Comparison

Gigi AI vs Expandi

Expandi automates templates. Gigi writes like you — because AI actually reads the prospect first.

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47%
connection acceptance
61%
average reply rate
73%
top campaigns
~500
prospects / month

Feature comparison

Side by side

Message approach
Expandi
Templates with variable insertion
Gigi AI
AI researches each prospect individually
Personalization depth
Expandi
First name, company name, title
Gigi AI
Posts, profile analysis, company news, personality
Who does the work
Expandi
You create templates & sequences
Gigi AI
Managed — we handle research, writing, optimization
Human review
Expandi
Optional — can auto-send
Gigi AI
Every message reviewed before sending
Reply rate (typical)
Expandi
Template-based — varies by list & copy
Gigi AI
61% average, 73% top campaigns
Connection acceptance
Expandi
Varies; no managed optimization
Gigi AI
47% average
Setup complexity
Expandi
Medium — sequences, conditions, warmup
Gigi AI
Zero — we do everything
Risk of LinkedIn ban
Expandi
Self-serve automation; user-configured limits
Gigi AI
Low — human-like cadence, human approval
Prospect sources
Expandi
Sales Navigator
Gigi AI
Sales Navigator + Recruiter/Recruiter Lite
Pricing model
Expandi
Self-serve subscription
Gigi AI
Managed service — less than an SDR, more than a tool

Comparison reflects publicly available product information as of June 2026. Expandi is a trademark of its respective owner and is not affiliated with, nor does it endorse, Gigi AI. Gigi AI figures are our own measured averages across active campaigns; individual results vary and are not guaranteed.

Why teams switch

From Expandi to Gigi

1

Your reply rates plateaued

Templates hit a ceiling. When every competitor uses the same Expandi sequences, prospects tune out. AI-powered research breaks through because every message is genuinely unique.

2

You’re spending hours on sequences

Building sequences, A/B testing templates, managing warmup — it’s a part-time job. Gigi is fully managed. You approve messages, we handle everything else.

3

Prospects call your outreach ‘spam’

Template-based outreach is increasingly recognized as automated. Gigi’s messages reference real prospect activity — posts they wrote, talks they gave, moves they made.

4

You need Recruiter support

Expandi only supports Sales Navigator. Gigi works with Sales Navigator AND LinkedIn Recruiter/Recruiter Lite — opening the HR/recruiting ICP.

Honest take

Not for everyone

Gigi isn't for B2C, high-volume spray-and-pray, or companies with existing SDR teams. We're built for B2B founders and fractional leaders who care about quality over quantity.

FAQ

Common questions

Yes. Gigi runs on a separate LinkedIn connection. Many teams test both before deciding.

Gigi costs more than a self-serve tool but far less than hiring an SDR ($4-6K/month). You’re comparing a tool to a managed service — one does the work, the other makes you do it.

First qualified meetings typically within 2-4 weeks. We onboard ~500 new prospects per account monthly.

Gigi operates within LinkedIn’s limits. Every message is human-approved before sending. We use safe connection cadences (<25/day) and warming protocols.

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