# Comparing Closely vs We-Connect : pricing, features, and the alternatives

> **TL;DR** Side-by-side breakdown of Closely (linkedin outreach automation, from $49/sender/month) and We-Connect (linkedin outreach automation, from $19/seat/month (annual)). Plus how Derrick App's Sheet-native enrichment fits the same job at $10/mo flat.

*Canonical: https://derrick-app.com/vs/closely-vs-we-connect-vs-derrick-app*

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## Why choose Derrick against Closely or We-Connect

### Sheet-native workflows : no export, no import, no friction
If your B2B data ends up in Google Sheets anyway (most teams' do), running it through Closely or We-Connect 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".

### $10/mo flat — predictable spend, no overage shock
Pricing comparison : Closely from $49/sender/month, We-Connect from $19/seat/month (annual), Derrick at $10/mo flat. Note the unit — both Closely and We-Connect either cap your credits or charge per seat, so a real team's monthly bill is typically 2-5× the headline. Derrick's $10 is the full price regardless of how many rows you enrich.

### 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 We-Connect require Zapier or custom code at this layer — a meaningful integration tax as AI-agent stacks mature.

## Comparison : Closely vs We-Connect vs Derrick

|  | [Closely](/tools/closely-review) | Derrick App | [We-Connect](/tools/we-connect-review) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Entry price | $49/sender/month | $10/mo flat | $19/seat/month (annual) |
| Free plan | 14-day trial, no credit card | 14-day full trial | 14-day free trial |
| Best for | Agencies running 5+ LinkedIn accounts | Sheet-native enrichment | Solo SDR + small team budget |
| Category positioning | LinkedIn outreach automation | Spreadsheet-native B2B data | LinkedIn outreach automation |
| G2 rating | 4.6/5 | — | 4.5/5 |
| Founded | 2021 | 2022 | 2019 |
| Execution model | Cloud-based (no Chrome extension) | Native Google Sheets | Cloud-based, no Chrome extension |
| Multi-account / agency | Native, up to 50+ senders | N/A — data layer | Native, no volume discount |
| LinkedIn detection risk | Cloud — slightly higher than Chrome-ext tools | N/A | Cloud — moderate, requires conservative limits |
| Works natively in Google Sheets | ✕ | ✓ | ✕ |
| Per-row pricing (no credit caps) | ✕ | ✓ | ✕ |
| MCP-ready for AI / LLM agents | ✕ | ✓ | ✕ |

## Closely vs We-Connect 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/)

### We-Connect pricing (Solo SDR + small team budget)
LinkedIn outreach automation category : We-Connect entry tier is $19/seat/month (annual). Best-for : solo sdr + small team budget. See the complete We-Connect pricing page for tier comparison, credit cap behaviour, and annual-vs-monthly delta.
[Visit pricing](/tools/we-connect-pricing)

## Frequently Asked Questions

### Closely vs We-Connect: when does each fit best?
Closely is positioned as linkedin outreach automation for agencies running 5+ linkedin accounts. We-Connect is positioned as linkedin outreach automation for solo sdr + small team budget. 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 We-Connect at 4.5/5 — both products work, the deciding factor is workflow fit, not product quality.

### How do Closely and We-Connect 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. We-Connect entry-paid tier : Standard (annual) at $19/seat/month. Next tier up is Standard (monthly) ($69/seat/month). We-Connect's free tier : 14-day free trial. Worth noting : Derrick App at $10/month for unlimited rows is the simplest TCO answer if your workflow already lives in Sheets.

### What's the biggest reason to pick Closely over We-Connect?
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 We-Connect.

### What's the biggest reason to pick We-Connect over Closely?
Cheapest cloud-based LinkedIn automation in 2026. $19/seat/month (annual) is the cheapest serious cloud-based LinkedIn automation tool in the market. For solo SDRs and small teams on tight budgets, the price-point is the deciding factor — Closely, Heyreach, and Dripify all start at $29-79/seat. (Source : Daniel K., Head of Sales, G2 review (Feb 2026).) If this is the differentiator that matters most for your stack, We-Connect is the right pick over Closely.

### Can Derrick replace both Closely and We-Connect?
Both Closely and We-Connect 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 We-Connect. 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 We-Connect, 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 We-Connect — 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. For an apples-to-apples evaluation, run each candidate's review side-by-side against your specific procurement criteria.