In the world of B2B prospecting, choosing the right automation tool can make all the difference. Overloop, Waalaxy, and Emelia are vying for the top spot, each with their own strengths: Overloop focuses on multi-channel prospecting with integrated CRM, Waalaxy concentrates on simplified LinkedIn automation, but its approach may seem basic for users looking for more depth, and Emelia stands out for its simplicity, multitude of tools, and affordable price for cold emailing. But which one best suits your needs? This article compares their features, ease of use, and value for money to help you make the right choice.
Tool overview:
Overloop: a good solution for automating your B2B prospecting?

Overloop is a tool for managing all your outreach from one place. An all-in-one solution that combines LinkedIn automation, cold emailing, and cold calling.
The Overloop tool has been around since 2016, but before that, it was called Prospect.io. In 2021, Prospect.io became Overloop. Since then, the tool has become a comprehensive solution combining all the features of a B2B prospecting tool.

Disadvantages of Overloop
Tool not scalable: if you want to run more than three outreach campaigns (cold emails, LinkedIn, cold calling), you will quickly be forced to upgrade to the next plan with Overloop 💸
Unlike the Emelia.io tool, which does not limit the number of campaigns per month.
We've had better experiences in terms of user experience. The application can become slow and buggy or crash completely (especially with CRM connections such as Salesforce).
Expensive tool
Pricing:

Pay $69 per month per user to launch only 3 campaigns, including cold emails and LinkedIn. And you only get 100 email finder credits per month... hahaha, well, we don't do much with so few email finder credits, so you'll have to dig into your wallet to top up 👛
🚀 With Emelia, for only €37 per month, you get unlimited cold email and LinkedIn campaigns, plus 500 Email Finder credits included 🥳
€99 per month per user for 5 campaigns and 250 email finder credits. Same as above.
€149 per month per user for unlimited use of features, EXCEPT email finder credits (500 credits allocated with this pricing)
Waalaxy: a solution for automating your B2B prospecting?

Waalaxy is a tool designed to centralize and automate your B2B prospecting efforts. It combines LinkedIn automation, cold emailing, and data enrichment features, accessible via a Google Chrome extension. Initially launched as ProspectIn in 2018, it became Waalaxy in 2021, expanding its capabilities to include multichannel campaigns (LinkedIn, email) and integration with CRMs such as HubSpot and Pipedrive.
Key features

LinkedIn automation: Automatic sending of invitations (up to 800 per month), profile visits, personalized messages, and follow-up sequences.
Cold emailing: Creation of personalized email campaigns with Dropcontact integration to find verified professional emails.
Campaign management: Over 99 predefined sequences and 50 customizable templates for multi-channel prospecting.
Data enrichment: LinkedIn profile scraping (via Sales Navigator) and professional email extraction.
Security: Operates within LinkedIn's limits to minimize the risk of account suspension.
Customer support: Live chat support, although criticized for sometimes slow responses.
Disadvantages of Waalaxy
High cost: Subscriptions, particularly since 2023, are considered expensive compared to the value offered, with plans ranging up to $490/month for advanced features.
Campaign limitations: Maximum of 7 follow-ups per automation and no possibility to launch a new campaign before the previous one has ended.
Dependency on Chrome: The tool requires you to keep the LinkedIn tab open and your computer on, which can be restrictive.
Customer support could be improved: Some users report unhelpful responses or long response times.
Redundant features: The cold emailing and email finder tools are basic and similar to those of other platforms, with no real added value for the price.
Waalaxy pricing

Pro plan (US$39/month): Full LinkedIn automation, 300 invitations/week, CRM synchronization, but limited cold emailing.
Advanced Plan ($99/month): Up to 700 invitations/week, multi-channel campaigns (LinkedIn + email), profile scraping via Sales Navigator, but still limited to 7 follow-ups per campaign.
Business Plan (139/month): Advanced features, team management, but high cost and email finder credits not included.
Note: Email finder credits are limited (for example, 100 credits/month in the Pro plan), often requiring the purchase of additional credits.
Elite: 490 euros per month
For $37/month, Emelia.io offers unlimited campaigns (LinkedIn and cold email), unlimited scraping (over 2,500 profiles/day), 500 email finder credits, and a more fluid interface.
Unlike Waalaxy, Emelia does not limit the number of campaigns and offers a better user experience with more responsive customer support.
Emelia: the ideal tool to simplify your B2B prospecting

