lemlist Review 2026: Pricing, Features, Pros & Cons + 5 Alternatives
Samuel Rondot
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lemlist is a cold outreach platform made by lempire, a French company, that combines a 650M+ lead database, email and phone finders, multichannel sequences (email, LinkedIn, calls, SMS, WhatsApp) and built-in deliverability tools. As of October 2026 it costs $69/month for the Email plan (unlimited users, up to 50,000 emails a month) and $109 per user/month for Multichannel, the plan you need for LinkedIn automation; yearly billing takes 20% off. It's one of the most complete tools in the category, but the per-user price and paid data credits add up quickly for small teams.
lemlist at a glance
| lemlist (October 2026) | |
|---|---|
| What it is | All-in-one outbound platform: lead data + multichannel sequences + deliverability |
| Price | Email $69/month, Multichannel $109/user/month, Enterprise on quote |
| Yearly billing | $55 (Email) and $87 (Multichannel) per month, quarterly billing saves 10% |
| Free trial | 14 days, no credit card, Multichannel features (except in-app calls) + 200 credits |
| Channels | Email, LinkedIn, calls, SMS, WhatsApp (add-on) |
| Lead data | 650M+ lead database; emails and phones paid with credits |
| AI | lemAgent (builds campaigns from a prompt), AI replies, AI LinkedIn voice notes |
| Interface | English, French, German, Spanish |
What changed at lemlist since 2024
When we first reviewed lemlist in June 2024, it was mainly a personalized cold email tool with LinkedIn steps on its higher tiers. Two years later the product and the pricing have changed a lot:
- Simpler pricing. The four 2024 tiers (Email Starter, Email Pro, Multichannel Expert, Outreach Scale) have been replaced by two self-serve plans, Email and Multichannel, plus Enterprise. The Email plan is now a flat price with unlimited users.
- Data is sold separately. Emails and phone numbers are paid with credits from a data add-on ($20/month for 2,000 credits, i.e. 400 emails or 100 phone numbers). You are only charged for successful results and unused credits roll over while you stay subscribed.
- More channels. On top of email and LinkedIn, Multichannel now covers SMS, a built-in dialer with VoIP integrations, and WhatsApp as an add-on.
- AI agents. lemAgent, lemlist's AI agent, builds a campaign from a description of your goal: it finds leads, writes the messages and designs the sequence, then waits for your approval before launch. Intent-signal and enrichment agents, AI-generated replies and AI-personalized LinkedIn voice notes complete the set.
- Bigger database. The lead database went from 450 million contacts (as advertised in 2024) to 650M+.
lemlist pricing in 2026
As of October 2026, the lemlist pricing page shows:
| Plan | Monthly billing | Yearly billing | Key limits and features |
|---|---|---|---|
| $69/month | $55/month | Unlimited users and email senders, 50,000 emails/month, lead database, email and phone finder, lemAgent, warm-up and deliverability hub, CRM integrations and API | |
| Multichannel | $109 per user/month | $87 per user/month | Everything in Email + 5 senders per user, unlimited emails and messages, LinkedIn automation, SMS, dialer and VoIP, WhatsApp add-on, Chrome extension for Gmail and LinkedIn |
| Enterprise | On quote | On quote | SSO/SAML, custom roles, dedicated account manager, priority support |
| Data add-on | $20/month | $16/month | 2,000 credits (400 emails or 100 phones) |
| Intent signals add-on | $29/month | $21/month | 100 buying signals per month |
Two practical consequences:
- LinkedIn automation is only in Multichannel. A team of three that wants LinkedIn + email pays $327/month on monthly billing, before any data credits.
- The Email plan is good value for email-only teams: one flat price for the whole team, with lemwarm (warm-up) included.
Key features
Lead database and enrichment
lemlist gives access to a 650M+ B2B lead database with filters (including AI-powered filters), plus an email finder, an email verifier and a phone finder. You can also import leads from LinkedIn with the Chrome extension, from a CSV, or from your CRM. Enrichment uses credits from 25+ data providers.
Multichannel sequences
Sequences mix emails, LinkedIn steps (profile visits, follows, invitations, messages, voice messages, InMails), calls, SMS and WhatsApp, with conditions: if the lead doesn't open your email, you can switch them to LinkedIn, for example. Campaigns can stop automatically when a lead replies, and you can A/B test any email step.
Personalization
The feature lemlist became known for: custom images and text inserted into emails, such as a thumbnail showing the prospect's first name, company logo or profile picture. Variables and Liquid syntax handle conditional text.
Deliverability
lemwarm (warm-up) and the deliverability hub are included in every plan: inbox rotation, DNS setup checks, custom tracking domain, sending limits and alerts. You can also buy domains and mailboxes inside the app. If deliverability is your main concern, compare it with the dedicated tools in our email warm-up tools guide.
Integrations
Native CRM integrations with HubSpot, Salesforce and Pipedrive, plus Zapier, Make, n8n and Clay, VoIP tools (Aircall, Ringover), an API, an MCP server and a CLI.
Our experience with lemlist
Our hands-on test dates from June 2024; the interface has evolved since, so we focus on what still applies.
- Setup was straightforward: connect a Gmail or Outlook mailbox, install the Chrome extension to import leads from LinkedIn, then start from a template or a blank sequence.
- Personalization is where lemlist shines. Dynamic images and conditional text make messages feel written one by one, which is hard to reproduce elsewhere.
- Multichannel conditions (for example, "no reply to the email, send a LinkedIn message") worked as advertised.
