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Closely vs LinkedIn Sales Navigator

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Two Outbound tools side by side: what each does, what it costs and who it suits.

The verdict Side by side Plans and pricing Who each is for Other options

The verdict

On the data we hold, it's close: neither pulls ahead on features, a free plan or AI access. The choice comes down to how you work.

What the data says

Closely starts lower, at $39/mo against $89.99/mo.
In our Outbound ranking, Closely places 33 and LinkedIn Sales Navigator 22 of 33.

Side by side

Closely and LinkedIn Sales Navigator compared
At a glance	CLClosely	LinkedIn Sales Navigator
Starts at	$39/mo	$89.99/mo
Free plan	No	No
API	No	Not known yet
MCP server	No	Not known yet
Links	Visit	Visit

Plans and pricing

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Closely

StarterSolo sellers managing one profile$65/mo
GrowthSmall teams scaling outreach$159/mo
EssentialLarger teams needing more accounts$259/mo

LinkedIn Sales Navigator

CoreFor individual sellers; $1,079.88 per year when billed annually (25% off).$119.99/mo/seat
AdvancedFor sales teams; $1,799.88 per year when billed annually (6% off).$159.99/mo/seat

Prices as the vendors list them. They change often; the final price is on their sites.

Who each is for

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Choose Closely if…

We haven't written up who Closely suits yet.

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Choose LinkedIn Sales Navigator if…

B2B founders and sales teams who prospect on LinkedIn and need deeper search, saved lists, lead alerts and InMail to find and reach the right buyers.

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