Cold email outreach platform with unlimited sending accounts and advanced deliverability features.
π― Cold Email Outreach
Scale personalized cold email campaigns to 500K+ prospects per month with 90-95% inbox delivery rate. Advanced A/B testing, unlimited email accounts, and automated follow-up sequences.
π₯ Email Infrastructure
Enterprise-grade email warmup through 1.5M+ account network (20-30 days). Domain reputation recovery, deliverability monitoring across Gmail/Outlook, multi-account rotation.
π’ Agency Operations
Unlimited workspaces for multi-client management. White-label reporting, team collaboration, 70-80% cost savings vs competitors for teams 10+. ROI: 300-400% in first months.
Test risk-free with 14-day trial (no credit card required)
vs Competitors (10K emails/month)
Instantly.ai
$37/mo
Fixed pricing
Apollo.io
$49-490/mo
Per user
Reply.io
$59-590/mo
Per user
Lemlist
$45-450/mo
Per user
Watch Out For Hidden Costs
β’ Done-For-You accounts: $19-29/account
β’ Extra workspaces: $77/month each
β’ Overage charges: $0.001-0.002/email
β’ Premium integrations may require Zapier ($19.99+/mo)
Key Features
βUnlimited email accounts
βEmail warmup
βLead generation
βMultichannel campaigns
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Frequently Asked Questions
π° What's the real cost of Instantly with all add-ons?
π Do I need all three Instantly subscriptions (Sending, Leads, CRM)?
Not necessarily. Start with Sending & Warmup ($37+) if you have your own lead lists and CRM. Add Leads ($47+) if you need contact database access. CRM ($47+) is optional if you use HubSpot/Salesforce. Most users need Sending + Leads minimum for effective outreach.
π§ How many email accounts do I really need for Instantly?
Rule of thumb: 1 email account per 50 emails/day = 1,500/month. For 10K emails monthly, you need 7-10 accounts. Growth plan allows 1K warmup accounts but only 25 are practical for high deliverability. Budget $19-29 per Done-for-You account or set up your own domains.
β‘ Instantly vs competitors: Which offers better value?
Instantly: Fixed pricing ($37-358) vs per-user competitors. Apollo: $49-490/user. Reply.io: $59-590/user. Lemlist: $45-450/user. Instantly wins for teams 3+ users with unlimited seats. However, fragmented pricing means total cost often 2-3x advertised price. Best for agencies needing white-label + scale.
π How much will Instantly improve my sales metrics?
Typical results: 90-95% inbox delivery (vs 60-70% without warmup), 2-4% reply rates on cold emails, 300-400% ROI in first 6 months for agencies. Email warmup takes 20-30 days. Success depends on list quality, personalization, and follow-up sequences. Most see positive ROI by month 3-4.
β οΈ What are the main disadvantages of Instantly?
Major cons: 1) Confusing fragmented pricing - real costs often 2-3x advertised. 2) Limited customer support - slow response times. 3) Steep learning curve for advanced features. 4) No phone/social outreach - email only. 5) API limitations on lower plans. 6) Requires technical setup for optimal deliverability. 7) Done-for-You accounts are expensive vs DIY.
π« When should I NOT choose Instantly?
Avoid Instantly if: You need multichannel outreach (LinkedIn/phone), tight budget ($131+ minimum monthly), require 24/7 support, want simple all-in-one pricing, need advanced CRM features, send <5K emails/month (overkill), or lack technical team for setup. Better alternatives: Apollo (all-in-one), Smartlead (cost-effective), HubSpot (enterprise).
How does Instantly's 14-day free trial work?
No credit card required. Full access to your chosen plan features including email warmup, campaign creation, A/B testing, and 600+ templates. Limited to 1K-2K emails total. Major limitation: no access to Leads database (160M contacts) - requires separate payment. Best strategy: prepare email accounts and contact lists before starting.
β° Is 14 days enough to properly test Instantly?
Barely. Email warmup needs 20-30 days for optimal results, but you can test basic functionality. Week 1: connect accounts, start warmup, import test contacts. Week 2: run real campaigns, test A/B features, check deliverability. Tip: Use pre-warmed email accounts if available. Some users get +7 days through support, but response takes 2-3 weeks.
π How does Instantly's trial compare to competitors?
Best trials: Instantly & Smartlead (no card required). Apollo: Forever free plan (50 contacts/month). Reply.io & Lemlist: Require card upfront. Recommendation: Run Instantly + Smartlead trials simultaneously for comparison. Both offer similar features without payment commitment.
Perfect Match
Choose Instantly if:
Send 10,000+ cold emails monthly with enterprise-scale deliverability
Need 90-95% inbox placement via largest warmup network (1.5M+ accounts)
Manage unlimited email accounts and domains with automatic rotation
Want 70-80% cost savings vs competitors for teams 10+ people
Require agency operations with unlimited workspaces and white-label features
Best for Email Outreach Automation
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