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$239 a month on Smartlead. $0 on ColdToYes.
An agency with 5 client workspaces pays Smartlead $239 a month (Pro $94 + 5 workspaces x $29). ColdToYes: $0 during early access.
Prices checked Nov 3, 2026. Source: smartlead.ai/pricing.
ColdToYes and Smartlead, side by side
Looking for a Smartlead alternative? ColdToYes runs cold email from inside Claude or ChatGPT, with workspaces and AI writing included.
| Feature | ColdToYes | Smartlead |
|---|---|---|
| Software price | Free during early access | Base $39, Pro $94, Smart $174, Prime $379 per month |
| Workspaces | Unlimited, included | Client workspaces $29 each on Pro and up |
| AI writing | Included (Hive) | See Smartlead pricing |
| AI replies | AI reply sorting included | See Smartlead pricing |
| MCP | Strike, on every plan | Yes |
| Inboxes | $6 per inbox per month; unlimited connected inboxes included | $3.99 to $9 per mailbox |
| Lead data | Lead and verification credits sold separately | Built-in lead database |
Prices checked Nov 3, 2026. Source: smartlead.ai/pricing. ColdToYes software is free during early access.
Switch from Smartlead in 3 steps
Bring your contacts and your inboxes. Nothing to rebuild from scratch.
Import your CSV
Export your contacts from Smartlead as a CSV and import the file into ColdToYes.
Connect or buy inboxes
Connect the inboxes you already send from, as many as you have, or buy new ones at $6 per inbox per month with SPF, DKIM and DMARC set up for you.
Launch
Run a classic sequence with Drip, let Hive write each email, or send straight from your AI with Strike.
Smartlead questions
Is ColdToYes cheaper than Smartlead?
ColdToYes software is free during early access. An agency with 5 client workspaces pays Smartlead $239 a month (Pro $94 + 5 workspaces x $29). Inboxes bought through ColdToYes are $6 per inbox per month, and lead and verification credits are sold separately. Smartlead prices were checked Nov 3, 2026.
Does Smartlead have an MCP?
Yes, Smartlead offers an MCP. ColdToYes includes Strike, its MCP mode for Claude and ChatGPT, on every plan.
Where is Smartlead better than ColdToYes?
Smartlead has a larger lead database, a longer track record, and cheaper inboxes starting at $3.99, below our $6.
How do I switch from Smartlead to ColdToYes?
Export your contacts from Smartlead as a CSV and import them, connect your existing inboxes or buy new ones at $6 per inbox per month, then launch with Drip, Hive or Strike.
Try ColdToYes free during early access.
Workspaces and AI writing included. Inboxes $6 per inbox per month.