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Dux-Soup is a software tool designed to automate user activity on LinkedIn. Developed by Supertec B.V., it is used in business-to-business (B2B) sales, marketing, recruitment and coaching workflows to support lead generation and outreach on the LinkedIn platform.
History
Dux-Soup was founded in 2013.[1] The software product, also called Dux-Soup, was launched in 2015 as a browser extension that automates interactions on LinkedIn, including profile visits and connection requests. In 2020, a cloud-based version was launched.
The tool emerged as part of a broader category of LinkedIn automation software that developed alongside the growth of social selling, growth hacking and digital marketing and prospecting practices in the 2010s.
Functionality
Dux-Soup automates a range of LinkedIn activities, including:
- Profile visits
- Connection requests
- Messaging and follow-up sequences
- Extraction of publicly available profile data
The software is offered as a subscription-based service and is used to support outbound prospecting and lead generation workflows.
Use cases
Forbes has identified LinkedIn automation tools as a category that can "simplify the lead generation process" for businesses, reflecting the broader context in which tools such as Dux-Soup are used.[2]
LinkedIn automation tools such as Dux-Soup are used by marketing agencies, sales professionals, recruiters, SME businesses, and marketers to streamline outreach and generate leads.
In a TechCrunch article on venture capital workflows, Dux-Soup was cited as a tool used by investors to "streamline some of the sourcing processes" when identifying potential deals.[3]
Reception
Coverage of Dux-Soup has primarily appeared in software reviews and user feedback platforms.
User reviews on platforms such as G2 describe the software as effective for automating outreach and saving time, while also noting usability issues such as a "clunky" interface in some cases.[4]
Customer review platforms, including Trustpilot, report generally positive sentiment regarding the tool’s ability to support lead generation workflows, alongside mixed feedback on usability and feature depth.[5]
Discussion in online communities has described Dux-Soup as an established tool within the LinkedIn automation category, reflecting its longevity in the market, though such sources are not considered authoritative.
Trademark
A trademark application for "Dux-Soup" was filed with the United States Patent and Trademark Office in 2017, covering software for automating online networking and lead generation activities.[6]
See also
References
- ^ "Dux-Soup company profile". The Company Check. Retrieved 24 March 2026.
- ^ "LinkedIn automation tools and resources that will help your business grow". Forbes. 2021-09-05. Retrieved 24 March 2026.
- ^ "Progressive VCs and private equity are using tech and analytics to revolutionize investing". TechCrunch. Retrieved 24 March 2026.
- ^ "Dux-Soup Reviews". G2. Retrieved 24 March 2026.
- ^ "Dux-Soup Reviews". Trustpilot. Retrieved 24 March 2026.
- ^ "DUX-SOUP Trademark Application". Justia Trademarks. Retrieved 24 March 2026.
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