Smith.ai Outreach Campaigns vs. Demand Inc: In-Depth Comparison

Compare Smith.ai Outreach Campaigns vs Demand Inc and see how we create more sales opportunities for your business through our outbound calls.

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Smith.ai: The best alternative to Demand Inc

COSTS & SETUP
Pricing
Per contact
Per month
Starting cost
$12/contact
$6,000-$10,000/month
Set-up fee
$750
Custom quote
Monthly minimum
200 contacts
Info unavailable
Setup & onboarding period
1-2 days
90 days
Minimum commitment
3 months
3 months
Long-term contract
No
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Cancellation fee
No
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OUR AGENTS
North America-based professionals
24/7/365 live sales calls
Spanish-speaking agents
Agents work from quiet home offices
CAPABILITIES
Appointment setting
Cold calling
✔ Warm & cold outreach available
Inbound call handling
✔ From $255/mo, optional
Warm transfers
Call transfer notifications via SMS, Slack & Teams
Complex call routing
Prospecting & lead engagement
Lead screening & qualification
Complete intake & order forms
Payment collection
Answer basic FAQs
Email & SMS follow up
✘ Email only
Event sign-ups & registrations
CAMPAIGN STRATEGY
Copywriting & script review
Custom instructions, goals, and workflows backed by AI
Sales playbooks
List upload
✔ API and CSV Upload
Lead lists provided
TECHNOLOGY & INTEGRATIONS
Client dashboard with real-time campaign tracking
CRM, intake & marketing software integration
Zapier integration
Calendaring software integration
Online invoice & payment integration
SMS, Slack & Teams integration
Goal-oriented workflows
Call recording & transcription
Local caller ID matching
Open APIs
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CLIENT SUCCESS
Dedicated account manager
Client support channels
Phone, email, and SMS
Email
Quality assurance team
Strategic staff per campaign
5+
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Smith.ai and Demand Inc both offer appointment setting — but that’s where the similarities end.

Demand Inc only books appointments via email. We agree that email can be an effective outreach tactic — but it’s not one that can stand on its own without additional sales support. How many cold emails have you received today and how many prompted you to respond? Probably very few.

Smith.ai uses a call-first strategy that incorporates text and email follow-up with detailed information as supplemental engagement techniques. The call is our primary engagement method because it’s the most effective means of communicating with prospects. The multi-channel approach that we take improves engagement rates even further, but all outreach activities center around strategically timed outbound calls. We make up to five calls per contact to reach targeted leads with call messaging crafted to specifically achieve your objective. Our team can easily scale based on your lead volume with our hundreds of North America-based SDRs. 

The differences don’t end there. Demand Inc’s monthly cost for email alone ranges from $6,000 to $10,000 per month, but there are no details on how that breaks down. It’s both basic, overly simplistic, and expensive. We’re far more comprehensive, detailed, and transparent. With Smith.ai, plans start at just $2,400 per month. We charge per contact — with 200 contacts included at the starting price, and discounts are available for larger lists. We can quickly supply targeted leads upon request for a low cost of $1/lead, which includes targeting strategy and research, along with sample list data so you have confidence the leads meet your specific criteria.

Demand Inc’s features pale in comparison to Smith.ai. They’re just going to book appointments via email using a calendaring link you provide. At Smith.ai, we accept payments, complete new-client forms, and have English- and Spanish-speaking SDRs. We also integrate with your CRM and marketing software so call details are automatically logged in your system, new leads are added and updated, and appointments are booked directly on your calendar. Through these integrations we can also automatically import leads into our system from yours, such as when new leads complete a new-client inquiry on your website or respond to a lead gen ad — so you can pipe those leads directly to Smith.ai for immediate outbound engagement. We’ll solve your speed to lead constraints.

Critically, we also offer the option to have inbound coverage when leads call back in response to voicemails and messages sent to them. Our 24/7 virtual receptionists are available to add-on to any Outreach Campaigns plan for just $255 per month, ensuring 360-degree coverage of your leads, particularly those with the highest intent. We even offer 24/7 live chat so leads visiting your website after receiving our outreach are greeted and engaged immediately. We handle the entire “frontline” of your lead flow so you never need to worry about in-house coverage when our campaigns are running on your behalf.

Beyond all that, our rich call intelligence — accessible directly from your online client dashboard — allows you to monitor campaign progress in real-time and track results accurately.

Our sales-trained agents are ready to do more than just basic email outreach. For growth-minded business owners looking for full outbound sales development, Smith.ai is the superior choice over Demand Inc.

THE BASICS!

You provide the leads, and we'll ensure they are engaged, qualified, and converted. Send us prospects, leads, clients, donors, partners, or any others who need outreach.
We're all about scheduling. We can make outreach calls according to your timing preferences. We can also book meetings with leads as part of our outreach work.
Our friendly, professional agents will handle all your calls with a smile, 24/7/365. We sound just like in-house, or even better.
Our agents work to achieve your campaign goals, whether that's setting appointments with new leads, promoting a special offer, or registering clients for an event, to name a few.
Our agents can send an email and text message after each call to boost engagement and conversion rates.
Track campaign performance to see which recipients converted, how many calls have been made, and more.

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What our customers are saying

"The quality of their work is consistent. Regardless of who’s taking the call, I know they're trained well and can handle it professionally. I consistently receive high praise for Smith.ai from my customers and my prospects. I actually have gotten direct business because of the way they handle calls."
Rick Staton
CMIT Solutions of Upper Chesapeake – Columbia
"I’ve been with Smith.ai for two years. I am very happy with their services. No missed calls, they return call requests within a few hours, handle all calls professionally and are constantly checking in to see how they can improve. I love that they truly value their clients input. Highly recommend!"
Crissy Schafer
The Florida Medicaid Planning & Elder Law Firm
"I use Smith.ai as an extension of my team, so they serve as a communication touchpoint, handling outbound and inbound calls along with our chat feature. Working with Smith.ai has enabled the business to scale its efforts and size. Their ability to be flexible and reliable shows their dedication to client satisfaction and their level of client service shows how much they care."
Kimberly Bennett
K Bennett Law LLC

LIVE AGENTS AVAILABLE 24/7

ON-DEMAND

Starting at$3,000 per campaign

200 CONTACTS
$15/contact
One-time purchase

Ongoing

Starting at$2,400 per month

200 CONTACTS
$12/contact
3-month minimum
Custom pricing is available. Just let us know what you need!

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We integrate with your software

Contacts and call notes are logged in your systems, including CRM, intake, calendaring, and billing software

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