★ 5.0 · 62 reviews
Botdog
Scale your LinkedIn outreach with AI-powered automation.
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About Botdog
Botdog is a cloud-based LinkedIn automation platform that enables sales professionals, recruiters, and marketing agencies to scale their outreach on LinkedIn Sales Navigator. The tool automates connection requests, follow-ups, and messages while respecting LinkedIn's daily limits to ensure account safety. Key features include a unified inbox for managing conversations, AI-powered message personalization using variables that auto-generate openers based on prospect activity, AI lead review to filter qualified prospects, automated sequences that continue until a reply is received, and voice notes for higher response rates. Botdog also offers API integrations with HubSpot, Attio, Zapier, and Stripe, allowing users to trigger campaigns from their CRM. The platform is designed for teams, supporting multiple LinkedIn accounts from a single dashboard. With a 7-day free trial and plans starting at $35/month per account, Botdog aims to triple connection rates and save users 10+ hours per week. The company claims over 5,000 professionals use Botdog, and it operates safely since 2020 with zero account bans.
Challenges It Solves
- Manual LinkedIn outreach is time-consuming and inefficient for sales teams
- Personalizing connection requests and messages at scale is difficult
- Managing multiple LinkedIn accounts and conversations across a team lacks centralization
- Risk of LinkedIn account restrictions due to improper automation practices
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Use Cases
Sales & Lead Generation
Automate and scale LinkedIn outreach to book meetings and generate warm leads.
Recruiting & HR
Source and connect with top talent, build talent pipelines, and fill roles efficiently.
Marketing Agencies
Scale outreach to acquire clients and grow strategic partnerships.
Personal Branding & Events
Grow your network and boost visibility to fill seats at events.
Pricing
Starter
Perfect for getting started with LinkedIn automation. Includes unlimited connection requests, unlimited messages, basic message sequences, voice notes sequences, CSV import/export, basic analytics, and email support.
$35/user
billed monthly ·
- Unlimited connection requests
- Unlimited messages
- Basic message sequences
- Voice Notes sequences
- CSV import & export
- Basic analytics
- Email support
Most Popular
Most Popular
Professional
Advanced features for power users. Includes everything in Starter plus complex sequences (images, videos), invite like company page, unified inbox, API & webhook access, Zapier integration, CRM integrations (HubSpot, Attio), and priority support.
$39/user
billed monthly ·
- Complex sequences (images, videos)
- Invite like company page
- Unified Inbox
- API & Webhook access
- Zapier integration
- CRM integrations (HubSpot, Attio)
- Priority support
Professional + AI
Unleash the full power of AI automation. Includes everything in Professional plus AI filters, AI personalization variables, custom AI merge tags, AI-powered message optimization, AI review & suggestions, and dedicated support.
$49/user
billed monthly ·
- AI filters (target specific profile types)
- AI personalization variables
- Custom AI merge tags
- AI-powered message optimization
- AI review & suggestions
- Dedicated support
💡 Pricing insight from reviewers: Botdog is considered very affordable compared to other LinkedIn automation tools, with plans starting at $35/month.
Key Features
Manage LinkedIn conversations without leaving Botdog. Read, reply, filter by campaign, and get real-time notifications with full lead context.
Personalize LinkedIn messages at scale with AI that auto-generates openers based on prospect's recent activity, role, and profile to boost reply rates.
Schedule invitations and messages that keep going until you get a reply, doubling response rates while doing less work.
Automatically review leads to ensure you only connect with qualified prospects matching exact criteria, even complex requirements described in plain English.
Add personal voice messages to LinkedIn outreach campaigns. Record once and send to hundreds of prospects automatically. Get 50% higher response rates.
Botdog's API lets you trigger actions directly from HubSpot, Attio, Zapier, Stripe, or your own systems to add leads to campaigns automatically.
What Reviewers Say AI-synthesized from 62 reviews
What works well
- Easy to set up and use, even for beginners; campaigns can be created in minutes.
- Saves significant time by automating LinkedIn outreach, allowing sales teams to focus on replies.
- AI personalization features improve connection rates by tailoring messages based on prospect data.
- Responsive customer support team that helps users quickly.
Common concerns
- No refunds offered, though subscriptions can be canceled anytime.
- Limited to LinkedIn automation; does not cover other social platforms.
Reviews
62 verified reviews5.0
★★★★★
out of 5 · 62 reviews
By segment
Enterprise33%
Mid-Market67%
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Verified Reviewer
"Simple Network Expansion with Botdog"
I love using Botdog because it has really helped me grow my LinkedIn network. The setup was easy and smooth, avoiding any frustration. I like that it offers both manual and automatic ways to find new connections, which has not only generated interest in what I do but also helped transitioning military personnel find new careers in the civilian workforce. Finding Botdog was a turning point after I switched from another vendor, seeking something more valuable, and Botdog delivered. It stands out as a valuable tool that provides a much better experience than the previous software I used, and I'm very happy with my decision to switch. I think it's great and truly deserves a five-star rating. Nothing I use Botdog to find new LinkedIn connections, which generates interest in my work and assists transitioning military in civilian job placements.
