Alternatives · Cold Outreach
SalesGear alternatives
As of Nov 13, 2026, the best SalesGear alternative for most people is lemlist (2.8 GPA), first in our ranking of cold outreach tools.
SalesGear compared with 6 alternatives: Instantly, Smartlead, lemlist, Salesforge, Amplemarket and 1 more.
SalesGear has a free plan. Paid plans start at $39 per seat / month, billed annually ($49 billed monthly). None of the alternatives has a free plan. 6 more offer a free trial.
Listings checked up to Nov 13, 2026 · Where the facts come from
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At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| SalesGearThis tool | Free plan · from $39/mo | Yes | Web, Browser extension |
| Instantly | Free trial · from $37.6/mo | Trial only | Web |
| Smartlead | Free trial · from $32/mo | Trial only | Web, iOS, Android |
| lemlist | Free trial · from $55/mo | Trial only | Web, Browser extension |
| Salesforge | Free trial · from $40/mo | Trial only | Web |
| Amplemarket | Free trial · from $600/mo | Trial only | Web, Browser extension |
| TexAu | Free trial · from $79/mo | Trial only | Web |
Price against what you get
SalesGear starts at $39 a month for each person and scores 2.3 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. None of the 6 alternatives on this chart both scores higher and starts lower.
lemlist, Salesforge and Amplemarket score higher without starting lower. Instantly and Smartlead start lower without scoring higher.
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 SalesGear
Instantly
Cold email from unlimited inboxes, priced by emails and contacts
- Instantly starts at $37.6 per month for 5,000 emails, billed yearly ($47 monthly).
- Instantly has no free plan, only a free trial, unlike SalesGear.
- Instantly lists no browser extension, which SalesGear has.
- Instantly also covers workflow automation and AI agents.
- Instantly does not cover marketing automation, email verification and inbox warm-up, which SalesGear does.
Suits: Agencies and teams spreading volume across many mailboxes
Smartlead
High-volume cold email with unlimited mailboxes and client workspaces
- Smartlead starts at $32 per month for 6,000 emails, billed yearly ($39 monthly).
- Smartlead has no free plan, only a free trial, unlike SalesGear.
- Smartlead also lists iOS and Android apps.
- Smartlead lists no browser extension, which SalesGear has.
- Smartlead also covers sales pipeline and AI agents.
Suits: Lead generation agencies running outreach for several clients
lemlist
Cold email and LinkedIn sequences with a built-in lead database
- lemlist starts at $55 per month for 50,000 emails, billed yearly ($69 monthly).
- lemlist has no free plan, only a free trial, unlike SalesGear.
- lemlist also covers templates and AI agents.
- lemlist does not cover marketing automation, email verification and inbox warm-up, which SalesGear does.
Suits: Sales teams that combine cold email with LinkedIn and calls
Salesforge
Cold email and LinkedIn sequences with AI-written messages
- Salesforge starts at $40 per month, billed annually ($48 billed monthly).
- Salesforge has no free plan, only a free trial, unlike SalesGear.
- Salesforge lists no browser extension, which SalesGear has.
- Salesforge also covers AI agents.
- Salesforge does not cover marketing automation, email verification and inbox warm-up, which SalesGear does.
Suits: Senders running many mailboxes who want warm-up included
Amplemarket
Sales platform with a B2B database, AI copilot and outreach sequences
- Amplemarket starts at $600 per month for 2 users, on an annual term.
- Amplemarket has no free plan, only a free trial, unlike SalesGear.
- Amplemarket also covers AI agents.
- Amplemarket does not cover marketing automation, email verification and inbox warm-up, which SalesGear does.
Suits: Sales teams replacing a separate data tool and sequencing tool with one
TexAu
Lead enrichment and GTM automation in a spreadsheet-style table
- TexAu starts at $79 per month, billed yearly ($99 billed monthly).
- TexAu has no free plan, only a free trial, unlike SalesGear.
- TexAu lists no browser extension, which SalesGear has.
- TexAu also covers workflow automation.
- TexAu does not cover email campaigns and inbox warm-up, which SalesGear does.
Suits: Agencies and GTM teams building enriched lead lists
Limits worth knowing in SalesGear
- Data and Outreach are separate plan families, and an account can be on only one of them.
- Credits do not roll over: 1 email costs 1 credit, 1 phone number costs 10 and one deep research costs 10.
- The Free plan's credit allowance is shown as 5 on the plan card and as 50 in the FAQ.
- The pricing page opens on monthly billing; the annual figures come from the Annual toggle.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to SalesGear?
The alternatives to SalesGear in this directory are Instantly, Smartlead, lemlist, Salesforge, Amplemarket and TexAu. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with SalesGear.
Is there a free alternative to SalesGear?
None of the alternatives listed here has a free plan. Instantly, Smartlead, lemlist, Salesforge, Amplemarket and TexAu offer a free trial.
Which SalesGear alternatives work on Android?
The SalesGear listing does not include an Android app. Smartlead lists one.
Which SalesGear alternatives work on iOS?
The SalesGear listing does not include an iOS app. Smartlead lists one.
When were these prices checked?
Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 17, 2026 to Nov 13, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.