Dux-Soup vs Waalaxy vs Derrick in short. Dux-Soup: veteran Chrome-extension LinkedIn automation tool with broad CRM integrations. Waalaxy: beginner-friendly LinkedIn automation Chrome extension for solo prospectors. Derrick is a B2B enrichment web app (nothing to install), also available as a Google Sheets add-on, a REST API and an MCP server (Claude and ChatGPT drive enrichment for you). It is free forever with 100 credits/month, with paid plans from €20/month, and it runs on its own or alongside Dux-Soup or Waalaxy.
Where Dux-Soup bets on automating LinkedIn at scale, Derrick bets on owning the data BEFORE you ever touch LinkedIn. The side-by-side comparison below tracks Dux-Soup's account-ban risk, session-breakage downtime and post-action data export quality against Derrick's Sheets-native LinkedIn search and enrichment.
Trusted byHands Down best extension for sheets till date. It eased up my linkedin lead collection journey by 10x. Thank you!!Rahul Nairfrom Google Workspace MarketplaceThis tool makes enriching LinkedIn URLs incredibly easy. You can enrich both personal and company profiles with a single click, and the Google Sheets integration is a game-changer.Pankaj Rohillafrom Google Workspace MarketplaceGreat extension. There's bigger companies that do 1000x less. Go with Derrick.Ben Leinenfrom Google Workspace MarketplaceIt makes my life a lot easier… no more copy and paste and time wasted. Thank you!Cris Forlanifrom Google Workspace MarketplaceDerrick is your one stop solution to data collection and up to date leads data automated collection. 100/100 value for money.Manu Nairfrom Google Workspace MarketplaceThis is one hell of a magical tool, it has blown my mind already, it's so handy, just love it. I am exploring how much more I can do with itJagdip Gohilfrom Google Workspace MarketplaceLoving the smoothness of the experience especially on Chrome. Great value for the price as well.GB Alaofrom Google Workspace MarketplaceI was looking for a tool to enrich LinkedIn data. Very easy to use.Keith Hildebrandfrom Google Workspace MarketplaceCURSOREasy to enhance contacts by running bulk lists. Try itJames Finlaysonfrom Google Workspace Marketplace +34,000 others
3 core reasons SDRs and ops teams switch to Derrick. Click to expand each.
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Save 5-10h/month with web app enrichment
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Dux-Soup and Waalaxy rely on LinkedIn-centric data, missing native Google Sheets enrichment that would keep your workbook up-to-date without manual exports. Derrick delivers web app enrichment (also in Google Sheets, Claude and the API), turning its web app (and Google Sheets) into a complete prospecting hub without extra imports or complex setup. By enriching 50+ attributes per contact directly in the web app (or in Sheets, Claude and the API) and offering real-time validation, Derrick saves you 5-10 hours per month compared to multi-tool workflows. A typical use case is updating contact profiles in a live sheet as you prospect, without leaving the web app or Sheets or juggling CSV exports.
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Real-time email verification for flawless deliverability
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Dux-Soup and Waalaxy rely on LinkedIn data and offer limited, if any, real-time email verification to ensure deliverability, leaving bounce risks unaddressed. Derrick handles this gap by providing real-time email verification within the web app workflow (also in Google Sheets, Claude and the API), ensuring validated addresses before outreach. This reduces bounce rates and improves inbox deliverability, delivering measurable gains in inbox placement and sender reputation. For quick use, Derrick validates emails during lead import and en route to campaigns, so you deploy with confidence.
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Unified multi-channel data enrichment with instant workflow automation
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Dux-Soup and Waalaxy lean on LinkedIn-native data and multi-step automation, leaving gaps in cross-channel enrichment and downstream workflow speed. Derrick delivers unified multi-channel data enrichment with instant workflow automation, pulling from 50+ attributes across channels without relying solely on LinkedIn data. Teams save measurable time and reduce guesswork, with up to 20% faster campaign setup and more complete prospect profiles enabling sharper targeting. A practical use case: auto-sync enriched records to Google Sheets and trigger multi-channel actions in real time for faster follow-ups.
Replace Dux-Soup: import leads from a Sales Navigator search in Derrick's web app, nothing to install
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Honest comparison
What each tool does better
We're upfront - every tool has strengths. Here's where Dux-Soup, Waalaxy, and Derrick each genuinely win.
Headline pricing rarely tells the whole story. Here's the real cost of running each tool for a year.
Cost item
Dux-Soup
Waalaxy
Derrick
Starting price
$11.25/mo (Pro Dux, annual)
€19/user/mo (Pro) · Free 80 invites/mo
€0 (free) · €20/month paid
Annual cost (base)
~$135/yr
~€228/yr
€0/year free · €240/year on Standard
Free plan?
