At Botdog, we're constantly researching the LinkedIn automation market to ensure we're delivering the best value to our users. We analyze competitor pricing, test new features, and track market trends to make sure that Botdog remains competitive in terms of affordability, reliability, and results.
After analyzing 15+ LinkedIn automation platforms in early 2026, we found that prices range from $8.25/month (Linked Helper) to $1,499/month (HeyReach). The market has matured since 2025 with clearer tier separation: budget tools ($8.25-$50/month), mid-tier ($50-$100/month), premium-tier ($100-$200/month) and enterprise tier ($200-$1,499/month).
Most reliable tools now charge between $55-$165/month per user. But "reliable" is the keyword here, because the cheapest options often require your computer to stay on 24/7 to run campaigns.
This guide breaks down LinkedIn automation pricing in 2026, showing you exactly what you get at each price point and where the hidden costs lurk. We'll help you find the best value for your specific needs - whether that's Botdog at $35/month or one of the alternatives that might fit better.
Market Changes in 2026
Before diving into specific tools, here's what's changed in the LinkedIn automation landscape in the past year:
- Price increases across the board: Most established tools raised prices 5-15% in 2025-2026.
- Campaign limits became more restrictive: Some tools that previously offered unlimited campaigns now gate this feature behind higher tiers. La Growth Machine Basic allows only 3 campaigns (they were more generous before), and you need their Ultimate plan at $165/month for unlimited.
- AI features proliferated: Almost every tool added AI assistants in 2025-2026, but the quality varies wildly.
- Multi-channel became table stakes: Many budget tools now offer LinkedIn + Email automation, but are perhaps spreading themselves too thin. This has pushed single-channel specialists like Botdog ahead for users who want to focus on quality, simplicity, and LinkedIn-specific features rather than channel count.
- "Safety-first" became a buzzword: Every tool now claims to be the "safest" option, but approaches differ dramatically - from hard-coded limits that protect you automatically (Botdog) to user-managed configurations where one mistake can trigger restrictions (Phantombuster).
Budget Tier ($8.25-$50/month)
1. Botdog - $35-$49/month annually ($69-$99/month monthly)
Best for: Salespeople, recruiters, founders, and small teams who want reliable LinkedIn automation at the lowest price.
G2 Rating: 4.9/5 ⭐ from 57 reviews
Why Botdog offers the best value:
As the creators of Botdog, we obviously have bias here - but the numbers speak for themselves. At $35/month annually for our Starter plan, Botdog costs 41% less than mid-tier alternatives while maintaining a 4.9/5 G2 rating (highest among LinkedIn automation tools).
What you get at $35/month (Starter):
- Unlimited LinkedIn campaigns (no restrictions)
- Cloud-based automation (no browser extensions, you can turn your computer off and campaigns will still run)
- 3-minute setup from signup to first campaign going live
- Built-in safety features that enforce LinkedIn's limits automatically
- Team collaboration features (shared inbox, multi-account switching)
- Unlimited connection requests within LinkedIn's actual limits
Professional tier at $39/month adds:
- API and webhook access for CRM integration
- Advanced sequences with conditional logic
- Contact imports from HubSpot, Salesforce, Apollo, Google Sheets
- Activity logging to any CRM
- Waterfall email enrichment (100 free credits/month)
Professional + AI tier at $49/month adds:
- AI lead review (so you can filter out irrelevant prospects from your lists automatically)
- Natural language message rewriting
- AI-powered personalization
How we keep our prices low:
We deliberately keep Botdog LinkedIn-only to avoid the feature bloat that drives up costs. Many salespeople opt for multi-channels just in case they decide to integrate email and X into their sequences... but they end up paying for half-baked features they very rarely use. Our goal at Botdog is to do one thing (LinkedIn automation) exceptionally well at a price that individuals and small teams can actually afford.
If LinkedIn is your primary (or only) outreach channel, Botdog delivers better value than anything else at this price point.
Total cost breakdown:
- Botdog Starter: $35/month annually
- LinkedIn Premium (recommended): $44.99/month annually
- Total: $79.99/month all-in (when billed annually)
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2. Linked Helper - $8.25-$24.75/month annually ($15-$45/month monthly)
Best for: Extreme budget users willing to keep their computer running 24/7
G2 Rating: 4.6/5 ⭐ from 146 reviews
Why it's the absolute cheapest:
Linked Helper costs just $8.25/month for their Basic plan - the lowest price in the entire LinkedIn automation market. But this ultra-low pricing comes with caveats that make it unsuitable for many professional users.
