Skylead

Overview

Skylead is a cloud-based multichannel outreach platform that combines LinkedIn automation (connection requests, InMails, messaging) with cold email sequences in unified campaigns. Unlike single-channel tools (Lemlist for email, Waalaxy for LinkedIn), Skylead enables true multichannel workflows—e.g., "Send LinkedIn connection request → If accepted, send LinkedIn message → If no response after 3 days, email follow-up → If email opens but no reply, send InMail."

The positioning: Skylead is the "multichannel outreach power tool" for B2B teams where LinkedIn engagement is critical. You get best-in-class LinkedIn automation (cloud-based, safer than Chrome extensions) PLUS robust cold email features (100K emails/month, unlimited warmup, email finder) at flat $100/account pricing. This beats competitors on features AND cost.

Quick Facts:

• Category: Multichannel Outreach (LinkedIn + Email)
• Pricing: $100/account/month flat (no per-user charges), 7-day trial
• Best For: B2B SMB/Mid-Market teams (5-50 reps) running LinkedIn-first multichannel campaigns

Skylead automates outbound prospecting across LinkedIn and email channels in coordinated sequences. You import prospects (LinkedIn URLs or CSV), create multi-step campaigns (LinkedIn connection → message → email → InMail), and Skylead executes automatically with smart logic (e.g., pause email if prospect replies on LinkedIn).

Core Features

• Cloud-Based LinkedIn Automation: Connection requests, messages, InMails, LinkedIn warm-up—all run from cloud (no Chrome extension risk)
• Email Automation: 100,000 emails/month with unlimited email accounts, infinite free warmup, email validation
• Email Finder & Verifier: Discover prospects' business emails from LinkedIn profiles, verify for deliverability (saves $50-100/mo vs Hunter/Apollo)
• Multichannel Smart Sequences: If/else logic coordinates LinkedIn and email actions (e.g., "If LinkedIn connection accepted, skip email; if declined, email immediately")
• Image & GIF Personalization: Add personalized images/GIFs to LinkedIn messages and emails at scale ({{FirstName}} overlaid on images)
• Smart Inbox: Unified inbox for LinkedIn + email replies with team collaboration (assign, tag, respond)
• Unlimited Team Members: Add unlimited users to manage campaigns (no per-user charges unlike Lemlist/Outreach)
• Webhooks & API: Integrate with CRMs via Zapier, Make, or custom webhooks

Our Take: Skylead earns GOLD MEDAL because it's the best multichannel tool for LinkedIn-first B2B outreach. Cloud-based LinkedIn automation is safer than Chrome extensions (Waalaxy, Dripify), unlimited email warmup saves $50-100/mo vs Lemlist's Lemwarm add-on, and flat $100/account pricing scales better than per-user ($100/account supports 5-10 reps vs $500-1,000 for 5-10 Lemlist seats at $100/user). Only limitation: No native CRM integration (Zapier only)—enterprises needing Salesforce native sync should use Outreach/SalesLoft. For SMB/Mid-Market teams (5-50 reps) prioritizing LinkedIn + email multichannel, Skylead is unmatched value.

Cloud-Based LinkedIn Automation (Skylead's Safety Advantage)

Skylead runs LinkedIn automation from cloud servers (not Chrome extensions), reducing risk of LinkedIn account restrictions. You connect your LinkedIn account via login, and Skylead automates connection requests, messages, InMails, and profile visits from secure cloud infrastructure.

Why cloud-based matters: Chrome extension tools (Waalaxy, Dripify, Expandi) run automation directly from your browser, which LinkedIn can detect more easily. Cloud-based automation mimics human behavior patterns more effectively, reducing ban risk.

LinkedIn activities automated:

• Connection requests with personalized notes
• Messages to 1st-degree connections
• InMails (paid and free)
• Profile visits, post likes, follow actions
• LinkedIn warm-up (gradually ramp up activity for new accounts)

Compliance: Skylead operates within LinkedIn's daily limits (100-150 connection requests/week, 50-100 messages/day) and recommends conservative sending for account safety. However, all LinkedIn automation violates LinkedIn ToS—use at own risk.

Unlimited Email Warmup + 100,000 Emails/Month

Skylead includes unlimited email account warmup (infinite accounts) and 100,000 email sends per month at no extra cost. Email warmup gradually builds sender reputation by exchanging emails with a warmup network before cold outreach begins.

