LinkedIn vs Lusha

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, Lusha comes out ahead. Here is why, point by point.

What the data says

Both cover 2 of the 2 features we compared.
Both have a free plan, so you can try each before you pay.
Lusha starts lower, at $37.43/mo against $119.99/mo.
In our Outbound ranking, Lusha places 15 and LinkedIn 23 of 33.

Side by side

LinkedIn and Lusha compared
6 points compared	LinkedIn	Lusha
Starts at	$119.99/mo	$37.43/mo
Free plan	Yes	Yes
API	Yes	Yes
MCP server	Not known yet	Yes
Built-in lead database	Yes	Yes
Buyer intent data	Yes	Yes
Links	Visit	Visit

Plans and pricing

Standard$119.99/mo

Lusha

FreeFree plan with 40 credits per month.Free
Starter400 credits per month on monthly billing, 4,800 credits per year on annual billing.$49.90/mo
Professional600 credits per month on monthly billing, 7,200 credits per year on annual billing.$69.90/mo
Premium3,400 credits per month on monthly billing, 40,800 credits per year on annual billing.$399.90/mo

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

Who each is for

Choose LinkedIn if…

B2B founders and sellers who research, connect with and follow up with decision-makers on LinkedIn, and who treat it as a relationship layer that feeds a proper CRM.

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Choose Lusha if…

B2B sales and recruiting teams who need verified work emails and direct phone numbers to fill gaps in their CRM or to prospect from LinkedIn and company lists.

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