Linked Helper alternative in the cloud
Seleqtvs.Linked Helper

Close the laptop.
Keep the pipeline
moving.

Seleqt vs. Linked Helper: a desktop app or a cloud platform.

Linked Helper is a desktop app. Campaigns run only while your computer, or a server you manage, stays on with the app open. Email goes out through a separate Snov.io account. Seleqt is a cloud-based platform with LinkedIn and email in one sequence, and AI that researches beyond the LinkedIn profile.

Nothing to install · 14-day trial · No card
Friday evening, laptop closedIllustrative example
MB
Marco BianchiHead of Procurement · Alpina Foods
REPLIED SATURDAY
1
Fri 18:05 · You log off

Laptop closed for the weekend.
The campaign keeps running in the cloud.

Cloud campaign
2
Sat 09:12 · Invite accepted

The sequence branches on the new connection.

LinkedIn
3
Sat 09:40 · Follow-up goes out
Marco, thanks for connecting. Saw Alpina just added two new co-packers. Is supplier onboarding still a manual process on your side?
4
Sat 11:32 · He replies by email
in LinkedInEmailUnified inbox
Cloud-based, nothing to installNative email in the sequenceResearch beyond the profileOne inbox for every reply
Desktop vs. cloud

Your outreach shouldn’t
depend on your laptop.

Linked Helper is one of the most affordable and configurable LinkedIn tools around. As a desktop app, it keeps your LinkedIn session on your own machine and uses one proxy per account. The trade-off: campaigns run only while that machine, or a VPS you manage, is on.

Linked Helper
Linked Helper fits when

Price matters most and you’re comfortable running software on your own machine.

Licenses start at a few dollars a month on long terms. You get detailed LinkedIn actions, AI ICP detection, AI messages, an email finder, and a built-in CRM, plus direct HubSpot, Salesforce, and Pipedrive integrations.

Seleqt
Seleqt fits when

You want outreach that runs on its own, with email and research in the same place.

No app to keep open, no separate email tool to connect. Leads are qualified with company research, and replies from LinkedIn and email land in one inbox.

01 / UPTIME

Runs while
you’re offline.

Linked Helper needs your computer on with the app running. Seleqt campaigns run in the cloud, evenings and weekends included.

02 / EMAIL

Email without
a second tool.

Linked Helper hands leads to a Snov.io campaign for email. Seleqt sends email natively, in the same sequence as LinkedIn.

03 / CONTEXT

Judge the company,
not only the profile.

Linked Helper’s AI ICP Detection reads LinkedIn profile fields. Seleqt also checks company websites and news, and shows its reasoning and sources.

Benchmark: what each setup asks of you

Three things you run
with a desktop tool.

Linked Helper runs on your computer or a VPS, and the machine has to stay on for automation to continue. Cold email runs through Snov.io, with its own account and API key. See Linked Helper’s setup ↗

With Seleqt, all three are part of one web-based platform.

When campaigns run

Linked Helper: while the desktop app is open on a machine that stays on.
Seleqt: in the cloud, whether or not you’re logged in.

Where email goes

Linked Helper: leads pushed to a Snov.io campaign.
Seleqt: email steps sent from your connected sender, in the same sequence.

How fit is judged

Linked Helper: LinkedIn profile fields; pass or fail list; 250–500 AI credits a month.
Seleqt: profile, website, and news; verdict with reasoning and sources.

A typical Linked Helper stack.
Based on Linked Helper’s own setup and email integration guides.
Machine onApp openSnov.io
Detailed comparison

Seleqt vs. Linked Helper,
feature for feature.

Setup and email come first. Linked Helper’s price and LinkedIn depth are real advantages, and they’re marked below.

