lemlist vs Mailshake
lemlist starts at $55/mo and Mailshake at $25/user/mo on annual billing — but send caps, contact caps, mailbox limits and per-seat pricing decide the real bill. See it costed below.
Costed for three setups
| Setup | lemlist | Mailshake | Cheaper |
|---|---|---|---|
| Solo founder · 1 user, 3 mailboxes, 5,000 emails/mo | $55/mo Email | $85/mo Sales Engagement | lemlist |
| Solo founder · 1 user, 3 mailboxes, 5,000 emails/mo (monthly billing) | $69/mo Email | $98/mo Email Outreach | lemlist |
| Small team · 3 users, 10 mailboxes, 30,000 emails/mo | $55/mo Email | $225/mo Email Outreach | lemlist |
| Small team · 3 users, 10 mailboxes, 30,000 emails/mo (monthly billing) | $69/mo Email | $245/mo Email Outreach | lemlist |
| Agency · 5 users, 50 mailboxes, 150,000 emails/mo | $870/mo Multichannel | $425/mo Sales Engagement | Mailshake |
| Agency · 5 users, 50 mailboxes, 150,000 emails/mo (monthly billing) | $1,090/mo Multichannel | $495/mo Sales Engagement | Mailshake |
At a glance
| Feature | lemlist | Mailshake |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing unit | Email: flat (unlimited users) · Multichannel: per user | Per account (user) |
| Watch out for | Multichannel is per user — 5 users is $545/mo monthly ($435 yearly). | Priced per account, and each account gets only 1, 2 or 10 email addresses. |
| Cheapest paid (annual) | $55/mo | $25/user/mo |
| Cheapest paid (monthly) | $69/mo | $29/user/mo |
| Entry plan includes | Email: flat · users unlimited · mailboxes unlimited | Starter: per user · mailboxes 1 per user |
| Forever free | No | No |
| Trial | 14 days | Not listed |
| Add-ons | Data credits from $20/mo ($16 yearly) for 2k credits; signals from $29/mo ($21 yearly) for 100 signals; WhatsApp is an add-on on Multichannel. | No add-on prices listed on the plan cards. |
All plans
lemlist
| Plan | Mo | Yr/mo | Limits |
|---|---|---|---|
| $69 | $55 | flat · unlimited accounts · 50,000 emails · Not listed contacts | |
| Multichannel | $109 | $87 | per user · 5 per user accounts · unlimited emails · Not listed contacts |
| Enterprise | — | — | flat · Not listed accounts · Not listed emails · Not listed contacts |
Mailshake
| Plan | Mo | Yr/mo | Limits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter | $29 | $25 | per user · 1 per user accounts · 1,500 per user emails · unlimited contacts |
| Email Outreach | $49 | $45 | per user · 2 per user accounts · unlimited emails · unlimited contacts |
| Sales Engagement | $99 | $85 | per user · 10 per user accounts · unlimited emails · unlimited contacts |
Gotchas
lemlist
- Multichannel is per user — 5 users is $545/mo monthly ($435 yearly).
- The Email plan price depends on the volume selector; only 50,000 emails/mo was shown.
- Quarterly billing (save 10%) also exists — not modeled.
Mailshake
- Priced per account, and each account gets only 1, 2 or 10 email addresses.
- Starter caps sends at 1,500 per month.
- No free trial.
FAQ
Is lemlist cheaper than Mailshake?
For 3 users, 10 mailboxes, 30,000 emails/mo, 10,000 contacts, annual billing on paid plans: lemlist $55/mo on Email vs Mailshake $225/mo on Email Outreach. The answer flips with mailboxes, send volume, contacts and seats — use the calculator on the cold email hub for your exact setup.
How are lemlist and Mailshake priced?
lemlist: Email: flat (unlimited users) · Multichannel: per user. Mailshake: Per account (user).
Do lemlist and Mailshake have a free plan or trial?
lemlist: 14-day free trial with Multichannel features (except in-app calls) and 200 credits. Mailshake: No free trial — payment is collected up front (FAQ).