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Choosing between Heyreach and Waalaxy for LinkedIn automation? You’re comparing two solid tools with different approaches to scaling outreach without getting flagged by LinkedIn.
Heyreach is built for agencies and teams that need to run multiple LinkedIn accounts simultaneously from one dashboard. Waalaxy focuses on LinkedIn prospecting and cold email, making it popular with solo prospectors and small teams just getting started.
This comparison breaks down the real differences: features, ease of use, pricing, integrations, and where each one actually delivers. We’ll also show you when La Growth Machine makes more sense if you need multichannel automation beyond basic LinkedIn and email.
Heyreach vs. Waalaxy: Quick overview
Heyreach
Heyreach is a cloud-based LinkedIn automation platform designed for agencies and teams managing multiple accounts. The tool lets you rotate several LinkedIn profiles within a single campaign, distributing connection requests and messages across accounts to stay under LinkedIn’s radar. It positions itself as the only “agency-first” LinkedIn automation tool on the market.
Main selling point: Multi-account rotation in one campaign, allowing teams to send 1,000+ connection requests weekly across synchronized accounts.
Starting price: $79/month (Growth plan)
Waalaxy
Waalaxy is a LinkedIn and email prospecting tool that automates connection requests, messages, and cold email campaigns. It operates as a Chrome extension and includes an email finder to enrich LinkedIn profiles with contact information. The platform is designed for users without technical skills and offers pre-built campaign sequences to get started quickly.
Main selling point: Easy-to-use LinkedIn + email automation with built-in email finder, making multichannel prospecting accessible for beginners.
Starting price: €19/month (Pro plan) for LinkedIn features; €69/month (Business plan) for LinkedIn + email
Heyreach vs. Waalaxy: Head-to-head comparison
Both tools automate LinkedIn prospecting, but they’re built for different use cases and team structures. Here’s how they stack up across the areas that matter.
Features and capabilities
Heyreach
Heyreach’s standout feature is multi-account rotation. You can connect unlimited LinkedIn accounts and rotate them within a single campaign, so your connection requests and messages get distributed across multiple profiles. This approach helps agencies scale volume while reducing the risk that any single account gets restricted.
The platform includes AI-powered message personalization, unified inbox management across all accounts, campaign analytics, and native integrations with HubSpot and Pipedrive. It’s cloud-based with dedicated IP infrastructure, eliminating the need for browser extensions that LinkedIn can detect more easily.
Heyreach also offers team-friendly features like shared dashboards and centralized campaign management, making it easier for agencies to coordinate across multiple clients or team members.
Waalaxy
Waalaxy focuses on combining LinkedIn automation with email outreach. It automates LinkedIn actions like connection requests, messages, and profile visits, then enriches profiles with professional email addresses so you can follow up via email.
The platform offers pre-built campaign templates (called “sequences”) that make it easy to launch campaigns without building workflows from scratch. It includes an AI message writer, inbox management for LinkedIn conversations, and CRM sync with HubSpot and Pipedrive.
Waalaxy’s email finder integrates with Dropcontact and includes 25-500 email credits per month depending on your plan. The tool is designed to be beginner-friendly, with a straightforward interface and setup process that doesn’t require technical knowledge.
Winner: Tie
Heyreach wins if you need multi-account management and agency-level campaign coordination. Waalaxy wins if you want simple LinkedIn + email automation with built-in email enrichment. Both deliver on their core promises, just for different use cases.
Ease of use
Heyreach
Heyreach requires some initial setup to connect multiple LinkedIn accounts and configure IP settings, but once configured, the platform is relatively straightforward. The unified dashboard gives you a single view of all accounts and campaigns, simplifying management compared to logging in and out of individual profiles.
Users report that the interface is intuitive, though there’s a learning curve when setting up multi-account rotation and understanding how campaign distribution works across profiles. The cloud-based nature means you don’t need to keep a browser tab open, which some users find more convenient.
Occasional connection issues requiring profiles to be reconnected have been mentioned in reviews, adding some maintenance overhead.