Ask us about switching ↗
Confirmed capabilityExternal tool, credits, or extra setupNot includedNot verified in reviewed pages
Product and pricing information reviewed September 19, 2026.
CapabilitySeleqtCloud LinkedIn + emailLinked HelperDesktop LinkedIn automation
Where it runsDoes your computer need to stay on?
Cloud
Web-based SaaS; nothing to install.
Desktop app
Computer or VPS must stay on for automation. [1]
Email outreachEmail steps in the sequence
Native
LinkedIn and email in one flow.
Via Snov.io
Leads sent to a Snov.io campaign. [3]
AI fit checkQualify leads against your ICP
With reasoning
Approve, review, or reject, with sources.
AI ICP Detection
Pass or fail from LinkedIn profile fields. [2]
Research beyond LinkedInCompany websites and news
Built in
Hiring, funding, leadership, and news.
Not documented
AI inputs are LinkedIn profile data. [2]
Unified inboxLinkedIn and email replies together
Included
One place for every conversation.
LinkedIn inbox
Email replies live in Snov.io. [3]
PriceEntry cost
$79 / month
Starter, two senders.
From $8.25
Per license on long terms; a clear Linked Helper strength. [1]
Email and phone finderContact data
Included
20+ enrichment sources.
Data Enricher
620 or 3,100 data credits a month. [1]
AI message writingPersonalized drafts
Research-based
LinkedIn and email copy.
Profile-based
Review drafts or auto-approve. [4]
Contact databaseProspects outside LinkedIn search
700M+ contacts
Plus LinkedIn and Sales Navigator import.
Not documented
Collects leads from LinkedIn searches and pages. [4]
LinkedIn account safetyLimits and isolation
Not verified
Confirm sender limits at onboarding.
Built in
One proxy per account, rolling 24-hour caps. [4]
CRM integrationsSync leads and outcomes
Integrations
HubSpot, Pipedrive, 1,000+ apps via Zapier.
Integrations
HubSpot, Salesforce, Pipedrive, plus a built-in CRM. [4]
Free trialTime to test
14 days
All features, 2,000 credits, no card.
14 days
Full Pro access, no card, no auto-renew. [1]

✓ confirms the described capability, not identical functionality. ↗ means an external tool, credits, or extra setup. ? means unverified, not absent. Sources: Seleqt plans · [1] Linked Helper pricing · [2] AI ICP Detection · [3] Email via Snov.io · [4] Linked Helper product.

License price vs. running cost

Cheap to license.
Count what it takes to run.

Linked Helper’s license is inexpensive. If you don’t want your laptop on all day, add a VPS. If you want cold email, add a Snov.io plan. Then compare.

Seleqt
Starter plan
$79 / month

Two senders (LinkedIn and/or email), 5,000 credits a month, all in the cloud.

  • Native LinkedIn and email sequences
  • AI qualification with company research
  • Unified inbox and 1:1 onboarding
Linked Helper
Pro license
$16.50+ / license / month

Starting price on a 12-month term with local storage. Monthly terms and cloud storage cost more. Standard starts at $8.25.

  • One license per LinkedIn account
  • Desktop app; machine or VPS must stay on
  • Cold email through a separate Snov.io account
01. Add the machine

Budget for a VPS if campaigns shouldn’t depend on your laptop.

02. Add the email tool

Include a Snov.io plan if email is part of your sequences.

03. Value your time

Count setup and maintenance for the app, the server, and the integration.

USD prices reviewed September 19, 2026. Linked Helper pricing varies by term, storage type, and license volume. Seleqt’s credit usage varies by action; confirm at signup.

Less to maintain

One platform,
fewer moving parts.

What running outreach on Seleqt takes off your list.

0
Apps to install

Seleqt runs in your browser. No desktop client or server to keep alive.

1
Inbox for every reply

LinkedIn and email conversations in the same view.

Based on Seleqt’s published feature set. See how Seleqt works.

Linked Helper questions

Before you move off
Linked Helper.

Does Linked Helper need my computer on?

Yes. Linked Helper is a desktop app, and automation runs only while the computer or VPS running it stays on. Cloud storage backs up your data but doesn’t run campaigns remotely. Read Linked Helper’s plan notes ↗

Can Linked Helper send emails?

Through Snov.io. Linked Helper collects the lead and email address, then sends the person to a Snov.io campaign using your Snov.io API credentials. See the Snov.io workflow ↗

Linked Helper has AI ICP Detection. How is Seleqt different?

Both screen leads against your ICP. Linked Helper checks LinkedIn profile fields and sorts leads into pass or fail lists. Seleqt also looks at the company’s website and news, and returns a verdict with reasoning and sources you can review.

Isn’t Linked Helper much cheaper?

Yes, on license price. It’s one of the lowest-cost LinkedIn tools available. The gap narrows once you add a VPS for always-on campaigns and a Snov.io plan for email.

Who should stay on Linked Helper?

Solo users on a tight budget who want deep LinkedIn controls and don’t mind running software on their own machine.

Leave the laptop out of it

Outreach that runs
while you don’t.

Set up LinkedIn and email once, qualify your list with real research, and let the campaign run in the cloud.

✓ Cloud-based✓ Native email✓ Unified inbox✓ 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