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At a Glance
Instantly
Instantly
Star Rating
(3,941)4.8 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (95.5% of reviews)
Information
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Free Trial Per Month
Free Trial is available
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lemlist
lemlist
Star Rating
(1,010)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (85.4% of reviews)
Information
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
$79.00 Per Month
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
  • G2 reviewers report that Instantly excels in user experience, with a user-friendly interface that simplifies the setup process. Many users highlight how easy it is to get started with cold outreach campaigns, thanks to features like Unibox and AI agents that assist with troubleshooting.
  • Users say that lemlist stands out for its email personalization and automation capabilities. Reviewers appreciate the customizable templates and dynamic tags that make emails feel personal, along with the automated follow-up sequences that save time and effort.
  • According to verified reviews, Instantly's onboarding process is praised as superb, making it a great choice for those who want a smooth start. Users mention that the account management and support are also top-notch, ensuring that help is readily available when needed.
  • Reviewers mention that while lemlist is highly regarded for its multi-channel outreach capabilities, some users find it challenging to configure for specific workflows. This can lead to a steeper learning curve compared to Instantly's more straightforward setup.
  • G2 reviewers highlight that Instantly has a higher overall satisfaction score, reflecting its strong market presence and user trust. The combination of AI features and effective customer support contributes to a positive experience for users looking for reliable email marketing solutions.
  • Users report that lemlist is particularly valuable for small businesses, with many finding it indispensable for managing campaigns. However, its higher entry-level price compared to Instantly's free trial may deter some budget-conscious users.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Instantly
Free
Free Trial
Per Month
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lemlist
Multichannel Expert
$79.00
Per Month
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Free Trial
Instantly
Free Trial is available
lemlist
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.4
3,380
8.7
678
Ease of Use
9.5
3,543
8.8
896
Ease of Setup
9.2
2,710
8.7
564
Ease of Admin
9.4
1,826
8.6
255
Quality of Support
9.6
3,353
9.0
640
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.5
1,799
8.8
248
Product Direction (% positive)
9.8
3,414
9.5
669
Features by Category
8.7
207
Not enough data
Sales Force Automation
9.0
156
Not enough data
8.6
150
Not enough data
8.9
163
Not enough data
8.9
151
Not enough data
8.6
151
Not enough data
8.9
152
Not enough data
8.6
146
Not enough data
8.5
141
Not enough data
8.6
149
Not enough data
Marketing Automation
9.4
154
Not enough data
9.4
155
Not enough data
9.3
155
Not enough data
9.0
159
Not enough data
Customer Support
8.9
152
Not enough data
9.1
149
Not enough data
9.0
148
Not enough data
8.2
139
Not enough data
8.8
143
Not enough data
Reporting & Analytics
9.0
137
Not enough data
9.2
135
Not enough data
8.7
135
Not enough data
Mobile & Social
8.6
141
Not enough data
8.4
129
Not enough data
8.5
132
Not enough data
Platform
8.7
191
Not enough data
8.9
185
Not enough data
9.0
183
Not enough data
8.5
184
Not enough data
8.5
181
Not enough data
8.8
179
Not enough data
9.3
186
Not enough data
8.6
191
Not enough data
Integration
9.2
157
Not enough data
8.8
153
Not enough data
8.8
151
Not enough data
Generative AI
8.7
114
Not enough data
Agentic AI - CRM
8.2
11
Not enough data
7.9
11
Not enough data
7.4
11
Not enough data
7.1
11
Not enough data
7.7
11
Not enough data
7.6
11
Not enough data
8.0
11
Not enough data
8.9
2,593
8.2
283
Email Marketing
8.9
2337
Feature Not Available
9.3
2367
8.8
219
|
Verified
9.5
2372
Feature Not Available
9.4
2335
9.0
219
|
Verified
9.6
2389
9.2
220
|
Verified
9.4
2343
9.0
205
9.1
2228
Feature Not Available
9.1
2052
8.5
199
|
Verified
8.4
1942
Feature Not Available
Reporting & Analytics
9.2
2294
8.4
207
|
Verified
9.2
2297
8.6
212
|
Verified
Generative AI
8.7
1401
7.4
103
8.7
1405
7.4
102
Agentic AI - Email Marketing
8.4
57
7.7
99
8.3
56
7.7
97
8.7
57
7.8
100
8.8
56
7.7
97
8.8
56
7.6
97
Integration
9.3
2332
8.3
206
|
Verified
8.9
2201
7.7
196
|
Verified
8.7
2166
7.6
198
|
Verified
8.7
2048
7.7
196
|
Verified
8.2
1999
7.7
187
8.2
1930
Feature Not Available
9.1
612
Not enough data
Data Availability
9.1
531
Not enough data
9.1
522
Not enough data
8.9
507
Not enough data
8.7
191
Not enough data
Data Accuracy
9.1
484
Not enough data
9.1
500
Not enough data
8.8
212
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Sales Intelligence
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Platform
9.0
462
Not enough data
