Woodpecker

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Woodpecker

Woodpecker organises prospect outreach around connected mailboxes, scheduled follow-ups and reply handling. Conditional paths react to engagement or prospect fields. The central inbox gathers replies, while an agency option separates client work. Integrations and agency management need additional budget.

Checked Oct 20, 2026 · 6 official sources · Desk research

Cold email and sales outreach

A GOOD FIT WHEN

Small sales teams or agencies prioritising controlled follow-up.

Conditional sequences
Suppression controls
Included verification
Client access option

LOOK MORE CLOSELY WHEN

You need helpdesk-style assignment and internal notes.

Central inbox is not a collaborative helpdesk
API costs extra
Per-client agency charge
Base calculator price needs confirmation

CATEGORY-SPECIFIC EVIDENCE

Capabilities, controls and depth.

Scores combine core capabilities and workflow depth. Full support earns full points; limited support earns half. Unverified features create a range, and paid-plan requirements are shown in the evidence. How scoring works →

Cold email and sales outreach · 28 features

66–98/100 documented fit

Core capabilities32 / 32 pts10/10 checks with established status

Workflow depth33.6–65.6 / 68 pts7/18 checks with established status

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Cold email and sales outreach · 28 weighted capability checks
Feature / weight	Support, evidence & points
Core capabilityImport prospects and custom fieldsImport a contact file and map named personalisation fields. 3.2 points maximum Ask for a demonstration Import a contact file and map named personalisation fields. Demonstrate this with a test prospect. A scenario to run with the supplier; not a completed product test.	Supported3.2 / 3.2 pts CSV/XLSX prospect fields. Official documentation · Oct 20, 2026Source
Core capabilityEmail verificationValidate addresses and identify invalid or risky recipients before sending. 3.2 points maximum Ask for a demonstration Validate addresses and identify invalid or risky recipients before sending. Demonstrate this with a test prospect. A scenario to run with the supplier; not a completed product test.	Supported3.2 / 3.2 pts Address verification included. Official documentation · Oct 20, 2026Source
Depth checkCross-campaign duplicate protectionPrevent a prospect from receiving overlapping sequences or honour a shared suppression record. 4.8 points maximum Ask for a demonstration Prevent a prospect from receiving overlapping sequences or honour a shared suppression record. Demonstrate this with a test prospect. A scenario to run with the supplier; not a completed product test.	Supported4.8 / 4.8 pts Global blacklist and cross-campaign pauses. Official documentation · Oct 20, 2026Source
Depth checkRecipient preview and missing-field guardInspect an individual recipient's rendered email and detect missing variables before release. 4.8 points maximum Ask for a demonstration Inspect an individual recipient's rendered email and detect missing variables before release. Demonstrate this with a test prospect. A scenario to run with the supplier; not a completed product test.	Limited2.4 / 4.8 pts Missing-variable guard; recipient rendering needs demonstration. Official documentation · Oct 20, 2026Source
Core capabilityTimed follow-up sequencesSchedule a series with configurable waiting periods. 4 points maximum Ask for a demonstration Schedule a series with configurable waiting periods. Demonstrate this with a test prospect. A scenario to run with the supplier; not a completed product test.	Supported4 / 4 pts Messages and timed follow-ups. Official documentation · Oct 20, 2026Source
Core capabilityStop or pause on replyCancel later automated steps when a human reply is detected. 4 points maximum Ask for a demonstration Cancel later automated steps when a human reply is detected. Demonstrate this with a test prospect. A scenario to run with the supplier; not a completed product test.	Supported4 / 4 pts Replies stop; out-of-office can pause. Official documentation · Oct 20, 2026Source
Depth checkConditional sequence pathsRoute follow-ups using engagement, a meeting outcome or prospect data. 6 points maximum Ask for a demonstration Route follow-ups using engagement, a meeting outcome or prospect data. Demonstrate this with a test prospect. A scenario to run with the supplier; not a completed product test.	Supported6 / 6 pts Engagement and prospect-field branches. Official documentation · Oct 20, 2026Source
Depth checkControlled message experimentsSplit prospects between variants and report variant outcomes. 6 points maximum Ask for a demonstration Split prospects between variants and report variant outcomes. Demonstrate this with a test prospect. A scenario to run with the supplier; not a completed product test.	Supported6 / 6 pts Up to five message variants. Official documentation · Oct 20, 2026Source
