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Clay vs Reclaim.ai

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Clay

Software

Data platform for sales teams

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
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Reclaim.ai

Software

Smart scheduling for busy teams

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Reclaim.ai 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; Reclaim.ai no offline access or push notifications for schedule changes
  • They diverge on capability: Clay covers Data enrichment, Reclaim.ai covers Smart scheduling.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Clay and Reclaim.ai actually diverge.

Attributes where Clay and Reclaim.ai differ
AttributeClayReclaim.ai
Starting priceOn requestFree
Pricing modelquoteUnknown
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWebWeb, iOS, Android, Browser Extension
Founded20212019

Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown).

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
  • Contact management
  • Workflow automation
  • Integration
  • API access
  • Salesforce
  • HubSpot
  • Zapier

Only in Reclaim.ai

  • Smart scheduling
  • Habit tracking
  • Task integration
  • Buffer time
  • Meeting optimization
  • Google Calendar
  • Outlook
  • Todoist

Both cover

  • Slack
  • Web support

What people use each for

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

Clay

  • Enriching prospect lists from multiple data providers in one tablenot Reclaim.ai
  • Building automated outbound research and outreach workflowsnot Reclaim.ai

Reclaim.ai

  • Schedulingnot Clay
  • Appointment bookingnot Clay
  • Time trackingnot Clay
  • Resource managementnot Clay
  • Team coordinationnot 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

Reclaim.ai

  • No offline access or push notifications for schedule changes
  • Free tier is very limited (1 habit, 1 scheduling link, 1-week scheduling range)
  • Pricing is complex with hidden costs from AI Agent quotas and Attendee User (AU) charges
  • Weak mobile experience; primarily a web and browser extension tool
  • Requires 20-30 minutes setup and 2-week evaluation before effectiveness is clear
  • Outlook Calendar support is less mature with occasional sync delays

Pricing, plan by plan

Clay

On request
  • Pricing upon request$undefined/month
    • Data enrichment
    • Integration
    • Support

Reclaim.ai

Free
  • FreeFree
    • 1 user
    • 1 scheduling link
    • 1 smart meeting
  • Starter$10/month
    • Unlimited habits
    • Unlimited scheduling links
    • Task integrations
  • Business$15/month
    • Starter features
    • Smart meetings
    • Team collaboration
  • Enterprise$22/month
    • Business features
    • SSO
    • Custom integrations

Which should you pick?

Choose Clay if

  • You need data enrichment.
  • You also want contact management.
Clay review

Choose Reclaim.ai if

  • You need smart scheduling.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, iOS, Android, Browser Extension.
  • You also want habit tracking.
Reclaim.ai review

Questions people ask

Is Clay or Reclaim.ai better?
Neither clearly leads. Clay starts at On request and Reclaim.ai at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Clay or Reclaim.ai?
Reclaim.ai has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at On request for Clay and Free for Reclaim.ai.
Does Clay or Reclaim.ai run on more platforms?
Clay runs on Web. Reclaim.ai runs on Web, iOS, Android, Browser Extension.
Can I use Reclaim.ai for free?
Yes. Reclaim.ai has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Clay starts at On request.
What is Clay best used for?
Clay is most often used for enriching prospect lists from multiple data providers in one table, building automated outbound research and outreach workflows. Of those, enriching prospect lists from multiple data providers in one table and building automated outbound research and outreach workflows are not what Reclaim.ai is typically brought in for.
What can Clay do that Reclaim.ai cannot?
Clay covers Data enrichment, Contact management, Workflow automation, Integration. Reclaim.ai covers Smart scheduling, Habit tracking, Task integration, Buffer time. Both handle Slack, Web support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Reclaim.ai: What does Reclaim.ai's free plan include?

The free plan includes limited features: 1 user, 1 scheduling link, 1 smart meeting, 3 habits maximum, 1 calendar sync, and a 13-week scheduling range.

Source
Reclaim.ai: How much does Reclaim.ai cost?

Starter costs $10/seat/month, Business $15/seat/month, and Enterprise $22/seat/month on yearly billing. Pricing excludes additional costs for AI Agent quotas and Attendee Users (AU).

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Reclaim.ai: Can I use Reclaim.ai on my phone?

Reclaim.ai is primarily a web and browser extension tool. Mobile apps exist but function better as viewers than editors. Real work requires desktop access.

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Reclaim.ai: Does Reclaim.ai work with Outlook Calendar?

Reclaim was built for Google Calendar first. Outlook support exists but is less mature, with occasional sync delays and fewer features compared to Google Calendar integration.

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Reclaim.ai: What tasks and projects can Reclaim.ai integrate with?

Reclaim integrates with Todoist, Asana, ClickUp, Jira, and Linear for task scheduling and automation.

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