Job
Run cold email outbound
Build a targeted list, write a short sequence, and book meetings — without guessing emails or inventing personalization.
Compare the agents with verified prices: best AI agent to run cold email outbound
Agents that can do it
| Agent | What it does | What it costs | Free plan |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ami (AiSDR) | Reads your website, builds a targeted list, launches an outbound campaign and keeps fixing what stalls | Solo $250/mo, month-to-month, self-serveVerified on the vendor's page, Oct 15, 2026 | No |
| AgentSDR | Run email, LinkedIn and WhatsApp outbound with enrichment, reply classification and a unified inbox | Free software (open source); cloud/demo pricing not confirmed on homepageVerified on the vendor's page, Oct 15, 2026 | Yes |
| Reply.io Jason AI | AI SDR that prospects and books meetings | from $500/moVerified on the vendor's page, Oct 14, 2026 | No |
| Artisan (Ava) | AI BDR that finds leads and sends outreach | Pricing on request (scoped by lead volume)Verified on the vendor's page, Oct 14, 2026 | No |
| 11x (Alice) | Digital worker that prospects and books meetings | Pricing on request (book a demo)Verified on the vendor's page, Oct 15, 2026 | No |
| Clay | AI research agents enrich leads and personalize outreach | $167/moVerified on the vendor's page, Oct 14, 2026 | Yes |
| Pancake | Build GTM plays: find leads from funding and hiring signals, qualify them, and run outreach from Claude or Codex via MCP | From $99/mo per workspace (60k credits); trial credits on siteVerified on the vendor's page, Oct 15, 2026 | Not confirmed |
| Lindy | Email triage, scheduling, lead outreach, meeting notes and follow-ups on autopilot | $49.99/mo per user for 5,000 credits; free trial with $50 in credits for 7 daysVerified on the vendor's page, Oct 14, 2026 | Yes |
Example instructions to give an agent
Fill in the brackets, then paste it as one task.
Job: run a cold email outbound sequence for me. I sell: [offer and typical price] Ideal customer: [role, company size, trigger] Not a fit: [list] Sequence length: [3 emails over 10 days] Calendar link: [URL] 1. Build or import a list of [50] prospects that match. Enrich with company, role, public email only. 2. For each, write one specific first line based on something public (funding, hiring, a page on their site). If you cannot find one, skip personalization rather than inventing. 3. Draft email 1 (under 90 words), email 2 (bump), email 3 (breakup). One clear ask: a 15-minute call via my calendar link. 4. Never guess an email address. Use only verified or publicly listed addresses. 5. Pause anyone who replies, bounces or unsubscribes. Log status in [my CRM / sheet]. 6. End of week: sent, opens if available, replies, meetings booked. Rules: no fake personalization. No purchased spam lists. Stop on unsubscribe immediately.
FAQ
- What is the best AI agent to run cold email outbound?
- Hire the Bot lists 8 agents that can run cold email outbound: Ami (AiSDR), AgentSDR, Reply.io Jason AI, Artisan (Ava), 11x (Alice), Clay, and 2 more. We do not rank them — compare verified prices and setup steps.
- How much do AI agents that run cold email outbound cost?
- Verified prices we checked: Ami (AiSDR): Solo $250/mo, month-to-month, self-serve; AgentSDR: Free software (open source); cloud/demo pricing not confirmed on homepage; Reply.io Jason AI: from $500/mo; Artisan (Ava): Pricing on request (scoped by lead volume); and 4 more. Always confirm on the vendor page before you buy.
- How do I get an AI agent to run cold email outbound?
- Use the example instructions on this page: fill in the brackets, paste them as one task, and check anything that goes to a customer before it sends.
- Is there a free AI agent to run cold email outbound?
- Yes — among agents with verified prices, a free plan is available on: AgentSDR, Clay, Lindy.
- What are the risks of using an AI agent to run cold email outbound?
- Agents can invent facts, send the wrong message, or miss a detail. Check anything that goes to a customer, never invent prices or emails in your instructions, and require approval before send, pay or delete.
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