Major limitations at $8.25/month:
- Desktop-based software - Your computer must stay on 24/7 for campaigns to run. Turn off your laptop and automation stops.
- Outdated interface - Feels like software from 2019 with limited updates
The hidden costs:
- Electricity costs for running your computer 24/7
- Computer wear/slow speed from constant operation
- Time invested to understand the outdated interface
- Limited support and bug fixes
Total cost breakdown:
- Linked Helper Basic: $8.25/month annually
- LinkedIn Premium (recommended): $44.99/month annually
- Electricity costs: ~$5/month (computer running 24/7)
- Total: $58.24/month all-in (when billed annually)
3. Meet Alfred - $29-$49/month annually ($59-$79/month monthly)
Best for: Budget-conscious teams testing multi-channel outreach
G2 Rating: 3.4/5 ⭐ from 34 reviews
Why it's the cheapest multi-channel option:
Meet Alfred's Pro plan costs $49/month annually and includes LinkedIn + Email + X (Twitter) automation - the cheapest multi-channel option available. For teams wanting to test outreach across all three platforms without committing to premium tools, Meet Alfred provides functional automation at minimal cost.
What you get at $49/month (Pro plan):
- LinkedIn automation with unlimited campaigns
- Email sequences integrated with LinkedIn
- X (Twitter) engagement automation
- Built-in CRM for lead tracking
- Campaign templates for different industries
- Multi-channel unified inbox
The reliability concern:
Meet Alfred's 3.4/5 G2 rating (compared to 4.5+ for most competitors) reflects real quality issues. User reviews frequently mention:
- Bugs and UI glitches that disrupt workflows
- Occasional campaign failures requiring manual intervention
- LinkedIn account warning reports from some users
- Inconsistent customer support response times
- Interface that feels less polished than alternatives
Basic plan limitations at $29/month:
- Only 3 campaigns total (severely limiting)
- LinkedIn-only (no email or X automation)
- Still suffers from the same reliability issues as Pro
When Meet Alfred makes sense:
If you're testing multi-channel outreach on a tight budget and can tolerate occasional bugs, Meet Alfred's $49/month provides the cheapest access to LinkedIn + Email + X. The reliability trade-offs become acceptable if budget is your primary constraint and you have time to work around technical issues.
Total cost breakdown:
- Meet Alfred Pro: $49/month annually
- LinkedIn Premium (recommended): $44.99/month annually
- Total: $93.99/month all-in (when billed annually)
4. Waalaxy Pro - $21-$43/month annually ($43-$87/month monthly)
Best for: Testing LinkedIn automation with minimal investment
G2 Rating: 4.6/5 ⭐ from 536 reviews
Why pricing is confusing:
Waalaxy offers their Pro plan at two price points: $21/month without inbox or $43/month with inbox. This creates a decision point that feels like paying twice for basic functionality - who wants to manage LinkedIn conversations without a unified inbox?
What you get at $21/month (Pro without inbox):
- LinkedIn automation with unlimited campaigns
- 300 connection requests per month (about 70/week)
- Visual flowchart campaign builder
- Must manage conversations in LinkedIn's native interface
What changes at $43/month (Pro with inbox):
- Unified inbox for all LinkedIn conversations
- Same 300 request/month limit
- Same campaign features
The real limitation:
Waalaxy Pro limits you to 300 connection requests per month - about 70 per week. LinkedIn's actual limits are 100-200 per week, depending on account type. To remove this artificial cap and get unlimited requests, you need Advanced at $66/month.
Pricing tiers breakdown:
- Pro (no inbox): $21/month - 300 requests/month, no unified inbox
- Pro (with inbox): $43/month - 300 requests/month, unified inbox included
- Advanced (with inbox): $66/month - Unlimited requests, live chat support
- Business (with inbox): $88/month - LinkedIn + Email, 800 requests + 500 email credits
When Waalaxy makes sense:
If you're testing LinkedIn automation and send fewer than 300 connection requests monthly, Waalaxy Pro at $43/month (with inbox) provides access to their excellent visual flowchart builder at a reasonable price. But most serious users quickly hit the 300-request limit and need to upgrade to Advanced ($66/month).
