Closely alternative for small outbound teams
Seleqtvs.Closely

Two senders.
Every AI feature.
No three-account
plan required.

Seleqt vs. Closely: AI prospecting sized for a team of one or two.

Closely’s $49 Starter plan covers one LinkedIn account. It includes no AI agents, no email or phone finder, and no monthly credits. Those start on Growth, a $127-a-month plan built around three LinkedIn accounts. Seleqt Starter costs $79 and includes two senders, AI qualification, company research, enrichment, and 5,000 credits.

14-day trial · 2 senders · No card
A founder and one SDR, one planIllustrative example
SL
Sofia LindqvistHead of People · Fjord Analytics
AI: GOOD FIT
1
Found without Sales Navigator

HR leaders at 100–300 person Nordic software companies.

700M+ database
2
Scored and researched

Opened an Oslo office and has six engineering roles open.

Careers pageCompany news
3
Written for her, not the segment
Sofia, six engineering roles plus a new Oslo office is a lot of onboarding at once. Are you standardizing it across both sites?
4
Sent from the founder and the SDR
in LinkedInEmail2 senders
AI qualification on the entry planEmail + phone finder included5,000 credits a month700M+ contacts to search
Plans sized for different teams

Closely scales by account.
Seleqt starts complete.

Closely is a capable, safety-focused LinkedIn and email platform, with dedicated IPs, warm-up, and white-label on every plan. Its AI agents, finders, and credits start on Growth, which is priced for three LinkedIn accounts. Small teams pay for seats they may not use to get the AI.

Closely
Closely is a fit when

You run three or more LinkedIn accounts and want white-label from day one.

Growth and Essential bundle AI personalization, lead scoring, and web research with 3,000–5,000 credits, plus dedicated IPs, unlimited email accounts, and integrations including Salesforce and GoHighLevel.

Seleqt
Seleqt is a fit when

You’re one or two people and want the full AI workflow without buying extra seats.

Two senders, a 700M+ contact database, AI qualification with sources, company research, and AI-written LinkedIn and email copy, all on the $79 plan.

01 / RIGHT-SIZED

Pay for the senders
you actually use.

Closely’s Growth plan covers three LinkedIn accounts. Seleqt Starter covers two senders, so a founder and one SDR don’t fund an empty seat.

02 / AI FROM DAY ONE

Scoring and research
on the entry plan.

Closely’s lead scoring and web research start at Growth. Seleqt’s qualification and company research come with Starter and the trial.

03 / DATA

Search beyond
your LinkedIn exports.

Closely sources leads from Sales Navigator exports and LinkedIn scraping. Seleqt adds a 700M+ contact database, so you don’t need Sales Navigator.

Benchmark: a two-person team

What a founder and one SDR
pay for AI prospecting.

Two people, two LinkedIn accounts, AI-assisted targeting and messaging. On Closely, Starter covers only one LinkedIn account and excludes AI agents and finders, so the next step is Growth at $127 a month, or $87 billed yearly. See Closely’s plans ↗

On Seleqt, that team fits on Starter at $79 a month.

Closely Starter · $49

1 LinkedIn account.
No AI agents, email finder, or phone finder.
No monthly credits.

Closely Growth · $127

3 LinkedIn accounts.
AI personalization, lead scoring, web research.
3,000 credits a month.

Seleqt Starter · $79

2 senders, LinkedIn and/or email.
AI qualification, research, and messaging.
5,000 credits a month.

Where Closely’s AI and finders begin.
Monthly prices. AI agents, email finder, and phone finder are listed from Growth up.
Starter $49Growth $127Essential $205
Plan-by-plan detail

Seleqt vs. Closely:
AI, data, and seats.

Closely does a lot well. The rows below show where each tool leads and which Closely plan each feature needs.

