In March 2025, SalesAi conducted a head-to-head comparison between its Ai-powered agents and a traditional human SDR (Sales Development Representative) team. The goal? To determine which approach drove better performance across key pipeline metrics like conversations and meetings booked.
About
SalesAi is making Ai incredibly simple, easy and effective for businesses through conversational Ai Agents that increase efficiency and scale revenue.
Industry
SaaS
# of Employees
51-100
The Challenge
While traditional SDR teams are still bogged down by repetitive tasks, call reluctance, and inconsistent performance, SalesAi’s autonomous agents are changing the game. To test just how big this change is, we launched a bold experiment:
Could our AI agents outperform a traditional SDR team—with the exact same leads?
Spoiler alert: they didn’t just outperform them—they crushed them.
We evaluated the effectiveness of Ai agents vs. traditional SDR teams in:
Lead engagement
Conversation conversion
Meeting booking rates
Overall productivity and ROI
The Setup
Here's how we ran it:
Category | SDR Team | SalesAi Agents |
|---|---|---|
Reps Involved | 3 SDRs | Unlimited Ai Agents |
Lead Volume | 250 each | 250 each |
Timeframe | 7 days | 7 days |
Tools Used | Same CRM & Sequences | Same CRM & Sequences |
Goal | Book Qualified Meetings | Book Qualified Meetings |
We held everything else constant—same messaging, same timing, same ICP—and let both teams loose.
The Results
Metric | SDR Team | SalesAi Agents |
|---|---|---|
Calls Made | 367 | 613 |
Conversations Held | 22 | 43 |
Meetings Booked | 9 | 23 |
Conversion Rate | 9% | 17% |
Meeting Conversion | 41% | 53% |
Key Insight: SalesAi not only held more conversations—it converted those conversations into meetings at a much higher rate.
How SalesAi Outperformed
24/7 Outreach = More Opportunities
SalesAi doesn’t stop. It runs outreach around the clock, which means it engages leads:
After hours
On weekends
When human reps are offline
Zero Delays between Touchpoints
Most SDRs juggle dozens of tasks. SalesAi doesn’t. When a lead replies, the follow-up is instant. That’s a major factor in converting interest into a booked meeting.
No Emotional Bias or Fatigue
SalesAi doesn’t get discouraged by no’s. It doesn’t forget follow-ups. It doesn’t skip call blocks because it's tired. It’s consistent. Always.
Hyper-scalable Infrastructure
Hiring more SDRs takes time and budget. Scaling Ai agents? It’s just a few clicks. This makes SalesAi ideal for fast-growing teams that can’t afford bottlenecks.
Cost Efficiency - A Quick Breakdown
Let’s assume an average SDR costs $6,000/month fully loaded.
For this campaign:
SDRs booked 9 meetings → $2,000/meeting
SalesAi booked 23 meetings → <$100/meeting
That’s a 20x difference in cost-efficiency—without sacrificing quality.
What this means for sales leaders
SalesAi isn't just a tool—it’s a force multiplier for any revenue team. Whether you're looking to:
Replace outbound efforts completely
Scale without adding headcount
Increase efficiency and meeting volume
Save time and budget on prospecting
SalesAi can act as your always-on Ai sales team.