Total cost breakdown:
- Waalaxy Pro (with inbox): $43/month annually
- Waalaxy Advanced (unlimited requests): $66/month annually
- LinkedIn Premium (recommended): $44.99/month annually -
- Total: $87.99-$110.99/month all-in (when billed annually)
Mid-Tier ($50-$100/month)
5. Dripify Pro - $59/month annually ($79/month monthly)
Best for: Teams needing LinkedIn + Email without complexity
G2 Rating: 4.5/5 ⭐ from 322 reviews
Why Dripify Pro is solid value:
At $59/month annually, Dripify's Pro plan delivers LinkedIn + Email automation with unlimited campaigns, full daily quotas, and a 4.5/5 reliability rating. This combination of multi-channel capability and consistent performance makes it a strong mid-tier choice.
What you get at $59/month (Pro plan):
- Unlimited LinkedIn campaigns
- Email sequences integrated with LinkedIn
- Full LinkedIn daily quotas (no artificial restrictions)
- Visual drag-and-drop campaign builder
- Smart inbox with reply detection
- Team collaboration features (on Advanced tier at $79/month)
Basic plan at $39/month is too limited:
- Only 1 campaign total
- Restricted daily quotas: 20 connection requests, 30 messages, 10 InMails
- No email sequences
- Most users quickly outgrow this tier
Why users choose Dripify:
Dripify hits a middle ground between budget tools and premium platforms. The interface is more polished than Meet Alfred ($49/month) but simpler than La Growth Machine ($110+/month). Setup takes about 30 minutes compared to Botdog's 3 minutes or LGM's 45-60 minutes.
The 4.5/5 G2 rating reflects consistent reliability - campaigns run smoothly, the platform stays stable, and support responds helpfully. This reliability advantage over cheaper alternatives justifies the $10-$20/month premium.
Total cost breakdown:
- Dripify Pro: $59/month annually
- LinkedIn Premium (recommended): $44.99/month annually
- Total: $103.99/month all-in (when billed annually)
6. Phantombuster Starter - $56/month annually ($69/month monthly)
Best for: Technical users needing data extraction alongside automation
G2 Rating: 4.4/5 ⭐ from 124 reviews
Why pricing is a bit deceptive:
Phantombuster's Starter plan costs $56/month annually - cheaper than Dripify. But the 20-hour monthly execution time limit means most users quickly need the Pro plan at $128/month or Team plan at $352/month for adequate capacity.
What you get at $56/month (Starter plan):
- 20 hours of execution time per month
- 10,000 AI credits
- 5 phantom slots (automated workflows)
- 500 email credits
- 100+ pre-built "Phantoms" for LinkedIn, Instagram, Twitter, etc.
The execution time problem:
Depending on your Phantom configurations and campaign volume, 20 hours might last 2-3 weeks before automation stops. Heavy users burn through hours faster and face mid-month shutdowns or forced upgrades to Pro ($128/month with 80 hours) or Team ($352/month with 300 hours).
When Phantombuster makes sense:
Phantombuster serves a fundamentally different use case than campaign automation tools. If you need to scrape LinkedIn search results at scale, extract profile data, or automate across Instagram, Twitter, GitHub, and Google Maps, Phantombuster provides capabilities no other tool matches.
But if your goal is straightforward LinkedIn outreach (connection requests and follow-up messages), Phantombuster's technical complexity and execution time limits make it poor value compared to dedicated tools like Botdog or Dripify.
Total cost breakdown:
- Phantombuster Starter: $56/month annually (inadequate for most)
- Phantombuster Pro: $128/month annually (what most users need)
- LinkedIn Premium (recommended): $44.99/month annually
- Total: $100.99-$172.99/month all-in (when billed annually)
7. HeyReach Growth (1 sender) - $59/month annually ($79/month monthly)
Best for: Growing teams planning to scale to 10+ accounts soon
G2 Rating: 4.7/5 ⭐ from 66 reviews
Why single-sender pricing seems expensive:
HeyReach's Growth plan for one sender costs $59/month annually - the same as Dripify Pro, but HeyReach is LinkedIn-only while Dripify includes email automation. This pricing reflects HeyReach's agency focus rather than solo user optimization.