C
Chief Consultant
"Love Botdog. Can't live without it."
Botdog is a highly capable LinkedIn outreach and automation tool. I've been using it for the past month and a half, and I've made numerous LinkedIn connections, started conversations, and even had a few calls. It's very easy to use and implement. It also integrates with Zapier, which is great. Their support is excellent—they usually respond within one business day and are very friendly. Highly recommended. To be honest, I'm a bit addicted to this app. I use it for both sales and marketing initiatives, as well as regular networking. It's a 5-star tool for me and highly recommended. The name is a bit odd when you say it, but other than that, I have no complaints. I run a marketing agency, so I'm always looking for prospects on LinkedIn. Also, for my podcast, I like to invite thought leaders, most of whom I find on LinkedIn. Lastly, when we need to hire help, we do LinkedIn outreach. In the past, I did all this manually, which took a lot of time. I tried other tools, but they were either too expensive or too limited. I feel like I can do all of this with Botdog.
B
Business owner
"Easy Setup for LinkedIn Outreach"
I love Botdog for its simplicity. The initial setup was smooth, and I'd rate it a perfect 10. Being able to run a LinkedIn cold outreach campaign without manually connecting to each person saves time and effort, improving my connection-building process. The Botdog dashboard is intuitive and easy to navigate. I'm especially impressed with the Outreach sequence tool, which is incredibly user-friendly and a feature I actually enjoy. Botdog's affordability compared to other options was a big reason my team switched from Cleverly. Overall, I think Botdog is the best among the tools I've tried, and its effectiveness is reflected in my high likelihood of recommending it—a score of 10 out of 10. Nothing I find Botdog solves the challenge of managing LinkedIn outreach by automating connections and message sequences, making campaigns more efficient without manual effort.
V
Verified Reviewer
"Effortless LinkedIn Automation with Botdog"
I love how Botdog automates connection requests and messages on LinkedIn, saving me a ton of time compared to doing it manually. The best part is how easy it is to use; building a campaign takes just a few minutes and is very straightforward. It's also valuable because it's intuitive—I save time without having to learn a complex tool. Botdog makes sense for me since I'm not interested in email automation, only LinkedIn, and the initial setup was really easy. Nothing so far. Botdog automates my LinkedIn connection requests and messages, saving me a lot of time compared to manual work. It's intuitive and simple to use, so I don't waste time learning a complicated tool.
S
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Simple and Powerful Tool for Fast Discovery"
Botdog is simple and easy to navigate. It helps me accomplish tasks quickly and without hassle. I use it for product and service discovery, and every week it consistently leads to valuable conversations with potential customers. It's still relatively inexpensive compared to other tools. For now, nothing hinders me. I'm eager to see new features as the product grows, and I'm curious how the team will maintain the simplicity that makes it so effective. Botdog solves the "where do I start?" problem in discovery—identifying the right people, reaching out efficiently, and turning that into real conversations. It also reduces the effort required to stay consistent week after week (less manual work, less friction). For me, the benefit is clear: I can run product/service discovery faster and more reliably, and I end up having more insightful conversations with potential customers each week—so I learn quicker and make better decisions about what to build and how to position it.
G
Group Contact Center Head
"Simple Way to Grow Your Network"
I really like how straightforward it is to import and automate adding requests in Botdog. It's just a simple search in the system, and adding the link to Botdog couldn't be easier. The initial setup was very straightforward—I only had to create a username and connect LinkedIn. Nothing else. I use Botdog to grow my connections, especially with TA and HR professionals for job searching, and it solves my problem of having too few connections. I appreciate how easy it is to import and automate request additions.
V
Verified Reviewer
"Simple LinkedIn Automation, Fantastic Support, CEO is super helpful too"
I love how easy it is to automate LinkedIn outreach with Botdog. It's amazing that I can set up campaigns to automatically connect with people I'm interested in, which saves me a ton of time. Not having to send manual connection requests anymore, which I used to do, is a game changer. The support team is also fantastic—they respond quickly when I have an issue, which is really important to me. Honestly, nothing comes to mind. I use Botdog to auto-connect on LinkedIn, saving huge time on manual connections. Setting up LinkedIn automation is very easy, and customer support is highly responsive. I can "set it and forget it," which is exactly what I wanted.
C
Co-Founder
"Simple Campaign Setup, But Integration Hurdles Exist"
Botdog is very user-friendly. Setting up a campaign takes only a few minutes, and I can create simple campaigns with multiple touchpoints for each LinkedIn outreach. I'm able to personalize messages, which makes each connection and prospecting opportunity stand out. The quick setup is valuable—it takes about ten minutes to get started, which I really like. The main challenge is integration; it feels somewhat limited. I know there are workarounds, but integrating with tools like Instantly and Clay can be tricky. I use Botdog for outbound LinkedIn marketing, efficiently sending connection requests and personalized messages to prospects.
