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ReachInbox vs Smartlead

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

Starting price

ReachInbox

$30/mo Free tier

ReachInbox costs $30/mo billed annually for Starter and $75/mo for Growth, with a small free plan to test it. It fits teams and agencies that want to send cold email from many inboxes at once without paying per seat.

Where ReachInbox fits

  • Agencies sending from dozens of inboxes
  • Recruiters running business development email campaigns
  • Teams that want warmup and sending in one tool
  • Startups on a tight outbound budget

Smartlead

$32/mo Free trial

Agency cold-email infrastructure with unlimited mailboxes, warmup and client-separated accounts, from $32/mo billed annually with a no-card trial.

Where Smartlead fits

  • Agencies sending for multiple clients
  • Teams that need many mailboxes
  • Desks that want MCP on campaign infrastructure
  • Buyers who will start on a no-card trial

At a glance

DetailReachInboxSmartlead
Starting price$30/mo$32/mo
Free tier✓Yes–No
Free trialNot on recordYes
MCP server✓Yes✓Yes
Public API✓Yes✓Yes
Listed underOutreach, Deliverability, Lead generationLead generation, Outreach

Where they pull apart

ReachInbox

Stands out: Unlimited email accounts with unlimited AI warmup start on the $30 Starter plan, and the AI lead finder pulls verified leads from a plain language prompt.

Watch out: Paid prices on the pricing page are shown billed yearly, and AI replies, AI enrichment, API access and webhooks only start on the $75 Growth plan.

Not the right fit for

  • Teams that need LinkedIn steps in sequences
  • Buyers who want monthly billing on paid plans
  • Small teams needing API access on the cheapest plan

Smartlead

Stands out: Unlimited mailboxes plus separate client workspaces, with a hosted MCP.

Watch out: Email only: there is no LinkedIn channel and no finder in the same login.

Not the right fit for

  • Teams that need LinkedIn in the same sequencer
  • Buyers who want a finder in the same login

Pros and cons

ReachInbox

  • Unlimited inboxes from $30/mo
  • Warmup and lead finder built in
  • Free plan to test sending
  • Paid prices shown billed yearly
  • API and AI replies start at $75/mo
  • Email only, no LinkedIn steps

Smartlead

  • Public Base plan from $32/mo
  • Unlimited mailboxes and client accounts
  • Trial with no card
  • Email only, no LinkedIn
  • No contact finder included
  • Higher plans sit close above the entry price

What each one costs

ReachInbox

$30/mo

ReachInbox has a free plan with 50 active leads, 250 emails a month, 3 email accounts and 14 days of warmup. Paid plans are Starter at $30/mo, Growth at $75/mo and Pro at $225/mo, all billed annually, and Enterprise starts at $999/mo. Starter gives 2,000 active leads and 10,000 emails a month; Growth adds AI replies, AI enrichment, API access and 20 workspaces. Paid plans carry a 7 day money back guarantee. Confirm current terms on the vendor site.

Checked 4 Nov 2026

Smartlead

$32/mo

Base is $32/mo billed annually, or $39 monthly, for 2,000 contacts and 6,000 email sends. Pro is $78/mo annually or $94 monthly, Unlimited Smart $144 or $174, and Unlimited Prime $315 or $379. Confirm current terms on the vendor site.

Checked 4 Nov 2026

Common questions

Is ReachInbox cheaper than Smartlead?
ReachInbox starts lower, at $30/mo against $32/mo for Smartlead. That is the entry plan on each side, so the real number depends on seats and the tier you land on.
Can you try ReachInbox or Smartlead for free?
ReachInbox carries a free tier on our listing. Smartlead offers a free trial.
Does ReachInbox or Smartlead have an MCP server?
ReachInbox and Smartlead 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?