HeyReach pricing tiers:
- Growth (1 sender): $59/month annually
- Growth (5 senders): $59/seat/month annually ($295/month total)
- Growth (10 senders): $44/seat/month annually ($440/month total)
- Agency (50 accounts): $749/month annually ($15/seat)
- Unlimited (500 accounts): $1,499/month annually
When HeyReach becomes excellent value:
The pricing improves dramatically at scale. At 10 senders, the per-seat cost drops to $44/month. At 50 accounts, it's just $15/account - cheaper than any competitor at that volume.
What you get at $59/month (1 sender):
- Unlimited LinkedIn campaigns
- Multi-account management architecture
- Unified inbox across accounts
- Load distribution capabilities
- Whitelabel branding (agency tiers)
- 4.7/5 reliability rating
When HeyReach makes sense:
If you're currently at 1-5 accounts but planning rapid growth to 10-20 accounts within 6 months, HeyReach's pricing scale rewards that growth. Starting here avoids platform migration later.
But for teams staying at 1-10 accounts long-term, Botdog ($35/month) or Dripify ($59/month with email) provide better value for small-scale use.
Total cost breakdown:
- HeyReach (1 sender): $59/month annually
- HeyReach (10 senders): $440/month annually ($44/seat)
- LinkedIn Premium (recommended): $44.99/month per account annually
- Total: $103.99/month (1 account) or $889.90/month (10 accounts) all-in (when billed annually)
8. Waalaxy Advanced - $66/month annually ($132/month monthly)
Best for: Teams wanting visual flowcharts with unlimited LinkedIn requests
G2 Rating: 4.6/5 ⭐ from 536 reviews
Why Advanced tier finally removes restrictions:
Waalaxy Pro's 300-request monthly limit feels arbitrary when LinkedIn's actual limits are 400-800 requests per month (100-200 per week). The Advanced tier at $66/month removes this cap and provides unlimited LinkedIn requests.
What you get at $66/month (Advanced with inbox):
- Unlimited LinkedIn connection requests
- 800 invitations per month capacity (well above LinkedIn's limits)
- Visual flowchart campaign builder
- Unified inbox included
- Live chat support
- Built-in email finder and verification
Why users choose Waalaxy Advanced:
The visual flowchart builder makes campaign logic immediately clear - helpful for team collaboration and optimization. Waalaxy's customer support consistently rates higher than competitors, and the built-in email finder eliminates the need for separate enrichment tools.
Business tier at $88/month adds email:
- LinkedIn + Email automation
- 800 LinkedIn invitations + 500 email credits per month
- All Advanced features included
Total cost breakdown:
- Waalaxy Advanced: $66/month annually
- Waalaxy Business (with email): $88/month annually
- LinkedIn Premium (recommended): $44.99/month annually
- Total: $110.99-$132.99/month all-in (when billed annually)
9. La Growth Machine Basic - $60/month annually ($70/month monthly)
Best for: Testing multi-channel orchestration on a budget
G2 Rating: 4.6/5 ⭐ from 54 reviews
Why Basic tier is severely limited:
LGM's Basic plan costs $60/month annually and includes LinkedIn + Email automation, but with restrictive campaign limits that make it unsuitable for serious use:
What you get at $60/month (Basic plan):
- Only 3 campaigns maximum
- Templates only (cannot build custom sequences)
- LinkedIn + Email channels
- 250 leads enriched per month
- 3 identities (accounts) maximum
- Waterfall email enrichment (9 providers)
The campaign limit problem:
Most teams need to run 10+ campaigns for different segments, testing, and use cases. Being restricted to just 3 campaigns with templates only means you can't customize sequences for different buyer personas or test message variations.
Upgrade path:
- Pro ($110/month): 6 campaigns, custom workflows, 400 enrichment credits
- Ultimate ($165/month): Unlimited campaigns, CRM sync, 1,000 enrichment credits
When LGM Basic makes sense:
If you're testing LGM's sophisticated multi-channel orchestration (LinkedIn + Email + Twitter + Calls + Voice) and want to experience the platform before committing to $110-165/month, the Basic tier provides limited access. But the 3-campaign restriction and templates-only limitation make it poor value compared to Dripify Pro ($59/month with unlimited campaigns) or Botdog ($35/month with unlimited LinkedIn campaigns).
