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Clay alternatives
Clay compared with 6 alternatives: Apollo.io, PhantomBuster, ZoomInfo, Findymail, Prospeo and 1 more.
Clay has a free plan. Paid plans start at $167 per month for 2,500 data credits, billed annually. 4 of the 6 alternatives are free or have a free plan. 2 more offer a free trial.
6 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 17, 2026 · Where the facts come from
At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| ClayThis tool | Free plan · from $167/mo | Yes | Web |
| Apollo.io | Free plan · from $49/mo | Yes | Web, Browser extension |
| PhantomBuster | Free plan · from $56/mo | Yes | Web, Browser extension |
| ZoomInfo | Free plan | Yes | Web, iOS, Browser extension |
| Findymail | Free trial | Trial only | Web |
| Prospeo | Free plan · from $37/mo | Yes | Web, Browser extension |
| Dropcontact | Free trial · from €24/mo | Trial only | Web |
Price against what you get
Clay starts at $167 a month and scores 3.0 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. None of the 4 alternatives on this chart both scores higher and starts lower.
Apollo.io, PhantomBuster, Prospeo and Dropcontact start lower without scoring higher.
Features, ease of use and platforms, averaged
What paid plans start at, a month (each step along is roughly double) →
- The best score at each price
- Has a free plan
- No free plan
How each one differs from Clay
- Free plan · from $49/mo
Apollo.io
B2B contact database with built-in email sequences and a dialer
- Apollo.io starts at $49 per seat / month, billed annually. Clay starts at $167 per month for 2,500 data credits, billed annually.
- Only Apollo.io lists a browser extension.
- Apollo.io also covers web clipper and sales pipeline.
- Clay also covers workflow automation.
Suits: Sales teams that want contact data and outreach in one account
- Free plan · from $56/mo
PhantomBuster
Cloud automations that collect and enrich leads from LinkedIn
- PhantomBuster starts at $56 per month, billed annually. Clay starts at $167 per month for 2,500 data credits, billed annually.
- Only PhantomBuster lists a browser extension.
- Clay also covers email campaigns.
Suits: Building lead lists from LinkedIn and Sales Navigator searches
- Free plan
ZoomInfo
B2B contact and company data platform with AI sales tools
- Only ZoomInfo lists an iOS app.
- Only ZoomInfo lists a browser extension.
- ZoomInfo also covers AI agents.
- Clay also covers email campaigns.
Suits: Sales and marketing teams at companies with 100 or more employees
- Free trial
Findymail
Verified email and phone finder with plain-language company search
- Clay has a free plan. Findymail does not, though it has a free trial.
- Clay also covers workflow automation and email campaigns.
Suits: Outbound teams that want only verified addresses
- Free plan · from $37/mo
Prospeo
B2B lead database with verified emails and mobile numbers
- Prospeo starts at $37 per user / month, billed annually. Clay starts at $167 per month for 2,500 data credits, billed annually.
- Only Prospeo lists a browser extension.
- Prospeo also covers web clipper.
- Clay also covers workflow automation and email campaigns.
Suits: Teams that want emails and mobile numbers at a low price per credit
- Free trial · from €24/mo
Dropcontact
GDPR-focused email finder that charges only for emails it finds
- Dropcontact starts at €24 per month for 500 credits, billed annually. Clay starts at $167 per month for 2,500 data credits, billed annually.
- Clay has a free plan. Dropcontact does not, though it has a free trial.
- Clay also covers workflow automation and email campaigns.
Suits: European teams that want GDPR-compliant email enrichment
Limits worth knowing in Clay
- Two meters apply: data credits pay providers for data, and actions count each enrichment or export. Both are sized separately on paid plans.
- Data credits start at $0.05 each; extra credits cost 30% more than plan credits on Launch and Growth.
- Actions reset each billing cycle; data credits roll over up to twice the monthly amount on Launch and Growth.
- The free plan has no phone number enrichment and stops at 200 rows per table.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Clay?
The alternatives to Clay in this directory are Apollo.io, PhantomBuster, ZoomInfo, Findymail, Prospeo and Dropcontact. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Clay.
Is there a free alternative to Clay?
Yes. Apollo.io, PhantomBuster, ZoomInfo and Prospeo have a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which Clay alternatives work on iOS?
The Clay listing does not include an iOS app. ZoomInfo lists one.
When were these prices checked?
Every listing on this page was checked on Oct 17, 2026, against the pages it cites. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.