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Octolane vs. Starnus

Built from each tool’s researched, reviewed record. Figures are checked against public pricing pages at research time — always confirm current pricing with the vendor before buying.

The short version

Octolane starts at $39 per seat, versus Starnus at $50.

Full comparison

Octolanefrom $39 per seat / month billed yearly
Starnusfrom $50 EUR per month (Pro)
Audyense Score34AS*Low44AS*Low
PositioningSelf-driving AI CRM that updates records, drafts follow-ups, scores leads, and automates sales workflows.AI SDR platform that runs outbound prospecting, enrichment, outreach, and follow-ups on autopilot.
Free tierNoNo
DeploymentCloud / SaaSCloud / SaaS
Best fitStartup, SMB, Mid-market, EnterpriseStartup, SMB, Mid-market
Pricing plans
  • Pro$39
  • Business$79
  • TeamCustom pricing
  • EnterpriseCustom pricing
  • Pro$50
  • Pro+$125
  • Ultra$250
  • Managed Service$900
AI CRM field updatesYesOfficial pricing page lists AI field and CRM updates.—
AI follow-up drafts and sendsYesOfficial pricing page separates drafted and autonomous follow-ups by tier.—
Meeting recording and transcriptionYesOfficial feature comparison lists meeting recording and transcription.—
AI lead scoringYesOfficial feature comparison lists lead scoring against ICP.—
Workflow automationsYesOfficial pricing page lists workflow automation limits by tier.—
Email and calendar syncYesOfficial feature comparison lists Gmail, Outlook, and Google Calendar sync.—
Pipeline reporting and forecastingYesTeam tier includes AI reporting and forecasting.—
Integrations verified——
Aggregate rating— · No reviews yet5.0 · 2 reviews
Integrations
GmailOutlookGoogle CalendarZoomGoogle MeetMicrosoft Teams+5 more
SmartleadUnipileHubSpotPerplexity
Security & compliance
SOC 2 Type IIISO 27001CCPAHIPAA+1 more
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Pros
  • Public pricing page provides detailed tiers and feature limits
  • Strong automation coverage across CRM updates, follow-ups, scoring, and forecasting
  • Enterprise tier lists several security and compliance controls
  • Fast automated ICP and prospect-list generation
  • Combines email and LinkedIn outreach in one flow
  • Cheaper than enterprise AI-SDR alternatives
Cons
  • Lower tiers have record, activity-history, workflow, and email-send limits
  • Some advanced capabilities require custom Team or Enterprise pricing
  • Buyers should review AI data-use and approval policies before rollout
  • No independent review-platform rating found to verify real-world satisfaction
  • Credit-based limits on leads/messages per tier
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Editorial read of this comparison

The table summarizes structured facts; this section explains what the differences mean for a real buying decision.

Where each tool fits, and where it may not

Octolane

Octolane is an AI-native CRM for founders and revenue teams that want pipeline records, follow-ups, enrichment, scoring, and sales workflows handled with less manual CRM administration. Its pricing page describes Pro, Business, Team, and Enterprise tiers with AI credits, email/calendar sync, meeting transcription, automation, lead scoring, forecasting, and security controls for larger teams.

A particularly good fit for: Founders replacing spreadsheet or lightweight CRM admin Revenue teams that want AI-managed follow-ups and CRM hygiene Sales teams comfortable with AI credits and automation controls

May be a poor fit if: Teams that require a non-AI traditional CRM workflow Very small teams that only need a free contact database

Starnus

Starnus is an agentic outbound sales platform for B2B teams that want to move from ICP definition to lead discovery, enrichment, personalized outreach, and reply tracking inside one workflow. It positions itself as an AI employee for outbound sales, with the goal of reducing the manual work involved in running lean GTM motions.

A particularly good fit for: Solo founders and small B2B teams doing outbound without a dedicated SDR

May be a poor fit if: Enterprises needing established vendor track record and reviews

Pricing and plan structure

Octolane: Published starting price $39 per seat / month billed yearly

  • Pro$39 per seat/month billed yearly
  • Business$79 per seat/month billed yearly
  • TeamCustom pricing
  • EnterpriseCustom pricing

Starnus: Published starting price $50 EUR per month (Pro)

  • Pro$50 EUR/month
  • Pro+$125 EUR/month
  • Ultra$250 EUR/month
  • Managed Service$900 EUR/month starting

Capabilities worth validating

  • Octolane: AI CRM field updates, AI follow-up drafts and sends, Meeting recording and transcription, AI lead scoring, Workflow automations Integrations include Gmail, Outlook, Google Calendar, Zoom.
  • Starnus: the record has no feature-level evidence yet; verify the workflow directly. Integrations include Smartlead, Unipile, HubSpot, Perplexity.

Questions to answer before switching

  • Does Octolane's selected plan include the features and limits we need?
  • Does Starnus's selected plan include the features and limits we need?
  • Does the exact integration path for Gmail, Outlook, Google Calendar support the sync direction, permissions, and volume we need?
  • Is a hosted-only deployment acceptable for the team and customers who will use this system?

How to evaluate this shortlist

A useful comparison turns the differences between Sales & CRM tools into a concrete test. Use these steps to avoid choosing from a feature table or the lowest headline price alone.

  1. Start with a representative Sales & CRM workflow, not a feature checklist. Define who will use it, what data goes in, and what outcome the team needs.
  2. Test the complete path through Gmail, Outlook, Google Calendar: permissions, sync direction, failure handling, and volume limits often matter more than the integration name.
  3. Compare the cost of the real scenario, including users, usage, storage, support, and contract requirements. The entry price alone does not measure adoption cost.
  4. Before switching, list the evidence gaps, request a demo of the critical workflow, and confirm security, data residency, export, and support with each vendor.

Some signals in these records are still incomplete. Treat that as a prompt to validate the workflow directly, not as a claim that a feature does not exist.

Research basis

Last checked: 2026-08-24. Pricing, integrations, feature support, and review signals can change, so treat this as a research snapshot and verify the final decision with the vendor.

Sources consulted: Octolane product site, Official pricing page, Product Hunt profile; Starnus product site, Product Hunt, Starnus