Head to head

SalesQL vs Surfe

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

SalesQL

$49/mo

LinkedIn email and mobile finder working from a browser extension, on credits. Around $49/mo, with a free plan.

Where SalesQL fits

  • Recruiters who work in LinkedIn all day
  • Desks pushing contacts to HubSpot or Salesforce
  • Teams that want MCP on a finder
  • Individual sourcers buying credits

Surfe

$39/user/mo Free tier

LinkedIn-to-CRM enrichment and contact sync. Free plan; Essential is $39/user/mo billed annually ($49 monthly).

Where Surfe fits

  • Sales teams living in LinkedIn and HubSpot or Salesforce
  • SDRs who need one-click CRM push
  • Pipedrive shops
  • Buyers who will start free

At a glance

DetailSalesQLSurfe
Starting price$49/mo$39/user/mo
Free tier–No✓Yes
MCP server✓Yes–No
Public API✓Yes–No
Listed underEmail finders, Lead generationEmail finders, Outreach
Capterra4.3 from 79 reviewsNot enough reviews

Where they pull apart

SalesQL

Stands out: MCP on a lightweight browser finder, which is rare at this price.

Watch out: Single-source rather than a waterfall, and the integration list is thin.

Not the right fit for

  • Teams that need unlimited dials
  • Buyers who want multi-source waterfall coverage

Surfe

Stands out: Push LinkedIn people into Salesforce, HubSpot, or Pipedrive without a CSV: sales-team contact sync, not a bulk finder.

Watch out: Essential is $39 annual / $49 monthly per user. The $29/mo figure is a separate enrichment module, not Essential.

Not the right fit for

  • Recruiters who only need a bulk email find
  • Teams without a CRM
  • People who want unlimited Swordfish-style reveals

Pros and cons

SalesQL

  • Browser-first workflow
  • MCP available
  • Free plan to start on
  • Single-source rather than a waterfall
  • Thin integration list

Surfe

  • Free plan then a clear Essential seat
  • Native Salesforce, HubSpot, Pipedrive push
  • Clay, Lemlist, Outreach named
  • The $29/mo enrichment module costs extra
  • Per-user, not unlimited data
  • Not a bulk list finder

What each one costs

SalesQL

$49/mo

From ~$49/mo. Confirm current terms on the vendor site.

Checked 7 Sep 2026

Surfe

$39/user/mo

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Checked 18 Sep 2026

Common questions

Is SalesQL cheaper than Surfe?
Surfe starts lower, at $39/user/mo against $49/mo for SalesQL. That is the entry plan on each side, so the real number depends on seats and the tier you land on.
Can you try SalesQL or Surfe for free?
Surfe carries a free tier on our listing.
Does SalesQL or Surfe have an MCP server?
SalesQL 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 7 Sep 2026. Confirm current terms on the vendor site. Spot an error?