Hey friends!
So today, I want to have a super honest chat about a tool I tried recently called LinkedHelper. If you’re anything like me, you’ve probably been bombarded with LinkedIn automation tools claiming to save you hours and grow your network effortlessly.
LinkedHelper is one of the most talked-about options out there—but after using it for a few weeks, I have some very real thoughts to share.
Spoiler alert: It wasn’t exactly the game-changer I was hoping for.
Let’s dive in!
What is LinkedHelper?
So, LinkedHelper is a desktop automation tool for LinkedIn. The main idea is to help you automate actions like sending connection requests, messaging, viewing profiles, endorsing skills, and all that good stuff, without doing it manually. This tool doesn’t look like Aimfox at all.
Sounds helpful, right? I mean, I was super excited at first. But once I downloaded it, I realised there’s a lot they don’t mention upfront, especially around how clunky and outdated it feels. More on that in a bit.
Who is LinkedHelper For?
In theory, LinkedHelper is made for people like:
- Recruiters wanting to reach tons of candidates
- B2B marketers targeting new leads
- Founders are trying to grow their presence
- Sales teams doing cold outreach
But here’s the catch—if you don’t already have experience using LinkedIn strategically or if you’re not tech-savvy, this platform can be very overwhelming. It’s not “plug-and-play” at all. You’re left guessing how to set up sequences, limits, and workflows… and trust me, it’s easy to mess things up.
LinkedHelper Services and Features
To give credit where it’s due, LinkedHelper offers a bunch of features. Here’s what it claims to do:
- Send automated connection requests with a custom message
- Set up message follow-up sequences
- Auto-visit profiles to get seen more
- Endorse skills automatically (feels a bit fake, honestly)
- Scrape profile data and download CSVs
- Integrate with CRMs (kind of—but not very smoothly)
But here’s the thing—most of these features are buried under a clunky interface. It took me hours to figure out how to even get one campaign going. It reminded me of using an outdated Windows 95 tool with all those grey panels and popup windows.
LinkedHelper Pricing (Let’s Talk Numbers)
Okay, this is where I started to feel a little taken advantage of.
There are two plans:
- Standard License: $15/month per LinkedIn account
- Pro License: $45/month per LinkedIn account
So even if you’re just one person with one LinkedIn account, you’re looking at $540 a year if you go with the Pro version. And trust me—you need the Pro if you want to use advanced features like campaign sequences and integrations.
Here’s what made me cringe a bit: For this price, you’re not getting a cloud-based platform. This thing runs only on your desktop, and it needs to stay open the whole time. That means your computer has to be on, LinkedIn logged in, and LinkedHelper running—or nothing happens.
It’s 2025… we really should be past this. This tool makes me think of LeadFuse.
Cost vs. Value: Is It Worth It?
Honestly? No.
Yes, the price looks appealing at first compared to cloud-based alternatives like Expandi or Zopto—but with LinkedHelper, you’re constantly babysitting the app, and the learning curve is real.
The time I spent troubleshooting weird errors, checking logs, and restarting sessions could’ve gone into actually talking to leads. If you value your time (and sanity), this tool doesn’t give you the return you’d expect.
How Well Does It Work?
So… does it technically work? Yes, to an extent.
I did get a few connection requests accepted, and some folks replied to my follow-ups. But the overall quality of engagement was pretty low. A lot of people didn’t respond—or worse, some replied saying the messages felt spammy.
There’s something very impersonal about how LinkedHelper sends follow-ups. Even with personalisation tags, the timing and phrasing can feel off. It made me nervous that I was hurting my reputation more than helping it.
Pros and Cons of LinkedHelper
Let’s break it down:
✅ Pros
- Affordable entry-level pricing
- Lots of features (on paper)
- Helps you save time if you can get it running properly
❌ Cons
- Clunky, outdated interface
- Runs only on your desktop
- Frequent errors and failed actions
- Very steep learning curve
- Easily detectable by LinkedIn if you’re not careful
- Feels spammy in execution
- No mobile support
- Limited real help from customer service
Customer Feedback and Reviews
I did a little digging before signing up, and honestly, reviews were mixed, which should’ve been a red flag.
A lot of reviews were suspiciously glowing, and some seemed outdated. On Trustpilot and G2, people were complaining about support delays, campaign errors, and even temporary LinkedIn restrictions.
From my experience, those concerns were 100% valid. Maybe they are as similar as the Waalaxy ones.
Is It Safe to Use?
This part made me super uncomfortable.
To use LinkedHelper, you don’t need to give them your password, but you do have to keep your LinkedIn logged in on your desktop while the tool runs. That alone felt risky. What if something crashes or logs me out in the middle of a campaign?
LinkedIn has also made it very clear that automation is against their terms of service, especially desktop bots like this one. I got one warning email from LinkedIn during a busy week of running sequences—and I immediately hit pause. 😬
If your LinkedIn account is important to your business or job, this is not something to gamble with.
What Kind of Results Should You Expect?
Here’s what I saw after about 3 weeks of using it:
- ~150 new connections
- 10-ish replies
- 1 actual conversation that led to anything real
Not the worst numbers, but definitely not worth the stress. And as soon as I paused my campaign, everything dried up.
There’s no long-term value or strategy here—just a temporary boost that comes with high risk.
So… Should You Use LinkedHelper?
Honestly? For me, it’s a no.
Even if you’re okay with the old-school interface, limited customer service, and staying glued to your computer, there are still better and safer tools out there. Tools like Expandi and Dripify are cloud-based, have smoother interfaces, and come with way less stress.
If you’re serious about LinkedIn as a long-term strategy, I’d recommend investing in something more modern and user-friendly. Or, if you’re on a tight budget, honestly… doing manual outreach might be better than risking your account on this.
Alternatives to LinkedHelper
Here are a few that I think are worth checking out:
- Octopus CRM – Cloud-based, safer, and easier to use
- Dux-Soup – safer, cheaper, and easier to use
Final Thoughts
So there you have it—my real, unfiltered experience with LinkedHelper. I went in with high hopes but ended up frustrated, nervous, and kind of disappointed.
If you’ve had a different experience or found a way to make it work better, I’d genuinely love to hear about it! But for me, it’s a “thanks, but no thanks.”
Let me know if you want a deeper dive into LinkedIn growth tools I do recommend—happy to share what’s been working better for me lately.
Till next time!
