Head to head

lemlist vs Smartreach

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

lemlist

$55/mo 14 day free trial

Multichannel sequences with image-heavy personalization, from $55/mo with a 14-day trial and a Chrome extension included.

Where lemlist fits

Outbound teams that need more than plain-text volume
Desks mixing email and LinkedIn
Buyers who want a 14-day trial
Teams attaching MCP to campaign data

Smartreach

$29/mo Free trial

Cold email sequences and deliverability. Email Outreach Basic is $29/mo; 14-day trial. No per-seat tax on the email plans.

Where Smartreach fits

Outbound teams that want unlimited sending without seat math
HubSpot or Salesforce shops
Buyers who want a 14-day trial
Agencies comparing Instantly and SmartReach

At a glance

Detail	lemlist	Smartreach
Starting price	$55/mo	$29/mo
Free tier	–No	–No
Free trial	14 day free trial	Yes
MCP server	✓Yes	–No
Public API	✓Yes	–No
Listed under	Lead generation, LinkedIn, Outreach	Outreach
Capterra	4.6 from 387 reviews	4.7 from 27 reviews

Where they pull apart

lemlist

Stands out: Creative personalization plus email and LinkedIn in one sequence, with MCP.

Watch out: Higher tiers at $69, $87 and $109 are close to the entry plan, so check which one covers your channels.

Not the right fit for

Agencies that only need unlimited mailboxes
Buyers who want calls as a first-class channel

Smartreach

Stands out: Pay for the channel, not the seat: $29 Basic unlimited sending with a 14-day trial, and HubSpot, Salesforce, Pipedrive, Google Workspace named.

Watch out: Calling SKUs start at $39. Pro is $199.

Not the right fit for

Enterprises on Outreach
People who only need LinkedIn
Buyers who need a sub-$29 plan

Pros and cons

lemlist

Public $55/mo entry plan
14-day trial
Chrome extension included

Higher tiers sit close to the entry price
Not mailbox-farm infrastructure
No calls channel

Smartreach

$29 Basic with a 14-day trial
No per-seat tax on the email plans
HubSpot, Salesforce, Pipedrive named

Pro jumps to $199
LinkedIn is not the centre

What each one costs

lemlist

$55/mo

From ~$55/mo. Confirm current terms on the vendor site.

Checked 7 Sep 2026

Smartreach

$29/mo

Confirm current pricing on the vendor site.

Checked 18 Sep 2026

Common questions

Is lemlist cheaper than Smartreach?

Smartreach starts lower, at $29/mo against $55/mo for lemlist. That is the entry plan on each side, so the real number depends on seats and the tier you land on.

Can you try lemlist or Smartreach for free?

Neither carries a free tier on our listing. lemlist offers a 14 day free trial. Smartreach offers a free trial.

Does lemlist or Smartreach have an MCP server?

lemlist 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 7 Sep 2026. Confirm current terms on the vendor site. Spot an error?