- The interface is dense. With so many features, it takes time to find your way around, and the product has added even more since.
- Resources are excellent: help center, templates, webinars and an active user community.
Pros and cons
| Pros | Cons |
|---|---|
| Lead data, sequences and deliverability in one tool | LinkedIn automation only on Multichannel ($109/user/month) |
| Best-in-class email personalization (images, conditional text) | Emails and phone numbers cost extra credits |
| lemwarm and deliverability tools included in every plan | Steep learning curve: many features, dense interface |
| Many channels: email, LinkedIn, calls, SMS, WhatsApp | Per-user pricing gets expensive for growing teams |
| 14-day free trial without a credit card | Overkill if you only need LinkedIn automation |
Verdict: is lemlist worth it in 2026?
Yes, if email is your main channel and you want one tool for data, sequences and deliverability. The Email plan at $69/month for the whole team is fair, and the personalization is still a reference.
It is harder to justify if your outreach is LinkedIn-first: you pay $109 per user for Multichannel, then credits for data, while LinkedIn-focused tools cost less per account. Agencies running many LinkedIn accounts will also find per-user pricing expensive.
How to cancel lemlist or delete your account
According to lemlist's help center:
- Click your profile icon in the bottom-left corner, then Settings.
- Open Billing & Users, go to the Products tab and click Manage.
- Click Cancel and confirm.
Billing stops at the end of the current period, and your account then switches to an inactive state with your campaigns and leads preserved. To delete the account permanently, cancel first, then email privacy@lemlist.com from (or mentioning) the address linked to your account; lemlist says the data is deleted within 7 days.
The best lemlist alternatives in 2026
Prices checked on each vendor's pricing page in October 2026, monthly billing unless stated otherwise.
| Tool | Starting price | Main channel | Lead data included | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| useArtemis | $69/month (2 LinkedIn accounts) | LinkedIn + email | Yes (500 verified emails, 2,500 leads) | LinkedIn-first teams that also need leads |
| La Growth Machine | €60 per identity/month | LinkedIn + email | Yes (250 enriched leads/month on Basic) | Multichannel without per-channel add-ons |
| Instantly | $47/month | Separate lead database | High-volume cold email | |
| Waalaxy | €39 per user/month (€19 yearly) | Email finder credits | Beginners on LinkedIn | |
| HeyReach | $79 per LinkedIn sender/month | 100 enrichment credits per sender | Agencies with many LinkedIn accounts |
1. useArtemis
useArtemis is built for LinkedIn + email prospecting with the data included. You find leads in Discover (a B2B database with verified emails), export them from LinkedIn and Sales Navigator, or find and verify emails with the email finder. Sequences mix LinkedIn steps (invitations, messages, profile visits, likes) and emails, with AI-written personalized messages, a unified LinkedIn + email inbox, and safe sending limits at a human-like pace. Starter costs $69/month for 2 LinkedIn accounts, 500 verified emails and 2,500 Discover leads (credits roll over); Scale ($159) covers 5 accounts and adds automatic AI replies; Agency ($399) covers 10 accounts. No free trial. Versus lemlist: cheaper for LinkedIn-heavy outreach and data included; lemlist goes further on email personalization, SMS, calls and WhatsApp.
2. La Growth Machine
A French multichannel tool (LinkedIn, email, plus calls on Pro) billed per sending identity: Basic at €60/month (€50 yearly) with 250 enriched leads a month, Pro at €120 (€100 yearly). 14-day free trial without a card. See our La Growth Machine review.
3. Instantly
The pick for pure cold email at volume: unlimited email accounts and warm-up from $47/month (Growth plan, 5,000 emails a month). LinkedIn isn't its focus. Read our take on Instantly and its alternatives.
4. Waalaxy
LinkedIn-first and the cheapest entry point: Pro costs €39 per user per month on monthly billing or €19 billed yearly, for 300 invitations a month; cold email sequences come with Business (€139 monthly, €69 yearly). Our Waalaxy review has the details.
5. HeyReach
Built for agencies: you pay per LinkedIn sender ($79/month on Growth, with a 14-day trial for up to 3 accounts) and invite unlimited users. Agency plans start at $999/month for 25 senders.
Comparing lemlist with sales-intelligence platforms instead? Our Amplemarket review covers that end of the market.
FAQ
What is lemlist used for?
lemlist is used to find B2B leads and contact them through automated, personalized sequences across email, LinkedIn, calls, SMS and WhatsApp. It also handles deliverability (warm-up, inbox rotation) so cold emails land in the inbox.
How much does lemlist cost in 2026?
The Email plan costs $69/month (or $55/month billed yearly) for unlimited users. Multichannel, which includes LinkedIn automation, costs $109 per user per month ($87 yearly). Data credits are an add-on from $20/month, and Enterprise is on quote.
Does lemlist have a free trial?
Yes: 14 days without a credit card, with access to Multichannel features (except in-app calls), 200 free credits and lemAgent.
Does lemlist automate LinkedIn?
Yes, on the Multichannel plan: profile visits, follows, invitations, messages, voice messages and InMails, mixed with emails in the same sequence. The Email plan doesn't include LinkedIn automation.
lemlist vs Waalaxy: which one should you choose?
lemlist is email-first with LinkedIn as an extra channel, a large lead database and strong deliverability tools. Waalaxy is LinkedIn-first and cheaper to start, with cold email only on its Business plan. Choose based on your main channel.
