The Growbots Insider’s Guide
Everything we know about Growbots 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.
Growbots
The Insider’s Guide
Cold email and prospecting software, plus a done-for-you service
Every plan, grade, refund rule and rival among cold outreach tools, read from Growbots’s own pages.
Made by Growbots · 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 Growbots’s own pages, its app-store listings and our grades. Every fact in it is on Growbots’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
Growbots combines a prospect database, cold email sequences and inbox warm-up, and its homepage now leads with a managed lead-generation service in which its team runs campaigns for the customer. The software has a free entry plan and two paid outreach plans, with leads bought as credits.
To get you started, here are 9 things to know about Growbots, taken from its own pages and our grades.
You connect inboxes and build sequences.
- 1
Best for cold email with a prospect database
Growbots pairs cold email sequences with a prospect database and an optional done-for-you service, with a limited free plan.
- 2
What it costs
Paid plans start at $29 starting price (Starter Outreach), billing period not stated.
- 3
There is a free plan
Freemium plan: basic prospect filters, partial access to the 180M+ prospect database, 3 sequences of up to 5 steps and up to 20 emails a day per inbox.
- 4
It runs on Web
Web.
- 5
Prospect database
A database of 180M+ prospects with filters such as industry, location, position, company size, seniority and funding.
- 6
Email sequences
Multi-step campaigns with A/B testing, spintax, timezone detection and out-of-office rescheduling.
- 7
Inbox warm-up
A warm-up feature meant to improve deliverability for the connected inboxes.
- 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 Growbots you would be making newsletters sent to thousands of people that still reach the inbox. That is not a weekend's work, with an AI app builder or without one.
Growbots at a glance
- Pricing
- Free plan, from $29 starting price (Starter Outreach), billing period not stated
- Free plan
- Yes
- Free trial
- None stated
- Runs on
- Web
- Made by
- Growbots, since 2014
- Category
- Cold Outreach
- Our grade
- 2.2 GPA, fair
The report card
Best for cold email with a prospect database
Growbots pairs cold email sequences with a prospect database and an optional done-for-you service, with a limited free plan. But the page gives starting prices of $29 and $39 without saying monthly or yearly, and leads cost credits from $0.13 each.
| Subject | Grade | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Value for money | C | Starting prices of $29 (Starter) and $39 (Pro), billing period not stated. Leads cost extra, from $0.13 a prospect, and credits don't roll over. |
| Free plan and trial | C | A Freemium plan with basic filters, partial database access, 3 sequences and 20 emails a day per inbox, which you'll outgrow. |
| Features | C | A prospect database, email sequences, warm-up and a CRM connection. Emails, phone numbers and enrichment are paid add-ons or limited on lower plans. |
| Ease of use | C | No store rating on record. You connect inboxes and build sequences. |
| Platforms and integrations | B | Web, with Salesforce, HubSpot, Zapier, Gmail and Outlook 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 Growbots is for
- Fits if you want email sequences and a lead database in one tool
- Works for someone who wants to start free and see the basics first
Who it is not for
- Watch out: $29 and $39 don't say whether that's per month or per year
- Pricey if you need many leads, since each costs credits from $0.13
- Tight if you stay on Freemium: 3 sequences and 20 emails per inbox a day
- Skip it if you want the Concierge service priced up front, as no price is published
Good to know
Good for
- Small businesses that want prospect data and sending in one tool
- Teams that would rather hand outbound to a managed service
Worth knowing
- The pricing page shows starting prices of $29 and $39 without saying whether they are monthly or annual.
- Leads cost credits, from $0.13 per prospect; credits reset on the renewal date and do not roll over.
- Email addresses, phone numbers and data enrichment appear as paid add-ons or limited on lower plans.
- The Concierge service is quoted on request; no price is published.
Part 02 · Pricing
What it costs
Every plan, the free plan, ways to pay less and how prices have moved
$29
To start. There is a free plan too
Growbots has a free plan. Paid plans start at $29 starting price (Starter Outreach), billing period not stated.
Freemium
$0
Basic filters, partial database access, 3 sequences with up to 5 steps, up to 20 emails per inbox per day and 20 email accounts free.
Starter Outreach
$29
starting price; billing period not stated on the page
Unlimited sequences and steps, up to 100 emails per inbox per day, unlimited email accounts. Leads cost credits, from $0.13 per prospect.
Pro Outreach
$39
starting price; billing period not stated on the page
Unlimited sequences and steps, up to 500 emails per inbox per day, unlimited email accounts. Leads cost credits, from $0.13 per prospect.
The free plan
Freemium plan: basic prospect filters, partial access to the 180M+ prospect database, 3 sequences of up to 5 steps and up to 20 emails a day per inbox.
Read from growbots.com on Nov 13, 2026.
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
Cold email and prospecting software, plus a done-for-you service. Here is what it does, as its own site describes it, and what it covers: marketing automation, email campaigns, inbox warm-up.
A prospect database, email sequences, warm-up and a CRM connection.
- Prospect database
- A database of 180M+ prospects with filters such as industry, location, position, company size, seniority and funding.
- Email sequences
- Multi-step campaigns with A/B testing, spintax, timezone detection and out-of-office rescheduling.
- Inbox warm-up
- A warm-up feature meant to improve deliverability for the connected inboxes.