Emelia is a B2B prospecting automation solution that stands out for its simplicity, efficiency, and excellent value for money. Designed to centralize your outreach campaigns, it combines LinkedIn automation and cold emailing, while offering a smooth interface and responsive customer support. Unlike tools such as Overloop or Waalaxy, Emelia focuses on an approach without unnecessary limitations, allowing businesses of all sizes to optimize their prospecting without breaking the bank.
Key features
LinkedIn automation: Automatic sending of invitations, profile visits, personalized messages, and follow-up sequences, with unlimited scraping capacity and multi-channel campaigns.
Cold emailing: Creation of personalized email campaigns with integrated enrichment tools to find verified professional email addresses and phone numbers. A/B testing to compare performance, Spintext to vary messages, and email warm-up to maximize deliverability make Emelia the ideal French solution for automating and optimizing B2B prospecting.
Unlimited campaigns: No restrictions on the number of LinkedIn or email campaigns, unlike Overloop (limited to 3-5 campaigns depending on the plan) or Waalaxy (limited to 7 follow-ups per automation).
Data enrichment: 500 email finder credits included per month, surpassing the 100-250 credits offered by Overloop or Waalaxy in their basic plans.
CRM integrations: Seamless connection with tools such as HubSpot, Pipedrive, or Salesforce, without the slowdowns reported with Overloop.
User interface: User-friendly and fast, avoiding the bugs and slowdowns criticized in Overloop and Waalaxy's dependence on Chrome.
Security: Complies with LinkedIn limits to minimize the risk of account suspension.
Customer support: Responsive and efficient, often cited as a strength compared to Waalaxy's sometimes slow support.
Emelia's pricing
Start plan ($37/month): Unlimited LinkedIn and cold email campaigns, 500 email finder credits per month, unlimited scraping, CRM integrations. Unbeatable value for money compared to Overloop's $69/month (3 campaigns, 100 credits) or Waalaxy's $99/month (7 follow-ups, 100 credits).
Grow Plan ($97/month): All the features of the Standard plan, plus 50 connected email accounts, up to 5 LinkedIn accounts, and additional email finder credits (1,000/month).
Scale Plan: ($297 per month) Up to 20 LinkedIn accounts, unlimited email accounts, Mukti CRM connection, unlimited API calls, 5,000 free credits...
But also a credit system starting at €19 for 1,000 emails found, 20 phone numbers, and 4,000 verified emails.

