Compare AI-native lead generation with transparent per-lead pricing to traditional SDR teams with long contracts and high retainers.
Leadgen is an AI-native lead generation platform built for compliance-first, multi-channel outreach. Instead of hiring large SDR teams, Leadgen uses AI-powered scoring to qualify leads in real time. Pricing is transparent and usage-based, charged per qualified lead with no lock-in contracts. The platform supports email, SMS, and WhatsApp outreach with automated compliance tracking built into every touchpoint.
Belkins is a B2B lead generation agency founded in 2017 with over 1,000 employees. They rely on manual SDR teams to research prospects, write emails, and schedule meetings. Their service requires a minimum $3,000 per month retainer with 3 to 6 month contracts. Belkins primarily operates through email and LinkedIn outreach, with human researchers handling lead qualification and list building.
| Feature | Leadgen | Belkins |
|---|---|---|
| AI-powered lead scoring | Real-time AI scoring with custom models per vertical | Manual qualification by SDR team members |
| Multi-channel outreach | Email, SMS, and WhatsApp with unified tracking | Primarily email and LinkedIn |
| Compliance automation | Built-in TCPA, GDPR, DSG consent tracking | Manual compliance processes |
| Transparent pricing | Per-lead pricing, pay only for qualified leads | $3K+ monthly retainer, 3-6 month contracts |
| Real-time lead delivery | Webhook delivery to your CRM in seconds | Batch delivery through scheduled reports |
| Vertical customization | Custom schemas, scoring weights, and outreach per vertical | General B2B approach across industries |
| Dedicated account manager | Self-serve platform with support team | Dedicated SDR and account manager |
| Meeting booking | Lead delivery, not meeting booking | SDRs book meetings directly on your calendar |
| Aspect | Leadgen | Belkins |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | Per qualified lead | Monthly retainer |
| Minimum spend | No minimum, pay as you go | $3,000+ per month |
| Contract length | No lock-in, cancel anytime | 3 to 6 month minimum |
| Setup cost | Included in onboarding | Separate onboarding fee |
| Scaling cost | Linear, per lead | Step function, add more SDRs |
Per-lead pricing means you never pay for unused capacity. Start small and scale as results come in.
Automated consent tracking and append-only audit trails meet TCPA, GDPR, and DSG requirements out of the box.
Belkins provides dedicated SDRs who write personalized emails and book meetings directly. If you want a human touch on every interaction, Belkins delivers that.
Email, SMS, and WhatsApp from a single platform with unified analytics. No need to stitch together separate tools.
If your sales team needs meetings on the calendar rather than qualified leads in the CRM, Belkins handles meeting scheduling end to end.
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