- Concierge service
- A managed offer in which Growbots staff build the lists, write and run the campaigns and manage deliverability for the customer.
- CRM connection
- Connects to Salesforce and HubSpot, and to other CRMs through Zapier.
Where it runs
- Web
What it works with
- Salesforce
- HubSpot
- Zapier
- Gmail
- Outlook
Growbots is made by Growbots, and has been around since 2014.
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
Growbots'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).
Each grade against the category
Every bar is all 82 cold outreach tools we grade, cut by the letter each got. Growbots’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
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 Growbots you would be making newsletters sent to thousands of people that still reach the inbox. That is not a weekend's work, with an AI app builder or without one.
What you could not
- Newsletters sent to thousands of people that still reach the inbox.
- A network of real inboxes that open and answer your emails.
- Email sent in volume that still reaches the inbox.
- It plugs into other products, Salesforce, HubSpot and Zapier among them.
What this rests on. Growbots’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
Instantly, lemlist, Saleshandy, Reply.io and Mailshake
The 5 tools Growbots is most often weighed against, with where each one differs from it.
- 2.6GPA
Instantly
Free trial · from $37.6/mo
Cold email from unlimited inboxes, priced by emails and contacts.
- Growbots has a free plan. Instantly does not, though it has a free trial.
- Growbots also covers marketing automation and inbox warm-up.
- Instantly also covers workflow automation and AI agents.
- 2.8GPA
lemlist
Free trial · from $55/mo
Cold email and LinkedIn sequences with a built-in lead database.
- Growbots has a free plan. lemlist does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only lemlist lists a browser extension.
- Growbots also covers marketing automation and inbox warm-up.
- 2.8GPA
Saleshandy
Free trial · from $34/mo
Cold email sequences with a B2B lead database in every plan.
- Growbots has a free plan. Saleshandy does not, though it has a free trial.
- Growbots also covers marketing automation and inbox warm-up.
- Saleshandy also covers shared inbox.
- 2.6GPA
Reply.io
Free trial · from $49/mo
Multichannel sales sequences with the Jason AI SDR.
- Growbots has a free plan. Reply.io does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Reply.io lists a browser extension.
- Growbots also covers marketing automation and inbox warm-up.
- 1.8GPA
Mailshake
From $25/mo
Per-user cold email sequences with a dialer on the top plan.
- Growbots has a free plan. Mailshake does not.
- Only Mailshake lists a browser extension.
- Growbots also covers marketing automation and inbox warm-up.
Part 06 · Questions
Quick answers
The questions people ask about it, each answered in a line or two
11
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 Growbots free?
Growbots has a free plan. Freemium plan: basic prospect filters, partial access to the 180M+ prospect database, 3 sequences of up to 5 steps and up to 20 emails a day per inbox.
How much does Growbots cost?
Growbots lists 3 plans. Freemium: $0.
What platforms does Growbots work on?
Growbots is available on Web.
Does Growbots have an Android app?
No Android app was listed when its pages were read on Nov 13, 2026. Growbots is listed for Web.
Does Growbots have an iPhone app?
No iPhone app was listed when its pages were read on Nov 13, 2026. Growbots is listed for Web.
Is Growbots open source?
Growbots is not described as open source on its own site, as read on Nov 13, 2026.
What does Growbots integrate with?
Growbots's listing names Salesforce, HubSpot, Zapier, Gmail and Outlook.
Who makes Growbots?
Growbots is made by a company of the same name. It dates from 2014.
What are the alternatives to Growbots?
The closest alternatives to Growbots in our directory are Instantly, lemlist, Saleshandy, Reply.io and Mailshake.
How does Growbots compare with other cold outreach tools?
Growbots's GPA of 2.2 is higher than 40 of the 81 other cold outreach tools we grade, and level with 20.
Could I make my own version of Growbots?
To replace Growbots you would be making newsletters sent to thousands of people that still reach the inbox.
Where this guide comes from
The prices, plans, platforms and features were read from Growbots’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 Growbots'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 Growbots. Prices change, so check growbots.com before you buy.
Part 07 · About
About ToolGPA
Who made this guide, what else is on the site, and how to cite it
7,721
Tools graded, in 95 categories
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.
Every grade, review and ranking on ToolGPA is our own judgement. No company can pay for a grade or change one. Every tool on the site has a guide like this one, free to download and pass on. It all lives at toolgpa.com.
7,721
tools graded
95
categories
739
price changes on record
579
apps priced in 12 countries
What else is on toolgpa.com
- Growbots, kept up to dateEverything in this guide, with prices and grades as they are todaytoolgpa.com/tools/growbots
- 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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- Saleshandy Insider's GuideCold email sequences with a B2B lead database in every plan2.8 GPA
Choosing software? Every tool graded, every price dated.
Compare tools at toolgpa.com ›Everything in this guide is ToolGPA’s own summary of what Growbots’s pages, its app-store listings and public reviews said on the dates shown. Grades are our judgement under the rules at toolgpa.com/grades. Every grade, review and ranking on ToolGPA is our own judgement. No company can pay for a grade or change one. Growbots is a trademark of its owner, and this guide is not made, paid for or approved by Growbots. Prices and plans change: check growbots.com before you buy.