Trellus
Trellus is an AI sales coaching tool that provides real-time analytics and coaching to sales reps during active calls. It works on top of t...
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What is Trellus?
Trellus is an AI‑powered sales assistant that integrates directly into common sales engagement platforms (SEPs) and CRMs, adding parallel dialing and real‑time coaching on top of existing dialers. It turns a regular outreach workflow into a power‑dialing environment where reps can dial multiple lines at once, drop voicemails automatically, and keep their entire calling and LinkedIn activity inside a single browser tab. The platform is designed to reduce context switching so sales reps spend more time talking to buyers and less time managing tabs, numbers, and scripts.
Key features include a parallel dialer that runs inside tools like Salesloft, Outreach, HubSpot, and Apollo, so reps never leave their SEP; AI voice agents that simulate prospects for practice or handle simple inbound flows; and live coaching prompts that appear on‑screen during calls to guide reps on objection handling, pacing, and discovery. Trellus also provides call analytics that score and track every conversation, surface low‑effort behaviors, and highlight gaps between top and bottom performers. The sales‑floor experience lets managers and teammates listen in on live calls, share tips, and celebrate wins, helping remote teams recreate the energy of a physical sales floor.
Trellus is built for sales development reps, account executives, and support teams who rely heavily on cold calling and LinkedIn outreach. It suits companies that want to scale outbound volume without layering on a separate dialer tab or heavyweight tech stack, and that value structured coaching, visibility into call performance, and 24/7 voice‑agent capabilities for practice or inbound calls. The LinkedIn inbox features are particularly useful for SDRs juggling large volumes of LinkedIn messages and Sales Navigator DMs, because everything can be consolidated into one unified view with snoozing, shortcuts, and tracking.
Pros include being able to run parallel dialing directly from your existing SEP, which eliminates the need to open a separate dialer interface and keeps all context in one place. The platform supports leading CRMs and SEPs such as Salesloft, Outreach, HubSpot, Apollo, Clay, Zoho, and Salesforce, so integration is straightforward if your org already uses one of these tools. Trellus also offers a virtual sales floor where managers and teammates can monitor live calls, chime in with tips, and run coordinated blitzes, which helps maintain a high‑energy culture even for fully remote teams. The AI coaching layer surfaces real‑time prompts during calls, such as when to slow down, ask more discovery questions, or handle common objections, so reps can improve in the moment instead of relying only on post‑call feedback.
Another major strength is the voice‑agent layer, which lets reps practice calling with bots that mimic real prospects, shortening ramp time and hard‑coding winning talk tracks from top performers. Trellus can also deploy voice agents for inbound handling, automating simple conversations, appointment‑setting flows, and basic support questions, freeing live agents for more complex interactions. The call‑analytics engine automatically scores 100% of calls, identifies key performance drivers, and surfaces low‑effort behaviors that separate top performers from the rest, giving managers clear levers for coaching. The LinkedIn inbox features consolidate LinkedIn and Sales Navigator DMs into one view, add snoozing, snippets, and keyboard shortcuts, and help SDRs move faster and avoid missing messages. Number‑health tools automatically rotate and check calling numbers to stay out of spam lists and boost connection rates, which reduces wasted time on low‑pickup lines. The platform also supports post‑call QA automation, capturing structured data from calls and ensuring compliance without requiring manual review of every interaction.
Despite these strengths, Trellus has several limitations. The product is tightly tied to supported browser‑based dialers and CRMs, so teams that use non‑browser or proprietary telephony systems may face integration gaps or partial coverage. Parallel dialing and advanced features are only available on higher‑priced tiers, which can make the tool cost‑prohibitive for small teams or individual users who do not need multi‑line capacity. Some workflows still require a Chrome extension and browser‑based setup, which may limit usage on mobile devices or in environments where Chrome extensions are restricted. The AI coaching is only as good as the underlying integration with your dialer and SEP, so mangled or delayed audio feeds can weaken the quality of real‑time prompts. Trellus focuses heavily on outbound cold calling and LinkedIn outreach, so teams whose primary activity is chat, email, or in‑person meetings may find many premium features underutilized. The parallel‑dial and voice‑agent features introduce more complexity around number‑pool management and spam‑list hygiene, requiring more administrative oversight than a simple click‑to‑dial tool. The analytics and AI modeling in the top‑tier plans are customizable but may require internal resources or vendor support to configure effectively, adding a layer of setup overhead. Finally, because the platform is relatively new and still evolving, some edge‑case integrations or custom workflows might not be fully supported yet.
