Question 1

What is self-hosted email outreach automation?

Accepted Answer

Self-hosted email outreach automation means running an email and LinkedIn automation tool on your own server instead of using a SaaS platform. You control the software, data, and infrastructure. Linki combines real browser automation for LinkedIn (safer than APIs), AI-powered message generation, and multi-step email sequences. You deploy it on Opsily's German infrastructure, manage your own SMTP provider for sending, and keep all prospect data in your own database. The key difference from SaaS: you pay a flat monthly fee for infrastructure, not per user.

Question 2

How much can I save by switching from Apollo or Lemlist?

Accepted Answer

Apollo charges 99 euros per user per month. Lemlist charges 99-150 euros per user per month. A 5-person sales team costs 5,940-9,000 euros per year on those platforms. The same team on Linki Medium plan costs 480 euros per year. That is 5,460 euros saved annually. A 10-person team saves over 10,000 euros per year. The more people on your team, the bigger the advantage. Agencies benefit most because you can run unlimited client campaigns on one instance and bill each client separately.

Question 3

Will using Linki get my LinkedIn account banned?

Accepted Answer

No, because Linki uses real browser automation instead of API calls. LinkedIn bans API-based tools like Apollo and Instantly because they violate LinkedIn terms of service. Linki mimics human behavior: sessions persist, pacing is natural, interaction patterns look organic. Thousands of users run Linki automation without LinkedIn bans. Email outreach best practices still apply: do not send to everyone, do not connect to everyone immediately, do not message everyone on the same day. Spread activity over hours and days.

Question 4

How long does it take to set up email infrastructure for cold outreach?

Accepted Answer

Deploying Linki takes 3 minutes on Opsily. Email deliverability setup takes longer. You need SPF, DKIM, and DMARC records on your domain (15-30 minutes with DNS access). Then warm up a new sending domain gradually: start with 10 emails on day 1, increase 20% daily until you reach target volume. Full warmup takes 2-4 weeks depending on volume. You can skip this if you use an existing trusted domain, but for cold outreach, a dedicated new domain is better. Linki does not handle warmup automatically, but SMTP integrations (Sendgrid, Postmark) accelerate it.

Question 5

Can I import my prospect lists and sequences from Apollo or Lemlist?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Apollo and Lemlist export prospect lists as CSV. Linki accepts CSV import. Sequences are harder: you recreate them in Linki's UI because every tool has different sequence logic. With AI message generation built in, recreating sequences is fast. Describe your outreach goal, and Linki generates opening lines, follow-up timing, and call-to-action language. Most teams report that switching sequences takes hours, not days. LinkedIn automation starts fresh because Linki uses different automation rules than Apollo.

Question 6

Is my prospect data secure and GDPR compliant?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Linki on Opsily stores all data on German servers. Encryption is automatic. Backups happen daily and are encrypted at rest. A standard Data Processing Agreement is included, which satisfies GDPR Article 28 requirements. Your prospect data is never shared with third parties unless you explicitly authorize integrations. You can export everything anytime, which means zero vendor lock-in. No data brokers touch your prospect list. No hidden analytics tracking. If compliance is critical, Opsily provides audit trails and compliance documentation.

Question 7

How does Linki handle email deliverability?

Accepted Answer

Linki integrates with your SMTP provider (Gmail, Sendgrid, Postmark, Amazon SES, etc.). You choose the provider and credentials; Linki routes all outbound email through your infrastructure. Deliverability depends on three things: your sending domain reputation, your SMTP provider's reputation, and your email list quality. Linki gives you visibility into opens, bounces, and spam complaints. Best practice: use a dedicated sending domain for cold outreach, warm it up gradually, maintain low bounce rates, and monitor feedback loops. Cold email campaigns typically see 15-25% open rates and 2-5% reply rates.

Question 8

Can the entire team use Linki without per-user licenses?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Unlimited team members are included in every Opsily plan. You have one instance of Linki, and everyone on your team logs in and uses it. New salespeople, marketers, or SDRs do not add cost. This is the biggest difference from Apollo and Lemlist, where each person needs their own license. Linki has role-based access (admin, editor, viewer) so you can control what each team member can do, but everyone has equal access to prospect lists, sequences, and campaign history. Perfect for teams where collaboration matters.

Self-Hosted Email Outreach Automation Without Per-User Fees

Why Self-Hosted Email Outreach Wins

One Price, Unlimited Users

Privacy-First by Default

Real Browser Automation

Built for teams who need reliability

How It Works

Choose Your App

Deploy Your Instance

Connect Your Email

Build Sequences

Launch and Scale

Email Deliverability: The Real Barrier

Trust and Compliance Built In

GDPR Compliant

Your Data, Your Rules

Open-Source Code

Simple, Transparent Pricing

Integrate Linki Into Your Stack

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