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Vocus.io vs Woodpecker
Both stand on email tracking software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free trial Extension
Vocus.io combines Gmail-based outreach automation with recipient tracking, team features, and CRM connectivity. Check the Gmail-only platform requirement and campaign contact limit before choosing a plan.
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Free trial APIExtensionWeb
Woodpecker combines email and LinkedIn outreach with campaign automation, prospecting, and deliverability features. The trial has a sending cap, and campaigns pause for new prospects when the contacted-prospect limit is exceeded, so consider those limits when assessing fit.
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| Vocus.io | Woodpecker | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | A free trial | A free trial |
| Open source | Not published | No |
| Runs on | Extension | API, Extension, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Basic: $5 a month | See the plans |
| Plans published | 4 | 15 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | vocus.io | woodpecker.co |
| On email tracking software | #41 of 43 | #37 of 43 |
Vocus.io: what it does well
- Real-time open and click tracking
- Multi-stage followups can stop after replies
- CRM, Zapier, and webhook integrations
- Team sharing for snippets and analytics
- 30-day trial available
What to know first
- No free plan
- Gmail and G Suite only
- Mail merge limited to 200 contacts
- No Outlook or Google Inbox support
Woodpecker: what it does well
- Sequences combine cold email and LinkedIn outreach.
- Includes email verification, warm-up, and inbox rotation.
- A/B tests support up to five versions.
- Trial includes all features.
- Lists API, webhooks, MCP Server, and CLI.
What to know first
- Trial ends after 14 days or 100 cold emails, whichever comes first.
- Campaigns stop sending to new prospects after the contacted-prospect limit is exceeded.
- Pricing is listed from $35/mo.
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