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Octopus CRM alternatives

3 tools our write-ups put next to Octopus CRM, with starting price, free tier, MCP and API side by side.

Octopus CRM from $9.99/account/mo7 day free trial

Closest alternatives

The short answer

Dux-Soup : Dux-Soup is another Chrome LinkedIn automation tool from $11/mo with a public API, which Octopus CRM lacks. From $41.25/mo
Linked Helper : Linked Helper is a desktop app from $15/mo with more automation options and AI features, at a higher price. From $8.25/mo
Dripify : Dripify runs in the cloud from $59/mo, so campaigns keep going with your computer off. From $59/user/mo

Why people look past Octopus CRM

It runs in your browser, so campaigns only move while Chrome is open on your computer. There is no email channel, no AI writing and no public API; CRM sync goes through Zapier. LinkedIn automation can lead to account restrictions.

What we noted

Runs only while Chrome is open
LinkedIn only, no email steps
No AI or public API

Not the right fit for

Teams that need cloud campaigns that run with the laptop shut
Anyone who wants email steps in the same sequence
Agencies managing many accounts from one dashboard

Worth keeping in mind: It is one of the cheapest LinkedIn automation tools around: the full Unlimited plan is $24.99 a month billed annually, and the Chrome Web Store shows about 70,000 users. It works on free LinkedIn as well as Sales Navigator and Recruiter Lite.

Octopus CRM alternatives compared

Tool	Free tier	From	MCP	API	Head to head
Octopus CRM (the one you are on)	–No	$9.99/account/mo	–No	–No
Dux-Soup Dux-Soup is another Chrome LinkedIn automation tool from $11/mo with a public API, which Octopus CRM lacks.	–No	$41.25/mo	–No	✓Yes	Head to head
Linked Helper Linked Helper is a desktop app from $15/mo with more automation options and AI features, at a higher price.	–No	$8.25/mo	–No	–No	Head to head
Dripify Dripify runs in the cloud from $59/mo, so campaigns keep going with your computer off.	–No	$59/user/mo	–No	–No	Head to head

What each one does differently

Dux-Soup

$41.25/mo Free trial API

Why it comes up: Dux-Soup is another Chrome LinkedIn automation tool from $11/mo with a public API, which Octopus CRM lacks.

Stands out: The Chrome LinkedIn workhorse (STACKED local from $41.25) for list actions, not a pretty cloud sequencer.

Watch out: STACKED local is visit/connect automation, not a full cloud inbox. STACKED cloud is $74.17 annual. LinkedIn ToS still applies.

Best for

Recruiters automating LinkedIn visits and connects on a budget
Agencies that already live in Chrome
Teams that will take the free trial

4.0 on Capterra from 16 reviews

Read the Dux-Soup write-up Octopus CRM vs Dux-Soup

Linked Helper

$8.25/mo 14 day free trial

Why it comes up: Linked Helper is a desktop app from $15/mo with more automation options and AI features, at a higher price.

Stands out: Runs as its own browser on your machine or a VPS, not as a LinkedIn extension that injects into the site.

Watch out: One license is one LinkedIn account. Cloud storage costs extra. Standard caps many actions at 20 per day.

Best for

Solo sellers automating invites and follow-ups
Agencies buying many licenses with bulk discounts
Users who want a 14-day Pro trial with no card

4.9 on Capterra from 276 reviews

Read the Linked Helper write-up Octopus CRM vs Linked Helper

Dripify

$59/user/mo Free trial

Why it comes up: Dripify runs in the cloud from $59/mo, so campaigns keep going with your computer off.

Stands out: Cloud (not Chrome) LinkedIn plus email campaigns with a public $59 annual Pro and a 7-day no-card trial.

Watch out: Monthly Pro is $79. Extra email finder credits are $29+ packs. LinkedIn will still restrict aggressive senders.

Best for

SDRs who want cloud LinkedIn automation
Teams comparing Waalaxy and Expandi
Buyers who will pay annually to hit $59

4.7 on Capterra from 477 reviews

Read the Dripify write-up Octopus CRM vs Dripify

Common questions

What is the best Octopus CRM alternative?

It depends on what sent you looking. We compare 3 alternatives to Octopus CRM: Dux-Soup, Linked Helper and Dripify. Each one's "Why it comes up" line says what it does differently, and the table above shows all 3 on price, free tier, MCP and API.

What is the cheapest Octopus CRM alternative?

Of the published starting prices here, Linked Helper is lowest at $8.25/mo. Starting price is the entry plan, not the seat count you will end up on, so read the plan table on each listing.

Does Octopus CRM have a free trial?

Octopus CRM offers a 7 day free trial on our listing. Trial terms move, so confirm on the vendor site before you plan around it.

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