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Proton vs. Starnus

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The short version

Starnus starts at $50 per seat, versus Proton at $1,000.

Full comparison

Protonfrom $1,000 per month
Starnusfrom $50 EUR per month (Pro)
Audyense Score35AS*Low44AS*Low
PositioningProton is an AI-powered CRM designed for distributors to boost sales and efficiency.AI SDR platform that runs outbound prospecting, enrichment, outreach, and follow-ups on autopilot.
Free tierYesNo
DeploymentCloud / SaaSCloud / SaaS
Best fitSMB, Mid-market, EnterpriseStartup, SMB, Mid-market
Pricing plans
  • FreeFree
  • Basic$12
  • StarterFree
  • GrowthCustom pricing
  • Pro$50
  • Pro+$125
  • Ultra$250
  • Managed Service$900
AI-powered CRM for distributorsYesDocumented in the sourced profile.
Proactive selling with smart suggestionsYesDocumented in the sourced profile.
Live access to sales dataYesDocumented in the sourced profile.
AI assistant handles busyworkYesDocumented in the sourced profile.
Fast ramp-up for new hiresYesDocumented in the sourced profile.
Secure and SOC 2 Type II complianceYesDocumented in the sourced profile.
Data enrichmentYesDocumented in the sourced profile.
Workflow automationYesDocumented in the sourced profile.
Account researchYesDocumented in the sourced profile.
Ai Lead ManagementYesDocumented in the sourced profile.
Integrations verified3+
Aggregate rating · No reviews yet5.0 · 2 reviews
Integrations
LinkedInTwitterAPI
SmartleadUnipileHubSpotPerplexity
Security & compliance
SOC 2
Pros
  • Documented capability: AI-powered CRM for distributors
  • Documented capability: Proactive selling with smart suggestions
  • Profile names a concrete ICP: Proton is recommended for distribution companies that want to grow faster by turning sales reps into proactive sellers. It’s trusted by companies like
  • Public profile names LinkedIn, Twitter, API as connected workflow surfaces
  • Fast automated ICP and prospect-list generation
  • Combines email and LinkedIn outreach in one flow
  • Cheaper than enterprise AI-SDR alternatives
Cons
  • Some pricing or higher-tier terms are not publicly itemized
  • Fit is strongest for the stated SMBs, Mid-market, Enterprise audience rather than every team
  • Named integrations should be validated against the team's exact plan and workflow
  • Reported outcomes and vendor claims should be validated with the buyer's own data
  • No independent review-platform rating found to verify real-world satisfaction
  • Credit-based limits on leads/messages per tier
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