Head to head

Instantly vs Zeliq

Same facts, side by side: starting price, free tier, MCP, API and what each one is actually built for.

Instantly

$47/mo Free trial

Cold-email infra for teams farming many sending mailboxes. Public Outreach start is $47/mo monthly.

Where Instantly fits

  • Outbound recruiting teams sending at volume
  • Agencies running many sending accounts
  • Desks that need warmup plus a unibox
  • MCP/API automation around campaigns

Zeliq

$59/user/mo 14 day free trial

B2B search, waterfall enrichment and multichannel sequences in one tool. Free Basic plan; Starter is $59/user/mo with 750 credits.

Where Zeliq fits

  • SDRs who want search, enrichment and sequences together
  • HubSpot users who want automatic sync
  • Teams calling through Aircall or Ringover
  • Buyers who want a 14-day no-card trial

At a glance

DetailInstantlyZeliq
Starting price$47/mo$59/user/mo
Free tier–No–No
Free trialYes14 day free trial
MCP server✓Yes–No
Public API✓Yes✓Yes
Listed underLead generation, OutreachEmail finders, Lead generation, LinkedIn, Outreach

Where they pull apart

Instantly

Stands out: Warmup, unibox, and volume send with hosted MCP and a public API.

Watch out: Deliverability still depends on your domains and inboxes, not the tool alone.

Not the right fit for

  • Teams that only need LinkedIn messaging
  • Buyers looking for an ATS

Zeliq

Stands out: Credits never expire, and only verified data costs credits: 1 per email, 10 per mobile number.

Watch out: Mobile numbers cost 10 credits each, so 750 credits cover only 75 phones. Custom starts at $1,500/user/year with a three-license minimum.

Not the right fit for

  • Teams that only need email verification
  • Phone-heavy prospecting on a small budget

Pros and cons

Instantly

  • Warmup and unibox in the same desk
  • Hosted MCP plus REST API
  • No-card get-started path on the vendor site
  • Sending domains and inboxes are bought separately
  • Sequence designer is plainer than multichannel rivals
  • Volume tiers step up quickly as mailboxes grow

Zeliq

  • Free Basic plan plus 14-day trial
  • Credits never expire
  • HubSpot sync on Starter
  • Mobile numbers cost 10 credits each
  • Custom plan needs three licenses
  • CRM sync limited to HubSpot

What each one costs

Instantly

$47/mo

From ~$30/mo. Confirm current terms on the vendor site.

Checked 17 Sep 2026

Zeliq

$59/user/mo

Basic is free with 100 imported leads a month. Starter is $59/user/mo with 750 credits (1 credit per email, 10 per mobile), and annual billing saves 20%. Custom starts at $1,500/user/year from three licenses; extra credit packs start at $109/mo for 2,500 credits, and credits never expire. Confirm current terms on the vendor site.

Checked 19 Sep 2026

Common questions

Is Instantly cheaper than Zeliq?
Instantly starts lower, at $47/mo against $59/user/mo for Zeliq. That is the entry plan on each side, so the real number depends on seats and the tier you land on.
Can you try Instantly or Zeliq for free?
Neither carries a free tier on our listing. Instantly offers a free trial. Zeliq offers a 14 day free trial.
Does Instantly or Zeliq have an MCP server?
Instantly ships a first party MCP server, so an AI assistant can work the product directly.

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Editorial listings, never paid rankings. Prices checked 17 Sep 2026. Confirm current terms on the vendor site. Spot an error?