A general CRM like HubSpot or Salesforce is built for closed-won reporting, not for the daily reality of LinkedIn outreach: connection requests, replies, and follow-ups. A LinkedIn CRM is purpose-built for that motion. Here is what matters and how the options compare.
What a LinkedIn CRM needs
Three things: a unified inbox so every LinkedIn conversation is in one view, a pipeline (ideally Kanban) to move prospects through stages, and a tight link to sourcing and campaigns so a new lead lands in the pipeline automatically. A CRM that only imports a CSV after the fact adds work instead of removing it.
The options compared
| Tool | Unified inbox | Kanban pipeline | Sourcing built in | Starts at |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leadsforlinked | Yes | Yes | Yes (8 methods) | Free, then 14 EUR |
| Kanbox | Yes | Yes | Yes | ~25 EUR |
| Waalaxy | Partial | Basic | Yes | ~21 EUR |
| HubSpot | No (email-first) | Yes | No | Free CRM, paid tiers high |
Leadsforlinked as a LinkedIn CRM
On Leadsforlinked, a scraped lead becomes a prospect in your pipeline, enters a multi-step campaign, and every reply lands in a unified inbox. You drag cards across Kanban stages and a live dashboard tracks invitations, replies, and meetings. Because sourcing, messaging, and CRM share one database, there is no CSV round-trip. It is included from the Starter plan at 29 EUR.
Keep your main CRM too
You do not have to rip out HubSpot or Pipedrive. Use Leadsforlinked as the LinkedIn-facing layer and export or sync qualified prospects into your system of record. The point is to stop managing live LinkedIn conversations in a tool that was never built for them.
Frequently asked questions
What is a LinkedIn CRM?
A CRM purpose-built for LinkedIn outreach: a unified inbox, a pipeline to track prospects by stage, and a link to sourcing and campaigns, rather than a general sales CRM.
Does Leadsforlinked have a Kanban pipeline?
Yes. The Kanban pipeline and unified inbox are included from the Starter plan, and prospects flow in automatically from sourcing and campaigns.
Can I use Leadsforlinked with HubSpot or Pipedrive?
Yes. Use it as the LinkedIn layer and export or sync qualified prospects into your main CRM as your system of record.