9.2
467
Not enough data
9.4
502
Not enough data
9.3
469
Not enough data
8.8
447
Not enough data
8.9
472
Not enough data
Features
9.2
472
Not enough data
8.9
495
Not enough data
9.0
461
Not enough data
9.0
474
Not enough data
9.1
458
Not enough data
8.8
446
Not enough data
9.0
463
Not enough data
9.2
455
Not enough data
9.3
472
Not enough data
Account Data ManagementHide 20 FeaturesShow 20 Features
8.8
237
Not enough data
Lead Intelligence
8.7
169
Not enough data
8.9
170
Not enough data
8.9
170
Not enough data
Lead Management
9.0
194
Not enough data
8.5
197
Not enough data
8.9
192
Not enough data
Marketing Campaigns
8.6
205
Not enough data
8.3
227
Not enough data
8.5
205
Not enough data
8.9
195
Not enough data
8.9
194
Not enough data
Campaign Execution
8.4
162
Not enough data
8.9
179
Not enough data
8.5
160
Not enough data
9.4
161
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Account Data Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Lead Generation
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
8.7
493
7.7
39
Lead Facilitation
8.8
436
7.9
37
9.0
410
8.1
38
9.4
454
8.3
38
8.9
404
7.7
37
Organization
9.1
413
7.7
37
9.1
395
8.2
37
9.0
400
8.4
35
Performance Analysis
8.8
406
6.7
36
9.2
432
7.7
36
Sales Analysis
8.6
443
6.9
34
8.7
404
6.7
34
Generative AI
9.0
289
8.1
31
9.0
286
8.4
31
Agentic AI - AI Sales Assistant
8.7
5
8.0
30
8.7
5
7.9
31
8.0
5
7.8
29
8.3
5
7.4
29
9.0
5
7.8
29
8.0
5
7.6
29
7.3
5
7.5
30
9.1
1,760
8.0
130
Diagnosis
8.8
1496
7.7
127
9.2
1542
8.1
127
9.1
1575
8.0
127
9.2
1478
8.3
127
Tracking
9.1
1496
8.3
124
9.1
1455
8.2
125
9.3
1556
8.6
127
9.1
1472
Feature Not Available
9.0
1464
8.3
126
Reporting
9.3
1612
8.6
127
9.3
1626
8.5
127
9.2
1562
8.3
126
9.0
1586
7.9
124
Agentic AI - Email Deliverability
8.7
37
7.8
112
8.8
38
7.5
109
8.8
38
7.5
108
8.8
38
7.4
108
9.0
38
7.4
108
8.1
277
7.5
566
Integrated Workflows
8.3
240
8.1
534
9.2
248
8.8
552
7.0
230
7.1
497
7.4
229
8.1
513
8.2
250
7.9
502
7.7
231
7.5
478
7.9
241
7.5
463
Repeatability and Reportability
8.0
224
7.8
458
8.2
222
8.4
480
8.4
222
8.3
462
7.9
230
7.4
440
7.4
221
6.9
431
AI and Automation
8.4
231
7.5
440
8.3
234
7.5
443
8.4
233
7.6
435
8.1
230
7.1
419
8.1
218
7.0
418
Generative AI
8.3
224
7.3
410
Agentic AI - Sales Engagement
8.2
76
7.1
287
8.2
76
7.5
288
8.1
77
7.4
283
8.1
74
6.8
281
8.0
76
7.1
281
8.1
75
6.9
283
7.9
75
7.1
282
8.7
549
Not enough data
Lead Intelligence
9.2
508
Not enough data
8.9
500
Not enough data
9.0
505
Not enough data
9.0
503
Not enough data
8.5
513
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Lead Intelligence
7.5
8
Not enough data
8.6
12
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Lead Mining
8.8
11
Not enough data
8.3
11
Not enough data
Visitor IdentificationHide 1 FeatureShow 1 Feature
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Visitor Identification
Not enough data
Not enough data
8.9
1,011
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Email Tracking
8.7
33
Not enough data
8.6
33
Not enough data
8.6
32
Not enough data
8.6
32
Not enough data
8.4
32
Not enough data
8.5
32
Not enough data
8.5
32
Not enough data
Analytics
9.3
927
Not enough data
9.2
901
Not enough data
8.9
861
Not enough data
Customizations
9.3
888
Not enough data
9.5
920
Not enough data
9.1
951
Not enough data
9.3
918
Not enough data
9.1
900
Not enough data
Generative AI
8.9
637
Not enough data
Outbound Call TrackingHide 16 FeaturesShow 16 Features
Not enough data
7.8
29
Agentic AI - Outbound Call Tracking
Not enough data
7.3
23
Not enough data
7.0
22
Calling
Not enough data
7.7
27
Not enough data
6.8
28
Not enough data
7.6
28
Not enough data
7.7
28
Not enough data
7.7
28
Contacts
Not enough data
8.4
29
Not enough data
8.5
28
Not enough data
8.3
28
Insights
Not enough data
8.3
28
Not enough data
7.7
28
Not enough data
6.9
28
Not enough data
9.0
28
Not enough data
8.5
28
Not enough data
7.1
28
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Instantly
Instantly
lemlist
lemlist
Instantly and lemlist are categorized as Sales Engagement, Email Deliverability, AI Sales Assistant, and Email Marketing
Unique Categories
lemlist
lemlist is categorized as Outbound Call Tracking
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Instantly
Instantly
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
95.5%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
4.3%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
0.2%
lemlist
lemlist
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
85.4%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
13.6%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
1.0%
Reviewers' Industry
Instantly
Instantly
Marketing and Advertising
45.4%
Computer Software
8.5%
Information Technology and Services
6.9%
Consulting
5.4%
Staffing and Recruiting
4.0%
Other
29.7%
lemlist
lemlist
Computer Software
17.0%
Marketing and Advertising
16.8%
Information Technology and Services
14.5%
Consulting
5.4%
Staffing and Recruiting
4.9%
Other
41.4%
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What is Instantly used for?
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