Quick answer: The best 11x alternatives in 2026 are Buzz AI Employee (email, LinkedIn and call outreach, about 15 minutes to onboard), Artisan's Ava, AiSDR, Amplemarket and Reply.io's Jason. Pick by three things: which channels you need, who approves what gets sent, and whether you can live with an annual contract. Prices below were checked on vendor sites in October 2026.
11x is a strong product, and its outbound worker, Alice, covers a lot of ground. But it is sold on annual terms with a sales-led start, and that does not fit every team. This guide compares five alternatives on price, channels and contract, using each vendor's own pricing page as of October 2026. For a deeper head-to-head, see Buzz vs Artisan vs 11x.
Why teams look for an 11x alternative
Most teams that shop around are not unhappy with the idea of an AI SDR. They want a different deal. The common reasons:
- Annual commitment. 11x's docs say annual billing is the default, with two- and three-year terms on Pro and Enterprise, and 30 days' written notice to not renew.
- High entry price. The Growth plan starts at $3,750 per month, billed annually, for up to 5 users and 2,000 new prospects a month. The FAQ on the same page says 11x starts at $36,000 per year, so ask for the yearly total in writing.
- Sales-led start. Pro and Enterprise are quoted. Some buyers want to test on a small budget first.
- Control. Alice is built to decide who to contact and what to say. Some teams want a human to approve sends, at least at first.
None of these make 11x a bad choice. If you want a fully managed, high-volume outbound worker and an annual contract suits your budget, it may be the right fit. If not, read on. For the wider market, see our list of the best AI SDR tools for 2026.
11x alternatives compared: price, channels and contract (as of Oct 2026)
Prices and terms change often. Every figure below comes from the vendor's live pricing page or docs, checked on October 27, 2026. Where a vendor does not publish a price, we say "Not public (quote)".
| Tool | Channels | Who approves sends | Contract | Published entry price | Checked (source) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buzz AI Employee | Email, LinkedIn, call | AI Employee writes, handles replies and books meetings; you set the plan with Buzz | Custom terms (talk to sales); Core is billed monthly | AI Employee: Custom (talk to sales). Core: $79 per seat per month | Oct 27, 2026 · buzz.ai/pricing, buzz.ai/x |
| 11x (Alice) | Email, LinkedIn, phone (with consent), SMS, WhatsApp | Alice decides who to contact and what to say; Smart Replies escalates what needs a human | Annual by default; 2–3 year terms on Pro and Enterprise; 30 days' notice to not renew | Growth from $3,750/mo billed annually (FAQ: from $36,000/yr); Pro and Enterprise not public (quote) | Oct 27, 2026 · 11x.ai Alice pricing page, docs.11x.ai |
| Artisan (Ava) | Email; human power dialer add-on for reps | Autonomous by default; approve-before-send available | Startup plans billed annually or monthly; business plans scoped with sales | Free: $0 (300 credits, no campaigns). Intern: $250/mo billed annually. Team and up: not public (quote) | Oct 27, 2026 · artisan.co/pricing (Startups tab) |
| AiSDR | Email, LinkedIn, AI call steps via Aircall | Auto replies in 5–10 min or co-pilot mode | Pay as you go, charged daily, stop anytime; team plans monthly billing with quarterly contracts | $1.50 per person prospected (pay as you go); team plans not public (quote) | Oct 27, 2026 · aisdr.com/pricing |
| Amplemarket | Email, LinkedIn steps, phone dialer, AI voice messages | Agents prepare outreach; reps review and send; Duo Inbox drafts replies | Startup plan on an annual term; free trial on all plans | Startup: $600/mo, annual term, 2 users. Growth and Elite: not public (quote) | Oct 27, 2026 · amplemarket.com/pricing |
| Reply.io (Jason AI) | Email, LinkedIn, call steps with scripts | Approval mode or automatic mode for replies; approve each message if you want | Sales-led for AI SDR plans | AI SDR plans start from $500 (contact sales for terms) | Oct 27, 2026 · reply.io/pricing, reply.io/jason-ai |
Want the full cost picture, including data, mailboxes and setup? Read how much an AI SDR costs.
Buzz AI Employee
Buzz's AI Employee is an AI SDR for email, LinkedIn and call outreach. It finds prospects that match your ideal customer profile, runs multichannel campaigns, handles replies and objections, follows up when prospects go quiet, and books meetings in Calendly. Buzz says an AI Employee takes around 15 minutes to onboard.
- Channels: email, LinkedIn and call.
- Data: a 250M+ contact database with enrichment.
- CRM: HubSpot and Pipedrive integrations, plus Calendly.
- Price: AI Employee is Custom, so you talk to sales. It includes 5,000 credits per seat a month, with a 2-seat minimum.
If you would rather start self-serve, Buzz Core is $79 per seat per month, billed monthly. It includes 500 credits a month, LinkedIn and email outreach, phone calling, voicemail drops, CRM integrations and AI message drafting. See every plan on the Buzz pricing page.
Best for: teams that want one AI SDR across email, LinkedIn and call, and a way to start without a large annual commitment.
