The Hidden Problem
The Real Cost of Bad Deliverability
Have you ever wondered why your emails stopped working? The truth is, email deliverability today isn't just about hitting send—it's about protecting your domain and building trust with inbox providers.
Your Pipeline Is Vanishing Into Spam
You write 100 perfect cold emails. Hit send. Refresh obsessively. See 15 opens. Maybe 2 replies if you're lucky. The other 83? Vanished into spam folders you'll never access.
Smart Warm-Up + List Cleaning = Protected Domain
1 in 5 cold emails land in spam (Mailshake 2025 Report). Smart warm-up gradually builds trust with inbox providers over 21 days. Automatic list cleaning removes invalid emails, spam traps, and dead accounts before they crater your reputation.
87% Inbox Placement vs. Industry 60-70%
Real-time monitoring shows exactly where your emails land—updated hourly. Catch problems within 2 hours, not 2 weeks. Multi-inbox rotation protects you when one account goes down.
Features
Get New Campaigns Live Daily
Effortlessly
Unlock powerful insights with automated list cleaning and smart warm-up tailored to your business. Find high-risk contacts before they destroy your reputation, and launch campaigns that land in inboxes—not spam folders—every single day.
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21-Day Process
Smart Warm-Up That Actually Works
Our proprietary 21-day warm-up mimics genuine human behavior across Gmail, Outlook, and every major provider. Turn cold domains into trusted senders in 3 weeks automatically.
Days 1-7: Small volume, positive engagement
Days 8-14: Gradual increases, reputation monitoring
Days 15-21: Full capacity, protected sending
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Before every send
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Domain Protection
Auto List Cleaning (Before Every Send)
We scan every upload and remove threats before you click send. Competitors charge $47/month extra for this. We include it free because your domain is worth protecting.
Invalid syntax removed automatically
Spam traps caught (instant blacklist prevention)
Inactive accounts filtered (reputation killers)
Result: Bounce rates under 2%
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Updated hourly
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Live Dashboard
Real-Time Deliverability Monitoring
Live dashboard shows exactly where your emails are landing—updated hourly. Catch problems within 2 hours, not 2 weeks. Easy fixes before catastrophe.
Inbox placement % (target: 85%+)
Sender health score (0-100, aim for 90+)
Bounce rate monitoring (under 2% = healthy)
Engagement trends (improving or declining)
Why Most Launches Fail
Cold email is harder than ever.
Spam filters are smarter. Inbox providers are stricter. Most launches fail before they even begin. Here's why—and how FirstSales fixes it.
90%
spam rate without warm-up
90% of cold emails go to spam
Without proper warm-up, your emails never reach the inbox. You craft perfect pitches, but no one sees them.
<3%
average reply rate
Reply rates under 3%
Generic emails, bad deliverability, and poor timing kill your response rates before you even start.
$300+
competitor annual cost
Competitors charge $300-1,000/year
Instantly, Lemlist, Smartlead—expensive monthly bills add up fast. And list cleaning costs extra.
2+ hrs
average setup time
Hours wasted on setup
SPF, DKIM, DMARC, DNS records—technical nightmares that keep you from selling.
The FirstSales Launch Advantage
Launch smarter, not harder.
Everything you need to succeed with cold email—nothing you don't. Simple, affordable, and proven to work.
87%
87% Inbox Placement
Our smart warm-up delivers 87% average inbox placement—vs. 60-70% industry average. Your emails actually reach prospects.
8 min
8-Minute Setup
Connect your email, upload your list, launch. We handle SPF, DKIM, DMARC automatically. No IT team needed.
FREE
Free List Cleaning
Competitors charge $47-59/month. We include it free because protecting your domain shouldn't cost extra.
Competitor Analysis
How we compare to competitors.
We analyzed every major cold email platform. Here's what they charge, what they deliver, and why FirstSales wins.
Instantly.ai
62-65% inbox$376-358/year/year
Premium pricing, expensive add-ons
Good UI and automation
FirstSales: $99-299/year, 87% inbox placement, free list cleaning included.
Lemlist
63-67% inbox$660-1,188/year/year
List cleaning costs extra $564/year
Excellent personalization
FirstSales: $99-299/year, 87% inbox placement, free list cleaning included.
Smartlead
65-68% inbox$408-1,128/year/year
Per-client fees add up fast
Cost-effective base plan
FirstSales: $99-299/year, 87% inbox placement, free list cleaning included.
Woodpecker
60-64% inbox$348-420/year/year
Per-slot pricing is confusing
Deliverability-first approach
FirstSales: $99-299/year, 87% inbox placement, free list cleaning included.