Waalaxy
Waalaxy is designed for quick setup. As a Chrome extension, it installs in minutes and walks you through campaign creation with pre-built templates. The interface is clean and straightforward, with most users able to launch their first campaign within 15-20 minutes of signing up.
The pre-filled message templates and simple sequence builder make it accessible for users who aren’t familiar with automation tools. However, some users report bugs, occasional crashes, and reliability issues that disrupt campaigns. The Chrome extension dependency also means you need to use Chrome browser for best results.
Winner: Waalaxy
Despite the occasional bugs, Waalaxy’s setup process and day-to-day use is simpler and faster for most users. Heyreach’s multi-account setup is more complex, though it pays off if you need that capability.
Pricing and value
Heyreach pricing
- Growth: $79/month: unlimited campaigns, all LinkedIn actions, multi-account rotation
- Agency: $999/month: all Growth features plus onboarding, bring-your-own proxies, email finding credits, multichannel campaigns
- Unlimited: $1,999/month: everything in Agency plus white-label branding, done-for-you migration, priority support
Heyreach offers a free trial (duration not publicly specified). Pricing is per workspace, not per user, which can make it more cost-effective for larger teams.
Waalaxy pricing
- Freemium: €0/month: 80 LinkedIn invitations per month, 25 email finder credits
- Pro: €19/month: 300 LinkedIn invitations per month, LinkedIn features only
- Advanced: €56/month: 800 LinkedIn invitations per month, LinkedIn features only
- Business: €69/month: 800 LinkedIn invitations per month + email features, 500 email finder credits
- Enterprise: Custom pricing for 10+ seats: 800 invitations per month, 10,000 email finder credits
Waalaxy offers a free trial and a freemium plan with limited features. Annual plans include a 50% discount.
Winner: Depends on team size
For solo users or small teams doing basic LinkedIn + email outreach, Waalaxy offers better value at €19-69/month. For agencies managing multiple client accounts, Heyreach’s flat $79/month for unlimited accounts is more economical. At the high end, Waalaxy’s Enterprise plan is significantly cheaper than Heyreach’s Agency and Unlimited tiers.
Integrations
Heyreach
Heyreach offers native integrations with HubSpot CRM and Pipedrive, plus Zapier for connecting to other tools. The platform also supports webhooks and API access, giving technical teams more flexibility for custom integrations.
CRM integrations sync contacts and campaign activity, though the integration ecosystem is relatively limited compared to some competitors.
Waalaxy
Waalaxy integrates natively with HubSpot CRM, Pipedrive, noCRM, and Dropcontact (for email enrichment). It also connects via Zapier for broader integration options.
The CRM sync automatically imports prospects and syncs campaign activity, though some users report that the integration setup can be finicky.
Winner: Tie
Both platforms cover the essential CRM integrations (HubSpot, Pipedrive) and offer Zapier for extending functionality. Neither has a particularly broad native integration ecosystem, so this category comes down to whether you need specific integrations that only one platform offers.
Safety and compliance
Heyreach
Heyreach operates as a cloud-based platform with dedicated IP infrastructure, reducing the risk of LinkedIn detection compared to browser extensions. The platform includes built-in safety measures like randomized timing between actions to mimic human behavior and automatic account freezing if suspicious activity is detected.
However, distributing actions across multiple accounts (Heyreach’s main feature) is still against LinkedIn’s terms of service, and some users report occasional account restrictions despite the safety measures.
Waalaxy
Waalaxy operates as a Chrome extension, which LinkedIn can detect more easily. The platform includes daily and weekly limits on invitations and messages (up to 800 invitations per month on higher plans) to stay within LinkedIn’s acceptable use patterns.
User reviews mention concerns about account safety, with some reporting LinkedIn account suspensions despite using Waalaxy’s default settings. LinkedIn’s policies explicitly prohibit automation tools, and extensions are generally considered higher-risk than cloud-based solutions.
Winner: Heyreach
Cloud-based infrastructure with dedicated IPs is safer than browser extensions for LinkedIn automation. That said, all LinkedIn automation carries some risk of account restrictions, regardless of the tool.
