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lemlist vs Instantly
lemlist runs multi-channel sales outreach and is priced per user. Instantly is built for cold email at volume, with lead data sold separately. If you want affiliates, RecruitAffiliates.ai finds them first.
Facts about lemlist and Instantly checked 21 October 2026. Sources at the foot of the page.
lemlist and Instantly side by side
| Topic | lemlist | Instantly |
|---|---|---|
| Entry price | The Email plan is $69 a month per user, or $55 billed yearly. Multichannel costs more. [1] | Cold email plans from $47 a month, or $37.60 a month billed yearly. Lead data is sold separately. [2] |
| Free trial | A 14-day free trial, according to its FAQ. [1] | Its sign-up says no card is needed. The page states no trial length. [2] |
| Best for | Sales teams and solo founders who want email, LinkedIn and calls in one sequence. [3] | Agencies, freelancers and founders who send cold email at volume. [4] |
How do they differ?
- lemlist sequences mix email, LinkedIn and calls.
- Instantly focuses on cold email, with lead data bought separately.
- lemlist is priced per user. Instantly plans are sold by emails a month.
Which should you pick?
Pick lemlist if
- You want email, LinkedIn and calls in one sequence.
- You want a 14-day free trial.
Pick Instantly if
- You want to send cold email at volume.
- You want a no-card sign-up.
Where does RecruitAffiliates.ai fit?
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Both send email you have planned. RecruitAffiliates.ai plans it too: it finds the affiliates and writes the first email from facts about each person. It sends only after you approve.
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Questions
Is lemlist or Instantly cheaper?
Instantly's entry plan is lower than lemlist's Email plan on the pages we read. The table shows both.
Which one has a free trial?
lemlist lists a 14-day trial. Instantly's sign-up says no card is needed and states no trial length.
Can I use either for affiliate recruitment?
Yes, once you have a list. You still need to find the affiliates and their emails.
Sources
- https://www.lemlist.com/pricing, checked 21 October 2026
- https://instantly.ai/pricing, checked 21 October 2026
- https://www.lemlist.com/, checked 21 October 2026
- https://instantly.ai/, checked 21 October 2026
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