The reference tool: lemlist
French multichannel prospecting tool (email, LinkedIn, calls) with AI to personalise sequences.
The first paid plan listed by the vendor is: $55/month (annual). We found no mention of a permanent free plan. The official website is available in French. European hosting isn’t mentioned on the pages we checked; GDPR mention not verified.
- Site in French
- French vendor
In brief
- A French alternative
- Dropcontact, Kaspr, Sellsy and folk
- Hosted in Europe
- Dropcontact and Sellsy
11 alternatives to lemlist
Order: number of criteria confirmed by the vendor, then alphabetical. This is not a quality ranking.
Dropcontact
France · 05Sales & prospecting
GDPR-compliant B2B email enrichment: from a name and a company, Dropcontact finds a verified email address.
Compared with lemlist: Dropcontact states it hosts in Europe; for lemlist, we couldn’t find the information. Dropcontact mentions GDPR; for lemlist, we couldn’t find the information.
The first paid plan listed by the vendor is: €79/month. We found no mention of a permanent free plan. The official website is available in French. The vendor states data is hosted in Europe, and GDPR is mentioned.
Note: 50 free credits; processing on EU servers (pricing page).
- Site in French
- EU hosting stated
- GDPR mentioned
- French vendor
Kaspr
France · 05Sales & prospecting
French browser extension that pulls emails and phone numbers from LinkedIn, with enrichment credits.
Compared with lemlist: Kaspr offers a permanent free plan; for lemlist, we couldn’t find the information. Kaspr mentions GDPR; for lemlist, we couldn’t find the information.
The first paid plan listed by the vendor is: €45/user/month. Kaspr offers a permanent free plan. The official website is available in French. European hosting isn’t mentioned on the pages we checked, but GDPR is.
Note: Free plan at €0.
- Free plan
- Site in French
- GDPR mentioned
- French vendor
Sellsy
France · 05Sales & prospecting
French suite for CRM, invoicing and pre-accounting, with built-in AI and data hosted in France.
Compared with lemlist: Sellsy states it hosts in Europe; for lemlist, we couldn’t find the information. Sellsy mentions GDPR; for lemlist, we couldn’t find the information.
The first paid plan listed by the vendor is: Standard €39 excl. VAT/user/month (12-month commitment) or €49. We found no mention of a permanent free plan. The official website is available in French. The vendor states data is hosted in Europe, and GDPR is mentioned.
Note: Data hosted in France (official website).
- Site in French
- EU hosting stated
- GDPR mentioned
- French vendor
Apollo.io
United States · 05Sales & prospecting
B2B contact database and prospecting platform with AI agents to find, contact and follow up leads.
Compared with lemlist: Apollo.io offers a permanent free plan; for lemlist, we couldn’t find the information. lemlist has an official website in French; for Apollo.io, we couldn’t find the information. Apollo.io mentions GDPR; for lemlist, we couldn’t find the information. lemlist is made in France, Apollo.io by a foreign vendor (United States).
The first paid plan listed by the vendor is: $49/seat/month (annual). Apollo.io offers a permanent free plan. We couldn’t verify whether the site is available in French. European hosting isn’t mentioned on the pages we checked, but GDPR is.
Note: A $0 plan is listed.
- Free plan
- GDPR mentioned
Full profile · Official website ↗ · Official pricing ↗ · Alternatives
folk
France · 05Sales & prospecting
AI-based CRM for the whole sales process: prospects, campaigns, pipelines.
Compared with lemlist: folk mentions GDPR; for lemlist, we couldn’t find the information.
The first paid plan listed by the vendor is: Standard €22/member/month (annual). We found no mention of a permanent free plan. The official website is available in French. European hosting isn’t mentioned on the pages we checked, but GDPR is.
- Site in French
- GDPR mentioned
- French vendor
Hunter
France / United States · 05Sales & prospecting
Find and verify business email addresses, then send prospecting campaigns with an AI writing assistant.
