Alternatives · Cold Outreach
Closely alternatives
Closely compared with 5 alternatives: Expandi, HeyReach, Dripify, Waalaxy and La Growth Machine.
Closely is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $39 per month for 1 LinkedIn account, billed annually ($65 monthly). None of the alternatives has a free plan. 5 more offer a free trial.
5 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 18, 2026 · Where the facts come from
At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| CloselyThis tool | Free trial · from $39/mo | Trial only | Web, Browser extension |
| Expandi | Free trial · from $79/mo | Trial only | Web |
| HeyReach | Free trial · from $63/mo | Trial only | Web |
| Dripify | Free trial · from $59/mo | Trial only | Web |
| Waalaxy | Free trial · from €19/mo | Trial only | Web, Browser extension |
| La Growth Machine | Free trial · from $60/mo | Trial only | Web |
Price against what you get
Closely starts at $39 a month and scores 2.7 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. 1 of the 5 alternatives on this chart scores higher and starts lower: Waalaxy.
Features, ease of use and platforms, averaged
What paid plans start at, a month (each step along is roughly double) →
- The best score at each price
- Has a free plan
- No free plan
How each one differs from Closely
- Free trial · from $79/mo
Expandi
Cloud-based LinkedIn outreach sequences with email follow-ups
- Expandi starts at $79 per seat / month, billed annually ($99 monthly). Closely starts at $39 per month for 1 LinkedIn account, billed annually ($65 monthly).
- Only Closely lists a browser extension.
- Expandi also covers templates.
- Closely also covers AI agents and email campaigns.
Suits: Sales teams that prospect mainly through LinkedIn
- Free trial · from $63/mo
HeyReach
LinkedIn outreach across many sender accounts, billed per sender
- HeyReach starts at $63 per seat (sender) / month, billed yearly ($79 monthly). Closely starts at $39 per month for 1 LinkedIn account, billed annually ($65 monthly).
- Only Closely lists a browser extension.
- HeyReach also covers shared inbox.
- Closely also covers AI agents and email campaigns.
Suits: Lead-gen agencies running LinkedIn outreach for many clients
- Free trial · from $59/mo
Dripify
LinkedIn automation with email steps, run from the cloud
- Dripify starts at $59 per user / month, billed annually ($79 billed monthly). Closely starts at $39 per month for 1 LinkedIn account, billed annually ($65 monthly).
- Only Closely lists a browser extension.
- Closely also covers AI agents.
Suits: Salespeople and founders prospecting mainly on LinkedIn
- Free trial · from €19/mo
Waalaxy
LinkedIn invitations and follow-ups, with cold email on Business
- Waalaxy starts at €19 per user / month, billed yearly. Closely starts at $39 per month for 1 LinkedIn account, billed annually ($65 monthly).
- Waalaxy also covers templates.
- Closely also covers AI agents.
Suits: Founders and freelancers starting LinkedIn outreach for the first time
- Free trial · from $60/mo
La Growth Machine
LinkedIn, email, call and X sequences billed per sending identity
- La Growth Machine starts at $60 per seat (identity) / month, billed annually ($70 monthly). Closely starts at $39 per month for 1 LinkedIn account, billed annually ($65 monthly).
- Only Closely lists a browser extension.
- La Growth Machine also covers templates and shared inbox.
- Closely also covers AI agents.
Suits: Teams that prospect mainly on LinkedIn and follow up by email
Limits worth knowing in Closely
- Starter includes no monthly credits, so finding emails, phone numbers or AI personalization starts on Growth or with credits bought separately.
- LinkedIn steps run on your own LinkedIn account, which is connected to Closely and works within daily limits.
- Payments are non-refundable except for a request within 2 days of a first purchase, or for service problems at Closely's discretion.
- Discounts shown on the site need a promo code at checkout; the prices listed here are without them.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Closely?
The alternatives to Closely in this directory are Expandi, HeyReach, Dripify, Waalaxy and La Growth Machine. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Closely.
Is there a free alternative to Closely?
None of the alternatives listed here has a free plan. Expandi, HeyReach, Dripify, Waalaxy and La Growth Machine offer a free trial.
When were these prices checked?
Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 17, 2026 to Oct 18, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.