_lemlist_vs Crew Alternative

Automated multichannel sequences

We know that sending just one email won’t get you a high reply rate, which is why sending outreach sequences with at least 4-9 follow-ups is crucial.

However, if you’re only sending out email sequence you’re cutting down your opportunities significantly. So, insted go for a multichannel approach and include LinkedIn steps and cold calling.

Although Crew does, in fact, allow for a multichannel approach, LinkedIn steps are not automated. You can add them to your sequences but they will be set as To-Do reminders. Once you get the task notification, you’ll have to send the LinkedIn message or InMail manually form your LinkedIn profile.

Additionally, this option is only included in the highest pricing plan, which does not make it a desirable option.

However, with lemlist you be able to easily add LinkedIn steps to your workflow, based on your desired trigger or day-separation.

All LinkedIn activities will be automated, including profile visits and personalized LinkedIn voice messages. Yes, you heard it right. You can now send tailored voice notes on LinkedIn at scale without spending countless hours.

Additionally you can include manual tasks and cold calling.

Chrome extension

Although both tools offer a Chrome extension, there is a clear favourite.

With Crew’s chrome extension you can add your LinkedIn leads to your Crew account. However, if you want to connect with them you’ll have to do so manually and individually by adding a template or crafting your message.

Although it’s a very useful tool it can still be quite time-consuming, which is why at lemlist we try to streamline the process a little faster.

With lemlist you can add your leads in bulk from your LinkedIn or Sales Navigator search, enrich them right in the extension, and push them to your desired campaign directly without having to leave the app.

After this, you just have to sit back and let lemlist take care of the heavy work for you.

AI-generated messages

Although Crew does allow for personalization at scale, it’s AI capabilities leave something to be desired. You can add AI generated icebreakers to your emails, however, most icebreakers will trod along the same lines, meaning that they won’t be as eye-catching as they should.

However, if you use lemlist’s AI, you’re guaranteed a faster and smarter approach.

Add highly personalized AI-generated icebreakers with lemlist. The tool will automatically scan your leads’ LinkedIn information and create unique icebreakers for each lead. This will make the first line of your email much more engaging, helping you connect on a deeper level with your leads, which will inevitably push them to answer that much faster.

Aside from unique icebreakers, with lemlist you can create the entire sequence by using AI. You’ll just have to include the input, such as your ICP, your industry, or your job title, and watch the magic happen.

Once the entire sequence is created, make sure you revise it so you can edit whatever you don’t like and include your personal links, whether it’s to your LinkedIn profile, your webpage,webinar, or your customized lemcal calendar (among many other options, of course).

While Crew CRM is a solid outbound recruting platform, lemlist’s AI-driven personalization, lead generation efficiency, and email deliverability make it a more comprehensive choice for sales and marketing teams. These strengths position lemlist as a superior tool for organizations aiming for impactful outreach and effective customer engagement.