Clay vs Clearbit (2026)
The rising star vs. the acquired player. Clay is independent and more powerful. Clearbit is being absorbed into HubSpot.
Clay
8.2
Clearbit
7.0
| Feature | Clay Winner | Clearbit |
|---|---|---|
| 75+ data providers | Yes | No |
| AI research agent | Yes | No |
| API access | No | Yes |
| CRM sync | Yes | No |
| Company enrichment | No | Yes |
| Contact enrichment | No | Yes |
| HubSpot integration | No | Yes |
| Integrations | Yes | No |
| Reveal (IP → company) | No | Yes |
| Waterfall enrichment | Yes | No |
| Website visitor ID | No | Yes |
| Workflow builder | Yes | No |
| Starting Price | $149/mo | Custom |
| Sultan's Score | 8.2 | 7.0 |
The Sultan's Verdict
Clay does everything Clearbit does and more. Clearbit's HubSpot acquisition means its standalone future is uncertain. Clay is independent, more powerful, and actively innovating.