Data verified September 25, 2026
Lemlist vs Smartlead
Smartlead is cheaper at entry level for one seat (cheapest paid plan): $39 per month against $69. For a 50-inbox stack the full monthly cost is $576.12 with Lemlist and $681.12 with Smartlead. Lemlist wins 1 of our 8 comparison points, Smartlead wins 2, 3 are ties.
Data verified · Sources: Lemlist pricing, Smartlead pricing, Methodology
Verdict
Who wins, point by point
| Dimension | Lemlist | Smartlead | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest paid plan for 1 seat (per month) | $69 (Email, billed monthly) | $39 (Base, billed monthly) | Smartlead |
| Cheapest paid plan for 5 seats (per month) | $69 (Email, billed monthly) | $39 (Base, billed monthly) | Smartlead |
| Free plan | No | No | Tie |
| Email sender limit | Unlimited | Unlimited | Tie |
| Warmup included | Yes | Yes | Tie |
| Email verification | Not published | Add-on | Not comparable |
| CRM | Not published | Not published | Not comparable |
| G2 rating | 4.6 (1,988 reviews, 2026-08-22) | 4.5 (408 reviews, 2026-07-26) | Lemlist |
The differences
What the numbers say
For 1 seat, Smartlead's cheapest paid plan costs $39 per month against $69.
For 5 seats, Smartlead's cheapest paid plan costs $39 per month against $69.
Lemlist rates 4.6 on G2 against 4.5.
We cannot compare email verification, CRM, because at least one of the two vendors does not publish it.
Across a full 50-inbox stack (mailboxes, domains, warmup, verification, CRM), Lemlist costs $105 less per month.
$576.12
$681.12
Every plan
Plan by plan, side by side
Lemlist: 3 plans
| Multichannel | Enterprise | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price, billed monthly | $69/mo | $109/mo | Custom |
| Price, billed annually (per month) | $55/mo | $87/mo | Custom |
| Email sender limit | Unlimited | 5 | Not published |
| Warmup: accounts warmed at once | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Emails per month | 50,000 | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Team seats | Unlimited | Not published | Not published |
Sources: www.lemlist.com/pricing
Smartlead: 4 plans
| Base | Pro | Unlimited Smart | Unlimited Prime | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price, billed monthly | $39/mo | $94/mo | $174/mo | $379/mo |
| Price, billed annually (per month) | $32.50/mo | $78.30/mo | $144.50/mo | $314.60/mo |
| Email sender limit | Unlimited | Unlimited | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Warmup: accounts warmed at once | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Emails per month | 6,000 | 90,000 | 150,000 | 500,000 |
Sources: www.smartlead.ai/pricing
When to pick which
Pick Lemlist if…
- Its pricing page targets LinkedIn + email outreach, which Smartlead's does not.
- It wins on G2 rating.
Pick Smartlead if…
- Its pricing page targets agencies, high-volume sending, which Lemlist's does not.
- It wins on cheapest paid plan for 1 seat (per month), cheapest paid plan for 5 seats (per month).
You ask, we answer
Common questions
Is Lemlist cheaper than Smartlead?
No. Smartlead is cheaper at entry level: $39 vs $69 per month for one seat.
How much warmup do Lemlist and Smartlead include?
Lemlist: yes. Smartlead: yes.
How many email senders can I connect to Lemlist or Smartlead?
Lemlist: unlimited. Smartlead: unlimited.
Do Lemlist and Smartlead include email verification?
Lemlist: not published. Smartlead: add-on.
Do Lemlist and Smartlead have a built-in CRM?
Lemlist: not published. Smartlead: not published.
Which is rated higher on G2, Lemlist or Smartlead?
Lemlist: 4.6 (1,988 reviews, 2026-08-22). Smartlead: 4.5 (408 reviews, 2026-07-26).