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Clay vs Less Annoying CRM

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Clay

CRM

Data platform for sales teams

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Less Annoying CRM logo

Less Annoying CRM

CRM

Simple CRM built by small business experts

From
$30/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Clay has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Clay two separate meters run at once, actions and data credits, and a plan can exhaust either independently; Less Annoying CRM there is no free tier, only a single $15 per user per month price
  • They diverge on capability: Clay covers Data enrichment, Less Annoying CRM covers Task tracking.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Clay and Less Annoying CRM actually diverge.

Attributes where Clay and Less Annoying CRM differ
AttributeClayLess Annoying CRM
Starting priceFree$30/month
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWebWeb, Ios, Android
Founded20212006

Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), user rating (Not yet rated), category (CRM).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in Clay

  • Data enrichment
  • Workflow automation
  • Integration
  • API access
  • Salesforce
  • HubSpot
  • Slack

Only in Less Annoying CRM

  • Task tracking
  • Pipeline management
  • Email integration
  • Mobile app
  • Reporting
  • Mailchimp
  • Google Calendar
  • Ios support

Both cover

  • Contact management
  • Zapier
  • GDPR
  • Cloud deployment
  • Web support
  • English language support

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Clay

  • Data enrichment and intelligencenot Less Annoying CRM
  • Growth campaign automationnot Less Annoying CRM
  • CRM workflow integrationnot Less Annoying CRM

Less Annoying CRM

  • CRM for small businessesnot Clay
  • Simple contact managementnot Clay

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Clay

  • Two separate meters run at once, actions and data credits, and a plan can exhaust either independently
  • Data credit overage is sold at a 30% premium over the plan rate, so exceeding the allowance costs more per unit than planning for it
  • The free plan allows 500 actions, 100 data credits and 200 rows per table
  • The entry paid plan starts at $167 a month, and both paid prices are starting figures rather than fixed
  • The free plan cannot buy overage at all, so hitting the limit stops work rather than billing for it

Less Annoying CRM

  • There is no free tier, only a single $15 per user per month price
  • File storage is capped at 25 GB per user
  • The vendor advises staying below 50,000 total contacts, so very large databases sit outside the intended use even though no hard limit is enforced

Pricing, plan by plan

Clay

Free
  • FreeFree
    • 500 actions per month
    • 100 data credits per month
    • Unlimited seats
  • Launch$167/month
    • 15000 actions per month
    • 3000 data credits per month
    • Phone enrichment
  • Growth$446/month
    • 40000 actions per month
    • 6000 data credits per month
    • CRM sync
  • Enterprise$null/custom
    • Unlimited capabilities across most features
    • SSO
    • Role-based access control

Less Annoying CRM

$30/month
  • Standard$30/month
    • Contact management
    • Task management
    • Mobile app
  • Pro$50/month
    • Everything in Standard
    • Email automation
    • Reporting
  • Business$100/month
    • Everything in Pro
    • Advanced customization
    • API access

Which should you pick?

Choose Clay if

  • You need data enrichment.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You also want workflow automation.
Clay review

Choose Less Annoying CRM if

  • You need task tracking.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android.
  • You also want pipeline management.
Less Annoying CRM review

Questions people ask

Is Clay or Less Annoying CRM better?
Neither clearly leads. Clay starts at Free and Less Annoying CRM at $30/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Clay or Less Annoying CRM?
Clay has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Clay and $30/month for Less Annoying CRM.
Does Clay or Less Annoying CRM run on more platforms?
Clay runs on Web. Less Annoying CRM runs on Web, Ios, Android.
Can I use Clay for free?
Yes. Clay has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Less Annoying CRM starts at $30/month.
What is Clay best used for?
Clay is most often used for data enrichment and intelligence, growth campaign automation, crm workflow integration. Of those, data enrichment and intelligence and growth campaign automation are not what Less Annoying CRM is typically brought in for.
What can Clay do that Less Annoying CRM cannot?
Clay covers Data enrichment, Workflow automation, Integration, API access. Less Annoying CRM covers Task tracking, Pipeline management, Email integration, Mobile app. Both handle Contact management, Zapier, GDPR, Cloud deployment.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Clay: Can I use Clay for free?

Yes, Clay's free plan includes 500 actions and 100 data credits per month with unlimited seats and tables (200 rows max per table).

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Less Annoying CRM: How much does Less Annoying CRM cost?

Less Annoying CRM costs $15 per user per month plus applicable tax. There is one price for everyone with no tiered plans.

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Clay: How much can I save with Clay's annual billing?

Clay offers significant annual discounts: Launch tier drops from $167/month to $54/month, and Growth tier drops from $446/month to $185/month when billed yearly.

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Less Annoying CRM: What does Less Annoying CRM include?

All users get unlimited contacts, 25GB file storage, unlimited pipelines, task management, email logging, mobile access, user permissions, unlimited custom fields, and free support.

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Clay: What happens when I exceed my monthly actions or data credits on Clay?

Actions and data credits cost less than $0.01 each when purchased at scale, with unused data credits rolling over up to 2x monthly allocation on paid plans. Customers can bring their own API keys to avoid data credit costs.

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Less Annoying CRM: Does Less Annoying CRM offer a free trial?

Yes, Less Annoying CRM offers a 30-day free trial with no questions asked, no credit card required, and no limitations.

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Clay: Does the Growth plan limit the number of users or team members?

No, Clay's Growth plan supports unlimited seats with 40000 monthly actions, 6000 data credits, and CRM sync, designed for teams with CRM-based workflows and growth campaigns.

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