> **The quick answer.** In 2026, the best alternative to **EngageAI** is **[LinkHub](/en/alternative/engageai)** — because it gives you the same AI-comment speed **but tells you *who* to comment on first**. You target the right profiles (feeds + lists), you get 3 AI comments trained on your style, and **you approve before anything is posted**. EngageAI is still a solid freemium extension to get started, but it suggests generic comments under the feed you already see, without helping you reach the right audiences.
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> *Disclosure: LinkHub, LinkPost and LinkMagnet are our products. This article stays honest about the strengths and limits of every tool, including ours. Competitor prices come from June-2026 web research and may change.*

## What EngageAI is (and where it falls short)

EngageAI is an **AI commenting Chrome extension**: under each LinkedIn post, it suggests comments (in several tones) that you edit and then post yourself. It can also monitor certain prospects and alert you when they publish. It's **freemium**: free access with no credit card, then paid plans from **~$12.90/month** (June 2026).

**Its real strength:** accessibility. The free tier lets you test writing assistance on no budget, and you pick from several comment tones. To get started, it's a simple entry point.

**Its real limitation:** the suggestions stay **generic** and, above all, EngageAI doesn't help you target **who** to comment on. You react to the feed LinkedIn shows you, with no personalized feeds or lists of the right profiles. On LinkedIn, the point isn't writing a comment fast — it's writing the right comment **under the right post, in front of the right audience**.

That's precisely where the best alternatives compete.

## The 2026 shortlist

### 1. LinkHub — the targeted, human-validated alternative

[LinkHub](/en/alternative/engageai) keeps EngageAI's upside (writing an AI comment in seconds) while adding what it lacks: **targeting**. The flow: you build **feeds and lists** to decide **who** to comment on (the creators whose audience = your ICP); for each post, LinkHub suggests **3 AI comments trained on your style**; **you pick, tweak, and publish**. Nothing goes out without your approval. **IPC** stats (impressions per comment) show you what works.

Why it's a great EngageAI alternative: the same AI-comment speed, **with targeting, style personalization, and stats-driven steering**. Our study of **657,722 comments** shows value comes from targeting and relevance, not blind volume — hence the *sweet spot* of **20 to 50 comments/day**, qualified, rather than dozens of generic comments under the feed.

- **Best for:** freelancers, founders and sales reps who want to comment fast **and** reach the right audiences.
- **Honest limitation:** no permanent free plan highlighted; every comment needs your approval (by design — that's the point).
- **Price:** €24/month.

### 2. evyAI — the freemium way to try before you pay

[evyAI](https://www.evyai.com) is an AI assistant for LinkedIn (comments, posts, messages) with a **solid free tier**. It's the perfect entry point if, like with EngageAI, you want to taste AI assistance before investing.

- **Best for:** getting started and testing AI commenting on no budget.
- **Honest limitation:** a generalist assistant rather than a targeting tool; the free tier is volume-limited, and the paid version is less specialized on the "who to comment on" question.
- **Price:** free, then ~$17/month (June 2026).

### 3. Commenter.ai — the premium option

[Commenter.ai](https://commenter.ai) generates quality AI comments and bundles **sales signals** to spot opportunities. It's a well-known name, but note: its entry plan now sits around **$99/month**, making it the most expensive option on this list.

- **Best for:** sales-driven profiles who want an established tool and accept a premium budget.
- **Honest limitation:** high entry price; less feed/list-targeting oriented than LinkHub.
- **Price:** ~$99/month (June 2026).

### 4. ConnectSafely.ai — the anti-automation angle

[ConnectSafely.ai](https://connectsafely.ai) positions itself, like us, on the **human-validated / ban-safe** angle: helping you comment without crossing the pure-automation line that puts accounts at risk. Same underlying philosophy as LinkHub on safety.

- **Best for:** people who mostly want peace of mind on their account.
- **Honest limitation:** less rich on **feed/list targeting** and impression stats; a younger positioning.
- **Price:** free, then ~$59/month (June 2026).

## Quick comparison

| Tool | Price (entry) | Targeting (who to comment on) | Validation & personalization |
|---|---|---|---|
| **EngageAI** | Free → ~$12.90/month | **None** (suggestions under the feed) | You edit and post; generic multi-tone suggestions |
| **LinkHub** | **€24/month** | **Feeds + lists** (ICP), IPC stats | 3 AI comments in your style, you approve |
| **evyAI** | Free → ~$17/month | Generalist | Validation (assistant) |
| **Commenter.ai** | ~$99/month | Limited (+ sales signals) | Validation |
| **ConnectSafely.ai** | Free → ~$59/month | Limited | Validation (ban-safe) |

## Verdict

If you just want to **test for free** and pick from several tones, EngageAI does the job. But if you care about **reaching the right audiences** and **personalizing your comments to your voice**, **LinkHub** is the best alternative in 2026: AI speed, plus targeting and validation. **evyAI** is the best free starting point, **Commenter.ai** the premium sales-driven option, and **ConnectSafely.ai** shares the anti-automation angle. For a detailed head-to-head, see [LinkHub vs EngageAI](/en/alternative/engageai), and for the full ranking, the [comparison of the best AI comment tools](/en/comparatif/meilleurs-outils-commentaires-linkedin-ia).

## FAQ

**Is EngageAI free?**
Yes, EngageAI offers free access with no credit card, with a limited comment quota and a limited number of tones. Advanced options and higher volume go through the paid plans, from **~$12.90/month** (June 2026). It's a good way to test writing assistance, but the free tier often gives less relevant suggestions than the paid plans.

**What's the best free EngageAI alternative?**
**evyAI**: its free tier lets you test AI comment assistance on no budget. **ConnectSafely.ai** also offers a free entry point. To go further on targeting (who to comment on) and keep control, LinkHub (€24/month) is the most complete option.

**EngageAI or LinkHub?**
Both write AI comments. The difference is targeting: EngageAI **suggests comments under the feed you already see** (without telling you who to comment on), while LinkHub first lets you **choose who to comment on** via feeds and lists, then suggests **3 AI comments in your style that you approve**. If you prioritize relevance and steering, choose LinkHub. Details: [LinkHub vs EngageAI](/en/alternative/engageai).

**How many comments per day should I aim for?**
Per our study of 657,722 comments, value comes from relevance, not volume: a *sweet spot* of **20 to 50 well-targeted comments/day** beats dozens of generic comments posted under the feed. That's the whole point of feed-based targeting over reacting to the LinkedIn feed.

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**Comment fast, but reach the right audiences.** LinkHub targets the right creators, suggests 3 AI comments in your style, and lets you approve before posting. [Try LinkHub](/en/alternative/engageai).