Compare with our team ↗
Confirmed capabilityHigher plan or creditsNot includedNot verified in reviewed pages
Product and pricing information reviewed September 19, 2026.
CapabilitySeleqtFull AI from the first planCloselyAI and data from Growth up
AI lead scoringFit check before outreach
Every plan
Verdicts with reasoning and sources.
Growth and up
AI agents not on Starter. [1]
Company web researchContext for the message
Every plan
Hiring, funding, leadership, news.
Growth and up
Web research agent. [1]
Email and phone finderContact data on the entry plan
Included
Uses monthly credits.
Growth and up
4 credits per email, 20 per phone. [1][2]
Monthly credits on the entry planData and AI allowance
5,000
Starter; usage varies by action.
None on Starter
3,000 on Growth; 5,000 on Essential. [1]
Contact databaseLead sources beyond LinkedIn
700M+ contacts
Plus LinkedIn and Sales Navigator import.
LinkedIn-sourced
Sales Navigator exports; live scraping from Growth. [1][3]
LinkedIn accounts per planEntry and mid tiers
2 senders
Starter, LinkedIn and/or email.
1, 3, or 5
Starter, Growth, Essential; unlimited email accounts. [1]
LinkedIn safetyIPs and warm-up
Not verified
Confirm sender limits at onboarding.
All plans
Dedicated IPs and LinkedIn warm-up. A Closely strength. [1]
White-labelResell under your brand
Agency plan
Sub-accounts, workspaces, $0 platform fee.
All plans
Partner program at $999 a month for unlimited seats. [1][3]
Conditional sequencesLinkedIn and email logic
Built in
Branches on connections, replies, engagement.
Built in
Conditional builder on all plans. [1]
InboxReply handling
Unified inbox
LinkedIn and email in one view.
Smart Inbox
A reviewer notes new messages can take hours to appear. [4]
CRM integrationsSync outcomes
Integrations
HubSpot, Pipedrive, 1,000+ apps via Zapier.
Integrations
Salesforce, HubSpot, Pipedrive, GoHighLevel, webhooks. [1]
WhatsAppA third channel
Available
In Seleqt’s channel lineup; confirm plan coverage.
Not documented
LinkedIn and email in reviewed pages. [3]

✓ confirms the described capability, not identical functionality. ↗ means a higher plan or credit use. ? means unverified, not absent. Sources: Seleqt plans · [1] Closely pricing · [2] Closely credit breakdown · [3] Closely product · [4] Third-party review.

The price of AI on each side

Compare the first plan
that includes the AI.

Closely Starter is cheaper, but it has no AI agents, finders, or credits. For an AI-assisted workflow, compare Seleqt Starter with Closely Growth.

Seleqt
Starter plan
$79 / month

Two senders, 5,000 credits a month, and the full AI workflow.

  • AI qualification and company research
  • Email and phone finder, 700M+ database
  • LinkedIn and email sequences, unified inbox
Closely
Growth plan
$127 / month

Monthly price, or $87 a month billed yearly. It’s the first Closely plan with AI agents and finders.

  • 3 LinkedIn accounts, unlimited email accounts
  • 3,000 credits: 750 emails or 150 phones, for example
  • Dedicated IPs, warm-up, and white-label
01. Count your senders

If you run three or more LinkedIn accounts, Closely Growth may fit well.

02. Decide if you need AI

If you do, Closely Starter is off the table. Compare at Growth.

03. Check yearly terms

Closely’s annual billing saves about 40%. Seleqt bills monthly.

USD prices reviewed September 19, 2026. Closely’s credit conversions come from its own pricing breakdown. Seleqt’s credit usage varies by action; confirm at signup.

Built for small teams

What a two-person team
gets on day one.

Everything on Seleqt Starter, with nothing to upgrade to unlock it.

700M+
Contacts to search

Build lists without paying for Sales Navigator.

2
Senders on the $79 plan

A founder and an SDR, or one LinkedIn profile and one mailbox.

Plan details from seleqt.ai/pricing. See everything in Starter.

Closely questions

Closely or Seleqt?
Straight answers.

What does Closely’s Starter plan include?

One LinkedIn account, unlimited email accounts, conditional sequences, dedicated IPs, the Smart Inbox, and white-label. AI agents, email and phone finders, and monthly credits start on Growth. See Closely’s plan table ↗

Does Closely have AI lead scoring?