Save $201-889/year with FirstSales
Same features. Better results. 70% lower cost. The math is simple.
21-Day Launch Timeline
From cold domain to trusted sender.
Our smart warm-up mimics human behavior across all major providers. Automatic, hands-free, proven to work.
Day 1-7
Foundation Phase
Send 10-30 emails daily. System builds initial sender reputation across Gmail, Outlook, Yahoo.
Progress
33%
Day 8-14
Growth Phase
Send 50-100 emails daily. Reputation established. Monitoring catches any issues immediately.
Progress
66%
Day 15-21
Scale Phase
Send up to 200 emails daily. Full sending capacity unlocked. 87% inbox placement achieved.
Progress
100%
Launch Pricing
Simple, fair annual pricing.
Choose the plan that fits your launch goals. All plans include smart warm-up, free list cleaning, and real-time monitoring.
7-day risk-free trial
Cancel anytime
No hidden fees
24/7 support
8-Minute Setup
Launch in 7 simple steps.
No IT team. No DNS headaches. No technical skills required. Just follow the steps and start sending.
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Create Your Account
30 seconds
Sign up with your email. No credit card required for 7 Days Free Trial.
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Connect Your Email
1 minute
Connect Gmail, Outlook, or any SMTP provider. One-click integration.
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Configure DNS
1 minute
We set up SPF, DKIM, and DMARC records automatically. No manual work.
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Smart Warm-Up Starts
Instant
21-day warm-up begins immediately. Sending reputation builds automatically.
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Upload Your List
2 minutes
Import CSV or connect your CRM. We clean your list automatically.
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Create Campaign
3 minutes
Use templates or write custom sequences. Personalize at scale.
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Launch & Monitor
Instant
Hit send and watch real-time analytics. Track opens, clicks, and replies.
Smart 21-Day Warm-Up
The warm-up that actually works.
Generic warm-up emails get flagged. Our proprietary system mimics real human email behavior across all major providers.
Mimics Human Behavior
Variable sending times, realistic engagement patterns, natural email threads. Spam filters can't tell the difference.
Monitors Reputation
Track your sender health score across Gmail, Outlook, Yahoo. Get alerts before issues become problems.
Peer-to-Peer Network
Your warm-up emails engage with real FirstSales users. Authentic interactions that build genuine trust.
FREE - Included in all plans
Free list cleaning on every upload.
Competitors charge $47-59/month. We include it free because protecting your domain reputation shouldn't be a premium feature.
Invalid emails
Syntax errors, typos, formatted wrong
Spam traps
Honey pots that blacklist domains
Inactive accounts
Dead emails that bounce
Risky addresses
High bounce probability
Role-based emails
info@, support@ (low response)
Duplicate entries
Clean, deduplicated lists
Save $564-708/year vs. competitors who charge extra for list cleaning
Real-Time Monitoring
Catch issues in hours, not weeks.
Most tools check deliverability once daily. We monitor hourly across Gmail, Outlook, Yahoo, and all major providers.
87%
Inbox Placement Rate
vs 60-70% avg
92/100
Sender Health Score
excellent rating
<2%
Bounce Rate
vs 5-8% avg
2hr
Response Time
issue detection
Case Studies
Real launches. Real results.
Tech Startup
58% inbox, 1.2% reply rate
91% inbox, 5.8% reply rate
Results in 30 days
"Switched from Instantly. Doubled our demo bookings in the first month."
Marketing Agency
62% inbox, managing 15 clients
88% inbox, managing 50+ clients
Results in 45 days
"The list cleaning alone saves us $47/mo. Results speak for themselves."
Sales Team
$97/mo with Smartlead
$199/year with FirstSales
Results in 14 days
"Saved $865/year. Better deliverability. Lower costs. Easy decision."
Testimonials
What our users say.
"I've just started with this new platform but based on my experience with the founder, I have confidence that it'll continue its strong development. I'm glad to report that you start off with clear tutorial guidance and nudged, but not forced onboarding."
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David
Early Adopter
"Met @iuditg - the energy powerhouse and the brain behind @firstsalesio & @PitchGroundHQ! His honest and insightful feedback helped us transform @synchrowork when we started on LTD to what we are building now. Thanks for organizing the meetup today man!"
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Sushant Kumar
@sushantkr49
"As a small business owner, I've been using FirstSales.io for several months now, and I can confidently say it has revolutionized how I approach lead generation and customer acquisition."
