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Needle vs Salesforge

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

Salesforge

$40/mo Free trial

AI cold email plus LinkedIn. Pro is $40/mo billed monthly, with two months free on annual billing; 14-day trial. Agent Frank is $499/mo billed quarterly.

Where Salesforge fits

  • Outbound teams that want AI copy plus LinkedIn
  • Clay-connected GTM shops
  • Buyers who will take a 14-day trial
  • Agencies comparing Instantly plus a writer

At a glance

DetailNeedleSalesforge
Starting price$69/account/mo$40/mo
Free tier–No–No
Free trial7 day free trialYes
MCP server✓Yes–No
Public API✓Yes–No
Listed underLead generation, LinkedIn, OutreachLead generation, LinkedIn, Outreach

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

Salesforge

Stands out: Agent-written sequences across email and LinkedIn, with a public $40 rung and a 14-day trial (HubSpot, Salesforce, Clay, Slack named).

Watch out: The entry plan allows one LinkedIn sender. Unlimited senders are $80/mo billed monthly. The AI agent is a $499 add, not the entry seat.

Not the right fit for

  • Teams that refuse AI-written outbound
  • Enterprises on Outreach
  • People who only need a $29 sequencer

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

Salesforge

  • $40 start plus a 14-day trial
  • Email and LinkedIn in one AI sequencer
  • Agent Frank is an explicit add-on, not hidden
  • Unlimited senders are $80/mo billed monthly
  • Agent is $499/mo quarterly
  • Not Outreach-grade enterprise

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

Salesforge

$40/mo

Pro is $40 a month billed monthly and Growth is $80 a month billed monthly; annual billing gives two months free. Agent Frank, the AI SDR, is $499 a month billed quarterly or annually. A 14-day free trial is included. Cost scales with active contacts, email volume, LinkedIn social action credits and AI personalization credits. Confirm current terms on the vendor site.

Checked 4 Nov 2026

Common questions

Is Needle cheaper than Salesforge?
Salesforge starts lower, at $40/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 Salesforge for free?
Neither carries a free tier on our listing. Needle offers a 7 day free trial. Salesforge offers a free trial.
Does Needle or Salesforge have an MCP server?
Needle 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?