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BriefIntake vs LeadShark

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BriefIntake compared with LeadShark
DetailBriefIntake logo BriefIntakeLeadShark logo LeadShark
What it doesQualify serious clients. Filter the rest. LinkedIn lead magnet automation that auto-replies to commenters and delivers resources in DMs
StageNot given Startup
FoundedNot given 2024
Based inNot given EE
Pricing modelNot given Freemium
PricingFree plan with unlimited access, no card required. Premium: $29 USD per month for 50 intake conversations, or 1499 INR per month in India. Free trial: 7 days, no card required. Paid plans: Pro $39/mo (monthly) or $390/yr, Pro+ $59/mo (monthly) or $590/yr, Apex $119/mo (monthly) or $1190/yr. Agency plan APEX+: $186/mo for 1 Apex + 2 Pro+ profiles, or $249/mo for all 3 on full Apex.
Key features
  • Adaptive brief that asks follow-ups until scope, goals and audience are clear
  • Two scores for brief quality and buying intent
  • Instant alerts via email, Discord ping and dashboard
  • Campaign links to track referral sources
  • PDF export of intake brief
  • Auto-reply to post commenters with preset templates
  • Deliver lead magnets via DM automatically
  • Email-gated landing pages (Pro+: 100, Apex: unlimited)
  • Multiple account management for agencies (APEX+)
  • Apex MCP integration with Claude, ChatGPT and Cursor
  • Lead scoring with ICP fit labels
  • Webhook integrations and REST API
  • CRM and newsletter sync (Kit, Beehiiv)
  • Schedule and auto-repost with automation pre-attached
What makes it different
  • Six-minute intake conversation versus hour-long discovery calls
  • Scored brief with budget, timeline and fit information
  • Free plan with no card required or expiration
  • AI reads intent, budget realism and timeline pressure
  • Focuses on inbound engagement from organic post comments rather than outbound spam
  • Safety limits learned from 10M+ real LinkedIn actions
  • Uses preset templates, never AI-generated replies to avoid spam risk
  • AI agent integration through Apex MCP for hands-off automation
  • Can automate existing lead magnets with Partially Engage mode
Free planNot given Not given
Open sourceNot given Not given
PlatformsNot given Not given
Public APINot given Not given
Community votes00
DR (Domain Rating by Ahrefs)Not checked yet no change since last check46 no change since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)018
Citation Flow (Majestic)035
Referring domains (Majestic)0237

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