01 / Cost
What do we pay before results are clear?
Kennected
Kennected: Historical: $1,497 onboarding fee + $107 to $197/month; current SalesAi pricing not publicly confirmed post-acquisition
CIENCE
CIENCE: management plus SDR capacity at cost
Updated March 2026
CIENCE vs Kennected.
B2B companies with pipeline targets that require multichannel outreach, intent-informed targeting, and human SDR execution choose the CIENCE ecosystem because graph8 delivers audience intelligence and campaign orchestration built in, while Tenbound's research ensures the methodology is grounded in current SDR industry data: capabilities that automated-only tools cannot replicate.
115
Client proof
named case studies
151
Industries
B2B categories served
14
Setup motion
day launch path
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vs Vendor
Kennected
System
CIENCE
Decision brief
Start with the operating model.
Kennected is a vendor comparison. CIENCE is a system comparison: managed execution, graph8 platform, and Tenbound method in one operating model.
Decision
Kennected
CIENCE
Cost
Kennected
Historical: $1,497 onboarding fee + $107 to $197/month; current SalesAi pricing not publicly confirmed post-acquisition
CIENCE
$2,000/month management plus SDR capacity at cost
Commitment
Kennected
Not disclosed
CIENCE
Month-to-month contract structure
Platform
Kennected
Proprietary tools
CIENCE
graph8 audience data, intent, orchestration, and reporting
Best fit
Kennected
SalesAi (formerly Kennected) is most appropriate for individual sales professionals or very small SMB teams who want low-cost automated outreach across AI calling, email, and SMS without requiring a managed service or enterprise-grade data layer. Buyers who prioritized the original LinkedIn automation use case no longer have a stable product to evaluate.
CIENCE
B2B companies with pipeline targets that require multichannel outreach, intent-informed targeting, and human SDR execution choose the CIENCE ecosystem because graph8 delivers audience intelligence and campaign orchestration built in, while Tenbound's research ensures the methodology is grounded in current SDR industry data: capabilities that automated-only tools cannot replicate.
02 / Commitment
How much contract risk are we taking?
Kennected
Kennected: Not disclosed
CIENCE
CIENCE: month-to-month
03 / Data
Who owns the audience and signal layer?
Kennected
Separate purchase may be required
CIENCE
graph8 intent signals and audience data included in the system
04 / Motion
Is this a vendor or a full pipeline system?
Kennected
SaaS subscription with onboarding fee
CIENCE
CIENCE execution, graph8 platform, Tenbound method
Side-by-side
The full comparison matrix.
Keep the matrix short enough to scan, but specific enough to show what changes when the buyer chooses a platform-backed operating model.
Comparison axis
Kennected
CIENCE
Technology platform
Kennected
Proprietary tools
CIENCE
graph8 AI orchestration, intent data, and multichannel execution built in
SDR pricing model
Kennected
SaaS subscription with onboarding fee
CIENCE
At-cost via Talent Cloud with no agency markup
Contract terms
Kennected
Not disclosed
CIENCE
Month-to-month contract structure
Research backing
Kennected
No dedicated sales development research arm named in source data
CIENCE
Tenbound research and training connected to CIENCE execution
Outreach channels
Kennected
Often email plus LinkedIn
CIENCE
Email, phone, LinkedIn, and programmatic ads through graph8
Data included
Kennected
Separate purchase may be required
CIENCE
graph8 intent signals and audience data included in the system
Setup time
Kennected
Weeks to months
CIENCE
14-day setup motion from source GTM page
02 / What they do well
Kennected strengths.
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Low entry price point historically made LinkedIn automation accessible to solo operators and small sales teams with limited budgets
02
Lead Flow Mastery training platform provided self-service sales education alongside the software, giving SMB users structured onboarding support
03
The SalesAi rebrand added AI voice calling and SMS channels, expanding beyond LinkedIn into a broader automated outreach stack
03 / Tradeoffs
Where buyers should look closer.
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Does not offer human SDR execution: all outreach is automated, with no managed service layer for campaign strategy, copy, or live prospect handling
02
Does not include intent data or audience intelligence; contact targeting relies on user-supplied lists without behavioral signal enrichment
03
Does not have an affiliated sales development research organization; campaign methodology is not informed by independent SDR industry data
02 / What they do well 03 / Tradeoffs
Kennected strengths.
Where buyers should look closer.
01
Low entry price point historically made LinkedIn automation accessible to solo operators and small sales teams with limited budgets
02
Lead Flow Mastery training platform provided self-service sales education alongside the software, giving SMB users structured onboarding support
03
The SalesAi rebrand added AI voice calling and SMS channels, expanding beyond LinkedIn into a broader automated outreach stack
01
Does not offer human SDR execution: all outreach is automated, with no managed service layer for campaign strategy, copy, or live prospect handling
02
Does not include intent data or audience intelligence; contact targeting relies on user-supplied lists without behavioral signal enrichment
03
Does not have an affiliated sales development research organization; campaign methodology is not informed by independent SDR industry data
04 / CIENCE ecosystem
A vendor comparison is really an operating-model comparison.
The source page positions CIENCE as a three-part ecosystem: CIENCE for managed execution, graph8 for the GTM platform, and Tenbound for research, training, and sales development method.
