Lemlist Chrome Extension: Everything You Need to Know

What Is the Lemlist Chrome Extension?

The lemlist Chrome extension is a browser tool that integrates lemlist's sales outreach platform directly into LinkedIn, Gmail, HubSpot, and Salesforce. With over 70,000 users and a 4.7-star rating, it's become a popular choice for sales professionals who want to prospect without constantly switching between tabs.

The extension allows you to enroll leads into campaigns, enrich contacts with verified emails and phone numbers, and even make calls—all from within the platforms you're already using. For sales teams running multichannel outreach, this level of integration can significantly speed up daily workflows.

Key Features of the Lemlist Chrome Extension

Let's break down what the extension actually does and whether these features justify the cost.

LinkedIn Lead Import

The core function is importing leads directly from LinkedIn. You can add individual profiles or bulk import from LinkedIn search results and Sales Navigator lists. The extension automatically populates lead information including name, company, job title, and profile URL—saving you from manual data entry.

One important limitation: the extension caps LinkedIn imports at 999 leads per import session. If you're working with larger lists, you'll need to batch your imports.

Contact Enrichment

Beyond basic profile data, the extension can find verified email addresses and phone numbers using lemlist's waterfall enrichment system (which pulls from multiple data providers). This is where the credit system comes into play—each enrichment consumes credits from your monthly allocation.

Free users get 100 email enrichments or 25 phone numbers per month. Paid plans range from 1,000 to 2,500 credits depending on your tier.

CRM Integration

The extension works within HubSpot and Salesforce, letting you add contacts to lemlist campaigns directly from your CRM interface. You can also use bulk selection via your CRM's checkboxes to add multiple leads at once.

Note: Some users have reported sync issues between lemlist and HubSpot following recent updates, so test this integration thoroughly if CRM sync is critical to your workflow.

Built-in Dialer

For cold calling, the extension includes a dialer function. If a lead doesn't have a phone number on file, you can use the "Find phone" option to enrich that data, then call directly from LinkedIn, HubSpot, or Salesforce. This is particularly useful for sales reps who combine email outreach with phone follow-ups.

How to Install and Set Up the Lemlist Extension

Getting started is straightforward:

1. Download the extension from the Chrome Web Store by searching "lemlist" or visiting the official extension page
2. Create a lemlist account if you don't have one—you can start with their free tier to test basic functionality
3. Connect your LinkedIn account by clicking the extension icon and following the authentication prompts
4. Configure deduplication settings to avoid importing leads that already exist in your campaigns

The extension uses browser cookies to maintain the connection between LinkedIn and lemlist. If you log out of either platform or clear your browser cookies, you'll need to reconnect the extension. While your paused LinkedIn campaigns will resume automatically after reconnecting, it's best to avoid logging out during active campaign periods.

Lemlist Pricing: What Does the Extension Actually Cost?

Here's where things get complicated. While the extension itself is technically "free" to download, most useful features require a paid lemlist subscription.

Free Plan

Lemlist offers a limited free plan that gives you access to the Chrome extension with 100 lead exports per month. However, you cannot send email campaigns on the free plan—it's essentially a trial for the lead finder functionality.

Paid Plans

• Email Pro: $69/month per user (or $55/month billed annually). Includes 1,000 enrichment credits, unlimited email follow-ups, and basic CRM integrations.
• Multichannel Expert: $99/month per user (or $79/month annually). Adds LinkedIn automation, cold calling, and 1,500 credits.
• Enterprise: Custom pricing with a minimum of 5 seats. Includes 2,500 credits and dedicated support.

Critical detail about credits: Lemlist credits do not roll over month-to-month. If you don't use your 1,000 credits in January, they're gone—you start fresh with 1,000 in February. This "use it or lose it" system means you need to carefully plan your prospecting volume to avoid wasting credits.

Additional credits cost $0.05 per email and $0.20 per phone number if you exceed your monthly allocation.

