QuickMail and Instantly both come up when people look for a way to find prospects and reach them. Here is how they compare on price, data, sending, channels and AI, using facts from each vendor’s own site, last checked October 1, 2026.
At a glance
Pricing
| QuickMail | Instantly | |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | From $49/month | From $47/month |
| Free plan | No | CRM can be used for free with no credit card (per its CRM page); no free outreach plan listed |
| Trial | 14-day free trial on all plans; card required at signup but no automatic charge when the trial ends | Free trial, no credit card required (duration not stated on the pricing page) |
| Plans | Starter: $49/month (monthly billing) · 5,000 emails sent/month, 1,000 uploaded contacts, unlimited email senders, unlimited LinkedIn accounts, unlimited users, 1 workspace, free AutoWarmer with MailFlow, Zapier Growth: $99/month (monthly billing) · 100,000 emails sent/month, 25,000 uploaded contacts, unlimited senders, LinkedIn accounts and users, 1 workspace, AutoWarmer, Zapier and API, priority support Agency: $299/month (monthly billing) · 500,000 emails sent/month, 100,000 uploaded contacts, unlimited senders, LinkedIn accounts and users, 2 workspaces (+$49 per extra), AutoWarmer, Zapier, API and webhooks, priority support | Growth (outreach): $47/month · Unlimited email accounts and warmup, 1,000 uploaded contacts, 5,000 emails/month Hypergrowth (outreach): $97/month · 25,000 uploaded contacts, 125,000 emails/month, premium live support Lightspeed (outreach): $358/month · 100,000 uploaded contacts, 500,000 emails/month, SISR system Starter (bundle): $94/month (monthly billing) ($85/month billed yearly) · 5,000 emails/month, 1,000 uploaded contacts, 1,500 credits/month, lead database access, AI Sales Agent |
Features side by side
| QuickMail | Instantly | |
|---|---|---|
| Lead data | Not listed on its site | 450M+ B2B lead database, paid with Instantly credits (standalone credit plans or bundles) |
| Warm-up | Free AutoWarmer with MailFlow on all plans; inbox rotation, deliverability AI that swaps sending accounts, blacklist monitoring | Unlimited email warmup |
| Sending inboxes | Unlimited email senders on all plans; sends through your own provider (Gmail, Outlook); domain purchase and mailbox setup mentioned | Unlimited email accounts on every plan |
| Unlimited LinkedIn accounts on all plans; browser extension, AI agents that find intent signals (competitor engagement, influencer activity), connection requests, InMails, messages and voice messages | Not listed on its site | |
| Calls, SMS, WhatsApp | Not listed on its site | Calls and SMS from the browser in Instantly CRM; WhatsApp not mentioned |
| AI writing | Reword with AI; context-aware LinkedIn messages | AI Copilot for campaign creation, AI personalization |
| Replies / inbox | Replies from email and LinkedIn land in one inbox; LinkedIn reply handling mentioned | Unibox plus AI Reply Agent (listed from the Scale bundle) |
| CRM | Native 2-way HubSpot and Pipedrive; Zapier, webhooks, Google Drive import | Built-in CRM (unlimited seats) and integrations with other tools |
| API | API on Growth and Agency plans; webhooks on Agency | API and webhooks listed among plan features |
| Agencies | Agency plan and agency dashboard with multiple client workspaces, unlimited team members; white label not mentioned | White-label agency portal on Hypergrowth and Lightspeed plans (custom subdomain for clients), per its help center |
Facts from each vendor’s own pricing and product pages, last checked October 1, 2026: QuickMail, Instantly. Prices change often, so check before you buy.
Where QuickMail stands out
- No per-seat pricing: unlimited users, email senders and LinkedIn accounts on every plan
- Deliverability tooling included (inbox rotation, warm-up, blacklist monitoring)
- Agency dashboard and workspaces for client management
- Trial does not auto-convert to a paid plan
Limitations
- No free plan
- No built-in B2B lead database stated
- Starter caps uploaded contacts at 1,000 and emails at 5,000/month
- Calls, SMS and WhatsApp not offered
Where Instantly stands out
- Unlimited sending accounts and warmup on all plans
- High monthly email volumes (up to 500,000)
- Own 450M+ B2B lead database
- Built-in CRM with calls and SMS, unlimited seats
- AI Reply Agent and AI Sales Agent
Limitations
- Lead data is sold separately as credits unless you buy a bundle
- Uploaded contact limits (1,000 on the entry plans)
- White-label requires Hypergrowth or higher
- LinkedIn outreach is not described on its pricing or home pages
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FAQ
Is QuickMail cheaper than Instantly?
By listed starting price: QuickMail from $49/month, Instantly from $47/month. Limits per plan differ, so compare what each plan includes.
Does QuickMail or Instantly have a free plan?
QuickMail: no free plan listed. Instantly: CRM can be used for free with no credit card (per its CRM page); no free outreach plan listed.
What is the main difference between QuickMail and Instantly?
They differ most on: lead data, linkedin, calls, sms, whatsapp. QuickMail is best for lead generation agencies and teams sending high email volumes across many inboxes who already have their own lead lists. Instantly is best for senders who need high volume across many inboxes and want lead data, CRM and AI reply handling in one vendor.