Yes, on Growth and above. Its AI agents cover personalization, lead scoring, and web research. Seleqt includes AI qualification with reasoning and sources on every plan, including the trial.

Where is Closely stronger?

LinkedIn safety and agency packaging. Dedicated IPs and warm-up on every plan, white-label from Starter, a $999 partner program for unlimited seats, and integrations including Salesforce and GoHighLevel.

Is Closely cheaper on annual billing?

Closely Growth is $87 a month billed yearly, for three LinkedIn accounts. If you need all three, that can be good value. For one or two senders, Seleqt Starter at $79 a month covers the AI workflow without a yearly commitment.

Do I need Sales Navigator with either tool?

Closely works from Sales Navigator exports and LinkedIn scraping. Seleqt can import those lists too, but its 700M+ contact database means you don’t need Sales Navigator.

Small team, full stack

Get the whole AI workflow
on your first plan.

Two senders, qualification, research, enrichment, and messaging. Try it all free for 14 days.

✓ 2 senders✓ AI qualification✓ Email + phone finder✓ No credit card
Compare your next outreach platform
Seleqtvs.HeyReach

Better targeting.
Less tool switching.
More relevant
outreach.

Seleqt vs. HeyReach: from prospect research to outreach.

Bring qualification, buying signals, and personalized messages into the same workflow as your LinkedIn, email, and WhatsApp campaigns.

14-day trial · No credit card required
From prospect to conversationIllustrative example
SK
Sarah KimVP of Sales · Acme
QUALIFIED
1
Right fit

B2B SaaS. Growing sales team.
Matches your campaign criteria.

Company websiteLinkedIn
2
A reason to reach out now

Hiring four SDRs to expand outbound.

Careers page
3
A message grounded in the research
Hi Sarah, saw you’re hiring four SDRs. How are you keeping prospect research and messaging consistent as the team grows?
4
Keep the conversation moving
in LinkedInEmailWhatsApp
Qualify with evidencePrioritize buying signalsPersonalize from researchFollow up across channels
Choose the workflow that fits

The difference starts
before the first message.

Both platforms support automated outreach. The question is how you want to prepare the people, context, and messages behind each campaign.

HeyReach
Consider HeyReach when

You want to scale LinkedIn across multiple sender accounts.

HeyReach combines campaign-level sender rotation with a shared LinkedIn inbox. Connect your existing research and email tools to build out the workflow.

Seleqt
Consider Seleqt when

You want research and qualification built into campaign preparation.

Identify suitable prospects, understand their timing, and create context-driven messages before launching outreach across three channels.

01 / WHO

Know who deserves
your outreach.

Check prospects against your ICP and custom criteria. Review the reasoning and sources behind each qualification decision.

02 / WHY NOW

Find the opening
in their business.

Research hiring, funding, leadership changes, and company news to identify a timely, relevant reason to start a conversation.

03 / WHAT TO SAY

Make the research
part of the message.

Turn prospect context into tailored copy. Keep your outreach connected to the reason each lead made the shortlist.

LinkedIn opens the conversation

Keep it moving
across channels.

Coordinate LinkedIn, email, and WhatsApp in Seleqt, with sequence logic based on connections, replies, and engagement.

HeyReach handles LinkedIn outreach. Its email workflows connect to Instantly, Smartlead, or EmailBison. Seleqt brings LinkedIn, email, and WhatsApp into its outreach workflow. See HeyReach’s channel setup ↗

One prospect. A connected follow-up.
Example sequence. Timing and channels depend on your campaign.
LinkedInWait / conditionEmail or WhatsApp
The side-by-side

Seleqt vs. HeyReach.
The differences at a glance.

See what is built in, what needs a connected tool, and where HeyReach has a documented strength.

