# Comparing Closely vs HeyReach : pricing, features, and the alternatives

> **TL;DR** Closely ($49/sender/month, linkedin outreach automation) versus HeyReach ($44/seat/mo (annual), linkedin automation (agency-focused)) — feature parity, pricing math, fit decisions, and where Derrick's Sheet workflow replaces the platform layer.

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## Why choose Derrick against Closely or HeyReach

### Native Google Sheets enrichment, no CSV exports
If your B2B data ends up in Google Sheets anyway (most teams' do), running it through Closely or HeyReach first means two unnecessary hops : platform → CSV → Sheets. Derrick removes both hops. One add-on, one formula, results in the next column. The unit-of-work shrinks from "run the export" to "drag the formula down".

### Forget per-seat math : $10/mo regardless of scale
Closely starts at $49/sender/month ; HeyReach starts at $44/seat/mo (annual). Both stack credits, seats, and feature unlocks per tier — your actual bill depends on usage you can't always predict upfront. Derrick is $10/month flat, unlimited rows enriched. That's the entire pricing page : one tier, one number, no overage exposure.

### AI-agent ready : Derrick speaks the Model Context Protocol
Derrick exposes its enrichment API via MCP (Model Context Protocol) — Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor, and other LLM agents can call Derrick directly from your sheet without writing integration code. Closely and HeyReach require Zapier, Make, or custom API wiring to do the same.

## Comparison : Closely vs HeyReach vs Derrick

|  | [Closely](/tools/closely-review) | Derrick App | [HeyReach](/tools/heyreach-review) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Entry price | $49/sender/month | $10/mo flat | $44/seat/mo (annual) |
| Free plan | 14-day trial, no credit card | 14-day full trial | Yes (limited) |
| Best for | Agencies running 5+ LinkedIn accounts | Sheet-native enrichment | Agencies managing 5+ LinkedIn accounts |
| Category positioning | LinkedIn outreach automation | Spreadsheet-native B2B data | LinkedIn Automation (Agency-Focused) |
| G2 rating | 4.6/5 | — | 4.8/5 |
| Founded | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
| Execution model | Cloud-based (no Chrome extension) | Native Google Sheets | Cloud-based |
| Multi-account / agency | Native, up to 50+ senders | N/A — data layer | Best-in-class |
| LinkedIn detection risk | Cloud — slightly higher than Chrome-ext tools | N/A | Very low (sender rotation) |
| Works natively in Google Sheets | ✕ | ✓ | ✕ |
| Per-row pricing (no credit caps) | ✕ | ✓ | ✕ |
| MCP-ready for AI / LLM agents | ✕ | ✓ | ✕ |

## Closely vs HeyReach vs Derrick App pricing in a nutshell

### Closely pricing (Agencies running 5+ LinkedIn accounts)
LinkedIn outreach automation category : Closely entry tier is $49/sender/month. Best-for : agencies running 5+ linkedin accounts. See the complete Closely pricing page for tier comparison, credit cap behaviour, and annual-vs-monthly delta.
[Visit pricing](/tools/closely-pricing)

### Derrick App
Results first. Complexity removed. Native Google Sheets workflow, 100+ data points, AI-powered scoring, €9/month entry plan, 100 free credits.
[Discover Derrick](https://derrick-app.com/)

### HeyReach pricing (Agencies managing 5+ LinkedIn accounts)
HeyReach pricing entry sits at $44/seat/mo (annual) (linkedin automation (agency-focused)). Sized for agencies managing 5+ linkedin accounts. The detailed HeyReach pricing breakdown (tier-by-tier feature matrix + true TCO) is on the dedicated pricing page.
[Visit pricing](/tools/heyreach-pricing)

## Frequently Asked Questions

### Closely vs HeyReach: when does each fit best?
Closely is positioned as linkedin outreach automation for agencies running 5+ linkedin accounts. HeyReach is positioned as linkedin automation (agency-focused) for agencies managing 5+ linkedin accounts. Both compete in the LinkedIn outreach automation category, so the choice comes down to which best-for profile your team matches most closely. G2 reviewers rate Closely at 4.6/5 and HeyReach at 4.8/5 — both products work, the deciding factor is workflow fit, not product quality.

### How do Closely and HeyReach pricing actually compare in 2026?
Closely entry-paid tier : Starter (annual) at $29/sender/month. Next tier up is Starter (monthly) ($49/sender/month). Closely's free tier : 14-day trial, no credit card. HeyReach entry-paid tier : Growth at $44/seat/mo (annual) / $59 monthly. Next tier up is Agency ($749/mo (annual) / $999 monthly). HeyReach's free tier : 14-day free trial (no credit card). As a cross-reference : Derrick App's $10/month flat fee covers unlimited Sheet rows — useful for teams that hate budgeting around credit refills.

### What's the biggest reason to pick Closely over HeyReach?
Cheapest per-sender at scale. Above 6 senders, Closely drops to $17-29/sender/month — significantly under Heyreach ($79), SuperGrow ($69), Expandi ($79). For agencies managing 10-50 client accounts, the savings are real. (Source : Mei C., Head of Operations (agency), G2 review (Feb 2026).) If this single capability maps to a real pain in your sales motion, Closely is the right pick over HeyReach.

### What's the biggest reason to pick HeyReach over Closely?
Best multi-account architecture in the category. Connect unlimited LinkedIn accounts under one login. Sender rotation distributes outreach automatically across the pool. Each account keeps its own data, leads and senders separate - agencies can manage 50+ clients from a single dashboard. (Source : Verified G2 user, Agency Owner, G2 review (Q1 2026).) If this is the differentiator that matters most for your stack, HeyReach is the right pick over Closely.

### Can Derrick replace both Closely and HeyReach?
Both Closely and HeyReach compete in the LinkedIn outreach automation category. Derrick is data-and-Sheets-native — it doesn't replace a full LinkedIn outreach automation platform feature-for-feature, but it eliminates the data + spreadsheet layer that teams typically use alongside Closely or HeyReach. For teams whose primary need is enrichment + list-building in Sheets, Derrick at $10/mo replaces 60-80% of typical LinkedIn outreach automation stack workflows. For teams running heavy LinkedIn outreach automation feature surface (sequencer, dialer, AI agents), Derrick complements rather than replaces.

### Beyond Closely and HeyReach, what other tools should I evaluate?
Four other tools in the same competitive set worth evaluating : Dripify, Expandi, Waalaxy, Apollo. Each has its own positioning trade-off versus Closely and HeyReach — Dripify typically appears as a direct competitor on G2 review pages, with Expandi, Waalaxy, Apollo as adjacent picks for different team sizes or use cases. For an apples-to-apples evaluation, run each candidate's review side-by-side against your specific procurement criteria.