Comparison with Overloop and Waalaxy
Cons Overloop: Emelia outperforms Overloop with its unlimited campaigns and smooth interface. Overloop limits you to 3-5 campaigns (€69-99/month) and suffers from slowness. In addition, Emelia's 500 to 5000 free email finder credits dwarf Overloop's 100-500 credits.
Compared to Waalaxy: Emelia offers greater flexibility with unlimited campaigns and more powerful scraping. Waalaxy, although rich in templates, is more expensive (€99/month for similar features) and depends on Chrome, which can be restrictive.
Added value: For only €37/month, Emelia combines simplicity, power, and accessibility, making B2B prospecting more efficient without the frustrations of competitors' limitations or high costs.
Pricing and comparison
Emelia | Overloop | Waalaxy | |
Prix pour un compte LinkedIn connecté | $37 (No limites) | 69$ (With limited) | $99 |
Prix pour 3 comptes linkedin connectés | $97 | 207$ (With limited) | $297 |
Prix pour 20 comptes linkedin connectés | $297 | 1380$ (With limited) | $1980 |
Fonctionnalités IA | YES | YES | NO |
Limitations du nombres de contacts | NONE | Verry Limited | Limits according to the plan |
Intégration | Make, Zapier, n8n, Hubspot, Pipedrive | Zapier, Hubspot, Slack | NON |
👉 Clear conclusion: for a powerful, flexible, and affordable solution starting with the basic plan, Emelia.io is the best choice—especially if you want a robust tool without multiple subscriptions.
Who are they best for?
👤 1. Freelancers, solopreneurs, independent consultants
🔹 Recommended: Emelia.io
Why
Affordable entry price ($37/month all-inclusive)
No need for multiple tools (email finder, warm-up, sequences, everything is included)
Easy to use, no complex installation
Multi-channel starting with the Grow plan (LinkedIn + email)
Avoid:
Overloop, too expensive and complex
Waalaxy, which can become unstable and costly if you need emailing or credits
🏢 2. Early-stage start-up / team of 1 to 3 salespeople
🔹 Recommended: Emelia.io or Waalaxy (depending on your priority)
If LinkedIn is your main channel: Waalaxy (Pro or Advanced)
If you need real multi-channel prospecting + fresh data: Emelia (Grow or Scale)
Why Emelia is often better here:
You centralize email + LinkedIn + CRM + scraping in a single tool
More stable than Waalaxy (no extension)
Less expensive and more flexible than Overloop
👥 3. Marketing agency / Growth hacking / SDRs on assignment
🔹 Recommended: Emelia.io (Scale) or Overloop (Growth)
Emelia if you have multiple accounts, need scalability, scraping, email warming, etc.
Overloop if you need integrated CRM, AI, multi-users, and a structured approach.
Conclusion
Emelia is positioning itself as a formidable alternative to Overloop and Waalaxy for companies looking to automate their B2B prospecting without compromise. With its unlimited campaigns, intuitive interface, and competitive pricing, it's an ideal solution for small and medium-sized businesses, as well as teams looking to maximize their outreach without breaking the bank. If you're looking for a powerful, flexible, and affordable tool, Emelia is definitely worth checking out.
FAQ – Emelia, Waalaxy, Overloop: everything you need to know
💡 What is the easiest tool to use when starting out in prospecting?
👉 Emelia.io. With a clean interface, ready-to-use sequences, and smooth onboarding, Emelia is designed for independent contractors, freelancers, and beginners who want to launch campaigns without getting lost in complex settings.
📬 Which tool best manages email campaigns with warm-up?
👉 Emelia.io, without a doubt. Unlike Waalaxy and Overloop, which often require external tools to warm up email addresses (e.g., Mailwarm, Lemwarm), Emelia natively integrates warm-up, starting with the Start plan. This saves time and money.
📈 Which tool is best suited for a startup or growing agency?
👉 Emelia (Scale) for good value for money. 👉 Overloop if you need an integrated CRM or complex campaign management. Both are scalable, but Emelia remains more flexible for small teams that are growing.
💸 Which is the cheapest for real multichannel prospecting?
👉 Emelia.io. Starting at $37/month, you get access to emailing, LinkedIn, data scraping, warm-up, automatic scenarios, and more at no extra cost. At Overloop, the same features cost at least $99/month. At Waalaxy, advanced features require multiple subscriptions (e.g., Finder, separate warm-up, etc.).
🛑 Is Waalaxy risky for my LinkedIn account?
👉 Potentially, yes. Waalaxy works via a Chrome extension, which is more easily detectable by LinkedIn. Although the tool applies sending limits, the risk of being blocked or flagged remains higher than with solutions such as Emelia or Overloop, which do not require an extension.
🤖 Does Overloop use AI for prospecting?
👉 Yes. Overloop integrates AI message generation, which is useful for creating personalized hooks or testing multiple versions. This can be a real time-saver for sales teams. However, AI features are most useful in a structured B2B context with precise segmentation.
🔍 Which tool offers the best lead scraping?
👉 Emelia.io, by far. Its native scraping engine allows you to extract data from LinkedIn (Sales Navigator or not), automatically enriched with valid emails. No need to pay for a tool like Lusha or Dropcontact on the side.
🧪 Can I try it before I commit?
Emelia: offers a free demo and a 7-day trial depending on the offer.
Waalaxy: has a 100% free plan (limited to LinkedIn) for 7 days
Overloop: 14-day free trial, but without all the unlockable features.
🧩 Can these tools be connected to a CRM?
Emelia: integration with Hubspot, Pipedrive, Notion, etc. (via Zapier or API depending on the plan)
Overloop: native CRM + direct integrations with Salesforce, Hubspot, etc.
Waalaxy: simplified internal CRM + CSV export; few native integrations.