Free Cold Email Software
That Is Actually Free.
Most tools call themselves free cold email software, but only give you a 14-day trial. InvokeIQ gives you up to 3 sending accounts, 2,000 emails per month, and automated inbox warmup on a permanent free plan.
Up to 3 Inboxes
Connect up to three Google Workspace, Outlook, or IMAP sending accounts to safely rotate your outreach volume.
2,000 Emails / Month
Send up to two thousand automated cold emails every month completely free. Plenty of volume to run a real pilot campaign.
2,000 Contacts
Store and manage up to two thousand leads in your workspace. Build automated 3-step sequences for every segment.
How Does It Compare to Other Free Plans?
Instantly, Lemlist, Saleshandy, and Smartlead all require a credit card and force you to pay approximately $37 to $39 per month just to use their entry-level plans after 14 days.
| Feature | InvokeIQ Free | Instantly | Lemlist | Smartlead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| True Permanent Free Plan | 14-day trial only | 14-day trial only | 14-day trial only | |
| Entry Monthly Price | $0 / month | $37 / month | $39 / month | $39 / month |
| Credit Card Required | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Inbox Warmup | Included | Paid Add-on | Paid Add-on | Paid Plan Only |
| AI Personalization | Pay-as-you-go available | No | No | No |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is InvokeIQ actually free, or is this a 14-day trial?
InvokeIQ's free tier is a permanent free plan — there is no countdown clock and no expiry date. You get access to the core platform indefinitely, including a 2,000 monthly sending allocation, inbox warmup, and up to 3 connected sending accounts. You can also purchase pay-as-you-go AI Column credits to personalize your outreach automatically without committing to a paid monthly plan.
Why do most free cold email tools remove warmup from the free plan?
Inbox warmup requires a real network of email accounts sending to each other continuously in the background, which costs infrastructure money. Competitors remove it to save costs. We include it because sending cold outreach from a cold inbox destroys your domain reputation. We would rather give you warmup for free than have you blame us when your open rates tank.
Is cold email still effective in 2026?
Yes — cold email is still the highest-ROI B2B outreach channel available, but only when done correctly. The teams that are consistently booking 5-15 meetings per month from cold outreach are sending from warmed-up inboxes, personalizing every email with a specific insight, and running 3-step sequences.
Are cold emails illegal?
Cold emails are legal in the United States, Canada, the UK, and most of Europe, provided you follow the rules specific to each jurisdiction. In the US, the CAN-SPAM Act requires you to include a physical mailing address, a working unsubscribe mechanism, and an accurate subject line. InvokeIQ includes a built-in unsubscribe link in every outbound sequence by default.
What is the 30/30/50 rule for cold emails?
The 30/30/50 rule is a cold email writing framework: 30% of your open rate is determined by your subject line, 30% by the first sentence visible in the preview text, and 50% by whether the recipient recognizes who sent it (sender reputation). InvokeIQ's inbox warmup directly improves the 50% sender reputation factor, making it the highest-leverage feature for anyone starting from a cold domain.
Can I use InvokeIQ Free with Gmail or Outlook?
Yes. InvokeIQ connects to any Gmail (including Google Workspace) or Outlook (including Microsoft 365) account through a secure OAuth connection. You do not need to change your email provider or set up a dedicated email server.
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