UpLead vs Waalaxy vs Derrick in short. UpLead: B2B contact database with real-time email verification on unlock. 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 €9/month, and it runs on its own or alongside UpLead or Waalaxy.
UpLead is a B2B database vendor - seat-time + record access charged per user, per year. The side-by-side comparison below tracks UpLead's total-cost-of-ownership across team growth and lookup volume against Derrick's credit-pool model where the cost moves with usage, not headcount.
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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Get verified data workflows without LinkedIn reliance
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Derrick enables verified data workflows without relying on LinkedIn, addressing a common limitation highlighted by Waalaxy and UpLead who depend on LinkedIn data or real-time verification that may lag or be incomplete. Unlike Waalaxy, which pivots on LinkedIn scraping for outreach, Derrick delivers web app data enrichment (also in Google Sheets, Claude and the API) with over 50 attributes per contact and real-time email validation, reducing reliance on LinkedIn. This approach translates into measurable gains like 5-10 hours saved per month and more consistent deliverability, since data quality is maintained within Derrick’s workflow. For teams seeking scalable verification without LinkedIn dependency, Derrick provides an integrated, web-app-first solution that keeps credits, enrichment, and validation in one place.
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Automation-ready enrichment with zero LinkedIn dependency?
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UpLead and Waalaxy both lean on LinkedIn data or limited enrichment, leaving gaps in automation-ready workflows and firmographic depth. Derrick delivers automation-ready enrichment that operates without LinkedIn dependency, leveraging 50+ attributes and real-time validation inside the web app (plus Sheets, Claude, API). This translates to measurable gains like faster prospecting cycles and reduced reliance on LinkedIn, saving hours per month and cutting external verification costs. With Derrick, you get scalable, plug-and-play enrichment that feeds directly into automated sequences without platform lock-in.
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Unified data quality with on-demand deduplication for every lead
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Derrick faces UpLead and Waalaxy’s gaps in unified data quality and on-demand deduplication, which leave teams juggling multiple tools and risking duplicates across campaigns. Derrick consolidates 50+ enrichment attributes directly in the web app (or in Google Sheets, Claude and the API) while providing explicit deduplication workflows, something UpLead and Waalaxy don’t natively offer at scale. This translates to tangible time savings and fewer duplicate contacts, reducing manual cleanup by up to 30% and accelerating go-to-market cycles. Use cases include real-time deduplication during lead import and on-demand cleansing before outreach, ensuring each lead is unique and fully enriched.
Replace UpLead: find a verified email from a LinkedIn profile in Derrick's web app, nothing to install
Honest comparison03 / 10
What each tool does better
We're upfront - every tool has strengths. Here's where UpLead, Waalaxy, and Derrick each genuinely win.
What UpLead does better
Best accuracy positioning in mid-market contact data
Highest G2 score in B2B contact data (4.7/5 across 824 reviews)
Bundled intent + technographics + filters at mid-tier
Headline pricing rarely tells the whole story. Here's the real cost of running each tool for a year.
Cost item
UpLead
Waalaxy
Derrick
Starting price
Free 5 credits trial · Essentials $74/mo (annual)
€19/user/mo (Pro) · Free 80 invites/mo
€0 (free) · €9/month paid
Annual cost (base)
~$888/yr
~€228/yr
€0/year free · €108/year on Mini
Free plan?
7-day free trial - 5 credits
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: Mid-market SDR teams who care most about email accuracy
UpLead offers pay-per-verified-record pricing with entry-level plans starting at accessible monthly credits and scalable options for larger teams; a full pricing page details all tiers, credits, and any usage caps-see the complete pricing breakdown for specifics.
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 pricing starts with a free tier for limited LinkedIn outreach credits, followed by paid plans that scale with monthly credits-details available on the pricing page. See full pricing breakdown for all plan levels and usage specifics.
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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Email Finder
5 credits / email found
Full nameAName
Email Findermax 20
column B
Import your UpLead list
Upload the CSV you exported from UpLead, 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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ANameEmail Finder▶BEmail
1CamilleRunning✓ Done5 crRunningcamille@acme.io
2ThomasRunning✓ Done5 crRunningcami•••@••••.••
3SophieRunning✓ Done5 crRunningca•••••@••••.••
4InèsRunningNot foundnot chargedRunning-
200 OK· or the same as JSON
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 UpLead 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 Derrick vs UpLead difference for data quality?
