Expandi and Dux-Soup rarely come up in the same sentence because they solve LinkedIn automation from opposite directions: one is a premium cloud platform for agencies, the other is the cheapest browser extension still standing from 2015. Here is how they actually compare.
What Expandi does
Expandi runs entirely in the cloud with an isolated environment and a dedicated IP per client account, aimed at agencies. It supports strong multi-step sequencing with conditional branches and a unified inbox. Sourcing is limited to LinkedIn search results and connection-list extraction, around 2-3 methods, with no native AI Responder. Pricing starts at $99/mo with a 7-day trial and no permanent free tier.
What Dux-Soup does
Dux-Soup is a Chrome extension launched in 2015 that automates profile visits, connection requests, message follow-ups, and profile data extraction. It is the cheapest entry-tier LinkedIn automation tool in the category, around $11.25/mo for the Turbo plan, backed by a decade of refinement and a loyal solo-prospector community. Sourcing covers search results and profile data, around 3-4 methods, with no post commenter scraping, post monitors, or signal-based sourcing. There are no AI features, team/multi-account tools are basic, and multi-step messaging campaigns only appear on higher tiers.
Expandi vs Dux-Soup: side-by-side
| Criterion | Expandi | Dux-Soup | Leadsforlinked |
|---|---|---|---|
| Execution model | Cloud-only | Chrome extension | Chrome extension |
| Sales Navigator required | No | No | No |
| LinkedIn sourcing methods | 2-3 (search, connections) | 3-4 (search, profile data) | 8 |
| AI auto-reply | No | No | Yes (Diamond Pro) |
| Messaging campaigns | Yes | Higher tiers only | Yes (from Starter) |
| Runs while computer is off | Yes | No | No |
| Pricing model | From $99/mo | From $11.25/mo | Free tier, credits never expire |
| Free tier | 7-day trial only | Limited demo | 100 leads, no card |
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When to choose each
Choose Expandi if:
- You are an agency running several client accounts and want cloud-only execution.
- Dedicated IPs and deeper conditional branching matter to your workflow.
- Budget is secondary to agency-scale features.
Choose Dux-Soup if:
- The lowest possible price is your main constraint.
- You are a solo prospector who only needs basic search scraping and connection automation.
- A dated interface and no AI layer are acceptable trade-offs for the price.
Where Leadsforlinked fits
What is striking about putting Expandi and Dux-Soup side by side is that an $88/mo price gap buys almost no difference in sourcing depth: 2-3 methods at the top of the market, 3-4 at the bottom. Neither tool's pricing is really about sourcing at all, it is about execution model (cloud vs extension) and polish. Leadsforlinked competes on the dimension both of them skip: eight sourcing methods, well past either one, plus outreach campaigns, a CRM, and an AI Responder, none of which Dux-Soup includes at its price point, and none of which Expandi offers at any price. Like Dux-Soup, it is a Chrome extension rather than cloud-only, so the account-safety profile is closer to Dux-Soup's than to Expandi's. Free to start with 100 leads.
Sources & further reading
- Expandi, official site. Reference for Expandi's own product and plan descriptions.
- Dux-Soup, official site. Reference for Dux-Soup's own product and plan descriptions.
- LinkedIn Sales Navigator, official product page. Reference for Sales Navigator features and pricing.
Frequently asked questions
Is Expandi or Dux-Soup better for LinkedIn automation?
They serve different philosophies. Expandi is cloud-only, built for agencies running multiple client accounts, with dedicated IPs and deeper branching. Dux-Soup is a Chrome extension built for solo prospectors at the lowest price in the category, with a dated UI and no AI features.
Do Expandi and Dux-Soup have a free tier?
Not a permanent one. Expandi offers a 7-day trial. Dux-Soup offers a limited demo. Leadsforlinked gives 100 free leads on signup with no credit card.
Which is cheaper, Expandi or Dux-Soup?
Dux-Soup, by a wide margin: its Turbo plan starts around $11.25/mo versus Expandi's $99/mo. Expandi's price covers cloud execution and dedicated IPs that Dux-Soup, a browser extension, does not offer.
What does Leadsforlinked do that neither Expandi nor Dux-Soup does?
It sources leads from eight LinkedIn methods, well beyond either tool's 2-4, and adds an AI Responder on Diamond Pro with a modern interface, all in a subscription that starts free.
Do Expandi or Dux-Soup require Sales Navigator?
No, neither does, and neither does Leadsforlinked. All three work with a standard LinkedIn account.