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MSPClients vs. lead databases, DIY stacks, and agencies
Four ways an MSP or MSSP can find new clients, compared on fit, evidence, weekly effort, and price.
| What you get | MSPClients | Lead databases | Build-your-own stack | Agencies |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Built for MSP & MSSP sales | Yes | No | You configure it | Depends |
| Finds companies with an IT need now | Yes | Limited | Yes, if you build it | Depends |
| Shows sources and explains the score | Yes | Rarely | You configure it | Usually hidden |
| Provides contacts and outreach guidance | Yes | Contacts only | Extra tools | Usually |
| Typical setup time | About 2 minutes | About 30 minutes | 2–10 workdays | 2–4 weeks |
| Your time each week | 30–60 minutes | 4–8 hours | 3–8 hours | 1–2 hours |
| Typical price | $99/month | $49–$119/user/month | $185–$1,000+/month | $3,000–$10,000+/month |
Typical estimates for a small sales team. Prices are in USD; tool usage, service scope, and provider rates vary.
When each option fits
- Lead databases work when you already know exactly whom to target and need contact data at scale. You still decide which companies are worth contacting now.
- A build-your-own stack is flexible if you have the time to combine alerts, enrichment, and AI tools, and to maintain the workflow.
- Appointment-setting agencies suit teams that want outreach handled for them and have the budget. Targeting and evidence are often less visible.
- MSPClients is built for MSPs and MSSPs that want a short, ranked list of companies with a reason to talk now, and want to run the conversation themselves.
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