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Paweł Stelmach
Small Business Owner
"I recently engaged with FirstSales.io for their B2B sales and lead generation services, and the experience was exceptional. Their expert team, tailored solutions, and innovative approach set them apart."
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Yaffet Meshesha
B2B Business Owner
ROI Calculator
Your savings with FirstSales.
vs. Instantly.ai
Their price
$376/year
Our price
$99/year
Save $277/year
vs. Lemlist
Their price
$660/year
Our price
$99/year
Save $561/year
vs. Smartlead
Their price
$408/year
Our price
$99/year
Save $309/year
7-Day Risk-Free Trial
Try FirstSales for 14 days. If you don't see improved inbox placement, we'll refund 100% of your money. No questions asked. No hoops to jump through.
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Days to try free
Full access to all features
0.8%
Refund request rate
99.2% satisfaction rate
100%
Money-back guarantee
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Detailed Comparison
FirstSales vs. Competitors
Feature
FirstSales
Instantly
Lemlist
Smartlead
Price (Annual)
$99-299
$376-358
$660-1,188
$408-1,128
Inbox Placement
87%
62-65%
63-67%
65-68%
List Cleaning
FREE
$47/mo extra
$47/mo extra
$39/mo extra
Warm-Up
21-day smart
Basic
14-day
Basic
Monitoring
Hourly
Daily
Daily
Daily
Setup Time
8 min
30+ min
45+ min
30+ min
Support
24hr / 2hr priority
Email only
Email only
Email only
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87% Inbox Rate
Industry leading
4.9/5 Rating
2,000+ reviews
10M+ Emails
Sent monthly
8 Min Setup
Launch faster
Decision Time
Three paths forward. Choose wisely.
You've seen the data. Now it's time to decide. Here are your three options.
Keep Overpaying for Competitors
Continue paying $300-1,188/year for 60-70% inbox placement. List cleaning costs extra. Support is slow.
The Outcome:
Burning budget, mediocre results
Build It Yourself
Spend months developing custom infrastructure. Hire deliverability experts. Maintain everything yourself.
The Outcome:
$50,000+ setup, ongoing headaches
Launch with FirstSales
$99-299/year for 87% inbox placement. Everything included. Setup in 8 minutes. 14-day risk-free trial.
The Outcome:
Launch today, results guaranteed
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Learn how Firstsales protects your domain, lands emails in inboxes, and turns cold outreach into revenue—everything in one place.
Annual launch plans save you 20-40% compared to monthly billing. Plus, you get priority onboarding, extended warm-up protection, and locked-in pricing even when we raise rates. Most users see ROI within their first campaign.
8 minutes average. Here's the exact process: (1) Create your account (30 seconds), (2) Connect your email (1 minute), (3) We auto-configure SPF/DKIM/DMARC (automated), (4) Smart warm-up starts immediately, (5) Upload your list (2 minutes), (6) Create your first campaign (3 minutes), (7) Launch. Total: 8 minutes to live campaign.
Switching takes 30 minutes. We handle migration: import your leads, transfer your campaigns, match your settings. You keep your domains and lists. Our team does the heavy lifting. Bonus: We'll analyze your previous deliverability and show you exactly where you were losing emails to spam.
You CAN send during warm-up, but we recommend starting small (10-20 emails/day) and scaling up gradually. Our 21-day smart warm-up builds your sender reputation systematically. Day 1-7: send 10-30 daily. Day 8-14: send 50-100 daily. Day 15-21: send up to 200 daily. After day 21: full sending capacity unlocked.
Starter Launch ($99/year): 1,000 contacts, 5,000 emails/month, email support. Growth Launch ($199/year): 25,000 contacts, 100,000 emails/month, priority support, A/B testing, API access. Scale Launch ($299/year): 100,000 contacts, 500,000 emails/month, dedicated infrastructure, account manager, SLA guarantee. All plans include smart warm-up and free list cleaning.
Yes. 14-day risk-free trial on all plans. If you don't see improved inbox placement within 14 days, we'll refund 100% of your money. No questions asked. In 12 months, only 0.8% of users have requested refunds. Our 87% inbox placement speaks for itself.
Absolutely. Upgrade anytime and pay the prorated difference. Downgrade at your next renewal. No penalties. No hidden fees. Plus, annual plan holders get first access to new features and beta programs.
Three things: (1) Results: 87% inbox placement vs. their 60-70%, (2) Price: $99-299/year vs. their $348-1,188/year, (3) Features included: List cleaning, monitoring, warm-up all free vs. their expensive add-ons. We focus on deliverability, not bloated features you'll never use.