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Derrick prioritizes real-time email validation and verification to ensure maximum deliverability, while UpLead focuses primarily on contact enrichment accuracy. Both platforms deliver solid data quality, but Derrick's integrated AI scoring and 50+ enrichment attributes per contact provide deeper intelligence directly in the web app (or in Google Sheets, Claude and the API) without requiring external tools or CSV exports. UpLead excels at batch verification, whereas Derrick enables continuous data enrichment with rollover credits, offering more flexibility for teams managing variable prospecting volumes.
Is Derrick a better UpLead alternative for accuracy?
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Derrick delivers comparable accuracy to UpLead for email verification and contact data enrichment, but with distinct advantages for teams already using Google Sheets. While UpLead excels at real-time API-based verification, Derrick provides 50+ enrichment attributes per contact with integrated AI scoring and segmentation directly in the web app (or in your spreadsheet, Claude and the API), eliminating manual exports. Derrick's rollover credits and no credit card requirement for the free tier offer greater flexibility than UpLead's per-verification model, making it ideal for teams seeking accuracy without additional platform complexity or ongoing subscription commitments.
Derrick vs UpLead vs Waalaxy: which is best?
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The best choice depends on your specific needs. UpLead excels at real-time email verification and data accuracy, making it ideal if data quality is your priority. Waalaxy is stronger for LinkedIn automation and outreach velocity. Derrick stands out as a web app solution (also in Google Sheets, Claude and the API) that combines data enrichment with AI-powered insights, eliminating the need for external platforms or CSV exports. Derrick offers fifty plus enrichment attributes, real-time email validation, integrated Claude and ChatGPT for scoring and segmentation, and rollover credits with no credit card required for the free tier. Choose Derrick if you want an all-in-one prospecting hub directly in the web app (or in Google Sheets, Claude and the API) without technical complexity or hidden costs.
Which is a stronger UpLead vs Waalaxy comparison for pricing?
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From a pure pricing comparison between UpLead and Waalaxy, UpLead’s model centers on pay-per-verified-records with real-time data enrichment, which tends to scale cost with the number of verified contacts you process. Waalaxy, by contrast, emphasizes automation and outreach workflows with LinkedIn, offering broader campaign value but less emphasis on data enrichment and verification, which can leave data quality gaps if you rely on LinkedIn data alone. Derrick complements either approach with deep data enrichment and real-time validation in the web app (or in Google Sheets, Claude and the API), plus credits that roll over and no credit card required for the free tier, making Derrick a value-add when you need robust data quality without sacrificing outbound automation. If your priority is pure data accuracy and enrichment cost predictability, UpLead edges ahead; if you prioritize outreach automation, Waalaxy has the edge. Derrick helps bridge both by delivering enrichment and verification natively, potentially reducing reliance on separate data vendors and improving deliverability across campaigns.
How does UpLead compare to Waalaxy on features and review?
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UpLead and Waalaxy serve different purposes within B2B prospecting. UpLead focuses on real-time email verification and contact validation with high accuracy rates, while Waalaxy emphasizes LinkedIn automation and outreach sequencing. UpLead excels at data quality assurance but offers limited enrichment depth, whereas Waalaxy automates engagement but relies heavily on LinkedIn's public data, often resulting in incomplete contact information. Both require supplementary tools for comprehensive prospect intelligence. Derrick bridges this gap by combining 50+ enrichment attributes with native web app, Google Sheets, Claude (MCP) and API integration, eliminating the need for external platforms while offering AI-powered insights and real-time email validation without the complexity of managing multiple tools.
Can Derrick replace UpLead or Waalaxy in pricing and use cases?
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Yes, Derrick can cover pricing and use cases for many teams that consider UpLead or Waalaxy, but not as a full one-to-one replacement in every aspect. Derrick excels in use cases centered on data enrichment in the web app (or in Google Sheets, Claude and the API), real-time email validation, and AI-powered scoring and segmentation, all with a native, no-export workflow and flexible credits that roll over. UpLead focuses on data accuracy and verification with separate pricing per verified record, while Waalaxy emphasizes LinkedIn automation and outreach. Derrick complements both by providing 50+ enrichment attributes, broad integrations, and scalable credits, making it a strong substitute for budgeting and workflow efficiency, but it may not replicate UpLead’s granular data enrichment depth or Waalaxy’s native LinkedIn automation out of the box. For teams prioritizing data accuracy, deliverability, and seamless in-app workflow at a predictable cost, Derrick can effectively replace or reduce reliance on UpLead or Waalaxy, though some users may combine Derrick with dedicated enrichment or outreach tools for full feature parity.
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 