On pricing, Trellus offers tiered plans starting with a free trial period, after which users move into paid tiers. The lowest individual plan, labeled POWER (Bring Your Own Dialer), is listed at 34.99 per month and requires an existing phone system such as HubSpot, Apollo, Salesloft, or Outreach; it includes single‑line power dialing and Superhuman for LinkedIn features only. A next‑up individual plan, also called Power, is priced at 34.99 per month and expands support to all major platforms plus Google Sheets and Clay, adds voicemail drop, provides five additional phone numbers with spam remediation, and bundles Superhuman for LinkedIn. The Parallel tier for individuals sits higher at 34.99 per month, including everything in the Power plan plus multi‑line dialing, voicemail drop, unlimited AI practice calls, and eight additional phone numbers with spam remediation. The top‑tier Business plan, aimed at teams, uses custom pricing and includes all Parallel features plus customizable AI research and real‑time coaching, team‑level analytics and conversational intelligence, custom reporting, and AI modeling. Support for plan‑specific questions is directed to [email protected].
Trellus pricing
Pricing model: Freemium
Trellus offers tiered pricing starting with a free trial, then moving to paid plans. The POWER (Bring Your Own Dialer) plan for individuals is $34.99 per month and requires an existing phone system such as HubSpot, Apollo, Salesloft, or Outreach; it includes single‑line power dialing and Superhuman for LinkedIn. The higher Power plan for individuals is also $34.99 per month and adds support for all major platforms plus Google Sheets and Clay, voicemail drop, five additional phone numbers with spam remediation, and Superhuman for LinkedIn. The Parallel tier for individuals is $34.99 per month and includes everything in the Power plan plus multi‑line dialing, voicemail drop, unlimited AI practice calls, and eight additional phone numbers with spam remediation. The Business plan for teams uses custom pricing and includes all Parallel‑tier features plus customizable AI research and real‑time coaching, team‑based analytics and conversational intelligence, custom reporting, and AI modeling.
Trellus pros
- Runs parallel dialing directly inside your SEP or CRM
- Eliminates need to switch between dialer and SEP tabs
- Supports Salesloft, Outreach, HubSpot, Apollo, Clay, Zoho, Salesforce
- Delivers real‑time AI coaching prompts during live calls
- Provides objection‑handling and competitor‑positioning guidance on‑screen
- Unlocks parallel dialing for up to multiple lines at once
- Automates voicemail drop during outbound sequences
- Offers AI voice agents for sales practice calls
- Enables AI‑based inbound call handling to deflect simple queries
- Scores and tracks 100% of calls automatically
- Reveals low‑effort behaviors that drive performance gaps
- Builds a virtual sales floor for live call listening and blitzes
- Consolidates LinkedIn and Sales Navigator DMs in one inbox
- Adds snoozing, snippits, and keyboard shortcuts for LinkedIn
- Includes number‑health checks and rotation to avoid spam lists
- Captures structured data from calls for compliance and QA
- Helps ramp new hires faster with practice bots
- Supports lightweight tech‑stack upgrades without new dialer apps
- Keeps calling and outreach activity visible to managers
Trellus cons
- Requires browser‑based dialer integrations, may not work with all telephony systems
- Parallel‑dial and advanced features only on higher‑priced tiers
- More costly for small teams or solo users who do not need multi‑line capacity
- Chrome‑extension‑based setup can limit mobile or non‑Chrome usage
- AI coaching quality depends on clean audio and stable integrations
- Heavy focus on outbound calling may underutilize features for non‑phone teams
- Number‑pool and spam‑list management adds admin overhead
- Custom AI research and analytics on Business tier may require setup effort
- Some niche or legacy CRMs may not be fully supported yet
- Limited flexibility for highly custom or non‑standard workflows
Frequently asked questions about Trellus
What is Trellus and what does it do?