Total cost breakdown:
- LGM Basic: $60/month annually
- LinkedIn Premium (recommended): $44.99/month annually
- Total: $104.99/month all-in (when billed annually)
10. Lemlist Multichannel Expert - $79/month annually ($99/month monthly)
Best for: Email-first teams adding LinkedIn touchpoints
G2 Rating: 4.6/5 ⭐ from 1,126 reviews
Why Lemlist is different:
Lemlist approaches multi-channel from the opposite direction: professional-grade email outreach with LinkedIn as a supporting channel. If your strategy is email-heavy (60%+ of outreach volume) with LinkedIn touchpoints, Lemlist's email features exceed what automation-first tools offer.
What you get at $79/month (Multichannel Expert):
- Unlimited multichannel follow-ups (Email + LinkedIn)
- Auto LinkedIn visits, invites, and messages
- Centralized multichannel inbox
- 5 sending emails per user with rotation
- Email warm-up and deliverability boost
- 400 free enrichment credits per month
- In-app calling capabilities
- Zapier, Make, Clay integrations
Email Pro tier at $55/month:
- Email automation only (no LinkedIn)
- 3 sending emails per user
- 200 enrichment credits per month
- For teams who don't need LinkedIn automation
Why email-first teams choose Lemlist:
Lemlist's email deliverability optimization, warmup capabilities, and inbox rotation are more sophisticated than tools that added email as an afterthought. For teams where email is primary and LinkedIn is secondary, this specialization justifies the premium.
The $79/month price point is 32% more expensive than Dripify's $59/month LinkedIn + Email offering, but the email features are significantly more developed.
Total cost breakdown:
- Lemlist Email Pro: $55/month annually (no LinkedIn)
- Lemlist Multichannel Expert: $79/month annually (with LinkedIn)
- LinkedIn Premium (recommended if using LinkedIn features): $44.99/month annually
- Total: $55/month (email-only) or $123.99/month all-in (when billed annually)
11. Expandi Business - $79/month annually ($99/month monthly)
Best for: Enterprise teams needing advanced workflows (if you can afford add-ons)
G2 Rating: 4.2/5 ⭐ from 122 reviews
Why base pricing is misleading:
Expandi's Business plan costs $79/month annually - competitive with other mid-tier tools. However, Expandi heavily markets visual personalization features (image/GIF/video personalization) that require separate subscriptions:
Additional costs for advertised features:
- Hyperise (image/GIF personalization): $69/month minimum
- Senspark (video personalization): $49/month minimum
- Total cost: $197/month for the "complete" Expandi experience
What you get at $79/month (Business base):
- Unlimited LinkedIn campaigns
- LinkedIn + Email automation
- Advanced workflow builder with branching logic
- Conditional sequences
- API integrations
- 4.2/5 reliability rating
The safety concern:
Expandi markets features like "bypassing outreach limits" and their confusing Mobile Connector, which creates compliance uncertainty. Their help documentation contains contradictory statements about whether Mobile Connector bypasses LinkedIn's limits or stays within them.
For teams serious about account safety, these mixed messages create concern that cheaper, more transparent alternatives don't.
When Expandi makes sense:
If you need sophisticated branching logic and conditional sequences for complex multi-touch campaigns, Expandi's workflow builder provides capabilities simpler tools don't match. But the $197/month total cost (with visual features) is 463% more expensive than Botdog's $35/month.
Total cost breakdown:
- Expandi Business: $79/month annually
- Hyperise + Senspark: $118/month (for visual features)
- LinkedIn Premium (recommended): $44.99/month annually
- Total: $123.99/month (base) or $241.99/month (with visual features) all-in (when billed annually)
Premium Tier ($100-$200/month):
12. La Growth Machine Pro - $110/month annually ($135/month monthly)
Best for: Teams needing custom multi-channel workflows
G2 Rating: 4.6/5 ⭐ from 54 reviews
Why Pro tier still restricts campaigns:
LGM Pro costs $110/month annually - nearly double the price of Dripify Pro ($59/month) - but still limits you to just 6 campaigns maximum. For a tool positioned as "pro," this restriction feels arbitrary.
What you get at $110/month (Pro plan):
- 6 campaigns maximum (vs 3 on Basic)
- Custom workflow builder (vs templates only on Basic)
- LinkedIn + Email + Calls automation
- 400 leads enriched per month (vs 250 on Basic)
- 5 sending emails per identity with rotation
- Zapier, Make, Clay integrations
- Lookalike search (AI-driven prospect expansion)
- A/B testing capabilities
Still missing at $110/month:
- Unlimited campaigns (need Ultimate at $165/month)
- Twitter/X automation (need Ultimate at $165/month)
- Native CRM sync with HubSpot/Pipedrive (need Ultimate at $165/month)
- More than 400 enrichment credits (need Ultimate for 1,000/month)
When LGM Pro makes sense:
If you need coordinated sequences across LinkedIn, Email, and Calls with custom workflows, and 6 campaigns is genuinely sufficient for your use case, LGM Pro provides sophisticated automation at a price below Ultimate.