Cost savings: Lemlist charges $59/month for Lemwarm (email warmup add-on). Apollo charges $49/mo for warmup. Skylead includes it free for unlimited accounts—saving $50-100/month vs competitors.

Email capabilities:

• 100,000 emails/month per Skylead account
• Unlimited email accounts (Gmail, Outlook, custom SMTP)
• Infinite email warmup (build reputation for new inboxes)
• Email validation (verify before sending to reduce bounces)
• Inbox rotation (spread sends across multiple inboxes)

Email Finder & Verifier (Built-In)

Skylead includes email discovery and verification tools—find prospects' business emails from LinkedIn profiles and verify for deliverability. This eliminates paying $50-100/month for Hunter, Apollo, or Clearbit separately.

How it works: Import LinkedIn profile URLs → Skylead discovers emails from public sources → Verifies emails are valid (not catch-all, not disposable) → Adds to campaign automatically.

Accuracy: Skylead claims "double-verified" emails (checks multiple sources). In practice, expect ~60-70% discovery rate (similar to Hunter/Apollo).

Smart Multichannel Sequences (If/Else Logic)

Skylead's "smart sequences" use conditional logic to coordinate LinkedIn and email actions. Example workflow:

1. Day 1: Send LinkedIn connection request with personalized note
2. Day 3: IF connection accepted → Send LinkedIn message ("Thanks for connecting...")
3. Day 3: IF connection declined or pending → Send email ("Saw we're not connected on LinkedIn...")
4. Day 7: IF LinkedIn message sent but no reply → Send email follow-up
5. Day 10: IF email opened but no reply → Send LinkedIn InMail (paid)

Why it matters: Multichannel sequences increase reply rates 2-3X vs single-channel. If prospect ignores LinkedIn, email catches them. If they ignore email, InMail gets attention.

Comparison: Lemlist offers multichannel (LinkedIn + email) but with simpler logic. Skylead's if/else branching enables more sophisticated workflows (e.g., "If prospect opens email 3X, skip LinkedIn InMail; if 0 opens, upgrade to InMail immediately").

Image & GIF Personalization at Scale

Skylead generates personalized images and GIFs for each prospect automatically. Example: Create a template image with text "{{FirstName}}, check out this case study for {{Company}}" → Skylead generates 1,000 unique images with each prospect's first name and company overlaid.

Why it matters: Personalized images increase engagement 30-50% (LinkedIn messages with images get 2-3X reply rates vs text-only). Skylead automates this at scale vs manual image creation (Canva, Photoshop).

Limitation: Image personalization requires design work upfront (creating templates). Not plug-and-play for non-designers.

Flat $100/Account Pricing (No Per-User Charges)

Skylead charges $100/month per account (not per user). One account can support 5-10 reps managing campaigns collaboratively with unlimited team members.

Cost comparison:

• Skylead: $100/account = $100/month for 5-10 reps = $10-20 per rep effective cost
• Lemlist: $39/user/mo × 10 reps = $390/month
• Outreach: $100/user/mo × 10 reps = $1,000/month

Result: Skylead is 75-90% cheaper than per-user pricing tools for teams of 5+ reps.

No tiered plans - All features included at flat $100/account/month.

7-day free trial with no credit card required.

White Label Plan: For agencies managing multiple clients, contact Skylead sales for custom agency pricing.

Best value: For teams of 5+ reps, Skylead's $100/account flat pricing is 75-90% cheaper than per-user tools (Lemlist, Outreach, SalesLoft). Solo entrepreneurs or 1-3 rep teams may find $100/mo expensive vs Lemlist ($39/user/mo)—but Skylead includes more features (unlimited warmup, email finder, cloud-based LinkedIn).

ROI calculation: If Skylead replaces separate tools (Lemlist $39/mo + Lemwarm $59/mo + Hunter $50/mo = $148/mo), you save $48/month while gaining superior LinkedIn automation.

