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
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

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

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

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

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
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
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

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
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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
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

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

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
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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
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
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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
| Tool | Pricing | Free | Platforms | API | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clay | Free tier · from $185/mo | Yes | API, Command line | Yes | Nov 4, 2026 |
| Bardeen | Free tier · from $10/mo | Yes | Web, Browser extension | No | Nov 4, 2026 |
| Apollo.io | Free tier | Yes | API | Yes | Nov 4, 2026 |
| Lindy | Free trial · from $29.99/mo | No | Web | No | Nov 4, 2026 |
| Superhuman | Free tier · from $12/mo | Yes | Web, Browser extension | No | Nov 4, 2026 |
| Shortwave | Free trial · from $30/mo | No | iOS, Android, Mac, Windows | No | Nov 4, 2026 |
| Zapier | Free tier · from $19.99/mo | Yes | API | Yes | Nov 3, 2026 |
| n8n | Free trial | Yes | API, Command line | Yes | Nov 3, 2026 |
| Make | Free tier · from $12/mo | Yes | API | Yes | Nov 4, 2026 |
| Tess | Paid · from $20.83/mo | No | API | Yes | Nov 4, 2026 |
| Gumloop | Free trial · from $37/mo | Yes | Web | No | Nov 4, 2026 |
| Relevance AI | Free tier | Yes | API | Yes | Nov 4, 2026 |
| Zendesk | Free trial · from $19/mo | No | Web, API | Yes | Nov 4, 2026 |
| Activepieces | Free tier · from $20/mo | Yes | Web | Yes | Nov 4, 2026 |
| Claude Code | Pay as you go | No | Command line, Mac, Windows, Linux | Yes | — |
| GitHub Copilot | Free tier · from $10/mo | Yes | Web, IDE, Command line | No | Nov 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.