See Seleqt in action ↗
Confirmed capabilityIntegration or add-onNot nativeNot verified in reviewed pages
Product information reviewed September 16, 2026.
CapabilitySeleqtResearch + qualification + outreachHeyReachMulti-account LinkedIn outreach
AI qualification with sourcesEvaluate against your criteria
Built in
Verdicts, reasoning, and supporting sources.
Not verified natively
Equivalent source-backed qualification not established.
Company-change researchHiring, funding, leadership, and news
Built in
Research company context before outreach.
Via research tools
Documented workflow uses Clay for signal research. [3]
Native email sendingSend email inside the platform
Built in
Email alongside LinkedIn outreach.
Not native
Email is sent through Instantly, Smartlead, or EmailBison. [2]
Research-driven AI messagesTurn context into tailored copy
Built in
Generate outreach from prospect research.
Connected AI workflow
Clay-generated copy maps into custom fields. [3]
WhatsApp outreachAn additional conversation channel
Available
Included in Seleqt’s channel positioning; confirm plan coverage.
Not documented
Native sending not found in reviewed pages.
LinkedIn campaign automationAutomate LinkedIn touchpoints
Available
LinkedIn steps and conditional follow-ups.
Available
Connections, messages, voice notes, and more. [1]
Automatic LinkedIn sender rotationDistribute one campaign across senders
Not verified
Equivalent automatic rotation not established.
Built in
Campaign-level rotation across connected accounts. [1]
Contact enrichmentFind additional contact information
Available
Email and phone lookup; credit usage applies.
Available
One-time enrichment credits included; top-ups available. [4]
Reply managementOrganize campaign conversations
Unified inbox
Manage outreach conversations in Seleqt.
Shared LinkedIn inbox
Handle replies across multiple LinkedIn accounts. [1]
CRM connectionsKeep outreach connected to your CRM
Integrations
Including HubSpot and Pipedrive.
Integrations
HubSpot, plus API and webhooks. [1]
Client workspacesOrganize agency delivery
Available
Agency workspaces and sub-accounts; custom plan.
Available
Workspaces and permissions; sender-based pricing. [4]

✓ confirms the described capability, not identical functionality. × means not native; integrations may provide it. ? means unverified, not absent. Sources: Seleqt · [1] HeyReach product · [2] Channels · [3] Research workflow · [4] Plans.

Compare the complete setup

Price the workflow
you actually need.

Start with the subscription. Then account for senders, research usage, and any additional tools your campaign needs.

Seleqt
Starter plan
$79 / month

Published starting price with two sender accounts for LinkedIn and/or email.

  • Qualification, research, and outreach workflow
  • Additional sender and credit costs may apply
  • 14-day trial; no credit card required
HeyReach
Growth plan
$79 / month per LinkedIn sender

Published monthly entry price. The Agency plan lists $999/month for 25 senders.

  • LinkedIn automation and shared inbox
  • 100 one-time enrichment credits per sender
  • Budget separately for connected email and research tools
01. Match your senders

Compare the same number and type of connected accounts.

02. Estimate your usage

Include research, enrichment, and personalization volume.

03. Count preparation time

Measure the work needed to get a qualified campaign ready.

USD monthly prices, reviewed September 16, 2026. Compare equivalent sender counts and usage. Seleqt’s published credit allowances differ across page sections; confirm at signup. HeyReach volume and annual pricing can change the economics. Connected tool costs depend on your existing subscriptions.

Customer-reported outcomes

Put the workflow
to a real-world test.

Seleqt customers report results from focused, personalized campaigns.

15
Meetings in one month

Sevenstern Consulting
Reported on Seleqt’s website.

34%
Reply rate

Crabby
Reported on Seleqt’s website.

Individual customer results, not a head-to-head test or a guarantee. View published customer outcomes.

A few useful answers

Before you choose.

Can HeyReach run multichannel campaigns?

Yes. Its native integrations coordinate LinkedIn activity with separate email platforms, including pausing follow-ups when someone replies. The distinction is where email is sent, not whether the channels can work together. See its documented setup ↗

Can HeyReach personalize messages using AI research?

Yes, through connected workflows. Its Clay integration maps generated icebreakers and research into message fields. Seleqt’s positioning brings research and qualification into the product workflow. See the Clay integration ↗

When is HeyReach a strong fit?

When your priority is operating many LinkedIn senders and you already use a research and email stack. Automatic sender rotation and its shared LinkedIn inbox are clear strengths.

Is Seleqt always cheaper?

