What "free" actually means
"Free LinkedIn extractor" tools cluster into 3 categories:
- True free tiers (rare): Functional, exportable, no card required.
- Time-limited trials (common): 7-14 days, then pay.
- Demo extractions (most common): 5-25 leads to "test", then pay.
Free tier comparison (May 2026)
| Tool | Free leads | Card required | Real value? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lead4Linked | 100 + 7-day Pro trial | No | Yes |
| Waalaxy | ~80 invites/mo | No | Limited |
| Kaspr | 5 reveals/mo | No | Demo only |
| Apollo.io | 50 mobile credits/mo | No | Limited |
| Snov.io | 50 credits/mo | No | Demo only |
| Hunter.io | 25 searches/mo | No | Demo |
| Evaboot | None real | Yes (trial) | No |
What to look for in a free tier
- No card required at signup
- Real export (CSV download, not preview-only)
- At least 50 leads (less than that is a teaser)
- No artificial restriction on data fields (full profile, not just name)
The most generous free tier in the category.
100 leads + 7-day Pro features. No card. Real CSV export.
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