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lemlist vs Pipedrive

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lemlist

CRM

Multichannel cold outreach platform for email, LinkedIn, SMS and calling

From
$55/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Pipedrive logo

Pipedrive

CRM

The CRM that sales teams love to use

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: lemlist no standalone free plan, only a 14-day trial after which new campaigns cannot be launched without upgrading.; Pipedrive email account connectivity restricted to maximum of five email accounts per user
  • They diverge on capability: lemlist covers Multichannel sequences, Pipedrive covers Visual pipeline.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which lemlist and Pipedrive actually diverge.

Attributes where lemlist and Pipedrive differ
AttributelemlistPipedrive
Starting price$55/monthOn request
Platformsweb, apiWeb, iOS, Android
Founded20182010

Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), free tier (No), user rating (Not yet rated), category (CRM).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in lemlist

  • Multichannel sequences
  • Lead database
  • Deliverability hub
  • AI agents
  • CRM integrations
  • API, CLI and MCP access

Only in Pipedrive

  • Visual pipeline
  • Deal tracking
  • Activity reminders
  • Email integration
  • Mobile apps
  • Reporting
  • Goal tracking
  • Lead management

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

lemlist

  • Running multichannel outbound campaigns across email and LinkedInnot Pipedrive
  • Finding verified emails and phone numbers for prospectsnot Pipedrive
  • Protecting sender reputation with automated inbox warm-upnot Pipedrive
  • Combining calling and messaging into a single outreach sequencenot Pipedrive

Pipedrive

  • Sales pipeline management with kanban-style dashboardsnot lemlist
  • Multi-channel communication with email and calendar syncnot lemlist
  • Sales automation for small to mid-market teamsnot lemlist

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

lemlist

  • No standalone free plan, only a 14-day trial after which new campaigns cannot be launched without upgrading.
  • Multichannel plan pricing scales per sender/user, which can get costly for larger teams.
  • Enterprise features like SSO/SAML require a custom-priced plan and a 5-user minimum.
  • Advanced AI agent capabilities are newer and less proven than long-established outreach features.

Pipedrive

  • Email account connectivity restricted to maximum of five email accounts per user

Pricing, plan by plan

lemlist

$55/month
  • Email$55/month
    • 50,000 emails/month
    • Unlimited users
    • Email and phone finder
  • Multichannel$87/month
    • Unlimited emails and messages
    • 5 senders per user
    • LinkedIn, SMS and WhatsApp automation
  • Enterprise$undefined/mo
    • 5+ users minimum
    • Dedicated account manager
    • SSO/SAML security

Pipedrive

On request

No published plan breakdown. See the Pipedrive review.

Which should you pick?

Choose lemlist if

  • You need multichannel sequences.
  • You work on web, api.
  • You also want lead database.
lemlist review

Choose Pipedrive if

  • You need visual pipeline.
  • You work on Web, iOS, Android.
  • You also want deal tracking.
Pipedrive review

Questions people ask

Is lemlist or Pipedrive better?
Neither clearly leads. lemlist starts at $55/month and Pipedrive at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, lemlist or Pipedrive?
lemlist starts at $55/month and Pipedrive at On request.
Does lemlist or Pipedrive run on more platforms?
lemlist runs on web, api. Pipedrive runs on Web, iOS, Android.
What is lemlist best used for?
lemlist is most often used for running multichannel outbound campaigns across email and linkedin, finding verified emails and phone numbers for prospects, protecting sender reputation with automated inbox warm-up, combining calling and messaging into a single outreach sequence. Of those, running multichannel outbound campaigns across email and linkedin and finding verified emails and phone numbers for prospects are not what Pipedrive is typically brought in for.
What can lemlist do that Pipedrive cannot?
lemlist covers Multichannel sequences, Lead database, Deliverability hub, AI agents. Pipedrive covers Visual pipeline, Deal tracking, Activity reminders, Email integration.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

lemlist: What does lemlist cost?

lemlist's Email plan starts at $55/month (billed annually) for 50,000 emails, the Multichannel plan starts at $87/month for unlimited emails and messages plus LinkedIn/SMS/WhatsApp, and Enterprise is custom-priced.

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Pipedrive: How long is Pipedrive's free trial and what's required to start?

Pipedrive offers a 14-day free trial with full platform access. No credit card is required to begin the trial, making it accessible to businesses of any size.

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lemlist: Is there a free plan, and what are its limits?

lemlist offers a 14-day free trial with full Multichannel plan access and no credit card required; after the trial, the account remains accessible but new campaigns cannot be launched without a paid subscription.

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Pipedrive: Are specific pricing tiers and costs detailed on the homepage?

The homepage does not list specific pricing amounts or tier names. Detailed subscription information and pricing costs are available on Pipedrive's dedicated pricing page.

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lemlist: What does lemlist integrate with?

lemlist integrates with CRMs like HubSpot, Salesforce and Pipedrive, automation tools like Zapier, Make and n8n, VoIP platforms such as Aircall and Ringover, and offers API, CLI and MCP access.

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Pipedrive: What core features does Pipedrive include?

Pipedrive includes pipeline management, automation, AI capabilities, email sync, and reporting features. Feature availability at different price levels is detailed on their pricing page.

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