Dropcontact vs Clay
A side-by-side comparison of features, pricing, and value to help you choose.
Dropcontact
GDPR email enrichment with no database
$24/mo
From ~$24/mo by enrichment volume; 100% GDPR, no stored database
Clay
Waterfall enrichment + AI research in a spreadsheet
$134/mo
Free trial; paid from ~$134/mo billed annually, credit-based
At a glance
| Spec | Dropcontact | Clay |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $24/mo | $134/mo |
| Budget tier | Budget-friendly | Mid-range |
| Complexity | Beginner-friendly | Advanced |
| Primary category | Prospecting & Lead Data | Sales Intelligence & Signals |
| Integrations | 15+ | 120+ |
| Founded | 2018 | 2017 |
Feature comparison
Dropcontact offers 5 of 10 tracked prospecting & lead data features; Clay offers 3.
| Feature | Dropcontact | Clay |
|---|---|---|
| Email finder | ||
| Mobile / direct dials | ||
| Email verification | ||
| Bulk enrichment | ||
| LinkedIn / Chrome extension | ||
| Intent data | ||
| 1-click CRM export | ||
| Free plan | ||
| API & webhooks | ||
| Priority / 24-7 support |
Dropcontact
Pros
- 100% GDPR-compliant (no contact database stored)
- Strong email accuracy and de-duplication
- Native HubSpot and Pipedrive enrichment
Cons
- Email-focused, limited phone coverage
- No prospecting search, enrichment only
- Pricing scales with volume
Clay
Pros
- Waterfall enrichment across 100+ providers
- AI research agents automate account research
- Endlessly composable GTM data tool
Cons
- Steep learning curve
- Credit consumption is hard to predict
- You assemble the workflow yourself
The verdict
The right pick depends on your priorities. Choose Dropcontact if you value european teams that need gdpr-safe email enrichment piped into their crm. Choose Clay if you need revops and growth teams building bespoke, signal-based outbound at scale.
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