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Clay vs Default

Same facts, side by side: starting price, free tier, MCP, API and what each one is actually built for.

Starting price

Clay

$185/mo Free tier 14 day free trial

Waterfall enrichment plus Claygent research columns for GTM and recruiting list work. Free plan exists; paid Launch starts at $185/mo, with a 14-day trial.

Where Clay fits

  • Sourcers building enriched spreadsheets
  • Teams chaining many data vendors
  • Desks that want Claygent research columns
  • RevOps pushing clean rows to a sequencer or ATS

Default

$1,000/mo

GTM platform for enrichment, routing, and scheduling. Growth is $12,000 per year, about $1,000/mo, plus optional seats.

Where Default fits

  • RevOps teams replacing a patchwork of routers
  • Inbound teams scoring and assigning demo forms
  • Outbound teams turning intent into booked meetings
  • Companies that want Claude or agents on GTM data

At a glance

DetailClayDefault
Starting price$185/mo$1,000/mo
Free tier✓Yes–No
Free trial14 day free trialNot on record
MCP server✓Yes✓Yes
Public API✓Yes✓Yes
Listed underLead generation, OutreachLead generation, Scheduling

Where they pull apart

Clay

Stands out: 150+ provider waterfall plus Claygent on every row, with MCP and API.

Watch out: Not a sender. Paid plans start at $185/mo on Launch, CRM sync needs Growth from $495/mo, and credit burn adds up.

Not the right fit for

  • Teams that need Clay to send the email
  • Buyers who want a cheap single-finder

Default

Stands out: An MCP server lets agents read logs, write fields, and trigger routing and enrichment workflows.

Watch out: Published prices are annual. Routing and scheduling seats are $540/user/yr extra. Extra enrichment credits are $0.10 each.

Not the right fit for

  • Early teams that cannot spend $12,000 per year
  • Solo reps who only need a calendar link

Pros and cons

Clay

  • Free plan, then Launch from $185/mo
  • 14-day trial documented
  • Waterfall plus Claygent in one table
  • Does not send mail; you still need a sequencer
  • CRM sync needs Growth, from $495/mo
  • Credit burn is easy to underestimate

Default

  • Growth $12,000/yr (about $1,000/mo)
  • MCP for logs, writes, and workflows
  • HubSpot and Salesforce record sync
  • Annual billing on published plans
  • Seats and credits stack on the base
  • Entry is $12,000 per year

What each one costs

Clay

$185/mo

Free plan with 100 Data Credits and 500 Actions a month. Launch starts at $185 a month (2,500 Data Credits, 15,000 Actions, job change and signal tracking). Growth starts at $495 a month (6,000 Data Credits, 40,000 Actions) and adds CRM sync, HTTP API and webhooks. Enterprise is custom with an annual commitment. Confirm current terms on the vendor site.

Checked 4 Nov 2026

Default

$1,000/mo

Growth is $12,000 per year, which works out to $1,000 per month, with 24,000 enrichment credits and 200,000 workflow runs a year. Enterprise is $25,000 per year with 60,000 credits and 600,000 runs. Seats are extra: Routing and Scheduling is $540 per user per year, Scheduling only is $240. Extra credits are $0.10. No monthly prices are published. Confirm current terms on the vendor site.

Checked 4 Nov 2026

Common questions

Is Clay cheaper than Default?
Clay starts lower, at $185/mo against $1,000/mo for Default. That is the entry plan on each side, so the real number depends on seats and the tier you land on.
Can you try Clay or Default for free?
Clay carries a free tier on our listing. Clay offers a 14 day free trial.
Does Clay or Default have an MCP server?
Clay and Default ship a first party MCP server, so an AI assistant can work the product directly.

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Editorial listings, never paid rankings. Prices checked 4 Nov 2026. Confirm current terms on the vendor site. Spot an error?