Software · head to head
Clearbit vs Really Simple Systems
The short version
- Only Clearbit has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
- Each has a real cost: Clearbit pricing can be expensive at scale with usage-based model; Really Simple Systems the vendor's own pricing page as captured by the Internet Archive on 22 October 2019 listed four CRM tiers billed annually: Free at $0 for up to 2 users, Starter at $14 per user per month, Professional at $30 per user per month, and Enterprise at $46 per user per month (each roughly 7 to 10 percent higher if billed monthly); the Marketing add-on was $22 per month for up to 5,000 emails and Advanced Marketing scaled to 50,000 emails per month, though this capture is over five years old
- They diverge on capability: Clearbit covers Company enrichment, Really Simple Systems covers Contact management.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Clearbit and Really Simple Systems actually diverge.
| Attribute | Clearbit | Really Simple Systems |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | Free | $15/month |
| Pricing model | Unknown | subscription |
| Free tier | Yes | No |
| Platforms | Web, API | Web |
| Founded | 2015 | 2009 |
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 Clearbit
- Company enrichment
- Contact enrichment
- Lead scoring
- Reveal (website visitors)
- Forms shortening
- Salesforce
- HubSpot
- Marketo
Only in Really Simple Systems
- Contact management
- Sales pipeline
- Task management
- Email integration
- Reporting
- Google Workspace
- GDPR
- Cloud deployment
Both cover
- Zapier
- Web support
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Clearbit
- Lead enrichmentnot Really Simple Systems
- Account targetingnot Really Simple Systems
- Personalizationnot Really Simple Systems
- Lead scoringnot Really Simple Systems
Really Simple Systems
- Sales managementnot Clearbit
- Contact trackingnot Clearbit
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
Clearbit
- Pricing can be expensive at scale with usage-based model
- Batch enrichment has per-row cost that adds up quickly for large datasets
- Limited data for smaller or private companies
- Now integrated into HubSpot as Breeze Intelligence, may affect standalone availability
Really Simple Systems
- The vendor's own pricing page as captured by the Internet Archive on 22 October 2019 listed four CRM tiers billed annually: Free at $0 for up to 2 users, Starter at $14 per user per month, Professional at $30 per user per month, and Enterprise at $46 per user per month (each roughly 7 to 10 percent higher if billed monthly); the Marketing add-on was $22 per month for up to 5,000 emails and Advanced Marketing scaled to 50,000 emails per month, though this capture is over five years old
Pricing, plan by plan
Clearbit
FreeNo published plan breakdown. See the Clearbit review.
Really Simple Systems
$15/month- Essential$15/month
- Contact management
- Task tracking
- Professional$25/month
- Everything in Essential
- Sales pipeline
- Reporting
- Professional Plus$35/month
- Everything in Professional
- Advanced customization
Which should you pick?
Choose Clearbit if
- You need company enrichment.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Web, API.
- You also want contact enrichment.
Choose Really Simple Systems if
- You need contact management.
- You also want sales pipeline.
Questions people ask
- Is Clearbit or Really Simple Systems better?
- Neither clearly leads. Clearbit starts at Free and Really Simple Systems at $15/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Clearbit or Really Simple Systems?
- Clearbit has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Clearbit and $15/month for Really Simple Systems.
- Does Clearbit or Really Simple Systems run on more platforms?
- Clearbit runs on Web, API. Really Simple Systems runs on Web.
- Can I use Clearbit for free?
- Yes. Clearbit has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Really Simple Systems starts at $15/month.
- What is Clearbit best used for?
- Clearbit is most often used for lead enrichment, account targeting, personalization, lead scoring. Of those, lead enrichment and account targeting are not what Really Simple Systems is typically brought in for.
- What can Clearbit do that Really Simple Systems cannot?
- Clearbit covers Company enrichment, Contact enrichment, Lead scoring, Reveal (website visitors). Really Simple Systems covers Contact management, Sales pipeline, Task management, Email integration. Both handle Zapier, Web support.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
Clearbit: Does Clearbit offer a free tier?
Yes. The first 50 real-time lookups are free. After that, usage-based pricing applies with 500 free credits included in subscription plans.
SourceClearbit: How does Clearbit batch enrichment pricing work?
Batch enrichment costs $0.30 USD per row, with totals rounded to $5 increments. Bulk batch discounts are not available, but large volumes can negotiate lower rates through monthly/annual subscription to the Enrichment API.
SourceClearbit: What data does Clearbit provide?
Clearbit maintains information on over 20 million companies with over 100 rich attributes including demographic and technographic data, industry classification, and company size information.
SourceClearbit: Is there an API available?
Yes. Clearbit offers REST APIs for real-time enrichment and bulk batch processing, allowing direct integration into applications and workflows.
SourceRelated pages
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