Cold email software · 2nd of 35 · 2026
Smartlead pricing and review
smartlead.ai · Sequencer with built-in inboxes · founded 2022 · legal entity: 521 Products Pty Ltd · Visit site ↗
- Deliverability36/40
- Workflow30/30
- API & AI15/15
- Buying terms15/15
Why it ranks here
Cold email software that also sells Google Workspace, Microsoft 365 and private SMTP inboxes. One account covers a unified inbox, AI writing and a lead database. Deliverability: automatic SPF/DKIM/DMARC, inbox placement tests and dedicated IPs. It has a public API and an official MCP server for automation. Agencies get client workspaces or a white-label option.
Key features
- Ongoing warm-up in the price
- A public API
- A unified inbox
- AI writing
- Inbox placement tests
Best for
Teams that want to buy inboxes and run campaigns in the same account.
Pricing
- Per inbox
- $3.99
- Cheapest plan
- $39/mo
- Domain (.com)
- $13/yr
Monthly billing. Pricing page ↗ · checked Oct 31, 2026
Scorecard
| DeliverabilityBuilt-in protection for sender reputation, and inboxes you can buy in the same account. | 36/40 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| WorkflowWhat you can do in one product: replies, AI, leads, clients. | 30/30 | ||
| API and AI agentsAutomation from code or an AI assistant. | 15/15 | ||
| Buying termsHow much you risk before you know it works. | 15/15 | ||
| Total | 96/100 | 15 of 16 conditions checked |
The evidence
Every condition, what the vendor's own site says, and where.
| Deliverability | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Ongoing warm-up included in the priceConfirmedWe handle warm‑ups, SPF/DKIM/DMARC and sending patterns | source ↗ | 9/9 | |
Inbox placement or spam testsConfirmedGrowth $49 /month 120 Campaign Sequence Tests Upto 50 Sender Accounts/Test | source ↗ | 7/7 | |
Sells inboxes inside the productConfirmedGoogle Provider Fresh Powered by Zapmail $13/domain/year $4.5/mailbox/month | source ↗ | 7/7 | |
Dedicated IP optionConfirmedDedicated IP for optimal performance | source ↗ | 5/5 | |
Automatic SPF, DKIM and DMARC setupConfirmedWe handle domains, DNS, SPF, DKIM and DMARC automatically, so you're ready to send right away. | source ↗ | 5/5 | |
| Replacement of burned inboxes or domainsNot found on site | 0/4 | ||
Pre-warmed inboxesConfirmedManaged, pre-warmed infrastructure | source ↗ | 3/3 | |
| Workflow | |||
Unified inbox for repliesConfirmedCentralise every reply from all campaigns and clients in one shared inbox | source ↗ | 8/8 | |
AI writing or AI reply handlingConfirmedSmartAI Bot creates persona-specific, high-converting sales copy | source ↗ | 8/8 | |
Built-in lead databaseConfirmedEvery three emails you send earns you a verified lead | source ↗ | 7/7 | |
Multi-client workspaces or white-labelConfirmedWhitelabeling...available as an add-on at $29/month per client workspace | source ↗ | 7/7 | |
| API and AI agents | |||
Public APIConfirmed170 actions across campaigns, leads, analytics and inbox | source ↗ | 9/9 | |
Official MCP serverConfirmedThe Model Context Protocol (MCP) server provides a standardised interface that allows any compatible AI model or agent to access your Smartlead app and data | source ↗ | 6/6 | |
| Buying terms | |||
Prices published on the siteConfirmedBase $39 /month Choose Base 2,000 contacts 6,000 Email sends | source ↗ | 5/5 | |
Free plan, free trial or money-back guaranteeConfirmedAll plans come with a free trial and no credit card is required to get started | source ↗ | 6/6 | |
Monthly billing availableConfirmedAnnual billing saves 17% across all plans | source ↗ | 4/4 | |
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Where we checked
- www.smartlead.ai/pricing
- www.smartlead.ai/
- helpcenter.smartlead.ai/en/articles/300-smartlead-mcp-server
- www.smartlead.ai/affiliate-partners
- www.smartlead.ai/blog/what-is-cold-email-mcp-server
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