Trellus is an AI‑powered sales assistant that adds parallel dialing and real‑time coaching to sales engagement platforms and CRMs. It runs inside tools such as Salesloft, Outreach, HubSpot, and Apollo so reps can dial multiple lines, drop voicemails, and get live guidance without leaving their existing workflow. The platform also provides AI voice agents for practice or inbound calls, call analytics that score conversations, and a virtual sales floor for team listening and collaboration.
Which sales engagement platforms and CRMs does Trellus integrate with?
Trellus integrates with major sales engagement platforms and CRMs including Salesloft, Outreach, HubSpot, Apollo, Clay, Zoho, and Salesforce. It adds parallel dialing and real‑time coaching directly on top of these tools via a browser extension, so reps can keep their calling, sequences, and LinkedIn activity inside the same tab. The exact integrations may expand over time, but the core stack is built around these widely used SEPs and CRMs.
How does Trellus’ parallel dialer work?
Trellus’ parallel dialer lets reps dial up to multiple lines at once directly from their SEP, so they can fill more of their day with live conversations instead of dial tones. It automates voicemail drops and uses health‑checked numbers to boost pickup rates, while keeping all activity visible inside the same browser tab. Multi‑line dialing is available on the Parallel and Business tiers, allowing teams to scale outbound volume without adding complex new dialer software.
What is the real‑time AI coaching feature?
The real‑time AI coaching feature surfaces adaptive prompts on the screen during calls, suggesting when to slow down, ask discovery questions, or address specific objections. These prompts are triggered by what is happening in the conversation, helping reps stay on message and improve their talk‑track execution in the moment. The system can use prebuilt scenarios for common objections or be customized to reflect your team’s specific talk tracks and competitive positioning.
Can trellus help with outbound calling practice?
Yes, Trellus offers AI voice agents that act like prospects so reps can practice calling without needing real buyers on the line. These practice bots can mimic common objections and scenarios, helping new hires ramp faster and more experienced reps refine their talk tracks. The platform also lets you create agents from your team’s past calls, codifying winning patterns and sharing them across the team.
How does Trellus handle inbound calls?
Trellus can deploy AI voice agents to handle simple inbound call flows, such as routing callers, collecting basic information, or answering frequently asked questions. These bots deflect low‑value interactions and free up live agents for more complex conversations, while still adhering to your scripted guidelines. The same AI can also assist live agents on inbound calls by providing real‑time suggestions to stay on message and improve compliance.
What analytics and reporting does Trellus provide?
Trellus automatically scores and tracks every conversation, surfacing metrics such as call conversion rates, low‑effort behaviors, and performance gaps between reps. The analytics layer helps managers identify which behaviors drive successful outcomes and where coaching is most needed. On the Business tier, teams get additional conversational‑intelligence tools, custom reporting, and AI modeling tailored to their specific workflows.
How does Trellus improve LinkedIn outreach?
Trellus consolidates LinkedIn and Sales Navigator DMs into a single inbox, so reps can see all messages in one place and avoid missing responses. It adds snoozing, snippets, and keyboard shortcuts that let SDRs move faster through large message volumes and track conversations more systematically. The platform also integrates LinkedIn with calling workflows, enabling smoother handoffs between InMail and phone outreach.
What are the different pricing tiers and what do they include?
Trellus offers a POWER (Bring Your Own Dialer) plan at $34.99 per month for individuals, which requires an existing phone system and includes single‑line power dialing plus Superhuman for LinkedIn. A higher Power plan at $34.99 per month adds support for all major platforms plus Google Sheets and Clay, voicemail drop, five additional numbers with spam remediation, and the same LinkedIn features. The Parallel tier at $34.99 per month includes everything in Power plus multi‑line dialing, unlimited AI practice calls, and eight additional numbers with spam remediation. The Business tier for teams uses custom pricing and includes all Parallel features plus customizable AI research and real‑time coaching, team‑based analytics, custom reporting, and AI modeling.
Is there a free trial or entry‑level option for small teams?
Trellus offers a free trial period so users can test the platform before committing to a paid plan. After the trial, the lowest‑priced individual option is the POWER (Bring Your Own Dialer) plan at $34.99 per month, which is designed for solo users or small teams that already have a phone system and want basic power dialing plus LinkedIn features. Teams needing more advanced capabilities such as multi‑line dialing, voice agents, or extensive analytics will need to move up into the Power, Parallel, or Business tiers, which are priced higher or set on a custom quote basis.