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Clay — AI Prospecting Tool

Review star icon 4.9 / 5 (from 102 reviews)
Ranking star icon Rated #20 in AI Prospecting Tools
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What is Clay?

Clay is an AI-powered data enrichment and outreach platform for RevOps and growth teams. It combines access to 75+ data providers with an AI research agent, allowing users to maximize contact information coverage, automate company research, and create personalized outreach messages at scale.

What sets Clay apart?

Clay sets itself apart by automating time-consuming tasks for RevOps and growth teams. Its AI research agent can analyze websites and PDFs, gathering detailed information on prospects without manual effort. This allows sales teams to focus on high-value activities like building relationships and closing deals, rather than spending hours on data collection and research.

Clay Use Cases

  • Data enrichment automation
  • AI-powered lead research
  • Personalized outreach campaigns
  • CRM data enhancement

Who uses Clay?

Features and Benefits

  • Feature icon Waterfall Data Enrichment
    Access 75+ data providers to maximize coverage on contact information and other data points, paying only for valid matches.
  • Feature icon AI Research Agent
    Automate company research by having an AI agent visit websites, find information, and report back on specified criteria.
  • Feature icon AI Message Writer
    Draft personalized outreach messages using AI based on enriched lead data and research.
  • Feature icon Lead List Building
    Create targeted lead lists using multiple sources including CRMs, CSVs, Google Maps, and native company searches.
  • Feature icon CRM Integration
    Connect with major CRM platforms to keep records updated with enriched data through two-way synchronization.

Clay Pros and Cons

Pros
  • Circle checkmark icon Powerful tool for outbound marketing and prospecting
  • Circle checkmark icon Integrates multiple data sources for comprehensive lead information
  • Circle checkmark icon AI-powered features enhance personalization and efficiency
  • Circle checkmark icon User-friendly for beginners while offering advanced functionality
Cons
  • Cross icon Learning curve for advanced features
  • Cross icon Pricing may be a concern for smaller businesses
  • Cross icon Limited feedback on customer support quality
  • Cross icon Potential for data accuracy issues from multiple sources

Pricing

Free Trial
Free $0/mo
  • Circle check icon 100 credits/month
  • Circle check icon Unlimited users
  • Circle check icon Access to 50+ data providers
  • Circle check icon Export to CSV
  • Circle check icon AI message writing
  • Circle check icon Up to 100 per people/company search
Starter $149/mo
  • Circle check icon 2,000 credits/month
  • Circle check icon Everything from Free plan
  • Circle check icon Create unlimited tables
  • Circle check icon Use your own API keys
  • Circle check icon Up to 5,000 per people/company search
Explorer $349/mo
  • Circle check icon 10,000 credits/month
  • Circle check icon Everything from Starter plan
  • Circle check icon Email tool integrations
  • Circle check icon Get data from anywhere (webhooks)
  • Circle check icon Send data anywhere (HTTP API)
  • Circle check icon Up to 25,000 per people/company search
Pro $800/mo
  • Circle check icon 50,000 credits/month
  • Circle check icon Everything from Explorer plan
  • Circle check icon CRM integrations
  • Circle check icon Up to 50,000 per people/company search
Enterprise Price not available
  • Circle check icon Custom plans
  • Circle check icon Everything from Pro plan
  • Circle check icon Unlimited rows (API)
  • Circle check icon Private Clay recipes
  • Circle check icon Dedicated Slack support
  • Circle check icon Sources sync hourly
  • Circle check icon 40 action columns per table
  • Circle check icon AI prompting support
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