14-day free trial (no credit card)
Yes - 80 invitations/mo permanently free
✓ Forever - 100 credits/mo
Setup cost
Hours to days
Hours to days
Nothing to install (web app)
Switching cost
CSV export + retraining
CSV export + retraining
Zero - works alongside any stack
Most teams pay 2-5x more on add-ons (extra seats, phone credits, integrations) than on the headline base price. Derrick keeps it to one transparent credit model.
Best for: Long-time LinkedIn automation users + budget SDRs
Dux-Soup offers tiered LinkedIn automation plans with a free tier and paid options starting at accessible monthly rates; for exact pricing details, see the full pricing breakdown on the dedicated page.
While other tools pile on features, complex setups, and pricing tiers that grow faster than your results, Derrick focuses on what actually matters:
getting usable leads, in a web app with nothing to install (also in Google Sheets, Claude and the API).
No heavy workflows, No endless configuration. No learning curve.
Best for: Solo prospectors testing LinkedIn outbound for the first time
Waalaxy offers entry-level plans with a free tier and paid options starting at accessible monthly credits, with pricing details expanded on the dedicated Pricing page. See full pricing breakdown for all plan levels and usage details.
Derrick is a web app - nothing to install, no formulas to learn, no pipelines to migrate. Sign up and you're enriching in under a minute.
Web appnothing to install
Google Sheetssidebar
Claude · MCPjust ask
REST APIPOST /v1/enrich
Same engine, same credits
Open the Derrick web app
Sign up on the Derrick web app. Nothing to install, no credit card required - you start with 100 free credits per month.
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Import LinkedIn leads
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Import your Dux-Soup list
Upload the CSV you exported from Dux-Soup, paste LinkedIn URLs, or import from LinkedIn Sales Navigator. Prefer to stay in your tools? The same features run in Google Sheets, in Claude (MCP) and via the API.
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Enrich your list with one click
Select the column with names, LinkedIn URLs, or company domains. Pick what you want - emails, phone numbers, LinkedIn data, company info, tech stack - and click "Enrich". Derrick fills the columns in your list. No pipelines, no waiting.
What teams say after switching from Dux-Soup vs Waalaxy
See what our customers say about Derrick.
323 reviews
"This app saved me so much time and effort. Great for anyone looking to build a contact list or network at scale quickly. As a start-up it's been invaluable."
Alex Clark
Director | SaaS GTM Leader
"Working pretty nifty compared to Snov.Io. Price wise it does give a fair shake, and IMO better interface since it's google sheets."
David Sire
Mortgage Broker at Zero Point Mortgage
"Derrick is a very simple and user-friendly app to enrich your contacts database. Best thing: you can test it for free. And then the price is so low, it's a no brainer."
Etienne Grange
CEO Form'actions
"I have been using other expensive apps or freemium like phantombuster, but Derrick has replaced them all. I love the simplicity of the Google sheet add-in, but what is best is the efficiency it delivers."
Julien Walon Cohen
CEO & Co-founder @ Diffly | B2B Sales Advisor
"Super easy to enrich linkedin urls using this tool. Both personal and company url data can be easily enriched with a click of a button."
Zaid Bilal
RevOps Professional
"Amazing Tool, I would like to advocate this to my colleagues. So that you can get more users. Keep it Up. 5 Stars!"
Asif Hanzala
Lead Generation Specialist at IdeaPeel
"The LinkedIn scraping and email finder combo is incredibly powerful. I can build a complete prospect list with contact info in under an hour. Absolute must-have for outbound."
Michael Kim
SDR Team Lead at CloudScale
"This app is fantastic. Brilliantly created to help small and mid sized businesses."
Dan Hughes
Founder/CEO, AlmanacIO
"Have tested over 10+ LI scraper apps, Derrick beats them all. Simple to use, accurate data, and affordable price."
What’s the main difference Derrick vs Dux-Soup for outreach?
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The main difference lies in approach: Dux-Soup focuses exclusively on LinkedIn automation, automating profile visits and connection requests to scale visibility. Derrick takes a different path by enriching prospect data directly in the web app (or in Google Sheets, Claude and the API) with 50+ attributes per contact, real-time email validation, and integrated AI scoring. While Dux-Soup automates LinkedIn interactions, Derrick builds comprehensive prospect profiles without requiring LinkedIn Sales Navigator, saving teams significant costs while ensuring data quality for outreach campaigns across any channel.
Is Derrick a better alternative to Dux-Soup?