Heyreach vs. Waalaxy: Pros and cons
Heyreach strengths and weaknesses
Pros:
- Multi-account rotation distributes outreach across profiles, reducing risk of individual account restrictions
- Cloud-based platform is safer than browser extensions
- Unified inbox consolidates all LinkedIn account messages in one place
- Scalable for agencies managing multiple clients
- Clean interface with centralized campaign management
Cons:
- Higher starting price ($79/month) compared to Waalaxy
- Requires some technical setup to connect multiple accounts
- Profiles occasionally need to be reconnected, requiring maintenance
- Limited flexibility for advanced technical users
- Some advanced features only available on expensive higher tiers ($999-1,999/month)
User Rating:
- G2: 4.7/5 (based on 47 reviews)
- Capterra: 5.0/5 (based on 2 reviews)
Waalaxy strengths and weaknesses
Pros:
- Very easy to set up and use, even for beginners
- Budget-friendly entry point (€19/month for Pro plan)
- Combines LinkedIn and email outreach in one tool
- Built-in email finder with enrichment credits included
- Pre-built campaign templates get you started quickly
Cons:
- Chrome extension creates higher risk of LinkedIn detection
- Frequent bugs and reliability issues reported by users
- Mixed reviews on customer support responsiveness
- Limited scalability for high-volume outreach
- Account safety concerns mentioned in multiple reviews
User Rating:
- G2: 4.6/5 (based on 505 reviews)
- Capterra: 4.4/5 (based on 253 reviews)
Heyreach vs. Waalaxy: Side-by-side comparison table
Here’s a quick reference comparing the key differences:
| Feature | Heyreach | Waalaxy |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $79/month | €19/month |
| Free trial | Yes | Yes (plus freemium plan) |
| Key features | Multi-account rotation, unified inbox, cloud-based, AI personalization | LinkedIn + email automation, email finder, pre-built sequences, CRM sync |
| Integration options | HubSpot, Pipedrive, Zapier, webhooks, API | HubSpot, Pipedrive, Zapier, noCRM, Dropcontact |
| Support options | Email, live chat, phone support, onboarding (Agency+) | Email, live chat 5/7 days, knowledge base |
| Best for | Agencies and teams managing multiple LinkedIn accounts, high-volume prospecting | Solo prospectors, small teams, beginners needing simple LinkedIn + email automation |
Which should you choose?
Here are the scenarios where each tool makes the most sense:
Choose Heyreach if:
- You’re an agency managing multiple client LinkedIn accounts
- You need to send 1,000+ connection requests per week across multiple profiles
- You want cloud-based infrastructure for better account safety
- You need centralized campaign management across multiple accounts
- You have the budget for $79+/month and value scalability over simplicity
Choose Waalaxy if:
- You’re a solo prospector or small team (1-3 people)
- You want to combine LinkedIn prospecting with email outreach
- You need built-in email enrichment and don’t want to pay for a separate tool
- You’re on a tight budget (€19-69/month range)
- You want pre-built campaign templates and minimal setup time
Consider other options if:
- You need true multichannel prospecting beyond just LinkedIn and email
- You want advanced features like LinkedIn voice messages, Twitter/X automation, or manual call tasks
- You need sophisticated workflow automation with conditional branching
- You’re looking for more comprehensive lead enrichment (phone numbers, Twitter handles, etc.)
Looking for another option? Consider La Growth Machine
If Heyreach and Waalaxy both feel like they’re missing something, La Growth Machine takes a different approach. While Heyreach and Waalaxy focus primarily on LinkedIn (with basic email for Waalaxy), our platform is built for true multichannel automation from the ground up.
What La Growth Machine does
La Growth Machine automates prospecting across LinkedIn, Email, Twitter/X, and phone calls in unified sequences. Instead of choosing between LinkedIn or email as your primary channel, you reach prospects wherever they’re most active and responsive.
The platform includes advanced features that neither Heyreach nor Waalaxy offer: LinkedIn voice messages that can be personalized using AI voice cloning (doubling reply rates), Social Warming that automatically likes posts and follows prospects before you reach out, and Lookalike Search that identifies companies similar to your best clients.
