Vocus.io is a Chrome extension that adds email tracking, mail merge campaigns, automated follow-ups and CRM sync to Gmail. It is not free: after a 30-day trial, plans cost $5, $10 or $20 a month, billed monthly. It is unrelated to the Australian telecom Vocus Group.
The bottom line
Cheap Gmail tracking and follow-ups; Gmail-only with tight low-tier limits.
6.7
Our score
6.7 / 10
Conversion Gems editorial verdict
$5/mo after a 30-day trial
Features6/10
6 - tracking, mail merge, follow-ups, scheduling and CRM sync, but no lead database or multichannel steps.
Value8/10
8 - $5 to $20 a month billed monthly, unlimited tracking and no per-inbox fee.
Ease of use8/10
8 - a Chrome extension inside Gmail with a no-card 30-day trial.
Ecosystem5/10
5 - Gmail only; Salesforce, Pipedrive, webhooks and Zapier.
Support5/10
5 - knowledge base and contact page; no live chat or phone support listed.
What it really is
A low-cost Chrome extension that adds tracking, mail merge and follow-up automation to Gmail.
Our take
Vocus.io is one of the cheapest ways to get tracking and automated follow-ups in Gmail, and monthly billing keeps the risk low. The limits on active follow-ups and snippets are tight at the bottom tier, and the Gmail-only support and dated site copy point to a small vendor. Use the 30-day trial to check deliverability and CRM sync before rolling it out to a team.
Why we rate it
Tracking, mail merge and follow-ups inside Gmail for $5 to $20 a month.
The catch
Gmail only, no free plan, and Basic caps active follow-ups at 50.
Best for
Solo salespeople on a budget
Founders doing light outreach from Gmail
Recruiters sending personalized follow-ups
Not good for
Outlook users
Teams needing a lead database or high-volume cold email
Friction report
Time to value
Install the Chrome extension and start a 30-day trial without a card.
Scale breakpoint
More than 500 active follow-ups or 10 inboxes needs the $80 Growth plan by request.
Walled garden
Low: Salesforce and Pipedrive sync, webhooks and Zapier.
Vocus.io plans and prices
Plan
Price
Snippets
Active follow-ups
Inboxes
Basic
$5/mo
50
50
5
Starter
$10/mo
100
100
5
Professional
$20/mo
200
500
10
Growth (on request)
$80/mo
800
Not listed
Not listed; adds external SMTP
From Vocus.io's pricing page, checked 4 October 2026. All plans include unlimited tracking, campaigns and CRM integration; 30-day trial with no card. The page does not say whether prices are per user.
Frequently Asked Questions
Basic is $5 a month, Starter $10 and Professional $20, all billed monthly. A Growth plan at $80 a month with 800 snippets and external SMTP is available on request (checked 4 October 2026).
No. Vocus.io offers a 30-day free trial without a credit card, limited in scheduled emails, follow-ups and mail merge contacts. After that you need a paid plan.
No. Vocus.io says it supports Gmail and Google Workspace (G Suite) only, not Outlook.
No. Vocus.io is a Seattle-based Gmail outreach tool. Vocus Group is an Australian telecom company, and VOCUS by Polaris Aero is aviation safety software. They are unrelated.
No. You can connect several Gmail inboxes, such as personal and work accounts, without paying per inbox, up to 5 on Basic and Starter and 10 on Professional.
Vocus.io alternatives
Other email outreach tools from our reviews:
Yesware: Email tracking and campaigns for Gmail and Outlook, with a free plan.
Mixmax: Sales engagement add-on for Gmail and Outlook with sequences, scheduling and AI tools.
Saleshandy: Cold email platform with multichannel sequences and a built-in B2B lead database.
Streak: CRM that runs inside Gmail, with pipelines and email tracking.