Core capabilityMailbox pacing and schedulesSet sending intervals, daily caps or working-hour windows. 3.2 points maximum Ask for a demonstration Set sending intervals, daily caps or working-hour windows. Demonstrate this with a test prospect. A scenario to run with the supplier; not a completed product test.	Supported3.2 / 3.2 pts Sending limits and pacing. Official documentation · Oct 20, 2026Source
Core capabilitySending-domain diagnosticsCheck sender authentication or delivery configuration. 3.2 points maximum Ask for a demonstration Check sender authentication or delivery configuration. Demonstrate this with a test prospect. A scenario to run with the supplier; not a completed product test.	Supported3.2 / 3.2 pts Domain authentication checks listed. Official documentation · Oct 20, 2026Source
Depth checkManaged mailbox warm-upConfigure and inspect mailbox warm-up separately from prospect sends. 4.8 points maximum Ask for a demonstration Configure and inspect mailbox warm-up separately from prospect sends. Demonstrate this with a test prospect. A scenario to run with the supplier; not a completed product test.	Supported4.8 / 4.8 pts Mailbox warm-up available. Official documentation · Oct 20, 2026Source
Depth checkBounce or mailbox-health safeguardsPause, restrict or alert on deteriorating mailbox or bounce health. 4.8 points maximum Ask for a demonstration Pause, restrict or alert on deteriorating mailbox or bounce health. Demonstrate this with a test prospect. A scenario to run with the supplier; not a completed product test.	Not verified0–4.8 / 4.8 pts Not verified. Not verified · Oct 20, 2026Source
Core capabilityCentralised reply managementReview replies from connected sending accounts in one place. 3.2 points maximum Ask for a demonstration Review replies from connected sending accounts in one place. Demonstrate this with a test prospect. A scenario to run with the supplier; not a completed product test.	Supported3.2 / 3.2 pts Centralised replies; assignment/internal notes absent. Official documentation · Oct 20, 2026Source
Core capabilityCampaign outcome reportingInspect sent, reply and bounce results with campaign context. 3.2 points maximum Ask for a demonstration Inspect sent, reply and bounce results with campaign context. Demonstrate this with a test prospect. A scenario to run with the supplier; not a completed product test.	Supported3.2 / 3.2 pts Statistics and individual activity. Official documentation · Oct 20, 2026Source
Depth checkPortable data and event integrationExport identifiable lead outcomes and exchange campaign data through a documented API or events. 4.8 points maximum Ask for a demonstration Export identifiable lead outcomes and exchange campaign data through a documented API or events. Demonstrate this with a test prospect. A scenario to run with the supplier; not a completed product test.	Supported4.8 / 4.8 pts CSV results; paid API/webhooks add-on. Official documentation · Oct 20, 2026Source
Depth checkTeam or client access boundariesRestrict a team member or client to the intended campaign or workspace data. 4.8 points maximum Ask for a demonstration Restrict a team member or client to the intended campaign or workspace data. Demonstrate this with a test prospect. A scenario to run with the supplier; not a completed product test.	Supported4.8 / 4.8 pts Agency client separation and restricted access. Official documentation · Oct 20, 2026Source
Core capabilityAI message draftingGenerate or revise an outreach draft. 2.4 points maximum Ask for a demonstration Generate or revise an outreach draft. Demonstrate this with a test prospect. A scenario to run with the supplier; not a completed product test.	Supported2.4 / 2.4 pts AI email drafts. Official documentation · Oct 20, 2026Source
Core capabilityAI reply categorisationClassify incoming replies by intent or sentiment for follow-up. 2.4 points maximum Ask for a demonstration Classify incoming replies by intent or sentiment for follow-up. Demonstrate this with a test prospect. A scenario to run with the supplier; not a completed product test.	Supported2.4 / 2.4 pts Manually correctable sentiment. Official documentation · Oct 20, 2026Source
Depth checkRecipient-grounded AI personalisationGenerate content using identified prospect fields or researched source context. 3.6 points maximum Ask for a demonstration Generate content using identified prospect fields or researched source context. Demonstrate this with a test prospect. A scenario to run with the supplier; not a completed product test.	Not verified0–3.6 / 3.6 pts Recipient-research grounding unverified. Not verified · Oct 20, 2026Source
Depth checkHuman review before AI outreachReview AI-generated messages or campaign changes before they are launched. 3.6 points maximum Ask for a demonstration Review AI-generated messages or campaign changes before they are launched. Demonstrate this with a test prospect. A scenario to run with the supplier; not a completed product test.	Not verified0–3.6 / 3.6 pts Forced AI launch approval unverified. Not verified · Oct 20, 2026Source