Use Case 1: B2B SaaS SDR Team (10 reps) Running LinkedIn-First Outreach

Scenario: A B2B SaaS company (200 employees, $20M ARR) has 10 SDRs prospecting 500 leads/month each via LinkedIn + email. Current stack: Lemlist ($39/user/mo × 10 = $390/mo) for email, Waalaxy ($44/mo) for LinkedIn, Hunter ($50/mo) for email discovery. Total: $484/month. They want to consolidate tools and improve multichannel coordination.

Why Skylead Works:

• Consolidates 3 tools into 1: Replaces Lemlist + Waalaxy + Hunter with Skylead ($100/account)
• Unlimited warmup saves $59/mo: Lemlist charges $59/mo for Lemwarm; Skylead includes unlimited warmup free
• Smart sequences improve reply rates: LinkedIn connection → message → email follow-up increases replies 2-3X vs separate LinkedIn-only or email-only campaigns
• Flat pricing saves $390/mo: $100/account vs Lemlist $390/mo (10 users) = $290/month savings ($3,480/year)

Outcome: Team consolidates from 3 tools to 1, saves $290/month ($3,480/year), and increases reply rates from 3-5% (email-only) to 8-12% (LinkedIn + email multichannel). 10 reps × 500 prospects/month × 8-12% reply rate = 400-600 qualified conversations monthly (up from 150-250 with email-only).

Skylead cost: $100/month (1 account supports 10 reps with unlimited team members).

Use Case 2: Outbound Agency Managing 5 Client Accounts

Scenario: A cold outreach agency manages 5 B2B SaaS clients, each requiring LinkedIn + email campaigns. Currently paying Lemlist ($39/user/mo × 5 clients × 2 seats each = $390/mo) + Waalaxy ($44/mo × 5 = $220/mo) + Hunter ($99/mo agency plan) = $709/month total. They want to reduce costs while improving LinkedIn automation safety (Waalaxy Chrome extension has caused 2 client account bans).

Why Skylead Works:

• 5 Skylead accounts (1 per client) = $500/month vs current $709/month = $209/month savings ($2,508/year)
• Cloud-based LinkedIn reduces ban risk: 2 client LinkedIn accounts banned with Waalaxy Chrome extension; Skylead cloud-based automation safer
• Unlimited warmup + email finder eliminate Hunter cost: Skylead includes these features vs paying $99/mo for Hunter separately
• White-label reporting for clients: Agency can brand Skylead dashboards with client logos

Outcome: Agency reduces monthly costs by $209 ($2,508/year), eliminates LinkedIn account bans (switching from Waalaxy Chrome extension to Skylead cloud-based), and improves client campaign performance with smart multichannel sequences.

Skylead cost: $500/month (5 accounts, 1 per client).

Use Case 3: Solo Founder (1 person) Running Personal Brand + Lead Gen

Scenario: A solo founder (marketing consultant) wants to build personal brand on LinkedIn (content, engagement) while prospecting 100-200 leads/month for consulting services. Budget-conscious, currently using free LinkedIn + HubSpot Sales (free tier, 50 emails/day) but hitting limits.

Why Skylead Works:

• Unlimited LinkedIn activity + 100K emails/month: Skylead's $100/mo includes unlimited LinkedIn automation and 100K emails (vs HubSpot's 50/day = 1,500/month)
• Image personalization builds personal brand: Personalized GIFs with founder's face + prospect's name increase engagement 30-50%
• Email finder eliminates manual research: Discover emails from LinkedIn profiles automatically vs 2-3 hours/week manual research

Limitation: $100/month is expensive for solo founder vs Lemlist ($39/mo). However, Skylead includes unlimited warmup ($59 Lemwarm add-on with Lemlist) and email finder ($50/mo Hunter) = $148 total with Lemlist, making Skylead $100/mo better value.

Outcome: Founder sends 3,000 monthly outreach touches (2,000 LinkedIn + 1,000 emails) vs 1,500 previously (HubSpot 50/day limit). Reply rate increases from 2-3% (email-only) to 6-8% (LinkedIn + email). 3,000 touches × 6-8% reply rate = 180-240 conversations/month (up from 30-45 previously).

Skylead cost: $100/month (1 account, solo user).

