Head to head · Documentation review

Saleshandy vs Smartlead

What each vendor’s own pages say about price, mailboxes, warm-up, LinkedIn, the API and trials, side by side. Prices checked 24 October 2026.

Short answer On the dates checked, Saleshandy’s cheapest verified plan was $41 a month (Starter) and Smartlead’s was $39 a month (Base), billed monthly. Both price by contacts and email volume rather than per user. The clearest documented difference is warm-up included: Saleshandy yes, Smartlead some plans.

Side by side.

FeatureSaleshandySmartlead
Entry price$41/mo$39/mo
Unlimited mailboxesYes Unlimited email accounts on every plan saleshandy.com, checked Yes “All Smartlead plans include unlimited email accounts at no extra cost” smartlead.ai, checked
Warm-up includedYes Included; the daily warm-up limit varies by plan saleshandy.com, checked Some plans Warm-up is listed as a feature; which plans include it isn’t clear on the page smartlead.ai, checked
LinkedIn stepsNot verified Not verified
Lead databaseNot verified Not verified
APIYes REST API on every plan (100 calls a minute, 50,000 a day) saleshandy.com, checked Some plans “API & Webhooks” listed as a feature; per-plan availability isn’t clear smartlead.ai, checked
Agency / client workspacesSome plans White-label only on the custom-priced Enterprise tier saleshandy.com, checked Paid add-on Client workspaces at $29 a month each; 3 included on Unlimited Prime smartlead.ai, checked
Free trialYes 7-day free trial saleshandy.com, checked Yes “All plans come with a free trial and no credit card is required”; length not stated smartlead.ai, checked
Free planNot verified Not verified

Where they differ.

  1. Warm-up included

    SaleshandyYes Included; the daily warm-up limit varies by plan

    SmartleadSome plans Warm-up is listed as a feature; which plans include it isn’t clear on the page

  2. API

    SaleshandyYes REST API on every plan (100 calls a minute, 50,000 a day)

    SmartleadSome plans “API & Webhooks” listed as a feature; per-plan availability isn’t clear

  3. Agency / client workspaces

    SaleshandySome plans White-label only on the custom-priced Enterprise tier

    SmartleadPaid add-on Client workspaces at $29 a month each; 3 included on Unlimited Prime

Not verified for at least one of the two: linkedin steps, lead database, free plan. “Not verified” isn’t a no; check the vendor before you decide.

Saleshandy pricing.

PlanBilled monthlyBilled annually, a monthWhat the plan lists
Starter $41 $34 2,000 active prospects · 6,000 emails a month · Unlimited email accounts
Pro $99 $76 30,000 active prospects · 100,000 emails a month · Unlimited email accounts
Scale $189 $149 Unlimited active prospects · 200,000 emails a month · Unlimited email accounts

Smartlead pricing.

PlanBilled monthlyBilled annually, a monthWhat the plan lists
Base $39 $32 2,000 contacts · 6,000 emails a month · 2,000 verified emails a month
Pro $94 $78 30,000 contacts · 90,000 emails a month · 30,000 verified emails a month
Unlimited Smart $174 $144 150,000 emails a month · 50,000 verified emails a month
Unlimited Prime $379 $315 500,000 emails a month · 170,000 verified emails a month · 3 client workspaces

Who each one fits.

Saleshandy

  • Founders who want API access on the entry plan
  • Senders running many mailboxes on flat pricing
  • Teams who want to try before buying (7-day trial)

Smartlead

  • Agencies that need separate client workspaces
  • Teams running many mailboxes who want flat pricing
  • Small senders on the Base plan who stay under 6,000 emails a month

Common questions.

Is Saleshandy or Smartlead cheaper?

On the dates checked, Saleshandy’s cheapest verified plan was $41 a month (Starter) and Smartlead’s was $39 a month (Base), billed monthly. Both price by contacts and email volume rather than per user. Which is cheaper for you depends on your seats, contacts and volume; the software cost calculator prices both with your numbers.

What’s the main difference between Saleshandy and Smartlead?

Warm-up included: Saleshandy yes, Smartlead some plans. API: Saleshandy yes, Smartlead some plans.

Have you tested Saleshandy and Smartlead hands-on?

Not yet. This comparison is built from each vendor’s own documentation, checked on the dates shown. Hands-on results will be labelled when they exist.

The rule

Compare the pricing model before the features: per mailbox, per seat or per contact decides the bill as you grow.