But most users find the 6-campaign limit frustrating and end up upgrading to Ultimate ($165/month) anyway to remove restrictions.
Total cost breakdown:
- LGM Pro: $110/month annually
- LinkedIn Premium (recommended): $44.99/month annually
- Total: $154.99/month all-in (when billed annually)
13. Phantombuster Pro - $128/month annually ($159/month monthly)
Best for: Data extraction teams needing adequate execution time
G2 Rating: 4.4/5 ⭐ from 124 reviews
Why Pro tier is what most users need:
Phantombuster's Starter plan at $56/month provides only 20 hours of execution time - inadequate for most use cases. The Pro tier at $128/month includes 80 hours monthly, which accommodates moderate data extraction and automation needs.
What you get at $128/month (Pro plan):
- 80 hours of execution time per month
- 30,000 AI credits (vs 10,000 on Starter)
- 15 phantom slots (vs 5 on Starter)
- 100+ pre-built Phantoms for data extraction
- Multi-platform automation (LinkedIn, Instagram, Twitter, GitHub, Google Maps)
- API integrations for custom workflows
The execution time math:
80 hours equals about 2.6 hours per day. If your Phantoms run efficiently, this accommodates:
- Scraping 200-300 LinkedIn profiles daily
- Running 5-10 automated workflows simultaneously
- Moderate data extraction needs
Heavy users still hit the 80-hour limit and need Team tier ($352/month with 300 hours).
When Phantombuster Pro makes sense:
If you need large-scale LinkedIn data scraping, profile extraction, or automation across multiple platforms beyond just outreach, Phantombuster provides unique capabilities. But the technical complexity (1-2 hour setup) and execution limits make it poor value for straightforward LinkedIn outreach.
Total cost breakdown:
- Phantombuster Pro: $128/month annually
- LinkedIn Premium (recommended): $44.99/month annually
- Total: $172.99/month all-in (when billed annually)
14. La Growth Machine Ultimate - $165/month annually ($195/month monthly)
Best for: Enterprise multi-channel orchestration at scale
G2 Rating: 4.6/5 ⭐ from 54 reviews
Why Ultimate finally removes restrictions:
LGM Ultimate costs $165/month annually - 371% more expensive than Botdog's $35/month - but finally provides unlimited campaigns and full feature access.
What you get at $165/month (Ultimate plan):
- Unlimited campaigns (finally!)
- LinkedIn + Email + Twitter/X + Calls automation
- 1,000 leads enriched per month (vs 400 on Pro)
- 10 sending emails per identity with rotation
- Native HubSpot and Pipedrive CRM sync
- CRM enrichment (enrich existing contacts)
- Trigger workflows in your CRM
- Dedicated customer support (starting at 4 identities)
- Personal outreach strategist (starting at 4 identities)
- 5G mobile proxies per identity for enhanced safety
When LGM Ultimate makes sense:
If you genuinely need coordinated sequences across LinkedIn, Email, Twitter/X, Calls, and AI voice messages with native CRM integration, LGM Ultimate provides sophisticated orchestration no other tool matches at this price point.
The 1,000 monthly enrichment credits included in the subscription also provide value for high-volume prospecting teams.
But for LinkedIn-focused teams:
Paying $165/month for features Botdog provides at $35/month (unlimited LinkedIn campaigns, team features, CRM integration via API) only makes sense if you actively use the Twitter/X, call, and voice message channels.
Total cost breakdown:
- LGM Ultimate: $165/month annually
- LinkedIn Premium (recommended): $44.99/month annually
- Total: $209.99/month all-in (when billed annually)
15. HeyReach Agency (50 accounts) - $749/month annually ($999/month monthly)
Best for: Agencies managing 20-50 LinkedIn accounts for clients
G2 Rating: 4.7/5 ⭐ from 66 reviews
Why agency pricing is excellent at scale:
HeyReach's Agency plan costs $749/month annually for up to 50 accounts - just $15 per account. This per-account cost is dramatically cheaper than any competitor at agency scale.
