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LinkedIn Premium

LinkedIn Premium is not required to use Vaam, but it’s highly recommended to unlock higher limits and smoother automation. This guide explains the benefits of upgrading and helps you choose the right plan for your outreach needs.

No, LinkedIn Premium is not required to use Vaam. Our platform works with any LinkedIn account. However, Premium accounts enjoy significantly higher limits and additional features that can enhance your outreach effectiveness.

Free LinkedIn accounts face strict caps that can limit your automation:

Connection Requests

  • Free accounts: Up to 100 per week (recommended to stay under 80 if not using Sales Navigator)
  • Premium accounts: Up to 200 per week with a high Social Selling Index (SSI) score

Messages

  • Free accounts: ~100 messages per week
  • Premium accounts: ~150 messages per week

Profile Views

  • Free accounts: 500 views per day
  • Sales Navigator/Recruiter: 2,000 views per day

Unlimited Personalized Connection Requests

Section titled “Unlimited Personalized Connection Requests”

One of the most significant limitations of free accounts:

  • Free accounts: Only 5 personalized connection requests with 200-character notes
  • Premium accounts: Unlimited personalized requests with 300-character notes

This is crucial for effective outreach since personalized messages significantly increase acceptance rates.

Beyond higher limits, Premium accounts receive:

  • Advanced search filters (industry, seniority, company size)
  • Expanded “Who’s Viewed Your Profile” data
  • Private browsing mode for prospect research
  • LinkedIn Learning access

Consider upgrading to Premium if you:

  • Send more than 50 connection requests per week
  • Need to personalize most of your connection requests
  • Rely on LinkedIn for consistent business development
  • Experience frequent LinkedIn restrictions

For high-volume outreach, Premium often pays for itself by:

  • Reducing downtime from hitting limits
  • Increasing connection acceptance rates through personalization