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Head-to-head · LinkedIn Automation Software

Waalaxy vs Octopus CRM

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 4 checks side by side
Higher score Waalaxy #2 in LinkedIn Automation Software 9.2/10 14-day trial Free trial✓ 0 of 3 features Visit Waalaxy
Octopus CRM #6 in LinkedIn Automation Software 8.8/10 7-day trial Free trial✓ 3 of 3 features Visit Octopus CRM

Waalaxy leads on 0 checks, Octopus CRM on 0, and 4 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 4 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreWaalaxy · 9.2/10
  • Free trialboth
  • Most featuresOctopus CRM · 3 of 3

Waalaxy scores higher on our rubric for linkedin automation software: 9.2 against 8.8 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #6.

Waalaxy is the better fit for affordable multichannel LinkedIn and email outreach. Octopus CRM is the better fit for budget-conscious LinkedIn prospecting teams.

  • Waalaxy fits best

    Affordable multichannel LinkedIn and email outreach

  • Octopus CRM fits best

    Budget-conscious LinkedIn prospecting teams

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Side by side

Feature Waalaxy 9.2/10 Visit ↗ Octopus CRM 8.8/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.2 8.8
Ranking #2 in LinkedIn Automation Software #6 in LinkedIn Automation Software
Best for Affordable multichannel LinkedIn and email outreach Budget-conscious LinkedIn prospecting teams
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price €19/user/mo $83.88/user/yr
Free plan — —
Free trial 14 days 7 days
Free trial length 14 days 7 days · no card needed
Deployment Cloud, Browser extension Browser extension
Platforms Web, Chrome extension Chrome extension
Support Live chat, Email, Docs Email, Docs
Integrations 2,000+ integrations 6 integrations
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market Solo, Small business, Mid-market
Features Waalaxy 0/3 · Octopus CRM 3/3
Personalized messaging Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Follow-up sequences Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Sales Navigator support Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Specs
Connection requests Not checked yet 100 requests
Follow-up steps Not checked yet Not checked yet
LinkedIn accounts Not checked yet 1 accounts
Team seats Not checked yet Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Free plan plus €19/month Pro tier
  • LinkedIn-plus-email campaigns with reply detection
  • CRM sync, team workspaces, API, and workflow integrations
  • Automates invitations, bulk messages, follow-ups and profile visits
  • Supports Sales Navigator and Recruiter Lite accounts
  • Connects with Zapier, HubSpot and several productivity tools
Cons
  • Cold email and multichannel campaigns require the €69 Business plan
  • Pro includes 300 LinkedIn invites per month
  • Advanced features and integrations cost more than Pro
  • Works through a Chrome extension rather than a broader platform
  • Each LinkedIn account requires a separate subscription
  • No permanent free plan is included
Our verdict

Waalaxy is a LinkedIn-focused prospecting platform for sales teams, founders, recruiters, and agencies. Delivered through a web application and Chrome extension, it supports prospect importing from LinkedIn Basic, Sales Navigator, and…

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Octopus CRM is a Chrome extension for LinkedIn prospecting and outreach. It is designed for business owners, recruiters, marketers, agencies and sales teams that want to organize prospects and automate recurring LinkedIn workflows. Its…

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  1. WaalaxyLinkedIn Automation Software 9.214-day trial
  2. Octopus CRMLinkedIn Automation Software 8.87-day trial

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Waalaxy — where it wins

    • Free plan plus €19/month Pro tier
    • LinkedIn-plus-email campaigns with reply detection
    • CRM sync, team workspaces, API, and workflow integrations

    Where it doesn't

    • Cold email and multichannel campaigns require the €69 Business plan
    • Pro includes 300 LinkedIn invites per month
    • Advanced features and integrations cost more than Pro

  • Octopus CRM — where it wins

    • Automates invitations, bulk messages, follow-ups and profile visits
    • Supports Sales Navigator and Recruiter Lite accounts
    • Connects with Zapier, HubSpot and several productivity tools

    Where it doesn't

    • Works through a Chrome extension rather than a broader platform
    • Each LinkedIn account requires a separate subscription
    • No permanent free plan is included

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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