Scrupp positions itself as the cheap-and-cheerful LinkedIn search scraper. Entry tier is $24/mo, the UI is simple, and you can export search results to CSV in a few clicks. For solo prospectors on a tight budget, it's a credible option.
This article covers when Scrupp is enough and when you need something with more depth.
Scrupp's positioning
Scrupp is a Chrome extension plus simple web app for extracting LinkedIn search results to CSV. The product is intentionally minimal: it does one thing (search-result extraction) at a low price.
Where Scrupp wins (price)
- Cheap entry tier ($24/mo). One of the lowest prices in the category.
- Simple UX. Install extension, search LinkedIn, click export, get CSV. No learning curve.
- No Sales Navigator required. Same as Leadsforlinked.
- Email finding. Higher tiers find verified emails from extracted profiles.
Where Scrupp falls short
Search-only sourcing
Scrupp extracts LinkedIn search results. That's it. No post commenter scraping, no event attendees, no group members at scale, no post monitors, no signal scraping. The warm-signal sources are unavailable.
No outreach features
Scrupp is extraction-only. No campaign builder, no inbox, no AI replies. You'd push the CSV to a separate outreach tool to actually message your leads.
No real free tier
Scrupp offers a small free trial but no permanent free tier. For evaluation, you commit card details.
What Leadsforlinked offers
- Free 100 leads. No card.
- Starter at $14/mo. Cheaper than Scrupp's $24/mo entry tier.
- 8 sourcing methods. Including post commenters, event attendees, signals.
- Built-in messaging campaigns from Pro tier ($29/mo).
- AI Responder on Business tier.
Leadsforlinked Starter ($14/mo) is genuinely cheaper than Scrupp ($24/mo). For solo prospectors on tight budgets, Leadsforlinked wins on price AND capability.
Side-by-side comparison
| Feature | Scrupp | Leadsforlinked |
|---|---|---|
| Free tier | Limited trial | 100 leads |
| Cheapest paid | $24/mo | $14/mo (Starter) |
| Sourcing methods | 1 (search only) | 8 |
| Email finding | Higher tiers | Yes |
| Built-in messaging | No | Yes (Pro+) |
| AI Responder | No | Yes (Business) |
| Sales Navigator required | No | No |
Cheaper, free tier, more depth.
Leadsforlinked Starter is $14/mo. Free tier exists. 8 sourcing methods. Pick the better deal.
Start freeFAQ
Is Scrupp legit?
Yes, Scrupp is a real product with active users. It just has a narrow scope. The question is whether the narrow scope matches your needs.
Can I migrate from Scrupp to Leadsforlinked?
Yes. Export your existing CSVs from Scrupp, sign up for Leadsforlinked free, import. Most teams complete migration in under 30 minutes.
Why is Leadsforlinked Starter cheaper than Scrupp?
Different pricing strategies. We chose to anchor Starter low ($14/mo) to capture freelancers and solo prospectors. Scrupp chose $24/mo. Both are sustainable; we just bet on volume.