No. Compare sender counts, credit usage, and subscriptions you already have. A multi-sender agency needs a different comparison from a small team starting its first campaign.

How should I evaluate the difference?

Use the same qualification criteria and measure campaign preparation time, research quality, and message relevance. Then compare positive replies and meetings on separate audiences.

Start with one campaign

See what better preparation
does for your outreach.

Bring your target market. Test the shortlist, inspect the research, and review the messages before you send.

✓ Qualification quality✓ Preparation time✓ Positive replies✓ Meetings booked
Compare your next outreach platform
Seleqtvs.HeyReach

Better targeting.
Less tool switching.
More relevant
outreach.

Seleqt vs. HeyReach: from prospect research to outreach.

Bring qualification, buying signals, and personalized messages into the same workflow as your LinkedIn, email, and WhatsApp campaigns.

14-day trial · No credit card required
From prospect to conversationIllustrative example
SK
Sarah KimVP of Sales · Acme
QUALIFIED
1
Right fit

B2B SaaS. Growing sales team.
Matches your campaign criteria.

Company websiteLinkedIn
2
A reason to reach out now

Hiring four SDRs to expand outbound.

Careers page
3
A message grounded in the research
Hi Sarah, saw you’re hiring four SDRs. How are you keeping prospect research and messaging consistent as the team grows?
4
Keep the conversation moving
in LinkedInEmailWhatsApp
Qualify with evidencePrioritize buying signalsPersonalize from researchFollow up across channels
Choose the workflow that fits

The difference starts
before the first message.

Both platforms support automated outreach. The question is how you want to prepare the people, context, and messages behind each campaign.

HeyReach
Consider HeyReach when

You want to scale LinkedIn across multiple sender accounts.

HeyReach combines campaign-level sender rotation with a shared LinkedIn inbox. Connect your existing research and email tools to build out the workflow.

Seleqt
Consider Seleqt when

You want research and qualification built into campaign preparation.

Identify suitable prospects, understand their timing, and create context-driven messages before launching outreach across three channels.

01 / WHO

Know who deserves
your outreach.

Check prospects against your ICP and custom criteria. Review the reasoning and sources behind each qualification decision.

02 / WHY NOW

Find the opening
in their business.

Research hiring, funding, leadership changes, and company news to identify a timely, relevant reason to start a conversation.

03 / WHAT TO SAY

Make the research
part of the message.

Turn prospect context into tailored copy. Keep your outreach connected to the reason each lead made the shortlist.

LinkedIn opens the conversation

Keep it moving
across channels.

Coordinate LinkedIn, email, and WhatsApp in Seleqt, with sequence logic based on connections, replies, and engagement.

HeyReach handles LinkedIn outreach. Its email workflows connect to Instantly, Smartlead, or EmailBison. Seleqt brings LinkedIn, email, and WhatsApp into its outreach workflow. See HeyReach’s channel setup ↗

One prospect. A connected follow-up.
Example sequence. Timing and channels depend on your campaign.
LinkedInWait / conditionEmail or WhatsApp
The side-by-side

Seleqt vs. HeyReach.
The differences at a glance.

See what is built in, what needs a connected tool, and where HeyReach has a documented strength.