Lead Enrichment uses 9 providers with double validation to find verified emails, phone numbers, and Twitter handles. Inbox Rotation lets you send emails from multiple addresses to improve deliverability and protect sender reputation. The Multichannel Inbox consolidates all LinkedIn and email conversations by lead, regardless of channel.
How we compare
Where Heyreach specializes in multi-account LinkedIn management and Waalaxy combines LinkedIn with basic email, La Growth Machine offers deeper automation across more channels with more sophisticated features.
Instead of rotating accounts (Heyreach’s approach) or running simple LinkedIn + email sequences (Waalaxy’s approach), our platform lets you build complex multichannel workflows with conditional logic. If a prospect doesn’t respond on LinkedIn, automatically enrich their email and follow up there. If they view your LinkedIn profile but don’t reply, send a voice message. If they engage on Twitter, add them to a different sequence.
We also handle features that neither competitor offers: LinkedIn voice messages with AI personalization, social warming to build familiarity before outreach, and Lookalike Search that continuously suggests similar prospects based on positive replies.
Pricing
- Basic Plan: €50/month per identity: Email + LinkedIn + Twitter, waterfall email enrichment, custom sequences, all core features (up to 3 identities)
- Pro Plan: €100/month per identity: Everything in Basic plus Lookalike Search, LinkedIn Intent Data, Social Warming, Inbox Rotation, advanced integrations (up to 6 active campaigns)
- Ultimate Plan: €150/month per identity: Everything in Pro plus advanced CRM integrations (HubSpot, Pipedrive), webhooks, custom sequences, priority support (unlimited active campaigns)
Free trial: 14 days, no credit card required
Best for:
- Sales and growth teams that need true multichannel prospecting beyond LinkedIn + email
- Teams that want advanced features like voice messages, social warming, and AI-powered personalization
- Companies looking for comprehensive lead enrichment across multiple data providers
- Users who need sophisticated automation with conditional branching and workflow logic
Heyreach vs. Waalaxy: FAQs
Can I use both Heyreach and Waalaxy at the same time?
Technically yes, but it’s not recommended. Running multiple automation tools on the same LinkedIn account significantly increases the risk of account restrictions. LinkedIn’s algorithms can detect unusual activity patterns, and using two tools simultaneously makes those patterns more obvious. If you want to use both, you’d need to use them on completely separate LinkedIn accounts.
Do Heyreach and Waalaxy work with LinkedIn Sales Navigator?
Both tools work with LinkedIn Sales Navigator. Heyreach allows you to scrape leads from Sales Navigator and use them across all connected accounts in your workspace, even if only one account has Sales Navigator. Waalaxy also supports importing leads from Sales Navigator searches, though you’ll need to have Sales Navigator access on the LinkedIn account you’re using with Waalaxy.
Which tool is safer for my LinkedIn account?
Both tools carry risk since LinkedIn’s terms of service prohibit automation. That said, Heyreach’s cloud-based infrastructure with dedicated IPs is generally considered safer than Waalaxy’s Chrome extension approach, which LinkedIn can detect more easily. However, distributing outreach across multiple accounts (Heyreach’s core feature) is still against LinkedIn’s policies. No LinkedIn automation tool is completely safe, regardless of the technology they use.
Conclusion
Heyreach and Waalaxy both automate LinkedIn prospecting, but they’re built for different users. Heyreach excels at multi-account management for agencies and high-volume teams, while Waalaxy makes LinkedIn + email automation accessible for solo prospectors and small teams on a budget.
Neither tool is objectively better. The right choice depends on your team size, budget, technical comfort level, and whether you need multi-account rotation or simple LinkedIn + email sequences.
If you’re looking for something beyond basic LinkedIn automation, tools like La Growth Machine offer more sophisticated multichannel prospecting with features like voice messages, social warming, and advanced workflow automation. But if you just need to automate LinkedIn connection requests and follow-ups, either Heyreach or Waalaxy will get the job done depending on your specific requirements.
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