The Botdog Insider’s Guide
Everything we know about Botdog in one document: what it costs, its grades, getting a refund, getting help and what else to look at. Read it here, or keep a copy.
Botdog
The Insider’s Guide
Cloud-based LinkedIn automation with an AI inbox and lead review
Every plan, grade, refund rule and rival among cold outreach tools, read from Botdog’s own pages.
Made by Botdog · checked Nov 13, 2026 · toolgpa.com
Contents
- 01WelcomeWhat it is, who it suits, its grades and the ten things to know first
- 02What it costsEvery plan, the free plan, ways to pay less and how prices have moved
- 03What it doesIts main features, where it runs, what it works with and who makes it
- 04Where it standsIts grades against its category, and whether to keep it or make your own
- 05The alternativesThe tools it is most often weighed against, side by side
- 06Quick answersThe questions people ask about it, each answered in a line or two
- 07About ToolGPAWho made this guide, what else is on the site, and how to cite it
ToolGPA put this guide together from Botdog’s own pages, its app-store listings and our grades. Every fact in it is on Botdog’s page too, where it is kept up to date. Checked Nov 13, 2026.
Part 01 · Overview
Welcome
What it is, who it suits, its grades and the ten things to know first
2.2
GPA, above 40 of the 81 other cold outreach tools we grade
Botdog automates LinkedIn outreach from the cloud: sequences of connection requests, messages and InMails, with leads imported from LinkedIn searches, Sales Navigator, Recruiter, events or CSV files. AI features write openers, screen leads against a plain-English description of the ideal prospect and summarize inbox threads. It works on LinkedIn only and has no email channel.
To get you started, here are 9 things to know about Botdog, taken from its own pages and our grades.
You connect accounts and build campaigns.
- 1
Best for LinkedIn outreach from the cloud
Botdog runs LinkedIn sequences from the cloud with an AI inbox and lead review, with a 14-day trial and no card.
- 2
Paid plans start at $55.33 a month
As its pricing page puts it: $55.33 per account / month, billed yearly ($79 billed monthly).
- 3
You can try it first
14-day free trial of all features, no credit card required
- 4
It runs on Web
Web.
- 5
LinkedIn sequences
Step-by-step campaigns of connection requests, follow-up messages, InMails and post likes or comments, run from the cloud.
- 6
Many ways to import leads
Leads come from LinkedIn searches, Sales Navigator lists, Recruiter projects, event attendees, post reactions or CSV files.
- 7
AI lead review and variables
A plain-English description of the ideal prospect screens leads before invitations are spent, and AI variables write a unique opener per prospect.
- 8
A 2.2 GPA, above 40 of 81
That is against the other cold outreach tools we grade, on value, the free plan, features, ease of use and platforms.
- 9
Keep it
To replace Botdog you would be making connections to other products, each kept working as those products change. That is not a weekend's work, with an AI app builder or without one.
Botdog at a glance
- Pricing
- Free trial, from $55.33 per account / month, billed yearly ($79 billed monthly)
- Free plan
- No
- Free trial
- 14-day free trial of all features, no credit card required
- Runs on
- Web
- Made by
- Botdog
- Category
- Cold Outreach
- Our grade
- 2.2 GPA, fair
The report card
Best for LinkedIn outreach from the cloud
Botdog runs LinkedIn sequences from the cloud with an AI inbox and lead review, with a 14-day trial and no card. But it's LinkedIn only, the page shows the yearly price first ($79 a month if billed monthly), and it offers no refunds.
| Subject | Grade | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Value for money | C | $55.33 an account a month billed yearly, or $79 billed monthly. Agency starts at 5 senders for $209.33 yearly. That sits in the middle of this category. |
| Free plan and trial | C | A 14-day trial of all features with no credit card needed. There's no free plan after it. |
| Features | C | LinkedIn sequences, many ways to import leads, AI lead review, a team inbox and webhooks. It skips email and other channels. |
| Ease of use | C | No store rating on record. You connect accounts and build campaigns. |
| Platforms and integrations | B | Web, with Slack, Google Sheets, Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor and LinkedIn Sales Navigator listed. |
An A is worth 4 points, a B 3, a C 2, a D 1 and an F nothing. The GPA is the average of the five.
Who Botdog is for
- Fits if you run LinkedIn outreach only and want it in the cloud
- Works for agencies that need many senders in one place
Who it is not for
- Not for you if you need email or other channels, as it's LinkedIn only
- Watch out: the yearly price shows first, and monthly billing is $79 a sender
- Skip it if you want refunds, since none are offered
- Pricey if you want the Managed service, from $690 a month per seat
Good to know
Good for
- Individuals and small teams doing LinkedIn-only outreach
- Agencies running campaigns for several clients from one dashboard
- Recruiters importing candidates from LinkedIn Recruiter
Worth knowing
- LinkedIn only: the vendor says it skips email and other channels.