See Seleqt in action ↗
Confirmed capabilityIntegration or add-onNot nativeNot verified in reviewed pages
Product information reviewed September 16, 2026.
CapabilitySeleqtResearch + qualification + outreachHeyReachMulti-account LinkedIn outreach
AI qualification with sourcesEvaluate against your criteria
Built in
Verdicts, reasoning, and supporting sources.
Not verified natively
Equivalent source-backed qualification not established.
Company-change researchHiring, funding, leadership, and news
Built in
Research company context before outreach.
Via research tools
Documented workflow uses Clay for signal research. [3]
Native email sendingSend email inside the platform
Built in
Email alongside LinkedIn outreach.
Not native
Email is sent through Instantly, Smartlead, or EmailBison. [2]
Research-driven AI messagesTurn context into tailored copy
Built in
Generate outreach from prospect research.
Connected AI workflow
Clay-generated copy maps into custom fields. [3]
WhatsApp outreachAn additional conversation channel
Available
Included in Seleqt’s channel positioning; confirm plan coverage.
Not documented
Native sending not found in reviewed pages.
LinkedIn campaign automationAutomate LinkedIn touchpoints
Available
LinkedIn steps and conditional follow-ups.
Available
Connections, messages, voice notes, and more. [1]
Automatic LinkedIn sender rotationDistribute one campaign across senders
Not verified
Equivalent automatic rotation not established.
Built in
Campaign-level rotation across connected accounts. [1]
Contact enrichmentFind additional contact information
Available
Email and phone lookup; credit usage applies.
Available
One-time enrichment credits included; top-ups available. [4]
Reply managementOrganize campaign conversations
Unified inbox
Manage outreach conversations in Seleqt.
Shared LinkedIn inbox
Handle replies across multiple LinkedIn accounts. [1]
CRM connectionsKeep outreach connected to your CRM
Integrations
Including HubSpot and Pipedrive.
Integrations
HubSpot, plus API and webhooks. [1]
Client workspacesOrganize agency delivery
Available
Agency workspaces and sub-accounts; custom plan.
Available
Workspaces and permissions; sender-based pricing. [4]

✓ confirms the described capability, not identical functionality. × means not native; integrations may provide it. ? means unverified, not absent. Sources: Seleqt · [1] HeyReach product · [2] Channels · [3] Research workflow · [4] Plans.

Compare the complete setup

Price the workflow
you actually need.

Start with the subscription. Then account for senders, research usage, and any additional tools your campaign needs.

Seleqt
Starter plan
$79 / month

Published starting price with two sender accounts for LinkedIn and/or email.

  • Qualification, research, and outreach workflow
  • Additional sender and credit costs may apply
  • 14-day trial; no credit card required
HeyReach
Growth plan
$79 / month per LinkedIn sender

Published monthly entry price. The Agency plan lists $999/month for 25 senders.

  • LinkedIn automation and shared inbox
  • 100 one-time enrichment credits per sender
  • Budget separately for connected email and research tools
01. Match your senders

Compare the same number and type of connected accounts.

02. Estimate your usage

Include research, enrichment, and personalization volume.

03. Count preparation time

Measure the work needed to get a qualified campaign ready.

USD monthly prices, reviewed September 16, 2026. Compare equivalent sender counts and usage. Seleqt’s published credit allowances differ across page sections; confirm at signup. HeyReach volume and annual pricing can change the economics. Connected tool costs depend on your existing subscriptions.

Customer-reported outcomes

Put the workflow
to a real-world test.

Seleqt customers report results from focused, personalized campaigns.

15
Meetings in one month

Sevenstern Consulting
Reported on Seleqt’s website.

34%
Reply rate

Crabby
Reported on Seleqt’s website.

Individual customer results, not a head-to-head test or a guarantee. View published customer outcomes.

A few useful answers

Before you choose.

Can HeyReach run multichannel campaigns?

Yes. Its native integrations coordinate LinkedIn activity with separate email platforms, including pausing follow-ups when someone replies. The distinction is where email is sent, not whether the channels can work together. See its documented setup ↗

Can HeyReach personalize messages using AI research?

Yes, through connected workflows. Its Clay integration maps generated icebreakers and research into message fields. Seleqt’s positioning brings research and qualification into the product workflow. See the Clay integration ↗

When is HeyReach a strong fit?

When your priority is operating many LinkedIn senders and you already use a research and email stack. Automatic sender rotation and its shared LinkedIn inbox are clear strengths.

Is Seleqt always cheaper?

No. Compare sender counts, credit usage, and subscriptions you already have. A multi-sender agency needs a different comparison from a small team starting its first campaign.

How should I evaluate the difference?

Use the same qualification criteria and measure campaign preparation time, research quality, and message relevance. Then compare positive replies and meetings on separate audiences.

Start with one campaign

See what better preparation
does for your outreach.

Bring your target market. Test the shortlist, inspect the research, and review the messages before you send.

✓ Qualification quality✓ Preparation time✓ Positive replies✓ Meetings booked