Instantly vs Woodpecker (2026)
Cost at three team sizes, third-party inbox-placement results and refund terms, each with a source.
Short answer: At list prices, Instantly is cheaper or tied in 3 of 3 team-size scenarios and Woodpecker in 0. For 2 seats, 10 mailboxes and 5,000 contacts/mo: Instantly $97.00 (Hypergrowth (Outreach)) vs Woodpecker $380.00 (Usage-based (per contacted prospect)) per month. Third-party inbox tests: Instantly 81–89% (4 tests), Woodpecker no data. Last updated .
| Scenario | Instantly | Woodpecker |
|---|---|---|
| 1 seats · 5 mailboxes · 1,000 contacts/mo | $47.00 Growth (Outreach) | $75.00 Usage-based (per contacted prospect) |
| 2 seats · 10 mailboxes · 5,000 contacts/mo | $97.00 Hypergrowth (Outreach) | $380.00 Usage-based (per contacted prospect) |
| 5 seats · 30 mailboxes · 20,000 contacts/mo | $97.00 Hypergrowth (Outreach) | $1,530.00 Usage-based (per contacted prospect) |
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Refunds
- Instantly: No refunds. All fees non-refundable incl. prorated, credits, add-ons. Cancel in-app only; takes effect end of billing period. CRM/Inbox Placement add-ons end immediately with prorated account credit. source
- Woodpecker: Third-party source says cancel anytime, no refunds once a period is billed. Not confirmed on Woodpecker's own terms. (unverified) source
Plans
- Instantly Growth (Outreach): $47/mo. Unlimited email accounts & warmup. Source, checked 2026-10-16.
- Instantly Hypergrowth (Outreach): $97/mo. Page lists 125,000 emails on the plan card and 100,000 in the feature table (internal inconsistency). Same page also shows a $358 'Hypergrowth' inside bundles. Source, checked 2026-10-16.
- Instantly Light Speed (Outreach): $358/mo. Includes SISR dedicated IP rotation. Source, checked 2026-10-16.
- Woodpecker Usage-based (per contacted prospect): $0/mo (unverified). Slider-based page: '$7.00 per 100 contacted prospects', 4 warm-ups included, +$5/mo per extra warm-up. Minimum tier & base price not readable (default shows $564/yr). Unlimited team members. Source, checked 2026-10-16.
Deliverability
Instantly: 81–89% (4 tests). Woodpecker: no data. See sources & disagreements.
Frequently asked questions
Is Instantly or Woodpecker cheaper?
Instantly is cheaper or tied in 3 of 3 scenarios; Woodpecker in 0. 1 seats/5 mailboxes/1,000 contacts: Instantly $47.00 (Growth (Outreach)) vs Woodpecker $75.00 (Usage-based (per contacted prospect)); 2 seats/10 mailboxes/5,000 contacts: Instantly $97.00 (Hypergrowth (Outreach)) vs Woodpecker $380.00 (Usage-based (per contacted prospect)); 5 seats/30 mailboxes/20,000 contacts: Instantly $97.00 (Hypergrowth (Outreach)) vs Woodpecker $1,530.00 (Usage-based (per contacted prospect)). Monthly billing, list prices, add-ons excluded.
Which has better deliverability, Instantly or Woodpecker?
Third-party inbox-placement tests: Instantly 81–89% (4 tests); Woodpecker no data. Vendor self-reported claims are excluded.
What is Instantly's refund policy?
Instantly: No refunds. All fees non-refundable incl. prorated, credits, add-ons. Cancel in-app only; takes effect end of billing period. CRM/Inbox Placement add-ons end immediately with prorated account credit. Trial/window: None.
What is Woodpecker's refund policy?
Woodpecker: Third-party source says cancel anytime, no refunds once a period is billed. Not confirmed on Woodpecker's own terms. (unverified) Trial/window: 14 days or 100 emails.
How much does Instantly cost?
Instantly plans as checked 2026-10-16: Growth (Outreach) $47/mo; Hypergrowth (Outreach) $97/mo; Light Speed (Outreach) $358/mo.
How much does Woodpecker cost?
Woodpecker plans as checked 2026-10-16: Usage-based (per contacted prospect) $0/mo (unverified).
Price changes, before your renewal.
One email a month when Instantly, Smartlead, Apollo, Clay, Lemlist, Reply.io, Saleshandy or Woodpecker change pricing or policies.
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