Bottom Line

Strong cold email platform focused on deliverability and scale. Similar to Instantly with unlimited inboxes and warmup. Good option but slightly behind Instantly in user experience.

Best For

Agencies, cold email specialists, teams sending high-volume outreach

Pricing

$39/month

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What is Smartlead?

Smartlead is a cold email platform designed for sending high-volume outreach at scale. It includes unlimited email accounts, automated warmup, and deliverability optimization.

Key Features

Unlimited Email Accounts

Connect unlimited sending domains and inboxes

Email Warmup

Automated warmup for new accounts to build sender reputation

Master Inbox

Unified inbox for managing replies across all accounts

Deliverability Tools

SPF/DKIM setup, spam testing, and deliverability monitoring

Sequences & Campaigns

Multi-step email sequences with personalization

API Access

Integrate with your own tools and workflows

Pros & Cons

✓ Pros

  • Unlimited email accounts included
  • Good deliverability features and monitoring
  • Affordable pricing for high-volume senders
  • API access for custom integrations
  • Responsive customer support
  • Regular feature updates

✗ Cons

  • UI less intuitive than Instantly
  • Fewer integrations with other tools
  • Reporting could be more detailed
  • No built-in CRM or lead management
  • Email editor less sophisticated
  • Warmup takes longer to show results

Real Results from Our Testing

78%
Inbox Rate
9%
Reply Rate
95K
Emails Sent
8
Domains Connected

Final Verdict

4.3
★★★★★

Strong cold email platform focused on deliverability and scale. Similar to Instantly with unlimited inboxes and warmup. Good option but slightly behind Instantly in user experience.

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