Competitor pricing comparison for 50 accounts:
- Botdog: $1,400/month (50 accounts × $28 volume pricing)
- Dripify: $2,950/month (50 accounts × $59)
- LGM: $3,000/month (50 accounts × $60 Basic)
- HeyReach: $749/month (flat rate for 50 accounts)
What you get at $749/month (Agency plan):
- Up to 50 LinkedIn accounts
- Unlimited campaigns per account
- Multi-account management dashboard
- Whitelabel branding
- Load distribution across sender accounts
- Unified inbox across all accounts
- Client reporting features
- 4.7/5 reliability rating
The crossover point:
HeyReach becomes cost-competitive at around 20 accounts on monthly pricing and 36 accounts on annual pricing. Below these thresholds, Botdog offers better value. Above them, HeyReach's flat-rate pricing wins.
When HeyReach Agency makes sense:
If you're managing LinkedIn outreach for 20+ clients with dedicated accounts per client, HeyReach's architecture is purpose-built for this use case. The whitelabel branding, centralized dashboard, and client reporting justify the investment.
Total cost breakdown:
- HeyReach Agency (50 accounts): $749/month annually
- LinkedIn Premium per account: $44.99/month annually × 50 = $2,249.50/month
- Total: $2,998.50/month for 50 fully-managed accounts (when billed annually)
Enterprise Tier ($200-$1,499/month)
16. Phantombuster Team - $352/month annually ($439/month monthly)
Best for: Large teams running extensive data extraction operations
G2 Rating: 4.4/5 ⭐ from 124 reviews
What you get at $352/month:
- 300 hours of execution time per month (10 hours daily)
- 90,000 AI credits
- 50 phantom slots for simultaneous workflows
- 100+ pre-built Phantoms
- Multi-platform automation
- Dedicated support
When Team tier makes sense:
If your business model depends on large-scale LinkedIn data scraping (extracting thousands of profiles monthly), multi-platform automation across 5+ channels, or running dozens of Phantoms simultaneously, the 300-hour capacity accommodates this.
But for straightforward LinkedIn outreach, paying $352/month for capabilities you won't use makes no sense.
Total cost breakdown:
- Phantombuster Team: $352/month annually
- LinkedIn Premium (recommended): $44.99/month annually
- Total: $396.99/month all-in (when billed annually)
17. CoPilot AI - $203-$294/month annually ($246-$343/month bi-annually)
Best for: Enterprise teams betting heavily on AI sales features
G2 Rating: 4.5/5 ⭐ from 90 reviews
Why it's one of the most expensive options:
CoPilot AI positions itself as an "AI sales employee" rather than just automation software. Pricing ranges from $203/month to $294/month depending on tier - 480% more expensive than Botdog's $35/month.
What you supposedly get:
- AI-powered sales assistant
- Automated prospecting and outreach
- "AI employee" positioning
- Limited to 10 campaigns even at highest tier
- Integration with sales stack
The value question:
At $203-$294/month with a 10-campaign limit, CoPilot AI charges premium pricing for features that haven't proven ROI advantage over traditional automation tools. The AI assistant capabilities sound compelling in marketing materials, but user reviews remain limited.
When CoPilot AI makes sense:
If you're an enterprise team with budget to experiment on cutting-edge AI sales technology and believe AI-generated outreach will significantly outperform human-written templates, CoPilot AI provides early access to this approach.
Total cost breakdown:
- CoPilot AI: $203-$294/month annually
- LinkedIn Premium (recommended): $44.99/month annually
- Total: $247.99-$338.99/month all-in (when billed annually)
18. HeyReach Unlimited - $1,499/month annually ($1,999/month monthly)
Best for: Large agencies managing 100+ LinkedIn accounts
G2 Rating: 4.7/5 ⭐ from 66 reviews
Why Unlimited is perfect for large agencies:
HeyReach's Unlimited plan costs $1,499/month annually and includes up to 500 LinkedIn accounts - just $3 per account at maximum scale. No competitor comes close to this per-account cost at enterprise volume.
