Closely vs LinkedIn Sales Navigator
Compare Closely and LinkedIn Sales Navigator on features, pricing, and buyer fit using the same researched criteria.
Closely
LinkedIn + email outbound automation platform with enrichment, AI agents, and white-label options for agencies.
Best for
- • B2B outbound teams automating LinkedIn + email
- • Agencies needing white-label outreach infrastructure
- • Teams that want transparent mid-market automation pricing
Starting from $29.00/user/mo
No free plan
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Our verdict
There is no universal winner between Closely and LinkedIn Sales Navigator. Choose Closely when B2B outbound teams automating LinkedIn + email. Choose LinkedIn Sales Navigator when Sellers who prospect primarily on LinkedIn’s network and relationship graph. Criterion scores come from approved SoftwareGlimpse editorial assessments and first-party research — not hands-on lab testing.
Closely is better for
- ✓ Contact data
- ✓ Email outreach
- ✓ Value for money
LinkedIn Sales Navigator is better for
- ✓ Ease of use
- ✓ Prospecting
Tie
- • Integrations
Choose Closely if: B2B outbound teams automating LinkedIn + email
Choose LinkedIn Sales Navigator if: Sellers who prospect primarily on LinkedIn’s network and relationship graph
LinkedIn Sales Navigator
LinkedIn’s AI-powered B2B sales tool for network prospecting, Buyer Intent, and InMail — Core from US$119.99/mo; Advanced Plus for CRM sync.
Best for
- • Sellers who prospect primarily on LinkedIn’s network and relationship graph
- • Teams that want Buyer Intent and Account/Lead IQ on priority accounts
- • Organizations buying Advanced Plus for Salesforce/Dynamics/HubSpot CRM sync
Starting from $119.99/user/mo
No free plan
Comparison scorecard
Criterion-by-criterion results for Closely and LinkedIn Sales Navigator. Numeric bars appear only when both products have approved scores.
- LinkedIn Sales Navigator
Ease of use
How quickly teams become productive.
LinkedIn Sales Navigator leads on ease of use (7/10 vs 8/10) from approved SoftwareGlimpse editorial assessments — not hands-on lab testing.
Closely7/10LinkedIn Sales Navigator8/10 - Closely
Contact data
Coverage and quality of contact data.
Stronger contact data availability
CloselyStrongerLinkedIn Sales NavigatorWeaker - LinkedIn Sales Navigator
Prospecting
Prospecting workflow strength.
LinkedIn Sales Navigator leads on prospecting (8/10 vs 9/10) from approved SoftwareGlimpse editorial assessments — not hands-on lab testing.
CloselyWeakerLinkedIn Sales NavigatorStronger - Closely
Email outreach
Outreach sequencing and deliverability tooling.
Closely leads on email outreach (7/10 vs 4/10) from approved SoftwareGlimpse editorial assessments — not hands-on lab testing.
CloselyStrongerLinkedIn Sales NavigatorWeaker - Tie
Integrations
Important third-party integrations.
Closely and LinkedIn Sales Navigator are close on integrations (7/10 vs 7/10) from approved SoftwareGlimpse editorial assessments — not hands-on lab testing.
CloselyTieLinkedIn Sales NavigatorTie - Closely
Value for money
Capability relative to total cost of ownership.
Closely has the lower researched starting floor ($29/mo vs $119.99/mo for LinkedIn Sales Navigator) while editorial value scores are close. Confirm renewals and seat math.
Closely7/10LinkedIn Sales Navigator7/10
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