11x vs Artisan: AI Sales Agent Comparison
11x and Artisan sell AI SDRs that prospect and run outbound on their own.
- Verified 13 Nov 2026Sources are dated on this page
- 8 sourcesLinked, typed and dated
- No winner declaredFit depends on your criteria
- Not tested by Stack18Editorial summary of documented facts
11x vs Artisan: the short answer
11x and Artisan sell AI SDRs that prospect and run outbound on their own. 11x's Alice starts at $3,750 a month billed annually, while Artisan's credit plans start at $250 a month.
Artisan's Ava bundles a B2B database and email warm-up; 11x targets larger teams with Alice for email and Julian for phone. We compare what documentation supports and mark everything else Unknown. We declare no overall winner, because the better choice depends on channels, integrations, oversight needs, pricing model and budget.
Choose 11x if you- B2B teams replacing or extending SDR headcount
- Companies wanting inbound and outbound agents from one vendor
- Mid-market and enterprise sales orgs
Choose Artisan if you- Startups and SMBs wanting an all-in-one AI BDR
- Teams without a separate data provider
- Founders running outbound themselves
11x and Artisan at a glance.
One card per product, drawn from each full profile. Open a profile for features, pricing plans, limits and sources.
11x
11x · Sales Engagement Software
11x builds autonomous AI digital workers for sales teams. Alice is an AI SDR that finds prospects, researches them, writes and sends outreach from managed mailboxes, handles replies and books meetings; Julian is an AI agent that answers inbound calls and chats. Pricing is annual, with a published Growth tier and custom Pro and Enterprise tiers.
Autonomous agent- Pricing
- Alice Growth $3,750 a month billed annually; Pro and Enterprise custom.
- Best for
- B2B teams replacing or extending SDR headcount
Artisan
Artisan AI · Sales Engagement Software
Artisan is an outbound sales platform run by Ava, an AI business development representative that finds leads, enriches data, writes personalised outreach across email, LinkedIn and phone, handles replies and books meetings. It is priced on usage credits, with self-serve plans and quoted plans for larger teams.
Autonomous agent- Pricing
- Credit plans from $250 a month (Intern) and $600 (Employee); larger plans custom; dialer $67 per seat.
- Best for
- Startups and SMBs wanting an all-in-one AI BDR
11x vs Artisan: feature-by-feature comparison.
Every row is drawn from the sources listed below. Rows that differ are marked, and you can filter the table to show only those.
- YesDocumented
- PartialAvailable with limits or on some plans
- NoDocumented as unavailable
- UnknownNot documented in the sources reviewed
| Dimension |  11x |  Artisan |
|---|---|---|
| Product | ||
| Channels and interface | YesEmail, LinkedIn and phone. | YesEmail, LinkedIn and phone dialer. |
| AI models | YesNot disclosed. | YesNot disclosed. |
| Open-source or self-hosting | NoProprietary. | NoProprietary. |
| Pricing | ||
| Free tier | NoNo. | NoNo (trial reported). |
| Pricing model | YesAnnual tiers; Growth $3,750 a month. | YesUsage credits; from $250 a month. |
| Published plan prices reviewed | PartialGrowth tier published; others custom. | PartialSelf-serve credit plans tracked; larger plans quoted. |
| Agent actions | ||
| Actions in business systems | YesSends outreach and books meetings. | YesSends outreach and books meetings. |
| Extensibility | ||
| Integrations, API and MCPDiffers | UnknownNot documented in the sources reviewed. | PartialWebhooks and CRM sync; MCP not documented. |
| Control | ||
| Human handoff and approval controls | PartialCampaign controls; review level configurable. | PartialAutonomy controls; full autonomy possible. |
| Administration | ||
| Security, compliance and admin | UnknownNot documented in the sources reviewed. | UnknownNot documented in the sources reviewed. |
11x vs Artisan pricing.
11x pricing
Annual contracts; Growth tier published; Pro and Enterprise custom.
- Alice Growth$3,750 per month
- ProCustom
- EnterpriseCustom
Figures reported consistently by independent sources; vendor page not reviewed directly. Checked 13 Nov 2026.
All 11x plans and sources
Artisan pricing
Usage credits; self-serve plans and quoted larger plans; dialer seats extra.
- Intern$250 per month
- Employee$600 per month
- Team, Scale, EnterpriseCustom
- Human power dialer$67 per seat per month
Figures reported consistently by independent sources; vendor page not reviewed directly. Checked 13 Nov 2026.
