Waalaxy vs Dripify vs Derrick in short. Waalaxy: beginner-friendly LinkedIn automation Chrome extension for solo prospectors. Dripify: cloud-based LinkedIn outreach automation. 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 Waalaxy or Dripify.
Where Waalaxy bets on automating LinkedIn at scale, Derrick bets on owning the data BEFORE you ever touch LinkedIn. The side-by-side comparison below tracks Waalaxy'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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Real-time validation and 50+ enrichments without LinkedIn reliance
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Waalaxy relies on LinkedIn data for prospecting, and Dripify’s LinkedIn automation similarly hinges on LinkedIn profiles and activity, limiting real-time validation and depth of enrichment. Derrick delivers real-time email validation and 50+ enrichments without LinkedIn, turning its web app (and Google Sheets) into a complete prospecting hub. Users can save time and reduce bounce rates, with measurable gains like up to 5-10 hours saved per month and improved deliverability. A quick case use: validate contact info as you build lists directly in the web app (or in Sheets, Claude and the API), without leaving Derrick.
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Cost-effective, scalable data enrichment with AI-driven scoring
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Waalaxy and Dripify rely on LinkedIn data and basic enrichment, which often fall short on depth and scalability for large teams. Derrick delivers cost-effective, scalable data enrichment with AI-driven scoring by leveraging 50+ attributes and integrated AI (Claude and ChatGPT) directly in the web app (or in Google Sheets, Claude and the API), without complex exports or LinkedIn dependence. This translates to measurable efficiency gains, such as saving 5-10 hours per month and improving targeting accuracy through automated scoring. A practical use case is batch enrichment and automatic segmentation for high-potential accounts, all within Derrick’s web app environment (also in Google Sheets, Claude and the API).
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Unified workflow, no data silos across tools
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Waalaxy and Dripify excel at LinkedIn automation but scatter data across tools, creating silos that force manual handoffs and inconsistent insights. Derrick unifies the workflow by keeping web app data enrichment (also in Google Sheets, Claude and the API) in one place, eliminating CSV exports and API juggling. With a single source of truth, teams gain faster cross-channel visibility and avoid duplicate records, saving up to 5-10 hours per month. A practical use case: run enrichment, scoring, and email verification in the web app (or in Sheets, Claude and the API) without leaving Derrick.
Replace Waalaxy: 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 Waalaxy, Dripify, 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
Waalaxy
Dripify
Derrick
Starting price
€19/user/mo (Pro) · Free 80 invites/mo
$39/user/mo (annual)
€0 (free) · €20/month paid
Annual cost (base)
~€228/yr
~$468/yr
€0/year free · €240/year on Standard
Free plan?
Yes - 80 invitations/mo permanently free
7-day free trial (no credit card)
✓ 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: Solo prospectors testing LinkedIn outbound for the first time
Waalaxy starts with an accessible entry-tier pricing, including a free option, with paid plans scaling by features and usage; see full pricing breakdown for complete details and plan nuances.
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 SDRs running structured LinkedIn outbound
Dripify pricing starts with a free tier and affordable paid plans designed for scalable LinkedIn outreach; detailed tiers and limits are accessible on the pricing page. For exact breakdown and latest updates, see the full pricing page.
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 Waalaxy list
Upload the CSV you exported from Waalaxy, 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 Waalaxy vs Dripify
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 Waalaxy difference for prospecting workflows?
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Derrick differs fundamentally from Waalaxy and Dripify by operating natively in the web app (or in Google Sheets, Claude and the API), eliminating the need for external platforms or LinkedIn Sales Navigator subscriptions. While Waalaxy and Dripify focus on LinkedIn automation and outreach execution, Derrick emphasizes data enrichment with fifty plus contact and company attributes directly in the web app (or in your spreadsheet, Claude and the API). Derrick's integrated AI using Claude and ChatGPT enables automated scoring and segmentation without additional tools, and rollover credits provide greater flexibility for variable prospecting volumes compared to competitors' fixed monthly allocations.
