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LinkedIn Sales Navigator vs Lusha

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

Starting price

LinkedIn Sales Navigator

$119.99/mo Free trial

LinkedIn Sales Navigator is LinkedIn's sales prospecting SKU, not Recruiter. Core is $119.99/mo per licence, or $1,079.88/year ($89.99/mo). Every plan includes 50 InMail credits per month.

Where LinkedIn Sales Navigator fits

  • Individual sellers who need LinkedIn-native lead search and 50 InMails on Core at $119.99/mo
  • Sales teams that want Account IQ and Lead IQ plus shared billing on Advanced
  • Orgs already on Salesforce or HubSpot that will quote Advanced Plus for CRM sync
  • Prospectors who live inside LinkedIn and will pair a separate enrichment tool for email

Lusha

$37.45/mo Free tier Free trial

Chrome-first contact data for emails and mobiles, with team plans, MCP and an API. Permanent free plan with 40 credits a month; paid starts at $37.45/mo billed yearly.

Where Lusha fits

  • Recruiters who live in Chrome on LinkedIn
  • Teams that need mobiles next to email
  • Buyers who want MCP on contact data
  • Desks that will start on a free tier

At a glance

DetailLinkedIn Sales NavigatorLusha
Starting price$119.99/mo$37.45/mo
Free tier–No✓Yes
Free trialYesYes
MCP server–No✓Yes
Public API–No✓Yes
Listed underEmail finders, LinkedIn, SourcingEmail finders
Capterra4.6 from 179 reviews4.0 from 398 reviews

Where they pull apart

LinkedIn Sales Navigator

Stands out: Core is the self-serve search, saved-lead, and alert plan. Advanced adds Account IQ, Lead IQ, team seat management, and centralized billing at $159.99/mo or $1,799.88/year.

Watch out: Sales Navigator does not give you emails or phone numbers. InMail is capped at 50/month on every tier, including Advanced Plus. Advanced Plus CRM writeback is quoted, not printed.

Not the right fit for

  • Recruiters who actually need LinkedIn Recruiter, a different SKU
  • Teams that want emails and direct dials without buying a second data vendor

Lusha

Stands out: One-click emails and mobiles straight from the browser, plus a hosted MCP.

Watch out: It finds contacts but does not send, so a sequencer is still needed.

Not the right fit for

  • Teams that need a sequencer in the same login
  • Buyers who want a database interface rather than an extension

Pros and cons

LinkedIn Sales Navigator

  • Printed Core $119.99/mo and Advanced $159.99/mo on LinkedIn's compare-plans page
  • Annual Core is $1,079.88/year, a 25 percent save versus month-to-month
  • Account IQ and Lead IQ sit on Advanced without a separate add-on SKU
  • No emails or phone numbers in the product, only LinkedIn identity and InMail
  • 50 InMail credits per month on every plan, including Advanced Plus
  • Advanced Plus CRM sync is quote-only

Lusha

  • Chrome workflow for emails and mobiles
  • MCP and API available
  • Free tier to start on
  • Not a sequencer
  • Credit limits bite on heavy list work
  • Coverage varies by region

What each one costs

LinkedIn Sales Navigator

$119.99/mo

Core is US$119.99 per month per licence or US$1,079.88 per year (25 percent off). Advanced is US$159.99 per month or US$1,799.88 per year. Advanced Plus is quoted. All plans include 50 InMail credits per month. CRM writeback to Salesforce, HubSpot, Dynamics, and Oracle is an Advanced Plus feature. A trial is available and requires a card. Confirm current terms on the vendor site.

Checked 4 Nov 2026

Lusha

$37.45/mo

Lusha has a free plan with 40 credits a month and one seat. Starter is $37.45 a month billed yearly for 4,800 credits a year and one seat; Pro is $52.45 a month billed yearly for 7,200 credits and two seats; Premium is $299.95 a month billed yearly for 40,800 credits and five seats; Scale is custom. Paying yearly saves 25% against monthly billing. Confirm current terms on the vendor site.

Checked 4 Nov 2026

Common questions

Is LinkedIn Sales Navigator cheaper than Lusha?
Lusha starts lower, at $37.45/mo against $119.99/mo for LinkedIn Sales Navigator. That is the entry plan on each side, so the real number depends on seats and the tier you land on.
Can you try LinkedIn Sales Navigator or Lusha for free?
Lusha carries a free tier on our listing. LinkedIn Sales Navigator offers a free trial. Lusha offers a free trial.
Does LinkedIn Sales Navigator or Lusha have an MCP server?
Lusha 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 4 Nov 2026. Confirm current terms on the vendor site. Spot an error?