Clay vs Salient AI: Which Should You Choose in 2026?
Both prices below were read from each vendor's own pricing page on the date shown.
Pricing side by side
| Plan | Clay | Salient AI |
|---|---|---|
| tier 1 | Free — 500 actions a month, unlimited seats and tables | On request — 1 dedicated AI SDR agent, multi-channel email cadences, CRM sync |
| tier 2 | $60/mo — From 15,000 actions a month | On request — Multiple AI SDR personas, custom buyer intent data, dedicated strategist |
| tier 3 | $205/mo — From 40,000 actions a month, CRM auto-sync | — |
| tier 4 | On request — Custom action volume | — |
read from both vendors' pricing pages · 20 Aug 2026 · how we verify
Choose Clay if
- Outbound teams that already know their ICP
- Agencies building lists for several clients
Choose Salient AI if
- High-growth B2B sales teams automating repetitive outbound SDR tasks
- Revenue leaders scaling qualified meeting volume without expanding headcount
Where each one disappoints
Clay
- Anyone expecting a finished CRM — Clay is upstream of one
- Small teams — the action slider raises the price fast above the $60 entry
Salient AI
- B2C retail product coupon broadcasts
Compiled by Stepan Noianov from both vendors' own sites. Something wrong? Report an inaccuracy.