Head to head

Clay vs Default

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

Clay

$167/mo Free tier 14 day free trial

Waterfall enrichment plus Claygent research columns for GTM and recruiting list work. Free plan exists; paid starts around $167/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

$1,250/mo

GTM platform for enrichment, routing, and scheduling. Growth is $1,250/mo billed annually, 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

Detail	Clay	Default
Starting price	$167/mo	$1,250/mo
Free tier	✓Yes	–No
Free trial	14 day free trial	Not on record
MCP server	✓Yes	✓Yes
Public API	✓Yes	✓Yes
Listed under	Lead generation, Outreach	Lead 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 about $167/mo, with Launch from $185/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 seats are $45/user/mo extra. Extra enrichment credits are $0.10 each.

Not the right fit for

Early teams that cannot spend $15,000 per year
Solo reps who only need a calendar link

Pros and cons

Clay

Public start at $167/mo
14-day trial documented
Waterfall plus Claygent in one table

Does not send mail; you still need a sequencer
Launch tier costs more, from $185/mo
Credit burn is easy to underestimate

Default

Growth $1,250/mo billed annually
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 $15,000 per year

What each one costs

Clay

$167/mo

Free plan, paid from ~$167/mo. Confirm current terms on the vendor site.

Checked 7 Sep 2026

Default

$1,250/mo

Growth is $1,250/mo billed annually ($15,000/year). Scale is $3,000/mo billed annually ($36,000/year). Routing and scheduling seats are $45/user/mo ($540/year) or $20/user/mo ($240/year) for scheduling-only. Extra credits are $0.10. Visitor identification uses 3 credits per person per 24 hours. Credits and workflow runs roll over within the annual term. Confirm current terms on the vendor site.

Checked 19 Sep 2026

Common questions

Is Clay cheaper than Default?

Clay starts lower, at $167/mo against $1,250/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 7 Sep 2026. Confirm current terms on the vendor site. Spot an error?