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CIENCE managed SDR execution
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graph8 AI platform and audience data
03
Tenbound research and SDR training
05 / Where CIENCE wins
The advantages from the source data.
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Graph8 built in at no extra cost: intent data, audience intelligence, and multichannel orchestration across email, phone, LinkedIn, and programmatic ads: channels SalesAi does not fully cover with human-backed execution
02
CIENCE Talent Cloud provides at-cost SDR hiring with no agency markup, compared to typical agency markups of 30 to 50%; buyers who want to build internal teams are not penalized for scaling
03
Tenbound sister brand provides the only lead generation offering backed by dedicated SDR industry research and training methodology: no equivalent exists at SalesAi or within the broader Kennected history
04
115 named case studies across 151 B2B industries and enterprise clients including Microsoft, Google, and Salesforce; Kennected/SalesAi lists no named enterprise clients publicly
Kennected
Best fit.
SalesAi (formerly Kennected) is most appropriate for individual sales professionals or very small SMB teams who want low-cost automated outreach across AI calling, email, and SMS without requiring a managed service or enterprise-grade data layer. Buyers who prioritized the original LinkedIn automation use case no longer have a stable product to evaluate.
CIENCE
Best fit.
B2B companies with pipeline targets that require multichannel outreach, intent-informed targeting, and human SDR execution choose the CIENCE ecosystem because graph8 delivers audience intelligence and campaign orchestration built in, while Tenbound's research ensures the methodology is grounded in current SDR industry data: capabilities that automated-only tools cannot replicate.
07 / Detailed analysis
Source comparison narrative.
Comparing the CIENCE+graph8+Tenbound ecosystem to Kennected (now SalesAi) surfaces three gaps that are material for B2B buyers evaluating either option.
First, operational stability. Kennected received a LinkedIn cease-and-desist in 2022, was sold in 2024, lost most of its workforce, and shut down its core product in 2025. CIENCE has operated continuously across that same period, serving clients including Microsoft, Google, Uber, Salesforce, Okta, Nasdaq, IBM, Yamaha, and Shutterstock, with 115 named case studies across 151 B2B industries. For a buyer selecting a long-term outbound partner, the contrast in track record is significant.
Second, channel depth. SalesAi currently offers AI voice calling, email, and SMS. The CIENCE ecosystem runs email, phone, LinkedIn, and programmatic advertising through graph8, which is built in at no extra cost. Graph8 adds intent data and audience intelligence on top of those channels, meaning campaigns are informed by buyer behavior signals rather than static contact lists.
Third, research backing. No lead generation company operating today has an affiliated sales development research and training organization comparable to Tenbound. Tenbound publishes original SDR industry research and training methodology that directly informs how CIENCE structures campaigns. SalesAi offers Lead Flow Mastery training, but that is an internal SMB coaching product, not an independent research body.
The one capability SalesAi cannot match at any price point is multichannel campaign orchestration backed by intent data, managed by human SDRs, and informed by dedicated industry research: all within a single ecosystem.
Review ratings
Kennected ratings from source data.
G2
4.4/5
FAQ
Kennected vs CIENCE.
01
Kennected pricing: how much does it cost?
Kennected's historical pricing was a $1,497 onboarding fee plus $107 to $197 per month depending on plan tier, with Enterprise and Agency options available at higher price points. Following the April 2024 sale to BUZZ USA and rebrand to SalesAi, current pricing is not publicly confirmed. CIENCE structures pricing differently: outbound SDR services are scoped by engagement, and Talent Cloud provides at-cost SDR hiring with no agency markup: unlike the 30 to 50% markup typical in the staffing category.
02
CIENCE vs Kennected: what's the difference?
Kennected (now SalesAi) was and is a software automation tool: it sequences outreach but does not provide human SDR execution, campaign strategy, or managed services. The CIENCE ecosystem combines human SDR execution with graph8, an AI platform built in at no extra cost that provides intent data, audience intelligence, and multichannel orchestration across email, phone, LinkedIn, and programmatic ads. Tenbound, CIENCE's sister research brand, adds SDR methodology grounded in independent industry data. That is a managed ecosystem versus a self-serve automation tool.
03
Is there a Kennected alternative with month-to-month contracts?
CIENCE offers month-to-month contract terms, which contrasts with multi-month lock-ins common across the B2B lead generation category. Given that Kennected's core LinkedIn automation product was discontinued in 2025 following a cease-and-desist and acquisition, buyers who were on longer-term commitments had limited recourse. Month-to-month terms through CIENCE reduce that structural risk while providing access to the full graph8 platform and Tenbound research backing.
04
Does Kennected have an AI platform like graph8?
SalesAi (the Kennected rebrand) uses AI agents for voice calling, email, and SMS automation, which functions as a campaign execution layer. Graph8 is a different category of tool: it provides intent data to identify which accounts are actively in a buying cycle, audience intelligence for targeting, and multichannel campaign orchestration across email, phone, LinkedIn, and programmatic advertising. Graph8 is built into the CIENCE ecosystem at no extra cost: it is not a standalone purchase or add-on. SalesAi does not offer intent data or programmatic advertising as part of its current disclosed feature set.
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