ActiveCampaign vs Clay

Full side-by-side comparison of features, pricing, and use cases to help you pick the right tool.

Bottom line: ActiveCampaign is both cheaper and competitive - a strong pick for most teams.

ActiveCampaign

Advanced email marketing automation with built-in CRM

4.5 / 5From $15/mo
Clay

AI data enrichment and outreach automation for go-to-market teams

4.6 / 5From $149/mo

Pricing Comparison

PlanActiveCampaignClay
FreeNoYes
Starter$15/mo$149/mo
Pro$79/mo$349/mo
EnterpriseCustomCustom

ActiveCampaign is cheaper at the Starter tier ($15/mo vs $149/mo).

Feature Matrix

FeatureActiveCampaignClay
Visual automation builderYes-
CRM with deal pipelinesYes-
Lead scoringYes-
SMS marketingYes-
Site trackingYes-
75+ data enrichment sources-Yes
Waterfall enrichment logic-Yes
AI message personalization-Yes
Outreach sequencing-Yes
CRM sync-Yes

When to Choose Each

Choose ActiveCampaign if you need...

  • +Most powerful email automation
  • +Strong CRM integration
  • +Excellent deliverability
MarketersAgenciesStartupsEnterprise

Choose Clay if you need...

  • +Best GTM enrichment tool
  • +Powerful waterfall logic
  • +Huge data source library
SalespeopleMarketersAgenciesStartups

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better, ActiveCampaign or Clay?

Clay scores higher in our review (4.6/5 vs 4.5/5). However, ActiveCampaign may be a better fit depending on your specific needs and budget.

Is ActiveCampaign cheaper than Clay?

Yes, ActiveCampaign is cheaper at the Starter tier ($15/mo).

What is the difference between ActiveCampaign and Clay?

ActiveCampaign focuses on visual automation builder and crm with deal pipelines, while Clay emphasizes 75+ data enrichment sources and waterfall enrichment logic. ActiveCampaign is best for Marketerss, Agenciess, Startupss, Enterprises, while Clay suits Salespeoples, Marketerss, Agenciess, Startupss.

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