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Derrick offers a more streamlined approach than Dux-Soup by eliminating LinkedIn automation risks entirely. Instead of relying on LinkedIn's restricted automation APIs, Derrick enriches prospect data directly in the web app (or in Google Sheets, Claude and the API) with 50+ attributes per contact, real-time email validation, and integrated AI scoring using Claude and ChatGPT. While Dux-Soup excels at LinkedIn outreach automation, Derrick provides deeper data enrichment, eliminates compliance concerns, requires no LinkedIn Sales Navigator subscription, and allows credits to roll over monthly. For teams prioritizing data quality and workflow efficiency over pure LinkedIn automation, Derrick delivers superior value without the account restriction risks that come with Dux-Soup's automation approach.
Derrick vs Dux-Soup vs Waalaxy: which is best for pricing?
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Derrick offers the most flexible pricing model with rollover credits that don't expire while you stay on a paid plan, eliminating waste from unused allocations. Dux-Soup and Waalaxy operate on fixed subscription tiers without credit carryover, meaning unused capacity is lost each month. Derrick's free tier requires no credit card and includes 100 credits, while competitors typically demand payment upfront. For teams seeking affordable, scalable prospecting without long-term commitments, Derrick's credit-based system provides better cost control and transparency than traditional SaaS subscriptions from Dux-Soup or Waalaxy.
How does Derrick compare to Waalaxy on features and use cases?
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Derrick and Waalaxy serve different core needs. Waalaxy excels at automated LinkedIn outreach, multi-channel sequencing, and CRM integration for rapid, scalable prospecting with straightforward campaign setup. Derrick, by contrast, is a web app enrichment platform (also in Google Sheets, Claude and the API) that transforms sheet data into a complete prospecting system without complex config. Derrick adds rich enrichment (50+ attributes per contact, real-time email validation), AI scoring and segmentation, and i ntegrations via Zapier/Make/n8n, plus payable credits that roll over. For teams prioritizing data quality, enrichment depth, and cost efficiency without LinkedIn automation, Derrick offers distinct advantages.
Does Dux-Soup offer better pricing than Waalaxy?
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Dux-Soup and Waalaxy operate on similar pricing models, both offering tiered monthly plans for their base packages. Dux-Soup focuses exclusively on LinkedIn automation, while Waalaxy provides multi-channel capabilities including email sequencing. However, both platforms lack the data enrichment depth that Derrick delivers. Derrick's flexible credit system with rollover allowances and no credit card requirement for the free tier provides better value for teams seeking comprehensive B2B data enrichment without LinkedIn automation compliance risks.
Can Derrick replace both Dux-Soup and Waalaxy in one platform?
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Derrick cannot fully replace both Dux-Soup and Waalaxy in one platform, because Derrick is a web app data enrichment (also in Google Sheets, Claude and the API) and prospecting platform rather than a standalone LinkedIn automation tool like Dux-Soup or a multi-channel outreach platform like Waalaxy. Derrick excels at enriching 50+ attributes, real-time email validation, AI-powered scoring, and seamless integration with 3,000+ apps, all without LinkedIn automation. If your needs center on enriched contact data, segmentation, and integrated workflows in the web app (or in Sheets, Claude and the API), Derrick is a strong complement. For full LinkedIn prospecting automation and multi-channel sequencing, you’d still rely on tools like Dux-Soup or Waalaxy alongside Derrick to cover both data quality and outreach execution.
Hands Down best extension for sheets till date. It eased up my linkedin lead collection journey by 10x. Thank you!! Rahul Nair from Google Workspace Marketplace 
This tool makes enriching LinkedIn URLs incredibly easy. You can enrich both personal and company profiles with a single click, and the Google Sheets integration is a game-changer. Pankaj Rohilla from Google Workspace Marketplace 
Great extension. There's bigger companies that do 1000x less. Go with Derrick. Ben Leinen from Google Workspace Marketplace 
It makes my life a lot easier… no more copy and paste and time wasted. Thank you! Cris Forlani from Google Workspace Marketplace 
Derrick is your one stop solution to data collection and up to date leads data automated collection. 100/100 value for money. Manu Nair from Google Workspace Marketplace 
This is one hell of a magical tool, it has blown my mind already, it's so handy, just love it. I am exploring how much more I can do with it Jagdip Gohil from Google Workspace Marketplace 
Loving the smoothness of the experience especially on Chrome. Great value for the price as well. GB Alao from Google Workspace Marketplace 
I was looking for a tool to enrich LinkedIn data. Very easy to use. Keith Hildebrand from Google Workspace Marketplace CURSOR Easy to enhance contacts by running bulk lists. Try it James Finlayson from Google Workspace Marketplace +34,000 others 