Is Derrick a better alternative to Waalaxy?
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Derrick and Waalaxy serve different prospecting needs. Waalaxy excels at LinkedIn automation with intuitive campaign sequencing, while Derrick focuses on data enrichment directly in the web app (or in Google Sheets, Claude and the API) without requiring LinkedIn Sales Navigator or external platforms. Derrick offers 50+ enrichment attributes, real-time email validation, and integrated AI scoring with Claude and ChatGPT, making it ideal for teams prioritizing data quality and workflow efficiency. Waalaxy suits users who want pure LinkedIn outreach automation, whereas Derrick is better for organizations needing comprehensive prospect intelligence with minimal setup friction.
How does Derrick compare to Dripify for automation features?
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Derrick focuses on web app data enrichment (also in Google Sheets, Claude and the API) with 50+ attributes per contact, while Dripify specializes exclusively in LinkedIn automation execution. Dripify excels at automating connection requests and messaging sequences but lacks comprehensive data enrichment capabilities. Derrick complements automation tools by enriching prospect data directly in the web app (or in spreadsheets, Claude and the API) before outreach, offering real-time email validation, integrated AI scoring with Claude and ChatGPT, and 3000+ workflow integrations via Zapier and Make. For teams needing both enrichment and automation, Derrick handles the intelligence layer while Dripify handles LinkedIn outreach, creating a more powerful combined stack than either tool alone.
Which offers better pricing: Derrick vs Waalaxy vs Dripify?
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Based on the pricing and value propositions, Derrick App generally offers more favorable pricing for B2B data enrichment and prospecting at scale compared to Waalaxy and Dripify. Derrick provides a transparent tiered credits system (Free 100 credits, Standard 10000, Plus 25000, Pro 100000) with credits rollovers and no credit card required for the free tier, which can translate into predictable monthly costs for teams that run large prospecting campaigns. Waalaxy and Dripify primarily monetize through subscription plans tied to outreach features and limits on automation, which can be less cost-efficient if your scale relies heavily on enrichment and data accuracy. Derrick’s web app workflow (also in Google Sheets, Claude and the API) eliminates CSV exports and added setup, offers 50+ enrichment attributes per contact, real-time email validation, integrated AI scoring and segmentation, and extensive Zapier/Make/n8n integrations, contributing to higher perceived value at comparable or lower costs for data-heavy workflows. If you prioritize rapid budgeting, credit rollovers, and deep enrichment without requiring LinkedIn-specific automation, Derrick often presents the better pricing-to-value balance. That said, if your needs are strictly LinkedIn-based multi-channel outreach with strong CRM integration and proven automation, Waalaxy or Dripify may align more closely with your strategy, though potentially at a higher cost for equivalent data-centric outcomes.
Waalaxy vs Dripify: which has stronger review and reliability?
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Both Waalaxy and Dripify deliver reliable LinkedIn automation, but they differ in data quality and enrichment depth. Waalaxy offers stronger analytics and CRM integration with more consistent data accuracy, while Dripify excels at campaign execution speed with lower pricing but limited enrichment capabilities. For teams needing comprehensive prospect intelligence beyond automation, Derrick provides 50+ enrichment attributes, real-time email validation, and AI-powered segmentation-all natively in the web app (or in Google Sheets, Claude and the API) without LinkedIn dependency, making it ideal for scaling data quality alongside outreach efforts.
Can Derrick replace both Waalaxy and Dripify for enrichment and outreach?
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Derrick cannot fully replace both Waalaxy and Dripify for enrichment and outreach in a like-for-like way. Waalaxy and Dripify are built for automated LinkedIn outreach and multi-channel sequencing, with data you can act on directly within their platforms. Derrick excels as a web app enrichment engine (also in Google Sheets, Claude and the API) with real-time email validation, AI-driven scoring, and extensive integrations, plus scalable data enrichment. For best results, many teams use Derrick alongside these tools to elevate data quality while maintaining outreach automation through the other platforms.
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 