Native Integrations

• {tool: "linkedin", description: "Cloud-based automation for connection requests, messages, InMails, profile visits, post engagement"}
• {tool: "gmail", description: "Unlimited Gmail accounts for email sequences with inbox rotation and warmup"}
• {tool: "outlook", description: "Unlimited Outlook/Microsoft 365 accounts for email automation"}
• {tool: "zapier", description: "Connect to 5,000+ apps including Salesforce, HubSpot, Pipedrive, Google Sheets, Slack"}
• {tool: "make", description: "Advanced workflow automation connecting Skylead to CRMs, databases, and custom apps"}

Webhooks & API

• {tool: "webhooks", description: "Custom webhooks for real-time event notifications (replies, connection accepts, email opens)"}
• {tool: "api", description: "RESTful API for custom integrations with internal systems or proprietary CRMs"}

Workflow 1: LinkedIn Connection → Message → Email Follow-Up

Trigger: New prospect imported to Skylead campaign

Steps:

1. Day 1: Send LinkedIn connection request with personalized note ("Hi {{FirstName}}, saw your post about {{Topic}}...")
2. Day 3: IF connection accepted → Send LinkedIn message ("Thanks for connecting! I'd love to share {{CaseStudy}} relevant to {{Company}}")
3. Day 3: IF connection declined or pending → Send cold email ("Noticed we're not connected on LinkedIn yet...")
4. Day 7: IF LinkedIn message sent but no reply → Send email follow-up ("Following up on LinkedIn message—did you get a chance to check out {{CaseStudy}}?")
5. Day 10: IF email opened but no reply → Send LinkedIn InMail (paid) with stronger CTA

Outcome: Multi-touch across 2 channels increases reply rates 2-3X vs single-channel campaigns.

Workflow 2: LinkedIn InMail → Email Combo (For Premium Prospects)

Trigger: High-value prospect (director+ title, 500+ company size)

Steps:

1. Day 1: Send free LinkedIn InMail (if available) or paid InMail with personalized value prop
2. Day 1: Same day, send email with different angle ("Wanted to make sure this lands—also sent via LinkedIn")
3. Day 4: IF no reply to either → Follow up via email ("Bumping this up in your inbox...")
4. Day 7: IF email opens but no reply → Send LinkedIn message to 1st-degree connections of target (social proof: "Noticed you're connected with {{MutualConnection}} who uses our tool")

Outcome: Dual-channel outreach on Day 1 increases visibility 50-70% vs single-channel. Social proof via mutual connections increases trust and reply rates 30-40%.

Workflow 3: LinkedIn Content Engagement → Warm Outreach

Trigger: Prospect posted content on LinkedIn recently (engagement signal)

Steps:

1. Day 1: Like and comment on prospect's LinkedIn post with thoughtful reply
2. Day 2: Send LinkedIn connection request mentioning post ("Loved your take on {{Topic}} in your recent post")
3. Day 4: IF connection accepted → Send LinkedIn message offering related resource ("Here's a guide on {{Topic}} you might find useful")
4. Day 7: IF prospect engages with resource → Send email with demo offer ("Noticed you downloaded the guide—would love to show you how we help companies like {{Company}} with this")

Outcome: Content engagement warms up cold prospects before outreach, increasing acceptance rates 40-60% and reply rates 2-3X vs cold connection requests.

Official Links

• Skylead Website
• Pricing Page
• 7-Day Free Trial

Research Sources

• Skylead Review: Is this the LinkedIn automation tool for you in 2025? - SalesRobot
• Skylead: 2025 Review, Pros, Cons, Alternatives and Pricing - Woodpecker
• Skylead Review: What 100+ Users Really Think About Pricing & Features - SalesForge
• Best Dripify Alternative for 2025 [9 Tools Compared] - Skylead
• 6 Skylead alternatives : Features, Pricing, Reviews (2025) - Waalaxy

• Lemlist: $39/user/mo cold email + LinkedIn automation. Best alternative for solo entrepreneurs (1-3 reps) where $39/mo is cheaper than Skylead $100/mo.
• Waalaxy: $44/mo LinkedIn automation with basic email. Cheaper but uses Chrome extension (riskier for LinkedIn bans) vs Skylead's cloud-based.
• Outreach: $100-150/user/mo enterprise sales engagement with native Salesforce integration. Best for enterprises (100+ reps) needing native CRM workflows.
• Dripify: $39-59/mo LinkedIn automation focused tool. Recently added email but weaker than Skylead's 100K emails/month + unlimited warmup.