Woodpecker pricing: what it really costs
Woodpecker starts at $35/mo (checked 29 Oct 2026). That figure is the licence only: it is charged per plan, so teammates do not multiply it. Budget for domains and mailboxes on top whatever you choose.
Prices checked 29 Oct 2026 against each vendor's pricing page · Last updated
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Woodpecker plans and pricing (checked 29 Oct 2026)
| Plan | Price | What you get |
|---|---|---|
| Email (entry volume) | $35/mo ($280/yr billed annually) | 500 contacted prospects, 8,000 emails per month, unlimited email accounts and team members, 100 Lead Finder credits |
| Email (next volume tier) | $67/mo | 2,000 contacted prospects, 32,000 emails per month |
| Extra Lead Finder credits | $10/mo per 500 credits | Add-on for B2B contact and company data |
| Scale | Custom quote | Higher volume; book a call with Woodpecker |
Prices checked 29 Oct 2026 against each vendor's pricing page. Prices change often, so verify on the vendor site before you commit.
What you pay beyond the licence
Every line below follows from what Woodpecker does and does not include. None of it is optional if you intend to send cold at volume.
- Priced by plan rather than per seat, so adding teammates does not multiply the bill; sending volume and contact limits decide which tier you need.
- Domains and mailboxes are always a separate cost. Budget roughly $2-4 per mailbox per month plus domain registration, whatever platform you pick.
Is Woodpecker the right spend for you?
Worth it when…
Agencies and consultancies that want dependable sending without paying for an AI suite.
- Consistent deliverability track record over many years
- Simple, predictable pricing and a clean agency view
Overpriced when…
- AI features are lighter than AI-first platforms: an AI email writer rather than an AI SDR
- Contact data comes from Lead Finder credits (100 included, more sold in packs), not an open database
Entry price checked 29 Oct 2026. Vendors change tiers often, so check the current page before you commit.
Woodpecker vs a managed cold email service
| Cost item | Woodpecker (DIY) | Managed service |
|---|---|---|
| Software | $35/mo+ | Included |
| Domains and mailboxes | $50-100/mo | Included |
| Someone to run it | Your team's time | Included |
| Realistic monthly total | $200-500+ (plus time) | $800/mo, 2-month minimum, no setup fee (fully managed) |
Running Woodpecker yourself is cheaper on paper. Running it well takes deliverability knowledge, consistent domain management and daily attention. If your team already knows that, Woodpecker is the right call. If not, a managed service removes the learning curve and gets you to meetings faster.
Woodpecker.co pricing 2026 vs done for you cold email agency cost 2026
Woodpecker.co's pricing page, checked on 29 October 2026, lists four plans: Email (cold email campaigns priced by monthly volume, with unlimited email accounts, team members and email verification, and 100 Lead Finder credits), Multichannel (the same plus one LinkedIn account), LinkedIn, and Scale on a custom quote. The entry Email package is $35 a month for 500 contacted prospects and 8,000 emails a month, or $280 a year billed annually; the next tier is $67 a month. Extra warm-ups, mailboxes, domains, dedicated servers, API access, the agency panel and white label are paid add-ons.
The done for you cold email agency cost in 2026 is a different kind of number. Woodpecker is the sending tool only; the domains, mailboxes, contact data, copy and the hours to run and monitor campaigns are yours to supply. A done-for-you agency bundles all of that into one fee. Digital Patron charges $800 a month with a 2-month minimum and no setup fee. Published prices at other agencies we track start at $2,000 a month (Sales.co) and $2,400 a month (OutreachBloom), and several, such as Belkins and Martal Group, quote only after a call.
Pick Woodpecker when someone on your team already knows deliverability and will run campaigns every week. Pick an agency when that person does not exist yet, or costs more per month than the agency fee.
Sources, checked 26 October 2026: woodpecker.co/pricing/ · sales.co/pricing · outreachbloom.com/pricing
Frequently asked questions
How much does Woodpecker cost?
Woodpecker starts at $35/mo as of 29 Oct 2026. That is per workspace, so teammates do not multiply the bill — mailbox and contact limits drive the tier instead.
Is Woodpecker worth the price?
It depends entirely on what it saves you. Agencies and consultancies that want dependable sending without paying for an AI suite. Because a contact database is bundled, it can replace a separate data subscription, which is where the real saving sits.
What does Woodpecker cost you on top of the licence?
Priced by plan rather than per seat, so adding teammates does not multiply the bill; sending volume and contact limits decide which tier you need. Domains and mailboxes are always a separate cost. Budget roughly $2-4 per mailbox per month plus domain registration, whatever platform you pick.
Is Woodpecker cheaper than running outbound as a managed service?
Licence cost is rarely the deciding number. Woodpecker from $35/mo is the software only — domains, mailboxes, copywriting and somebody's time to run it are all extra. Once that time is a salary, a managed retainer often lands cheaper than a tool plus a hire.
What Woodpecker plans are available?
Woodpecker offers 4 tiers as of 29 Oct 2026: Email (entry volume) at $35/mo ($280/yr billed annually), Email (next volume tier) at $67/mo, Extra Lead Finder credits at $10/mo per 500 credits, Scale at Custom quote. Most cold email operators need the middle tier to get enough volume and deliverability controls — the entry plan works for testing but hits limits quickly at scale.
Does Woodpecker have a free plan or free trial?
Woodpecker does not offer a permanently free plan. Most teams start on the Email (entry volume) plan at $35/mo ($280/yr billed annually) and upgrade once volume grows.
Woodpecker pricing 2026 vs done for you cold email agency?
Woodpecker is software you run yourself: its 2026 pricing page lists Email, Multichannel and LinkedIn plans billed monthly or annually, plus a custom Scale plan and paid add-ons for warm-ups, mailboxes, domains and an agency panel. The entry Email plan is $35 a month for 500 contacted prospects and 8,000 emails (checked 29 Oct 2026). Domains, extra data and the time to run campaigns sit on top. A done-for-you cold email agency runs all of it for you; Digital Patron charges $800 a month, 2-month minimum, no setup fee.
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