinkedIn plus email at a lower entry price and only need HubSpot.
Entry price: Pro: $79/month or $59/month billed annually, per user (1 LinkedIn account). Free trial: 7 days, no card.
Strengths- LinkedIn and email in one sequence on every paid plan.
- Email finder with verification included (100 credits/month); campaigns run on Dripify servers.
Limitations- Per-seat pricing: each LinkedIn account is a seat.
- HubSpot is the only native CRM named (others via Zapier or webhook).
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La Growth Machine
7.7/10
Best for: Teams wanting LinkedIn, email and voice from the basic plan, and enrichment that only charges when data is found.
Entry price: Basic: €60/month or €50/month billed annually, per identity (1 sender). Free trial: 14 days, no card, 1 identity.
Strengths- LinkedIn, email and voice in one sequence from Basic.
- Waterfall email finding across 9 providers, charging only when found.
Limitations- Native CRM sync only on Ultimate (€150 to €180).
- Email verification: not verified on the official site.
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lemlist
7.1/10
Best for: Teams strong on cold email who want to add LinkedIn, with HubSpot, Salesforce and Pipedrive integrations.
Entry price: LinkedIn only from Multichannel: $109/month or $87/month billed annually, per user. Free trial: 14 days + 200 credits.
Strengths- Strong email channel with LinkedIn in the same sequence.
- HubSpot, Salesforce and Pipedrive on all plans.
Limitations- LinkedIn only on the $109-per-user plan.
- Email finding is a paid add-on ($16 to $20/month for 2k credits).
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Expandi
6.7/10
Best for: Teams that already have emails and want cloud LinkedIn automation with HubSpot, Salesforce or Pipedrive.
Entry price: Business: $99/month or $79/month billed annually, per LinkedIn account. Free trial: 7 days, all features.
Strengths- Cloud-based.
- Email follow-ups in the same sequence; HubSpot, Salesforce and Pipedrive integrations.
Limitations- No email finder found on the official site.
- Over 10 seats or white label: price only via sales.
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Linked Helper
6.1/10
Best for: Users who want the lowest price per account and can keep a computer running the app.
Entry price: Standard: $15 (1-month license) or $8.25/month (12-month license). Free trial: 14 days of Pro, no card.
Strengths- Lowest price per LinkedIn account.
- Most CRMs named (HubSpot, Salesforce, Pipedrive, Zoho and more) plus a built-in CRM.
Limitations- Desktop app: the machine must stay on with the app running.
- Email in the same sequence: not verified; Standard caps 11 advanced actions at 20 per day.
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HeyReach
5.8/10
Best for: Agencies running many LinkedIn accounts that already use Instantly or Smartlead for email.
Entry price: Growth: $79/month or $64/month billed annually, per sender. Agency plans from $999/month. Free trial: 14 days, 3 accounts, no card.
Strengths- Bundles for agencies with many senders.
- Cloud, no Chrome extension.
Limitations- No native email channel: needs Instantly or Smartlead.
- Only HubSpot is named as a native CRM.
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Waalaxy
5.7/10
Best for: Beginners on LinkedIn who want the lowest price per user.
Entry price: Pro: €39/month or €19/month billed annually, per user (from the official blog; the pricing page doesn't state the period). Free trial: 14 days.
Strengths- Lowest entry price per user.
- Email-finding credits on every plan.
Limitations- Email steps only on Business.
- Pro is capped at 300 invites per month.
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Comparison table
| Criterion (Weight) | Snov.io | Dripify | La Growth Machine | lemlist | Expandi | Linked Helper | HeyReach | Waalaxy |
|---|
| LinkedIn and email in one sequence (25%) | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 3 | 2 | 4 |
| Find and verify emails in the same product (20%) | 10 | 8 | 7 | 4 | 0 | 6 | 6 | 5 |
| Runs in the cloud (no PC left on) (15%) | 10 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 10 | 2 | 10 | 6 |
| Own CRM or native HubSpot/Pipedrive (15%) | 10 | 6 | 4 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 6 | 3 |
| Entry cost per account (15%) | 5 | 7 | 6 | 3 | 5 | 10 | 6 | 10 |
| Free trial (10%) | 6 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 8 |
| score | 8.9 | 8.3 | 7.7 | 7.1 | 6.7 | 6.1 | 5.8 | 5.7 |
Each criterion is scored 0 to 10 and multiplied by its weight. "Not verified" scores low until the vendor shows the data. how we score →
FAQ
Is LinkedIn automation allowed?
LinkedIn's terms restrict third-party automation, so tools work within daily action limits. Start slow, warm up the account and personalize messages. This risk applies to every tool on the list.
Do I need Sales Navigator?
No. Snov.io, Dripify, Expandi and the others work with a free LinkedIn account; Sales Navigator helps you build a sharper list.
Which is the cheapest?
Per account, Linked Helper ($8.25/month billed annually), but it's a desktop app. In the cloud, Waalaxy (€19/month billed annually), with email steps only on Business.
Why is Snov.io ranked first?
It scores highest on the criteria below for a rep prospecting on their own: LinkedIn and email in one sequence, finder and verifier in the same product, and a CRM included. It loses points on entry price, and the score shows it. The author works at Snov.io.
Official sources (checked Nov 4, 2026): snov.io/pricing · snov.io/linkedin-automation-tools · snov.io/knowledgebase/faq-linkedin-automation · dripify.com/pricing · lagrowthmachine.com/pricing · lagrowthmachine.com/features/linkedin-automation · lemlist.com/pricing · help.lemlist.com/en/articles/4686779-how-to-integrate-linkedin-steps-to-the-sequence · expandi.io/pricing · expandi.io/integrations · linkedhelper.com/pricing · heyreach.io/pricing · heyreach.io/integration/hubspot · waalaxy.com/pricing · waalaxy.com/blog/linkedin-automation-software/waalaxy-alternatives
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