# LinkedIn tool buyer's checklist: 10 questions

From DealGate (https://d-gate.io/blog/linkedin-automation-tools). Free to copy and share.

Ask these before you install or pay for any LinkedIn tool, including ours.

1. Does it send messages on my behalf?
2. Does it visit profiles or send invitations automatically?
3. Can I set caps and pacing, and does it pause if LinkedIn shows a warning?
4. Where is my data stored?
5. Can I export my data?
6. Does it need my LinkedIn password or session cookie?
7. Does it run in the cloud or in my browser?
8. Does it run multiple LinkedIn accounts?
9. What is the price per seat, and per connected account?
10. What are the cancellation terms?

Context: LinkedIn says it doesn't allow "third-party software or browser extensions that scrape, modify the appearance of, or automate activity on LinkedIn's website". https://www.linkedin.com/help/linkedin/answer/a1341387