Octopus CRM alternative
The Octopus CRM alternative for multichannel prospecting
ReachPods moves Octopus CRM’s LinkedIn funnels to the cloud and extends them to email and messaging apps. One visual flow, one inbox, and safe limits on every account you connect.
- Telegram
- Telegram
Choose ReachPods if you want
- Runs without your browser
- More than LinkedIn
- Scale with more accounts
Octopus CRM may suit you better if you need
- A low-cost, browser-only LinkedIn tool
- Simple contact management inside the extension
LinkedIn automation Chrome extension
What is Octopus CRM?
Octopus CRM is a Chrome extension for LinkedIn automation. It sends invitations and messages, visits and endorses profiles, and organizes contacts in a simple CRM, at an accessible price.
It suits individuals who want budget-friendly LinkedIn automation inside their browser.
Why teams switch
Why teams look for a Octopus CRM alternative
Runs without your browser
ReachPods works in the cloud with hosted sign-in, so campaigns don’t stop when Chrome closes.
Scale with more accounts
Connect several LinkedIn accounts and rotate one campaign across them with sender rotation.
Feature comparison
ReachPods vs Octopus CRM
| Feature | ReachPods | Octopus CRM |
|---|---|---|
| LinkedIn automation | Invites, messages, InMail, visits, reactions, groups | Yes |
| Cold email | Gmail, Outlook and any IMAP/SMTP mailbox | No |
| WhatsApp outreach | Messages and voice notes from your own numbers | No |
| Instagram outreach | Follow, like, comment, then DM | No |
| Telegram outreach | By @username or phone number | No |
| Runs in the cloud | No extension or desktop app to keep open | Chrome extension |
| Branching multichannel sequences | Visual builder with yes/no conditions | Linear funnels |
| Unified inbox for every channel | All channels, all accounts, one inbox | No |
| Sender rotation in one campaign | Across LinkedIn, email and messaging accounts | No |
Based on publicly available information as of October 2026. Products change often; check Octopus CRM’s own site for its current features and pricing. Octopus CRM is a trademark of its owner. ReachPods is not affiliated with or endorsed by Octopus CRM.
Switching
How to switch from Octopus CRM to ReachPods
- 1
Export from Octopus CRM
Download your leads and the copy of your best-performing Octopus CRM sequence.
- 2
Connect your accounts
Add LinkedIn, mailboxes, WhatsApp, Instagram or Telegram through hosted sign-in. Limits and warm-up start safe.
- 3
Rebuild the flow
Drag the same steps onto the visual builder, then add the channels and conditions you couldn’t use before.
- 4
Launch and compare
Run it on a fresh segment, watch replies arrive in one inbox and compare results in analytics.
What you get
What you get with ReachPods
FAQ
Octopus CRM alternative: questions and answers
Something else on your mind? Get started and try it on your own accounts.
Can I move my leads from Octopus CRM to ReachPods?
Yes. Export your leads from Octopus CRM as a CSV and import them into a ReachPods list; columns map to lead fields and custom variables, and duplicates are merged. You can also pull leads straight from LinkedIn searches, Sales Navigator, post engagers, groups and events. See lead generation.
Can I run ReachPods and Octopus CRM side by side?
Yes. Many teams start one campaign in ReachPods on a fresh segment while existing Octopus CRM sequences finish, then switch fully. Add your current customers and active prospects to the ReachPods blacklist so nobody is contacted twice.
How is ReachPods priced?
Social + Email is $39 a month per connected account with every feature included, and Cold Email plans start at $39 a month. See pricing.
More comparisons
Comparing other tools too?
Ready to try a Octopus CRM alternative?
$39 per connected account, every feature, every channel. Add accounts as you grow.