Limitations and Common Issues

Before committing to lemlist, consider these practical limitations:

Credit System Complexity

The credit-based pricing can become expensive quickly for high-volume prospectors. If you're finding 500+ leads per month, the extra credit costs add up. Some users report that their actual monthly costs end up significantly higher than the base subscription price.

Extension Connectivity Issues

The extension relies on browser cookies for authentication. Users commonly encounter "LinkedIn cookie missing" errors, especially after clearing browser data or using multiple devices. While reconnecting is simple, it can disrupt workflows during active campaigns.

HubSpot Sync Problems

Recent updates have caused synchronization issues for some HubSpot users. If your workflow depends heavily on lemlist-HubSpot integration, thoroughly test this before committing to an annual plan.

Learning Curve

While the interface is generally intuitive, mastering campaign variables, deduplication settings, and multichannel sequences takes time. Budget for a learning period, especially if you're training a team.

Free Alternatives for Email Finding

If lemlist's pricing doesn't fit your budget—or if you simply need email finding without the full campaign automation suite—there are alternatives worth considering.

Galadon Email Finder

Our free Email Finder lets you find verified business emails from a person's name and company or their LinkedIn URL. Unlike credit-based systems, you can run searches without worrying about monthly limits depleting mid-campaign.

For sales professionals who already have their outreach infrastructure in place (whether that's Smartlead, Instantly, or another sending platform), separating your email finding from your sending tool often makes more financial sense than paying for an all-in-one solution.

Complementary Free Tools

Before sending any cold email, verification is crucial. Our Email Verifier checks whether an address is valid, risky, or invalid—protecting your sender reputation from hard bounces.

For prospects where email isn't getting responses, sometimes a phone call breaks through. The Mobile Number Finder can help you find cell phone numbers when you need to add a calling step to your outreach sequence.

When Lemlist Makes Sense vs. When It Doesn't

Lemlist is a powerful platform, but it's not right for everyone. Here's a realistic assessment:

Lemlist Is Worth It If:

• You need multichannel automation combining email, LinkedIn, and calls in unified sequences
• Advanced personalization (custom images, videos, landing pages) is important to your strategy
• You're sending high volumes (1,000+ emails monthly) and need built-in deliverability tools like Lemwarm
• Your budget accommodates $69-99/month per user plus potential overage costs
• You want everything in one platform rather than managing multiple tools

Consider Alternatives If:

• You only need email finding without campaign automation
• You're budget-constrained and can't justify per-seat pricing
• You already have a sending platform and just need data enrichment
• Your prospecting volume is unpredictable (the non-rollover credit system penalizes inconsistent usage)
• You prefer usage-based pricing over subscription models

Setting Up an Effective Prospecting Stack

Many sales professionals find that combining specialized tools outperforms all-in-one platforms—both in capability and cost. Here's a practical stack setup:

For lead finding: Use Galadon's Email Finder for initial email discovery. Combine with Clay for waterfall enrichment if you need multiple data sources.

For verification: Always verify emails before sending. Run found addresses through our Email Verifier to filter out invalid addresses that would hurt deliverability.

For sending: Choose a dedicated cold email platform. Instantly and Smartlead both offer competitive pricing for email-focused outreach, while lemlist remains strong for true multichannel campaigns.

This modular approach gives you flexibility—you're not locked into one vendor's credit system, and you can swap components as better tools emerge.

Final Verdict on the Lemlist Chrome Extension

The lemlist Chrome extension is a well-designed tool that genuinely improves prospecting workflows for users already committed to the lemlist ecosystem. The LinkedIn integration is smooth, bulk importing works reliably, and the ability to enrich and call leads without leaving your current tab saves real time.

However, the extension's value is inseparable from lemlist's broader pricing structure. If you're not ready to commit to $69-99/month per user, the free tier's 100-lead cap won't get you very far. And if you only need email finding without campaign automation, you're paying for features you won't use.

For teams running serious multichannel outreach at scale, lemlist delivers. For everyone else—especially those watching their budget—combining free tools like our Email Finder with a dedicated sending platform often provides better value.