Grade Your Cold Email
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Paste any cold email below. Our AI gives it a score out of 100 and tells you exactly what to fix. No signup. Instant.
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How the Cold Email Grader Works
The grader analyzes five dimensions that determine whether a cold email gets a reply: subject line, opening hook, personalization, value proposition, and call to action. Each element is scored independently, then combined into a 0–100 score with specific, actionable feedback for every weakness.
High-scoring cold emails share three traits: they reference something specific about the recipient (not just their name), they lead with value rather than credentials, and they end with a single clear ask that is easy to say yes to. Generic phrases like “I'd love to connect” or “I think we could work together” are the most common reasons for low scores.
The most common mistake that kills reply rates is starting with “I” — as in “I'm a designer with 5 years of experience.” The recipient doesn't know you yet; your first sentence should be about them. Emails that start with an observation about the recipient consistently score 15–25 points higher.
Cold Email Grading Criteria
Personalization, curiosity, relevance to recipient
Does not start with 'I', hooks the reader immediately
References something specific about the recipient
Clear, concrete benefit for the recipient
Specific, low-friction ask with a clear next step
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the cold email grader really free?
Yes, completely free. No signup required, no credit card, no limits on tries. Paste any cold email and get instant AI feedback.
How does the AI grade cold emails?
Our AI analyzes 5 key factors: subject line quality, opening line, personalization, value proposition, and call to action. Each is worth 20 points for a total of 100.
What score should I aim for?
Aim for 75 or above. Scores above 90 are rare and indicate an exceptional email. Most cold emails score between 30 and 55.
Can I use this for LinkedIn or WhatsApp outreach?
The grader is optimized for cold email, but the principles apply to any outreach. PitchYourClients generates platform-specific messages for LinkedIn, WhatsApp, Upwork, and more.