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Head-to-head · LinkedIn Automation Software

CloseChimp vs Expandi

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 6 checks side by side
Higher score CloseChimp #5 in LinkedIn Automation Software 8.9/10 Paid ✓ 3 of 3 features Visit CloseChimp
Expandi #8 in LinkedIn Automation Software 8.6/10 7-day trial Free trial✓ 3 of 3 features Visit Expandi

CloseChimp leads on 1 check, Expandi on 0, and 5 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 6 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreCloseChimp · 8.9/10
  • Lowest starting priceCloseChimp · $28.20/seat/mo
  • Free trialonly Expandi

CloseChimp scores higher on our rubric for linkedin automation software: 8.9 against 8.6 out of 10; our editors rank them #5 and #8.

CloseChimp is cheaper to start at $28.20/user/mo against $99/user/mo.

CloseChimp is the better fit for feature-rich outreach teams on a budget. Expandi is the better fit for teams wanting advanced LinkedIn campaign controls.

  • CloseChimp fits best

    Feature-rich outreach teams on a budget

  • Expandi fits best

    Teams wanting advanced LinkedIn campaign controls

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Side by side

Feature CloseChimp 8.9/10 Visit ↗ Expandi 8.6/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.9 8.6
Ranking #5 in LinkedIn Automation Software #8 in LinkedIn Automation Software
Best for Feature-rich outreach teams on a budget Teams wanting advanced LinkedIn campaign controls
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price $28.20/seat/mo (best) $99/user/mo
Free plan — —
Free trial — 7 days
Deployment Cloud Cloud
Platforms Web Web
Support Email, Live chat Live chat, Docs · 24/7
Integrations 5 integrations 10 integrations
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features CloseChimp 3/3 · Expandi 3/3
Personalized messaging ✓ ✓
Follow-up sequences ✓ ✓
Sales Navigator support ✓ ✓
Specs
Connection requests 100 requests Not checked yet
Follow-up steps Not checked yet Not checked yet
LinkedIn accounts 1 accounts 1 accounts
Team seats 1 seats Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Imports prospects from LinkedIn searches, Sales Navigator, events, groups, posts, and CSVs
  • Builds conditional multi-step sequences with personalized messages and follow-ups
  • Combines inbox, analytics, CRM sync, team permissions, and account safety controls
  • Conditional sequences with branching, personalization and AI messaging
  • LinkedIn and email follow-ups with Sales Navigator lead sourcing
  • Workspaces, unified inboxes, analytics, A/B testing and integrations
Cons
  • No free plan is available
  • Web-only access may not suit teams needing a desktop or mobile app
  • Solo supports one LinkedIn account
  • Starts at $99 per account per month with no free plan
  • Subscription fees are nonrefundable under Expandi’s terms
  • It is not an official LinkedIn product
Our verdict

CloseChimp is a cloud-based LinkedIn outreach automation platform for sales teams, agencies, recruiters, consultants, and other operators. It covers prospect sourcing, personalized connection requests, follow-up sequences, engagement…

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Expandi is a web-based LinkedIn outreach and lead-generation platform for sales teams, agencies, recruiters and business owners. It automates connection requests, LinkedIn messages, InMails and email follow-ups within conditional campaign…

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  1. CloseChimpLinkedIn Automation Software 8.9Paid
  2. ExpandiLinkedIn Automation Software 8.67-day trial

Strengths and trade-offs

  • CloseChimp — where it wins

    • Imports prospects from LinkedIn searches, Sales Navigator, events, groups, posts, and CSVs
    • Builds conditional multi-step sequences with personalized messages and follow-ups
    • Combines inbox, analytics, CRM sync, team permissions, and account safety controls

    Where it doesn't

    • No free plan is available
    • Web-only access may not suit teams needing a desktop or mobile app
    • Solo supports one LinkedIn account

  • Expandi — where it wins

    • Conditional sequences with branching, personalization and AI messaging
    • LinkedIn and email follow-ups with Sales Navigator lead sourcing
    • Workspaces, unified inboxes, analytics, A/B testing and integrations

    Where it doesn't

    • Starts at $99 per account per month with no free plan
    • Subscription fees are nonrefundable under Expandi’s terms
    • It is not an official LinkedIn product

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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