Mailshake

Sales engagement built for simplicity — email + LinkedIn + calls.

4.5/5 From $29/user/mo Lead Gen & Outbound
Best for SMB sales teams
Pricing From $29/user/mo
Setup time Under 30 min
Learning curve Moderate
Support Email, chat, deliverability specialists
Company Mailshake
Launched 2015

About Mailshake

Mailshake is a Lead Gen & Outbound tool shaped around the needs of SMB sales teams. The strengths show up in two places — Simple UX reps actually adopt, and multichannel (email, LinkedIn, calls). The product centres on Email sequences and LinkedIn automation — everything else is scaffolding around those. No free tier — paid plans start from $29/user/mo. A reasonable starting point for SMB multichannel outbound. Its sharpest edge: fair pricing. In practice, sales engagement built for simplicity — email + LinkedIn + calls.

Available on

Web appChrome extensionAPI

Integrates with

GmailOutlookSalesforcePipedriveHubSpotZapier

Who it's for

A quick filter before you spend time on Mailshake — read both sides before committing.

Use it if…

  • SMB sales teams (5–50 reps)
  • Teams wanting multichannel without complexity
  • Agencies managing a few client campaigns

Skip it if…

  • Enterprise SDR teams (Salesloft wins)
  • High-volume cold email (Instantly wins)
  • Teams needing deep CRM integration

Pros and cons

Pros

  • Simple UX reps actually adopt
  • Multichannel (email, LinkedIn, calls)
  • Fair pricing — $29/user/mo start
  • Hits the core lead gen & outbound workflow without forcing a hunt for second tools
  • Pricing lands in the right band for its target buyer

Cons

  • Smaller feature set than Salesloft/Outreach
  • Reporting is basic
  • No native warmup
  • Not the cheapest option in the category — the free alternatives cover basics
  • Advanced features sit behind higher-tier plans most small teams won't need

Features

The capabilities you actually get when you sign up for Mailshake.

  1. 01

    Email sequences

    Multi-step cadences with reply detection

  2. 02

    LinkedIn automation

    Chrome extension sends messages + connections

  3. 03

    Lead catcher

    Shared inbox for team replies

  4. 04

    Core workspace

    The main editor or dashboard where day-to-day lead gen & outbound work happens

  5. 05

    Integrations hub

    Connects to the tools your stack already uses so data doesn't live in silos

  6. 06

    Reporting and dashboards

    Built-in reports and exportable dashboards for stakeholder reviews

Pricing

No free plan — here's what you get at each paid tier.

Email Outreach

$29/user /mo

  • 1.5K prospects/mo
  • Email only

Sales Engagement

$99/user /mo

  • Unlimited
  • LinkedIn + calls

Frequently asked questions

What people usually want to know before signing up for Mailshake.

Does Mailshake include warmup?

No — pair with a warmup tool like Mailwarm or TrulyInbox.

Can I use Mailshake with LinkedIn?

Yes, via Chrome extension on Sales Engagement plan.

Is cold email still legal in 2026?

In the US and UK yes, with an opt-out link and physical address. In the EU, legitimate interest justifies B2B contact, but documentation matters.

How many emails per inbox per day is safe?

40–60 is the current ceiling for a warmed Google Workspace inbox. More than 100/day is a deliverability trap, not a growth lever.

Will this get my main domain blacklisted?

Only if you ignore warm-up and reply monitoring. Use a secondary domain pointed to your main site to keep risk off the primary.

Bottom line

Should you use Mailshake?

A reasonable starting point for SMB multichannel outbound. Scale and the specialists (Reply, Instantly) earn their premium.