Waalaxy vs Instantly
Short version: Waalaxy is the better fit for founders and small teams that want easy LinkedIn outreach, while Instantly is built for agencies and founders scaling high-volume cold email.
Waalaxy
LinkedIn automation for solos & SMBs
Free plan
Free plan; paid from ~€25/seat/mo, LinkedIn-first
Instantly
Cold email at scale with warm-up
$37/mo
From ~$37/mo; unlimited inboxes + warm-up network
At a glance
| Spec | Waalaxy | Instantly |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | Free plan | $37/mo |
| Budget tier | Budget-friendly | Budget-friendly |
| Complexity | Beginner-friendly | Beginner-friendly |
| Primary category | Sales Engagement | Sales Engagement |
| Integrations | 20+ | 25+ |
| Founded | 2019 | 2021 |
Feature comparison
Waalaxy offers 6 of 11 tracked sales engagement features; Instantly offers 7.
| Feature | Waalaxy | Instantly |
|---|---|---|
| Multichannel sequences | ||
| Automated email sequencing | ||
| LinkedIn automation | ||
| Call & task cadences | ||
| A/B testing | ||
| Deliverability / warm-up | ||
| AI personalization | ||
| Engagement analytics | ||
| Free plan | ||
| API & webhooks | ||
| Priority / 24-7 support |
Waalaxy
Pros
- Very easy LinkedIn automation, low learning curve
- Free plan to start
- Email fallback channel built in
Cons
- LinkedIn-centric, lighter email features
- Automation carries LinkedIn account risk
- Less suited to large, process-heavy teams
Instantly
Pros
- Unlimited sending inboxes
- Large deliverability warm-up network
- Built-in lead database and simple UX
Cons
- Email-only focus
- High volume invites deliverability risk if misused
- Lighter CRM features
Which should you choose?
Choose Waalaxy if…
- you want very easy LinkedIn automation, low learning curve
- you want free plan to start
- you want email fallback channel built in
Choose Instantly if…
- you want unlimited sending inboxes
- you want large deliverability warm-up network
- you want built-in lead database and simple UX
The verdict
Both are solid sales engagement tools. The best choice comes down to fit: Waalaxy for founders and small teams that want easy LinkedIn outreach, and Instantly for agencies and founders scaling high-volume cold email.
Browse all tools →Frequently asked questions
Is Waalaxy or Instantly cheaper?
Waalaxy is the more affordable option (Free plan versus $37/mo). The lower sticker price isn't always the better value, though, weigh the tier your team will actually land on and any add-ons.
Which is better, Waalaxy or Instantly?
Neither is strictly better, they're built for different priorities. Waalaxy is the stronger pick for founders and small teams that want easy LinkedIn outreach, while Instantly suits agencies and founders scaling high-volume cold email.
What's the main difference between Waalaxy and Instantly?
Waalaxy is beginner-friendly and budget-friendly, while Instantly is beginner-friendly and budget-friendly. On tracked sales engagement features, Waalaxy covers 6 and Instantly covers 7.