- The pricing page shows the yearly-billed price first; the monthly-billed rates are $79 per account (Solo) and $299 (Agency, 5 senders).
- No refunds are offered; a cancelled subscription runs to the end of its billing period.
- The Managed service is priced separately, from $690 a month per seat.
Part 02 · Pricing
What it costs
Every plan, the free plan, ways to pay less and how prices have moved
$55.33
A month to start
Botdog is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $55.33 per account / month, billed yearly ($79 billed monthly).
That sits in the middle of this category.
Solo
$55.33
per account / month, billed yearly ($79 billed monthly)
One sender. Unlimited campaigns, all LinkedIn actions, AI campaign building and inbox, and analytics. The yearly price is $664, shown as 30% off the monthly rate.
Agency
$209.33
per month for 5 senders, billed yearly ($299 billed monthly)
Starts at 5 senders, with 10, 20, 30 and 40 sender steps; price rises with senders. Adds white-glove onboarding, migration, priority and dedicated support, and volume discounts.
Managed
Custom
Done-for-you outbound run by Botdog: campaign setup, inbox management and ghostwritten posts. The page says from $690 a month per seat, billed monthly.
Trying it first
14-day free trial of all features, no credit card required
Read from botdog.co on Nov 13, 2026.
Ways to pay less
Annual discount
30% off with 12-month billing
The pricing page lists 12-month billing at 30% off the monthly rate, and 10% off for 3 months.
Stated on botdog.co
Part 03 · Features
What it does
Its main features, where it runs, what it works with and who makes it
1
Place it runs: Web
Cloud-based LinkedIn automation with an AI inbox and lead review. Here is what it does, as its own site describes it, and what it covers: public API, AI features, shared inbox, workflow automation, reports.
LinkedIn sequences, many ways to import leads, AI lead review, a team inbox and webhooks.
- LinkedIn sequences
- Step-by-step campaigns of connection requests, follow-up messages, InMails and post likes or comments, run from the cloud.
- Many ways to import leads
- Leads come from LinkedIn searches, Sales Navigator lists, Recruiter projects, event attendees, post reactions or CSV files.
- AI lead review and variables
- A plain-English description of the ideal prospect screens leads before invitations are spent, and AI variables write a unique opener per prospect.
- Unified and team inbox
- Read and reply to LinkedIn conversations in one place, share inboxes with teammates, and get AI summaries and suggested replies.
- Team and agency management
- One campaign can send from several teammates' accounts, with roles, shared contacts and a team performance report.
- Webhooks, Slack alerts and MCP
- Events can be pushed to any URL or a Slack channel, and an MCP server lets Claude, ChatGPT or Cursor query campaigns and add leads.
Where it runs
- Web
What it works with
- Slack
- Google Sheets
- Claude
- ChatGPT
- Cursor
- LinkedIn Sales Navigator
- LinkedIn Recruiter
Botdog is made by Botdog.
Part 04 · Standing
Where it stands
Its grades against its category, and whether to keep it or make your own
40/81
Other cold outreach tools it is graded above
Botdog's GPA of 2.2 is higher than 40 of the 81 other cold outreach tools we grade, and level with 20.
It stands best on platforms and integrations (B, above 17 of 81) and worst on ease of use (C, above 1).
Its paid plans start at $55.33 a month, against a middle price of $39 for the category: 50 of the 73 others that charge start lower.
On features, ease of use and platforms it scores 2.3 out of 4. 11 tools score higher and cost less.
Each grade against the category
Every bar is all 82 cold outreach tools we grade, cut by the letter each got. Botdog’s own letter is outlined.
- CValue for moneyAbove 18 of 81
- CFree plan and trialAbove 35 of 81
- CFeaturesAbove 20 of 81
- CEase of useAbove 1 of 81
- BPlatforms and integrationsAbove 17 of 81
Price against what you get
Each dot is one of 74 cold outreach tools. Further left costs less; higher up scores better on features, ease of use and platforms. Botdog is the marked dot.
What paid plans start at, a month (each step along is roughly double) →
Keep it, or make your own?
Whether this is something you could build for yourself with an AI app builder, and what you would give up.
Keep it
To replace Botdog you would be making connections to other products, each kept working as those products change. That is not a weekend's work, with an AI app builder or without one.
It costs $663.96 a year.
What you could make
- Reports: an app builder makes this well.
What you could not
- Connections to other products, each kept working as those products change.
- One mailbox that several people work at once.
- AI features, unless you pay a model provider for each request yourself.
What this rests on. Botdog’s listing: what it does, where it runs, what it plugs into and what it costs. It is a judgement about the kind of software this is. We have not built a replacement for it, and making your own means looking after it too. How we decide, and every tool’s verdict.