All Artisan plans and sources11x: Alice Growth $3,750 a month billed annually; Pro and Enterprise custom.
Artisan: Credit plans from $250 a month (Intern) and $600 (Employee); larger plans custom; dialer $67 per seat. Prices and allowances change often, so confirm on each vendor's live page.
Prices and plans change. Confirm current terms with each vendor before you decide.
11x vs Artisan: implementation, ecosystem, AI and security.
Ease of implementation and usability
We did not test setup or onboarding effort. Pilot both on a real, bounded process from your business, with your own data, policies and escalation rules.
Integrations and ecosystem
11x: Salesforce, HubSpot, LinkedIn, Managed email mailboxes, Calendars, Telephony (Julian). Artisan: Salesforce, HubSpot, LinkedIn, Email mailboxes, Webhooks, Slack.
AI capabilities
AI models: 11x - Not disclosed. Artisan - Not disclosed.
Security, deployment and administration
Security and admin controls: 11x - Not documented in the sources reviewed. Artisan - Not documented in the sources reviewed. Check each vendor's security documentation for certifications and data-retention terms.
11x and Artisan: each option, in balance.
11x
Strengths and limitations from the profile
- Covers the full outbound cycle plus inbound calls.
- Published Growth tier.
- Managed mailboxes reduce setup work.
- High entry price: about $45,000 a year on Growth.
- Annual commitments limit low-risk testing.
- Conflicting price figures on the same page.
Artisan
Strengths and limitations from the profile
- Database, outreach and reply handling in one product.
- Usage credits with no platform fee.
- Ava 2.0 general availability in May 2026.
- Pricing and packaging changed several times.
- LinkedIn restriction in December 2025, reversed in January 2026.
- Reviewers cite opaque credit limits.
11x or Artisan: which fits which situation?
No overall winner is declared. The better choice depends on the criteria that matter most to you, so test both against your own requirements.
Choose 11x if you…
- B2B teams replacing or extending SDR headcount
- Companies wanting inbound and outbound agents from one vendor
- Mid-market and enterprise sales orgs
Choose Artisan if you…
- Startups and SMBs wanting an all-in-one AI BDR
- Teams without a separate data provider
- Founders running outbound themselves
Switching between 11x and Artisan.
Moving between 11x and Artisan means re-importing lead lists and suppression lists, reconnecting the CRM and mailboxes, rebuilding messaging and sequences, and re-warming sending domains. Run both on separate segments for a month before committing.
- Export a sample of your data and test an import into the other product.
- List the automations, integrations and permissions you would need to rebuild.
- Pilot with one team before a full cut-over.
- Check contract terms and notice periods with both vendors.
General guidance, not specific to either vendor. Confirm migration options with the vendors.
11x vs Artisan: questions and answers
Is 11x or Artisan better?
The sources reviewed do not support a single ranking. 11x's Alice starts at $3,750 a month billed annually, while Artisan's credit plans start at $250 a month. Pilot both on a sample of your own conversations, leads or workflows before choosing.
Does 11x have a free plan?
No free plan or self-serve trial.
Does Artisan have a free plan?
No permanent free plan. A trial was reinstated in July 2026, according to a pricing tracker.
Which is cheaper, 11x or Artisan?
11x: Alice Growth $3,750 a month billed annually; Pro and Enterprise custom. Artisan: Credit plans from $250 a month (Intern) and $600 (Employee); larger plans custom; dialer $67 per seat. The cheaper option depends on seats, usage and which plan features you need.
How do 11x and Artisan differ on integrations?
11x: Not documented in the sources reviewed. Artisan: Webhooks and CRM sync; MCP not documented.
Where this comparison comes from.
- 11x alternatives (2026) Valley Third-party Accessed 13 Nov 2026
- 11x AI review LeadHaste Third-party Accessed 13 Nov 2026
- 11x pricing and reviews (2026) Artisan (competitor) Third-party Accessed 13 Nov 2026 Written by a competing vendor.
- 11x AI pricing 2026 CheckThat.ai Third-party Accessed 13 Nov 2026
- Artisan research Ry Walker Research Third-party Accessed 13 Nov 2026
- Artisan pricing plans and history PricingSaaS Third-party Accessed 13 Nov 2026
- Artisan pricing blueprint UsagePricing Third-party Accessed 13 Nov 2026
- How much does an AI SDR cost? Artisan Official Accessed 13 Nov 2026
Comparison rows summarise the sources listed and the two profiles. Confirm current details with each vendor. Stack18 has not tested either product.
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