Hunter vs Clay
A side-by-side comparison of features, pricing, and value to help you choose.
Hunter
Find & verify professional email addresses
Free plan
Free up to 25 searches/mo; paid from ~$34/mo
Clay
Waterfall enrichment + AI research in a spreadsheet
$134/mo
Free trial; paid from ~$134/mo billed annually, credit-based
At a glance
| Spec | Hunter | Clay |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | Free plan | $134/mo |
| Budget tier | Budget-friendly | Mid-range |
| Complexity | Beginner-friendly | Advanced |
| Primary category | Prospecting & Lead Data | Sales Intelligence & Signals |
| Integrations | 30+ | 120+ |
| Founded | 2015 | 2017 |
Feature comparison
Hunter offers 7 of 10 tracked prospecting & lead data features; Clay offers 3.
| Feature | Hunter | Clay |
|---|---|---|
| Email finder | ||
| Mobile / direct dials | ||
| Email verification | ||
| Bulk enrichment | ||
| LinkedIn / Chrome extension | ||
| Intent data | ||
| 1-click CRM export | ||
| Free plan | ||
| API & webhooks | ||
| Priority / 24-7 support |
Hunter
Pros
- Fast, accurate domain and email search
- Built-in email verifier and small campaign tool
- Generous free tier and clean UX
Cons
- No phone numbers
- Lighter than full prospecting platforms
- Campaign features are basic
Clay
Pros
- Waterfall enrichment across 100+ providers
- AI research agents automate account research
- Endlessly composable GTM data tool
Cons
- Steep learning curve
- Credit consumption is hard to predict
- You assemble the workflow yourself
The verdict
The right pick depends on your priorities. Choose Hunter if you value founders and small teams that want quick, reliable email finding and verification. Choose Clay if you need revops and growth teams building bespoke, signal-based outbound at scale.
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