Alternatives · Agents & Automation

Clay alternatives

The closest alternatives to Clay are Bardeen, Apollo.io and Lindy, which also cover finding sales leads and automating workflows between apps. 10 of the 15 listed here can be used for free, including Bardeen and Apollo.io. The lowest paid plan starts at $10 per month (Bardeen).

Alternatives
15
Free options
10
Updated
Nov 2026

Closest first: ordered by how many of Clay's tasks each tool shares, then by popularity.

  1. 1

    BardeenVerifiedFree tier · from $10/mo

    Bardeen runs AI agents that scrape websites, enrich contact details and qualify leads for sales and ops teams.

    Also does:Finding sales leadsAutomating workflows between appsAutomating repetitive tasks

    Web · Browser extension

  2. 2

    Apollo.ioVerifiedFree tier

    B2B sales platform that combines prospect data, AI agents, and outreach tools for outbound teams.

    Also does:Finding sales leadsAutomating repetitive tasks

    API

  3. 3

    LindyVerifiedFree trial · from $29.99/mo

    An AI teammate that plugs into your work apps to run scheduled and on-demand tasks for your team.

    Also does:Automating repetitive tasksAutomating workflows between apps

    Web

  4. 4

    SuperhumanVerifiedFree tier · from $12/mo

    AI assistant and work suite for individuals and teams, with agents in tabs, email, and docs.

    Also does:Writing emailsAutomating repetitive tasks

    Web · Browser extension

  5. 5

    ShortwaveVerifiedFree trial · from $30/mo

    An AI email assistant for teams and professionals that organizes inboxes, drafts replies, and schedules meetings.

    Also does:Writing emailsAutomating workflows between appsAutomating repetitive tasks

    iOS · Android · Mac · Windows

  6. 6

    ZapierVerifiedFree tier · from $19.99/mo

    Automation platform that connects apps and AI tools so teams can run and govern workflows.

    Also does:Automating workflows between appsAutomating repetitive tasks

    API

  7. 7

    n8nVerifiedFree trial

    n8n is a visual workflow platform for teams connecting apps, adding AI steps, and keeping automations auditable.

    Also does:Automating workflows between appsAutomating repetitive tasks

    API · Command line

  8. 8

    MakeVerifiedFree tier · from $12/mo

    Lets teams build, run, and monitor AI agents and app-to-app automations in a visual workspace.

    Also does:Automating workflows between appsAutomating repetitive tasks

    API

  9. 9

    TessVerifiedPaid · from $20.83/mo

    AI workforce platform for teams that need governed agents with memory, budgets, and approvals.

    Also does:Automating repetitive tasksAutomating workflows between apps

    API

  10. 10

    GumloopVerifiedFree trial · from $37/mo

    Lets teams build and share AI agents that carry out work across their business apps and the web.

    Also does:Automating workflows between appsAutomating repetitive tasks

    Web

  11. 11

    Relevance AIVerifiedFree tier

    A platform for teams to build, run and monitor AI agents and multi-agent workflows.

    Also does:Automating workflows between appsAutomating repetitive tasks

    API

  12. 12

    ZendeskVerifiedFree trial · from $19/mo

    A customer service platform that combines ticketing, support channels, and AI agents for service teams.

    Also does:Automating repetitive tasksAutomating workflows between apps

    Web · API

  13. 13

    ActivepiecesVerifiedFree tier · from $20/mo

    Open-source automation platform where teams build AI agents and workflows by describing them in chat.

    Also does:Automating workflows between appsAutomating repetitive tasks

    Web

  14. 14

    Claude CodePay as you go

    Terminal-based agentic coding tool from Anthropic that reads a codebase, edits files and runs commands to complete tasks end to end.

    Also does:Automating repetitive tasks

    Command line · Mac · Windows · Linux

  15. 15

    GitHub CopilotVerifiedFree tier · from $10/mo

    An AI coding agent for developers and teams, built into GitHub, IDEs, the terminal, and the web.

    Also does:Automating repetitive tasks

    Web · IDE · Command line

At a glance

ToolPricingFreePlatformsAPIChecked
ClayFree tier · from $185/moYesAPI, Command lineYesNov 4, 2026
BardeenFree tier · from $10/moYesWeb, Browser extensionNoNov 4, 2026
Apollo.ioFree tierYesAPIYesNov 4, 2026
LindyFree trial · from $29.99/moNoWebNoNov 4, 2026
SuperhumanFree tier · from $12/moYesWeb, Browser extensionNoNov 4, 2026
ShortwaveFree trial · from $30/moNoiOS, Android, Mac, WindowsNoNov 4, 2026
ZapierFree tier · from $19.99/moYesAPIYesNov 3, 2026
n8nFree trialYesAPI, Command lineYesNov 3, 2026
MakeFree tier · from $12/moYesAPIYesNov 4, 2026
TessPaid · from $20.83/moNoAPIYesNov 4, 2026
GumloopFree trial · from $37/moYesWebNoNov 4, 2026
Relevance AIFree tierYesAPIYesNov 4, 2026
ZendeskFree trial · from $19/moNoWeb, APIYesNov 4, 2026
ActivepiecesFree tier · from $20/moYesWebYesNov 4, 2026
Claude CodePay as you goNoCommand line, Mac, Windows, LinuxYes—
GitHub CopilotFree tier · from $10/moYesWeb, IDE, Command lineNoNov 3, 2026

Common questions

What is the best alternative to Clay?
Bardeen is the closest match: it also covers finding sales leads, automating workflows between apps and automating repetitive tasks. Apollo.io and Lindy come next. Alternatives are ordered by how many of Clay's tasks they share, then by how popular they are.
Is there a free alternative to Clay?
Yes. Bardeen, Apollo.io and Superhuman can be used for free. Bardeen has a free plan, and paid plans start at $10 per month.
What is the cheapest alternative to Clay?
Among paid plans, Bardeen starts lowest at $10 per month, against $185 for Clay.
Which Clay alternatives have a mobile app?
Shortwave has an iPhone or Android app.