The best Octopus CRM alternatives
Here’s why teams look for an alternative to Octopus CRM (low-cost LinkedIn automation Chrome extension), and the tools worth considering instead, with prices and features checked October 2026.
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Why people look for a Octopus CRM alternative
- It's a Chrome extension, so it needs your browser open to work.
- Priced per user, with no shared team workspace or unified inbox listed.
- There is no Sales Navigator splitter.
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 |
| Linked Helper | $15 per LinkedIn account a month (Standard) | 14 days of Pro, no card | NoRuns on your own computer or server | Not listed | Yes | Not listed |
| Waalaxy | €19 per user a month (Pro, monthly billing) | 14 days | PartlyAdvanced and Business plans | Not listed | Partly500 conversations free, then an add-on | PartlyBusiness plan |
| Dux-Soup (STACKED) | $55 per seat a month (STACKED Local) | Not listed on the pricing page | PartlySTACKED Cloud plan ($99) | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed |
| Octopus CRM (for reference) | $9.99 per user a month (Starter) | 7 days, no card | No | Not listed | Not listed | No |
“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 need it to run on its own, across several accounts.
- Runs in the cloud, so outreach continues with your computer off.
- Many LinkedIn accounts in one workspace, with one inbox for every reply.
- 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. Linked Helper
Desktop LinkedIn automation. From $15 per LinkedIn account a month (Standard). Trial: 14 days of Pro, no card.
Best if price matters most and you’re happy to keep a computer or server running.
GrabProspect vs Linked Helper3. Waalaxy
LinkedIn and email prospecting, set up from a Chrome extension. From €19 per user a month (Pro, monthly billing). Trial: 14 days.
Best if you’re one person starting out, want email and LinkedIn in one sequence, or need Zapier and CRM sync.
GrabProspect vs Waalaxy4. Dux-Soup (STACKED)
LinkedIn automation, now the STACKED desktop app. From $55 per seat a month (STACKED Local). Trial: Not listed on the pricing page.
Best if you already use Dux-Soup and rely on its integrations.
GrabProspect vs Dux-Soup (STACKED)
When Octopus CRM is still the right choice
Stay with Octopus CRM if you’re one person on a tight budget and keep your browser open.
- Very low price: from $9.99 a month, and $6.99 billed yearly.
- A simple personal CRM, HubSpot and Zapier.
Octopus CRM alternatives: questions
What is the best Octopus CRM 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. Linked Helper fits if price matters most and you’re happy to keep a computer or server running. Waalaxy fits if you’re one person starting out, want email and LinkedIn in one sequence, or need Zapier and CRM sync. Dux-Soup (STACKED) fits if you already use Dux-Soup and rely on its integrations.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Octopus CRM?
For three LinkedIn accounts, Octopus CRM lists $44.97 a month; GrabProspect is $67 a month with every module. Prices checked October 2026.
Can I move my leads from Octopus CRM?
Yes. Export your leads from Octopus CRM 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 Octopus CRM?
You’re one person on a tight budget and keep your browser open. Very low price: from $9.99 a month, and $6.99 billed yearly.
Choosing a LinkedIn tool
All resources- Tools and comparisonsThe Best LinkedIn Automation Tools in 2026, by What You NeedA practical guide to choosing a LinkedIn automation tool in 2026, grouped by what you actually need, with prices checked in October 2026 and honest trade-offs.5 min read
- Tools and comparisonsCloud vs Chrome Extension vs Desktop: How LinkedIn Automation Tools WorkThe three ways LinkedIn automation tools run, what each means for reliability, safety, setup and cost, and how to choose the right type for your outreach.3 min read
- LinkedIn limits and safetyHow to Use LinkedIn Automation Without Getting RestrictedAn honest guide to LinkedIn automation risk, what LinkedIn actually watches for, safe daily numbers, and a checklist for running outreach that looks and behaves human.5 min read
Switching from Octopus CRM?
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