The best Botdog alternatives
Here’s why teams look for an alternative to Botdog (cloud LinkedIn outreach with an AI inbox), and the tools worth considering instead, with prices and features checked October 2026.
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Why people look for a Botdog alternative
- $79 per account a month on Solo.
- The managed service starts at $690 per seat, for teams that want it done for them.
The alternatives at a glance
| Tool | Starting price | Free trial | Runs with computer off | Searches over 2,500 | One inbox | Email steps |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GrabProspect | $29 per LinkedIn account a month, every module included | 7 days free, no card | Yes | YesQuery splitter | Yes | No |
| HeyReach | $79 per sender a month (Growth) | 14 days, no card, 3 LinkedIn accounts | Yes | Not listed | Yes | PartlyThrough Instantly and Smartlead |
| Aimfox | $49 per seat a month (Outreach seat) | 14 days, no card | Yes | Not listed | Not listed | No |
| SalesRobot | $59 per LinkedIn account a month (Basic) | 14 days | Yes | Not listed | PartlyUnified inbox on Professional | Yes |
| Botdog (for reference) | $79 per account a month (Solo) | 7 days, no card | Yes | Not listed | Yes | Not listed |
“Not listed” means the tool’s own site doesn’t say. Click a tool for the full side-by-side comparison.
Which alternative fits you
1. GrabProspect
LinkedIn outreach and Sales Navigator scraping, in the cloud. From $29 per LinkedIn account a month, every module included. 7 days free, no card.
Best if you run your own outreach and want a lower price per account.
- $29 against $79 for the first account.
- The AI replies add-on ($15 per account) sorts every reply, pushes follow-ups past an out-of-office date and drafts answers in your voice, with a model on GrabProspect’s own server, so conversations don’t go to an outside AI company.
- The query splitter breaks a Sales Navigator search over 2,500 results into pieces that each fit, checks every piece’s live count and saves the leads, so big markets aren’t cut off at 2,500.
2. HeyReach
Cloud LinkedIn outreach for agencies, priced per sender. From $79 per sender a month (Growth). Trial: 14 days, no card, 3 LinkedIn accounts.
Best if you run an agency with 25+ sending accounts and want white label and integrations.
GrabProspect vs HeyReach3. Aimfox
Cloud LinkedIn outreach with rentable profiles. From $49 per seat a month (Outreach seat). Trial: 14 days, no card.
Best if you want rented profiles or a white-labelled agency dashboard for 20+ seats.
GrabProspect vs Aimfox4. SalesRobot
Cloud LinkedIn and email automation with an AI appointment setter. From $59 per LinkedIn account a month (Basic). Trial: 14 days.
Best if you want email steps alongside LinkedIn, or email finder credits.
GrabProspect vs SalesRobot
When Botdog is still the right choice
Stay with Botdog if you want AI-written campaigns or someone to run outreach for you.
- AI help building campaigns, not just answering replies.
- A managed, done-for-you service.
Botdog alternatives: questions
What is the best Botdog alternative?
It depends on why you're switching. For LinkedIn outreach that starts from Sales Navigator, across one or many accounts, GrabProspect costs $29 a month for the first account with every module. HeyReach fits if you run an agency with 25+ sending accounts and want white label and integrations. Aimfox fits if you want rented profiles or a white-labelled agency dashboard for 20+ seats. SalesRobot fits if you want email steps alongside LinkedIn, or email finder credits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Botdog?
For three LinkedIn accounts, Botdog lists $237 a month; GrabProspect is $67 a month with every module. Prices checked October 2026.
Can I move my leads from Botdog?
Yes. Export your leads from Botdog as a CSV and upload the profile links to GrabProspect as a custom list, or paste your Sales Navigator searches to scrape them again.
When should I stay with Botdog?
You want AI-written campaigns or someone to run outreach for you. AI help building campaigns, not just answering replies.
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Switching from Botdog?
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