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Needle vs Reply.io

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

Starting price

Needle

$69/account/mo 7 day free trial

AI revenue agents that work across CRM, email and calendar. Needle Pro is $69 per connected account per month, after a 7-day free trial.

Where Needle fits

  • Revenue teams that want an always-on agent per rep
  • Orgs with existing LLM contracts
  • Companies planning a fleet of agents
  • Teams that want a 7-day trial first

Reply.io

$49/user/mo

Multichannel sequencer covering email, LinkedIn, calls and SMS, from $49 per user a month billed annually.

Where Reply.io fits

  • Outbound desks that mix email, LinkedIn and phone
  • Recruiting teams that still call
  • Buyers who want MCP on a sequencer
  • Teams that have outgrown email-only tools

At a glance

DetailNeedleReply.io
Starting price$69/account/mo$49/user/mo
Free tier–No–No
Free trial7 day free trialNot on record
MCP server✓Yes✓Yes
Public API✓Yes✓Yes
Listed underLead generation, LinkedIn, OutreachLead generation, LinkedIn, Outreach
CapterraNot enough reviews4.6 from 95 reviews

Where they pull apart

Needle

Stands out: One plan with every frontier model included, and bring-your-own LLM keys that do not use credits.

Watch out: Billing is per connected account, and Enterprise (51+ accounts) is custom priced. Lead lists are included with no credit meter.

Not the right fit for

  • Buyers who want a free plan after the trial
  • Recruiters looking for an ATS, not a sales agent

Reply.io

Stands out: Phone calls in the same sequence as email and LinkedIn, plus a hosted MCP.

Watch out: It is a sequencer, not mailbox infrastructure, so heavy senders will still need warmup tooling.

Not the right fit for

  • Mailbox-farm agencies that need warmup infrastructure
  • Buyers who want a contact database included

Pros and cons

Needle

  • 7-day free trial, no card
  • Every frontier model on one plan
  • Lead lists included, no credit meter
  • Priced per connected account
  • Enterprise rates go through sales
  • Onboarding package is an extra fee

Reply.io

  • Email, LinkedIn, calls and SMS in one sequence
  • Hosted MCP plus API
  • Fits phone-first recruiting desks
  • Not mailbox-farm infrastructure
  • No contact database included
  • Pricing climbs with channels and seats

What each one costs

Needle

$69/account/mo

Needle Pro is $69 per connected account per month for 1 to 10 accounts, with lead lists included and no credits. Agency (11 to 50 accounts) charges $34 per extra account per month after the first 10, and Enterprise (51+ accounts) is custom priced. A 7-day free trial with 1 connected account needs no card. Confirm current terms on the vendor site.

Checked 4 Nov 2026

Reply.io

$49/user/mo

Email Volume starts at $49 per user a month billed annually for 1,000 active contacts, rising with contact volume. Multichannel starts at $89 per user a month billed annually, with a 14-day trial. Jason AI SDR starts at $500/month and Agency at $166. LinkedIn automation is $69/mo per account and Calls and SMS $29/mo. Confirm current terms on the vendor site.

Checked 4 Nov 2026

Common questions

Is Needle cheaper than Reply.io?
Reply.io starts lower, at $49/user/mo against $69/account/mo for Needle. That is the entry plan on each side, so the real number depends on seats and the tier you land on.
Can you try Needle or Reply.io for free?
Neither carries a free tier on our listing. Needle offers a 7 day free trial.
Does Needle or Reply.io have an MCP server?
Needle and Reply.io ship 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?