Part 05 · Alternatives
The alternatives
The tools it is most often weighed against, side by side
Waalaxy, Expandi, Dripify, HeyReach and Octopus CRM
The 5 tools Botdog is most often weighed against, with where each one differs from it.
- 2.8GPA
Waalaxy
Free trial · from €19/mo
LinkedIn invitations and follow-ups, with cold email on Business.
- Only Waalaxy lists a browser extension.
- Botdog also covers shared inbox, workflow automation and reports.
- Waalaxy also covers templates and email campaigns.
- 2.0GPA
Expandi
Free trial · from $79/mo
Cloud-based LinkedIn outreach sequences with email follow-ups.
- Botdog also covers shared inbox, workflow automation and reports.
- Expandi also covers templates.
- 2.2GPA
Dripify
Free trial · from $59/mo
LinkedIn automation with email steps, run from the cloud.
- Botdog also covers shared inbox, workflow automation and reports.
- Dripify also covers email campaigns.
- 2.2GPA
HeyReach
Free trial · from $64/mo
LinkedIn outreach across many sender accounts, billed per sender.
- Botdog also covers workflow automation and reports.
- 2.4GPA
Octopus CRM
Free trial · from $6.99/mo
Chrome extension that automates LinkedIn invites and messages.
- Only Botdog lists a web app.
- Only Octopus CRM lists a browser extension.
- Botdog also covers shared inbox and reports.
Part 06 · Questions
Quick answers
The questions people ask about it, each answered in a line or two
14
Questions, each answered in a line or two
The short version of everything above, for when you only need the answer. Each one is told in full in its part of the guide.
Is Botdog free?
No, Botdog is a paid product, but you can try it first. 14-day free trial of all features, no credit card required.
How much does Botdog cost?
Botdog lists 3 plans. Solo: $55.33 per account / month, billed yearly ($79 billed monthly).
What platforms does Botdog work on?
Botdog is available on Web.
Does Botdog offer any discounts?
Botdog publicly lists the following: 30% off with 12-month billing.
Does Botdog have an Android app?
No Android app was listed when its pages were read on Nov 13, 2026. Botdog is listed for Web.
Does Botdog have an iPhone app?
No iPhone app was listed when its pages were read on Nov 13, 2026. Botdog is listed for Web.
Is Botdog open source?
Botdog is not described as open source on its own site, as read on Nov 13, 2026.
Does Botdog have an API?
Yes. Botdog offers a public API, according to its own site.
What does Botdog integrate with?
Botdog's listing names Slack, Google Sheets, Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor, LinkedIn Sales Navigator and LinkedIn Recruiter.
Who makes Botdog?
Botdog is made by a company of the same name.
What are the alternatives to Botdog?
The closest alternatives to Botdog in our directory are Waalaxy, Expandi, Dripify, HeyReach and Octopus CRM.
How does Botdog compare with other cold outreach tools?
Botdog's GPA of 2.2 is higher than 40 of the 81 other cold outreach tools we grade, and level with 20.
Is Botdog good value for money?
ToolGPA grades Botdog C for value for money. Its paid plans start at $55.33 a month, against a middle price of $39 for the category: 50 of the 73 others that charge start lower.
Could I make my own version of Botdog?
To replace Botdog you would be making connections to other products, each kept working as those products change.
Where this guide comes from
The prices, plans, platforms and features were read from Botdog’s own pages on Nov 13, 2026, and the grades were given on Nov 13, 2026. Graded from this listing, whose facts were read from Botdog's own pages on 13 November 2026. Not based on using the product, and shorter than our full reviews.
Every tool we list gets five grades, A to F, each with its reason, and a GPA that averages them. How each is decided is at toolgpa.com/grades. This guide is ToolGPA’s own work; it is not made, paid for or approved by Botdog. Prices change, so check botdog.co before you buy.
Part 07 · About
About ToolGPA
Who made this guide, what else is on the site, and how to cite it
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ToolGPA grades software the way a school report grades a pupil: five subjects, a letter for each with the reason written beside it, and a GPA that averages them. Prices, plans and platforms are read from each maker’s own pages and dated, so you always know how fresh a figure is.
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What else is on toolgpa.com
- Botdog, kept up to dateEverything in this guide, with prices and grades as they are todaytoolgpa.com/tools/botdog
- How grades are givenThe rules behind every letter and every GPAtoolgpa.com/grades
- Value chartsWhat each tool costs against what it scores, for every categorytoolgpa.com/charts
- CompareAny two tools side by side, plan by plantoolgpa.com/compare
- Price changesEvery price rise and cut on record, each with its sourcetoolgpa.com/price-changes
- Prices by countryWhat apps cost on the App Store in 12 countriestoolgpa.com/prices-by-country
- Pay lessEvery public discount: yearly billing, students, nonprofitstoolgpa.com/save
- Keep or makeWhich tools are worth paying for, and which you could build yourselftoolgpa.com/keep-or-make
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