Artisan (Ava)
Artisan sells Ava, an AI BDR that finds leads, writes outreach, handles replies and books meetings for your reps. Artisan's pricing page says Ava is autonomous by default, and you can turn on approve-before-send, lock tone and calls to action, and set banned phrases.
- Price (Oct 2026): the Startups tab lists Free at $0 (300 credits a month, no campaigns) and Intern at $250 per month billed annually for 10K credits, about 500 leads contacted a month. Employee is $600 per month billed annually. Team, Scale and Enterprise are scoped with sales.
- Channels: email from your reps' names and domains. A human power dialer add-on is $67 per seat per month, so your reps make the calls. The pricing page does not name LinkedIn.
- Credits: a full campaign uses about 20 credits per person contacted.
Best for: email-first teams that want a low self-serve entry point and are fine with credit-based pricing.
AiSDR
AiSDR runs outbound through its agent, Ami, which builds the campaign, writes messages and handles replies. Its self-serve price is $1.50 per person prospected, pay as you go, charged daily, and you can stop anytime. AiSDR says research, lists and writing cost nothing extra.
- Channels: email, LinkedIn (connection requests, messages, InMail, voice notes), and AI call steps through the Aircall dialer.
- Control: replies go out in 5–10 minutes, or you can use co-pilot mode.
- Team plans: for 1,000+ people a month, with up to 40% lower price per contact. These are billed monthly with quarterly contracts, and the price is set with sales.
- Extras: a warmed-up mailbox is $33, and a fully managed service is $2,500 per month.
Best for: teams that want to pay only for the people they reach and keep the option to stop at any time.
Amplemarket
Amplemarket is an all-in-one sales platform with AI agents (Duo), B2B data, multichannel sequences and a parallel dialer. It is built around reps: agents research accounts and prepare outreach, and reps review, refine and send. Duo Inbox drafts replies for your team to check.
- Price (Oct 2026): Startup is $600 per month on an annual term with 2 users. Growth and Elite are custom. All plans include a free trial.
- Channels: email, LinkedIn steps (connection requests, messages, voice and video messages), phone calls and AI voice messages.
Best for: sales teams that want AI help for their reps rather than an AI that sends on its own.
Reply.io (Jason AI)
Jason is Reply.io's AI SDR. It builds an ideal customer profile, finds prospects, writes personalized sequences, handles replies and books meetings from your calendar. You can approve each message before it goes out, or let Jason reply automatically.
- Price (Oct 2026): Reply.io's pricing page lists AI SDR plans starting from $500, with terms set by sales.
- Channels: email, LinkedIn (connection requests, messages, AI voice messages) and call steps with personalized scripts. Jason writes in 50+ languages.
Best for: teams already on Reply.io, or those that want a clear approval mode before going fully automatic.
How to choose an 11x alternative
- List the channels you really need. If LinkedIn and calls matter, make sure the tool runs them, not just email.
- Decide who approves sends. Fully autonomous saves the most time. Approval mode is safer while you learn. Several tools let you start with approval and switch later.
- Read the contract before the demo. Check billing period, renewal notice, what happens to unused credits, and whether you can cancel.
- Price the whole year. Add mailboxes, data, dialer seats and setup fees to the headline price.
- Run a small test. Pick one segment, run it for two to four weeks, and compare meetings booked, not emails sent.
If you are comparing against a hire, Bridge Group's 2025 research puts SDR on-target pay around $80k, and about $120k–$164k a year fully loaded. That is the number most AI SDR budgets are measured against.
Ready to see Buzz? Talk to sales about AI Employee, or start free on Buzz Core.
FAQ
What is the best 11x alternative?
It depends on what you want to change. For email, LinkedIn and call outreach with an AI Employee that books meetings and onboards in about 15 minutes, look at Buzz. For a low self-serve start, AiSDR (pay as you go) and Artisan (Intern plan) publish entry prices. Amplemarket and Reply.io suit teams that want reps reviewing AI work.
How much does 11x cost?
As of October 2026, 11x's Alice pricing page lists the Growth plan from $3,750 per month, billed annually, for up to 5 users and 2,000 new prospects a month. The FAQ on the same page says 11x starts at $36,000 per year. Pro and Enterprise are custom quotes. Ask for the yearly total in writing.
Is there an 11x alternative with LinkedIn outreach?
Yes. Buzz AI Employee runs email, LinkedIn and call outreach. AiSDR, Amplemarket and Reply.io's Jason also include LinkedIn steps such as connection requests and messages. 11x lists LinkedIn too, so the real difference is price, contract length and how much control you keep over what gets sent.
How fast can I switch from 11x?
Check your 11x renewal date first: its docs say annual billing is the default and non-renewal needs 30 days' written notice. Then run the new tool alongside the old one on a fresh segment. Buzz says an AI Employee takes about 15 minutes to onboard, so you can test before your 11x term ends.
How is Buzz AI Employee priced?
Buzz AI Employee is custom priced, so you talk to sales for a quote. The plan includes 5,000 credits per seat a month with a 2-seat minimum. If you want to start self-serve, Buzz Core is $79 per seat per month, billed monthly, with LinkedIn, email, phone calling and voicemail drops.