Depth checkExtract return dates from out-of-office repliesUse an automatic absence reply containing a clear return date, then one without a date. Show extraction and the fallback behavior. 2.5 points maximum Ask for a demonstration Use an automatic absence reply containing a clear return date, then one without a date. Show extraction and the fallback behavior. A scenario to run with the supplier; not a completed product test.	Not verified0–2.5 / 2.5 pts This specific check has not been verified. Missing evidence does not mean the capability is absent. Ask for a demonstration in the proposed plan. Not verified · Oct 21, 2026Source
Depth checkManage outreach through an MCP AI connectorDemonstrate "Manage outreach through an MCP AI connector" with test data. Show the result, an exception case, and the required plan. 2.5 points maximum Ask for a demonstration Demonstrate "Manage outreach through an MCP AI connector" with test data. Show the result, an exception case, and the required plan. A scenario to run with the supplier; not a completed product test.	Not verified0–2.5 / 2.5 pts This specific check has not been verified. Missing evidence does not mean the capability is absent. Ask for a demonstration in the proposed plan. Not verified · Oct 21, 2026Source
Depth checkReschedule follow-up using an out-of-office return dateDemonstrate "Reschedule follow-up using an out-of-office return date" with test data. Show the result, an exception case, and the required plan. 2.5 points maximum Ask for a demonstration Demonstrate "Reschedule follow-up using an out-of-office return date" with test data. Show the result, an exception case, and the required plan. A scenario to run with the supplier; not a completed product test.	Not verified0–2.5 / 2.5 pts This specific check has not been verified. Missing evidence does not mean the capability is absent. Ask for a demonstration in the proposed plan. Not verified · Oct 21, 2026Source
Depth checkStop outreach to a company after a colleague repliesDemonstrate "Stop outreach to a company after a colleague replies" with test data. Show the result, an exception case, and the required plan. 2.5 points maximum Ask for a demonstration Demonstrate "Stop outreach to a company after a colleague replies" with test data. Show the result, an exception case, and the required plan. A scenario to run with the supplier; not a completed product test.	Not verified0–2.5 / 2.5 pts This specific check has not been verified. Missing evidence does not mean the capability is absent. Ask for a demonstration in the proposed plan. Not verified · Oct 21, 2026Source
Depth checkSuppress entire recipient domainsDemonstrate "Suppress entire recipient domains" with test data. Show the result, an exception case, and the required plan. 2.5 points maximum Ask for a demonstration Demonstrate "Suppress entire recipient domains" with test data. Show the result, an exception case, and the required plan. A scenario to run with the supplier; not a completed product test.	Not verified0–2.5 / 2.5 pts This specific check has not been verified. Missing evidence does not mean the capability is absent. Ask for a demonstration in the proposed plan. Not verified · Oct 21, 2026Source
Depth checkDisable open and click tracking for a campaignDemonstrate "Disable open and click tracking for a campaign" with test data. Show the result, an exception case, and the required plan. 2.5 points maximum Ask for a demonstration Demonstrate "Disable open and click tracking for a campaign" with test data. Show the result, an exception case, and the required plan. A scenario to run with the supplier; not a completed product test.	Not verified0–2.5 / 2.5 pts This specific check has not been verified. Missing evidence does not mean the capability is absent. Ask for a demonstration in the proposed plan. Not verified · Oct 21, 2026Source
Depth checkPause all sender campaigns for a date rangeDemonstrate "Pause all sender campaigns for a date range" with test data. Show the result, an exception case, and the required plan. 2.5 points maximum Ask for a demonstration Demonstrate "Pause all sender campaigns for a date range" with test data. Show the result, an exception case, and the required plan. A scenario to run with the supplier; not a completed product test.	Not verified0–2.5 / 2.5 pts This specific check has not been verified. Missing evidence does not mean the capability is absent. Ask for a demonstration in the proposed plan. Not verified · Oct 21, 2026Source
Depth checkAlert when a connected sending mailbox disconnectsDemonstrate "Alert when a connected sending mailbox disconnects" with test data. Show the result, an exception case, and the required plan. 2.5 points maximum Ask for a demonstration Demonstrate "Alert when a connected sending mailbox disconnects" with test data. Show the result, an exception case, and the required plan. A scenario to run with the supplier; not a completed product test.	Not verified0–2.5 / 2.5 pts This specific check has not been verified. Missing evidence does not mean the capability is absent. Ask for a demonstration in the proposed plan. Not verified · Oct 21, 2026Source