Compared with lemlist: Hunter offers a permanent free plan; for lemlist, we couldn’t find the information. lemlist has an official website in French; for Hunter, we couldn’t find the information. Hunter mentions GDPR; for lemlist, we couldn’t find the information.
The first paid plan listed by the vendor is: Starter $34/month (annual) or $49/month. Hunter offers a permanent free plan. We couldn’t verify whether the site is available in French. European hosting isn’t mentioned on the pages we checked, but GDPR is.
Note: Free plan at $0 (50 credits per month).
- Free plan
- GDPR mentioned
- French vendor
€60/monthFrench automation for LinkedIn, email and phone prospecting, with AI-written messages.
Compared with lemlist: La Growth Machine mentions GDPR; for lemlist, we couldn’t find the information.
The first paid plan listed by the vendor is: €60/month per identity. There’s no permanent free plan (a free trial doesn’t count). The official website is available in French. European hosting isn’t mentioned on the pages we checked, but GDPR is.
Note: 14-day free trial.
- Site in French
- GDPR mentioned
- French vendor
Pipedrive
Estonia / United States · 05Sales & prospecting
Pipeline-focused sales CRM with built-in AI features.
Compared with lemlist: Pipedrive mentions GDPR; for lemlist, we couldn’t find the information. lemlist is made in France, Pipedrive by a foreign vendor (Estonia / United States).
The first paid plan listed by the vendor is: US$14/seat/month (annual). There’s no permanent free plan (a free trial doesn’t count). The official website is available in French. European hosting isn’t mentioned on the pages we checked, but GDPR is.
Note: 14-day free trial.
- Site in French
- GDPR mentioned
Full profile · Official website ↗ · Official pricing ↗ · Alternatives
Clay
United States · 05Sales & prospecting
Data enrichment and AI research agent platform for building prospect lists.
Compared with lemlist: lemlist has an official website in French; for Clay, we couldn’t find the information. Clay mentions GDPR; for lemlist, we couldn’t find the information. lemlist is made in France, Clay by a foreign vendor (United States).
The vendor doesn’t publish a starting price on its pricing page: you have to ask. We found no mention of a permanent free plan. We couldn’t verify whether the site is available in French. European hosting isn’t mentioned on the pages we checked, but GDPR is.
Note: Several price grids shown; to be checked manually.
- GDPR mentioned
Lusha
Israel · 05Sales & prospecting
Verified B2B data and AI-assisted prospecting, available in Lusha and through connectors for AI agents.
Compared with lemlist: lemlist has an official website in French; for Lusha, we couldn’t find the information. Lusha mentions GDPR; for lemlist, we couldn’t find the information. lemlist is made in France, Lusha by a foreign vendor (Israel).
The vendor doesn’t publish a starting price on its pricing page: you have to ask. We found no mention of a permanent free plan. We couldn’t verify whether the site is available in French. European hosting isn’t mentioned on the pages we checked, but GDPR is.
Note: Prices not readable on the pricing page.
- GDPR mentioned
Waalaxy
France · 05Sales & prospecting
French tool that automates LinkedIn and email prospecting, with an AI writing assistant.
The first paid plan listed by the vendor is: €19/user/month. We found no mention of a permanent free plan. The official website is available in French. European hosting isn’t mentioned on the pages we checked; GDPR mention not verified.
Note: 14-day free trial.
- Site in French
- French vendor
Full profile · Official website ↗partner link · Official pricing ↗ · Alternatives
Comparison table
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What is the best free alternative to lemlist?
Among the comparable tools, Kaspr, Apollo.io and Hunter offer a permanent free plan, according to their pricing pages. The best choice depends on your use: test it on a real case.
Is there a French alternative to lemlist?
Yes: Dropcontact, Kaspr, Sellsy, folk, Hunter, La Growth Machine and Waalaxy are developed in France.
Which alternative to lemlist hosts data in Europe?
Dropcontact and Sellsy state on their websites that they host data in Europe.
How much does lemlist cost?
Starting price shown by the vendor: $55/month (annual). We found no mention of a permanent free plan.
Answers based solely on information published by the vendors and collected on 19 Oct 2026.