What you get at $1,499/month:
- Up to 500 LinkedIn accounts
- Unlimited campaigns per account
- Full agency management suite
- Whitelabel branding
- Dedicated support
- Custom integrations
- 4.7/5 reliability rating
The scale advantage:
At 500 accounts, HeyReach costs $3/account/month. Competitor pricing would be:
- Botdog: $14,000/month (500 × $28)
- Dripify: $29,500/month (500 × $59)
- LGM: $30,000/month (500 × $60)
- HeyReach: $1,499/month
When Unlimited makes sense:
If you're running a large LinkedIn outreach agency managing 100+ client accounts, HeyReach's flat-rate pricing at a massive scale creates an enormous competitive advantage. The per-account savings fund superior service delivery.
Total cost breakdown:
- HeyReach Unlimited: $1,499/month annually
- LinkedIn Premium per account: $44.99/month annually × 500 = $22,495/month
- Total: $23,994/month for 500 accounts ($47.99/account all-in) (when billed annually)
Price Comparison Table
Finding the Best Value for Your Needs
After analyzing all these tools, here's how to choose based on your specific situation:
For solo founders and individual sales reps:
- Best value: Botdog at $35/month (LinkedIn-only, unlimited campaigns, 3-minute setup)
- Multi-channel budget option: Meet Alfred at $49/month (LinkedIn + Email + X, but 3.4/5 reliability)
- If you need sophisticated email: Lemlist at $79/month (professional email features with LinkedIn touchpoints)
For small teams (2-10 people):
- Best LinkedIn-focused value: Botdog at $35/month per account
- Multi-channel value: Dripify at $59/month (LinkedIn + Email, 4.5/5 reliability)
- Advanced workflows: La Growth Machine Pro at $110/month (if you need 6+ campaigns with custom logic)
For growing agencies (10-50 accounts):
- Best value at scale: HeyReach at $15/account when you hit 50 accounts ($749/month total)
- Before scale threshold: Botdog at $28/account (volume pricing kicks in at 10+ accounts)
For large agencies (50+ accounts):
- Clear winner: HeyReach Unlimited at $1,499/month for up to 500 accounts ($3/account at max scale)
For data extraction needs:
- Budget option: Phantombuster Starter at $56/month (20 hours - test if adequate)
- Realistic option: Phantombuster Pro at $128/month (80 hours for moderate use)
- Heavy extraction: Phantombuster Team at $352/month (300 hours)
For email-first teams:
- Best email tools: Lemlist at $79/month (professional deliverability features)
- Budget multi-channel: Dripify at $59/month (solid email + LinkedIn)
Hidden Costs to Watch For
Beyond base subscription prices, watch for these additional costs:
LinkedIn account costs:
- Free LinkedIn: Limited to ~50 connection requests/week
- LinkedIn Premium ($44.99/month annually): 100-200 requests/week recommended minimum
- Sales Navigator Core ($89.99/month annually): 50 InMails/month + advanced search
- Sales Navigator Advanced ($149.99/month annually): Unlimited InMails + TeamLink
Required add-ons:
- Expandi visual features: +$118/month (Hyperise + Senspark)
- Email enrichment credits: $50-$200/month depending on volume
- CRM integrations: May require higher tiers or separate zapier costs
Infrastructure costs:
- Linked Helper: Electricity for 24/7 computer operation (~$5-10/month)
- Desktop tools: Computer wear and potential replacement costs
Scaling costs:
- Per-user pricing adds up quickly at team scale
- Campaign limits force upgrades (Waalaxy, LGM)
- Execution time limits force upgrades (Phantombuster)
The Bottom Line
The "cheapest" LinkedIn automation tool depends entirely on your specific needs:
Absolute cheapest: Linked Helper at $8.25/month - but requires your computer to run 24/7.
Best value for most users: Botdog at $35/month - cloud-based, unlimited campaigns, built-in safety, highest reliability rating (4.9/5), and 3-minute setup.
Best multi-channel budget option: Dripify at $59/month - LinkedIn + Email with unlimited campaigns and solid 4.5/5 reliability.
Best for agencies at scale: HeyReach at $15/account (50 accounts) or $3/account (500 accounts) - purpose-built for multi-account management.
Most expensive: HeyReach Unlimited at $1,499/month total - but at 500 accounts, this is actually the cheapest per-account cost at $3/month.
Remember that "cheapest" doesn't always mean "best value." Botdog costs $26.75 more per month than Linked Helper, but delivers cloud-based reliability, automatic safety features, and a 4.9/5 rating versus 4.6/5. For most professionals, that $26.75 is money well spent to protect your LinkedIn account and save setup time.
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