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AI CAPABILITY CHECK

What does its AI actually do?

AI assistance

Draft writing and reply-interest classification support human outreach.

Official AI source

Documented capabilities

Email drafts
Sentiment labels with manual correction

Limits to check

Uncertain replies remain unclassified
Research grounding and forced approval unverified

Understand the full price

Base calculator price did not render reliably. Integrations add $20/month; Agency Panel adds $27 per active client/month, excluding VAT.

Billing basis: monthly. Unit: per configured prospect allowance/month. Currency: USD.

Verify current pricing with the vendor

Integrations and deployment

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Calendly
Zapier

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US buying context

English product and USD commercial offer.

The evidence record

CSV/XLSX prospect fields.

Official evidence

Address verification included.

Official evidence

Global blacklist and cross-campaign pauses.

Official evidence

Missing-variable guard; recipient rendering needs demonstration.

Official evidence

Messages and timed follow-ups.

Official evidence

Replies stop; out-of-office can pause.

Official evidence

Engagement and prospect-field branches.

Official evidence

Up to five message variants.

Official evidence

Sending limits and pacing.

Official evidence

Domain authentication checks listed.

Official evidence

Mailbox warm-up available.

Official evidence

Not verified.

Official evidence

Centralised replies; assignment/internal notes absent.

Official evidence

Statistics and individual activity.

Official evidence

CSV results; paid API/webhooks add-on.

Official evidence

Agency client separation and restricted access.

Official evidence

AI email drafts.

Official evidence

Manually correctable sentiment.

Official evidence

Recipient-research grounding unverified.

Official evidence

Forced AI launch approval unverified.

Official evidence

Source library

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EXPLORE THE ALTERNATIVES

Keep your options open.

Cold email and sales outreach alternatives · highest documented score first.

lemlist

79–95/100 documented fit

lemlist

lemlist combines email outreach with optional multichannel steps. AI variables use prospect fields and can be inspected before use. Its agent creates campaigns from a brief with approval before launch. Email uses a workspace allowance; Multichannel charges per user.

Good fit forSales teams wanting grounded AI preparation and multichannel outreach.

$69.00per workspace/month

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Snov.io

72–100/100 documented fit

Snov.io

Snov.io combines prospect finding, verification and outreach. Sequences support engagement conditions, mailbox rotation and reply stops. Credits, recipients and warm-up slots impose separate limits. Advanced experiments, integrations and collaboration require the appropriate tier.

Good fit forSales teams combining prospect sourcing and outreach.

$39.00per workspace/month

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Smartlead

54–100/100 documented fit

Smartlead

Smartlead centres outreach on mailbox infrastructure and a shared reply workspace. Its API exposes campaign and lead outcomes for connected operations. Higher packages change verification, storage and client allowances. SmartDelivery adds placement and authentication diagnostics.

Good fit forAgencies and sales operations managing multiple inboxes.

$39.00per workspace/month

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Plans and feature boundaries

The feature score covers the product across documented plans. This table shows package differences; it does not claim that every scored feature is included in the starting price.

Plan	Published price	Documented inclusions	Limits and conditions
Cold email Plan source ↗	Confirm price Monthly · Confirm billing unit in source	Verification Sequences A/B tests	Prospect-based pricing; unlimited team members and connected mailboxes.
Cold email + Agency Panel Plan source ↗	Confirm price Monthly · Confirm billing unit in source	Client separation Read-only client access	Configured base plus $27 per active client/month.