# Closely vs LinkedFusion — which fits your stack in 2026?

> **TL;DR** Closely ($49/sender/month, linkedin outreach automation) versus LinkedFusion ($65/month per account, linkedin outreach automation) — 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 LinkedFusion

### Sheet-native workflows : no export, no import, no friction
The friction with Closely and LinkedFusion isn't the data quality — it's the workflow shape. Export from the platform, import into Sheets, hope the columns line up. Derrick collapses all of that into a single formula call. The enrichment happens where the data already lives, with the team that already owns the sheet.

### Forget per-seat math : $10/mo regardless of scale
Closely starts at $49/sender/month ; LinkedFusion starts at $65/month per account. 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.

### Plug Derrick into Claude / ChatGPT via MCP — no glue code
For teams adopting AI SDR / RevOps workflows : Derrick's MCP support means your enrichment layer is callable by any compliant agent (Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor, n8n with MCP nodes). Closely and LinkedFusion require Zapier or custom code at this layer — a meaningful integration tax as AI-agent stacks mature.

## Comparison : Closely vs LinkedFusion vs Derrick

|  | [Closely](/tools/closely-review) | Derrick App | [LinkedFusion](/tools/linkedfusion-review) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Entry price | $49/sender/month | $10/mo flat | $65/month per account |
| Free plan | 14-day trial, no credit card | 14-day full trial | 7-day free trial |
| Best for | Agencies running 5+ LinkedIn accounts | Sheet-native enrichment | Solo SDR with IP-rotation needs |
| Category positioning | LinkedIn outreach automation | Spreadsheet-native B2B data | LinkedIn outreach automation |
| G2 rating | 4.6/5 | — | 4.3/5 |
| Founded | 2021 | 2022 | 2019 |
| Execution model | Cloud-based (no Chrome extension) | Native Google Sheets | Cloud-based |
| Multi-account / agency | Native, up to 50+ senders | N/A — data layer | Per-tier |
| LinkedIn detection risk | Cloud — slightly higher than Chrome-ext tools | N/A | Lower with dedicated IPs (marginal) |
| Works natively in Google Sheets | ✕ | ✓ | ✕ |
| Per-row pricing (no credit caps) | ✕ | ✓ | ✕ |
| MCP-ready for AI / LLM agents | ✕ | ✓ | ✕ |

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

### Closely pricing (Agencies running 5+ LinkedIn accounts)
For agencies running 5+ linkedin accounts, Closely linkedin outreach automation starts at $49/sender/month. Tier ceilings, credit refresh rules, and per-seat economics are all detailed on the Closely pricing page below.
[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/)

### LinkedFusion pricing (Solo SDR with IP-rotation needs)
LinkedIn outreach automation category : LinkedFusion entry tier is $65/month per account. Best-for : solo sdr with ip-rotation needs. See the complete LinkedFusion pricing page for tier comparison, credit cap behaviour, and annual-vs-monthly delta.
[Visit pricing](/tools/linkedfusion-pricing)

## Frequently Asked Questions

### Closely vs LinkedFusion: when does each fit best?
Closely is positioned as linkedin outreach automation for agencies running 5+ linkedin accounts. LinkedFusion is positioned as linkedin outreach automation for solo sdr with ip-rotation needs. 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 LinkedFusion at 4.3/5 — both products work, the deciding factor is workflow fit, not product quality.

### How do Closely and LinkedFusion 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. LinkedFusion entry-paid tier : Standard at $65/month per account. Next tier up is Pro ($95/month per account). LinkedFusion's free tier : 7-day free trial. 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 LinkedFusion?
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 LinkedFusion.

### What's the biggest reason to pick LinkedFusion over Closely?
Dedicated IP rotation per LinkedIn account. Each LinkedIn account gets a dedicated IP not shared with other customers. For accounts that have had LinkedIn detection issues on shared-IP tools (Closely, SalesRobot, We-Connect), dedicated IPs can reduce future detection risk. (Source : Mei C., Sales Director, G2 review (Feb 2026).) If this is the differentiator that matters most for your stack, LinkedFusion is the right pick over Closely.

### Can Derrick replace both Closely and LinkedFusion?
Both Closely and LinkedFusion 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 LinkedFusion. 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 LinkedFusion, what other tools should I evaluate?
Four other tools in the same competitive set worth evaluating : HeyReach, Dripify, Expandi, Waalaxy. Each has its own positioning trade-off versus Closely and LinkedFusion — HeyReach typically appears as a direct competitor on G2 review pages, with Dripify, Expandi, Waalaxy as adjacent picks for different team sizes or use cases. Each tool's full review on this site has the deep trade-off matrix — start there before shortlisting.