Tool comparison · Head to headUpdated 9/1/2026

    Closely vs Smartlead

    A factual comparison of features, pricing, and capabilities.

    01The contenders
    Tool A

    Closely

    Outbound platform that runs automated campaigns across LinkedIn and email from a shared sender, with a conditional sequence builder, unified inbox, contact enrichment and AI personalization agents.

    Starting at$49/month
    Tool B

    Smartlead

    Cold email outreach platform with unlimited contacts on higher tiers, SmartServers for dedicated IPs, and multi-channel capabilities.

    Starting at$39/month
    02Line by line

    Pricing comparison.

    Monthly rates shown. Annual billing may offer discounts. Visit official sites for current pricing.

    03Capabilities

    Feature comparison.

    FeatureCloselySmartlead
    Multichannel campaigns across LinkedIn and email
    Conditional sequence builder
    Smart Inbox unifying LinkedIn and email replies
    LinkedIn account warmup
    Dedicated residential IP for each LinkedIn account
    OAuth Gmail and Outlook connection plus custom SMTP
    Email finder with a multi-step fallback process
    Phone number finder
    AI lead scoring and personalization agents
    Export from Sales Navigator, LinkedIn posts and events
    Unlimited contacts (higher tiers)
    Email warmup pool
    SmartServers for dedicated IPs
    Multi-channel outreach
    Email verification
    CRM functionality
    OAuth authentication
    Auto-rotating email accounts
    Available
    Partial/Limited
    Not Available
    04Ecosystem

    Native integrations.

    Closely

    SalesforcePipedriveHubSpotGoHighLevelGmailMicrosoft OutlookSMTPWebhooks

    Smartlead

    HubSpotSalesforceZapierSlackClayGmailOutlookExpandi
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    Information gathered from official sources and may change. Pricing and features last verified 9/1/2026. Please visit the official websites for the most current information.