S
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"User-Friendly and Time-Saving LinkedIn Outreach"
I appreciate that Botdog is highly intuitive—even someone who hasn't used it before or read any manual can start right away. Setting it up initially was very straightforward, and it integrates well with our existing tools. It saves a huge amount of time by automating LinkedIn outreach, so my sales team only gets involved when a lead responds. One improvement could be making the blacklist import feature easier to find. I'm also unsure about the benefit of adding team members versus having separate accounts for everyone. Overall, Botdog dramatically cuts down the time I spend on LinkedIn outreach by automating it, freeing my team to concentrate on responding leads.
C
Corporate Sales Director
"Tailored Messaging Transformed Our Prospecting"
What really impressed me about Botdog is the ability to customize messages depending on LinkedIn connections and add personal touches using data from my CSV file. Being able to upload a CSV containing data on contacts I want to reach is incredibly useful, as I can source information from places like Tami. Customizing messages based on whether a prospect is connected or not makes the outreach feel personal rather than generic mass messaging. Also, getting Botdog up and running was very simple. I did find the laptop screen view a bit annoying—on some pages I couldn't scroll down and had to zoom out, which made reading harder. I rely on Botdog to quickly connect with many prospects. I can adjust messages based on LinkedIn connections and use CSV data for personalization, which makes communications feel direct and personal. Uploading contact information from lists or other websites significantly improves this workflow.
Enterprise Readiness
GDPR Compliance
Identity & Access
SSO✗ Not supported
RBAC✗
Audit Logs✗
Data Security
At restAES-256
In transitTLS 1.2+
Key mgmtVendor-managed
SLA & Availability
Uptime SLA99.9%
RPO—
RTO—
Pen test—
Compliance & Portability
Data residency—
Data export✓ CSV, Excel
Right to erasure✗
Integrations
HS
HubSpot
Push leads from HubSpot to Botdog campaigns automatically via API.
AT
Attio
Trigger Botdog actions directly from Attio when leads qualify.
ZP
Zapier
Connect Botdog with 3000+ apps via Zapier for automated workflows.
STR
Stripe
Automatically add leads or trigger campaigns based on Stripe events via API.
SF
Salesforce
Botdog supports integration with Salesforce CRM (mentioned in FAQ).
PD
Pipedrive
Botdog supports integration with Pipedrive CRM (mentioned in FAQ).
Governance & Compliance
EU AI Act
No data available
Data Processing Agreement
No data available
Sub-processors
No data available
Right to Erasure
No data available
Change Notifications
No data available
NIST AI RMF
No data available
AiDOOS Managed Deployment
Deploy Botdog in 72 hours
AiDOOS handles setup, CRM integration, SSO config, and user provisioning. Your team goes live — not your IT department.
12
Deployments
94%
Adoption rate
4.8/5
Post-deploy sat.
1-2 weeks
Time to value
Prerequisites
- Active LinkedIn account
- Botdog account with paid plan
- CRM or API credentials for integrations
Configuration Options
- Set up automation sequences
- Configure AI lead review criteria
- Integrate with CRM via API or Zapier
- Define team member roles
How Botdog Compares
| Product | AI & Analytics | Ease of Use | Enterprise Features | Pricing | Integrations | Mobile Experience | Quick Setup | Customer Support | Rating | Price/mo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Botdog This product
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Good | Excellent | Good | Excellent | Good | Fair | Excellent | Excellent | ★ 5.0 | $35/user |
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DR
Dripify
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Good | Good | Fair | Fair | Good | Fair | Good | Good | — | $Custom/user |
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EX
Expandi
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Good | Good | Good | Fair | Good | Fair | Good | Good | — | $Custom/user |
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LN
LinkedIn Sales Navigator
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Excellent | Good | Excellent | Poor | Good | Excellent | Good | Good | — | $99.99/user |
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- Plans from $2,000 — Starter Pack, 10 Delivery Units, 90 days
- Refundable on unused Delivery Units, anytime — no questions asked
- Re-delivery guarantee on acceptance miss
- Pre-flight delivery sizing — you see the plan before you commit
How a Virtual Delivery Center delivers Botdog
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Outcome-Based
Pay for results, not hours
Milestone-Driven
Clear deliverables at each phase
Expert Network
Access to certified specialists
Implementation Timeline
1
Discover
Requirements & assessment
2
Integrate
Setup & data migration
3
Validate
Testing & security audit
4
Rollout
Deployment & training
5
Optimize
Performance tuning
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Botdog safe to use with my LinkedIn account?
Yes, Botdog prioritizes safety by respecting LinkedIn's daily limits and using smart delays to mimic human behavior. It has been operating safely since 2020 with zero account bans.
How many connection requests can I send per day with Botdog?
Botdog recommends staying within LinkedIn's limits of 100-200 connection requests per week and automatically manages the pace to maintain natural activity patterns.
Can I use Botdog with LinkedIn Sales Navigator?
Absolutely, Botdog works seamlessly with LinkedIn Sales Navigator, Premium, and regular accounts, allowing you to leverage advanced search filters.
What integrations does Botdog support?
Botdog supports native integrations with HubSpot, Attio, Stripe, Salesforce, and Pipedrive, as well as Zapier for connecting with 3000+ apps. It also provides an API and webhooks for custom integrations.
Does Botdog offer a free trial?
Yes, all Botdog plans come with a 7-day free trial with no credit card required, full access to features, and you can cancel anytime.