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    Clay vs Zeliq: Data Enrichment Tool vs Sales Engagement Platform Comparison

    Compare Clay (data enrichment tool) and Zeliq (sales engagement platform) side by side. See pricing, features, and integrations to decide which one, or both, your stack needs.

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    September 1, 2026Updated September 2, 20266 min read
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    The short answer

    Compare Clay (data enrichment tool) and Zeliq (sales engagement platform) side by side. See pricing, features, and integrations to decide which one, or both, your stack needs.

    Reviewed and updated September 2, 2026

    Clay vs Zeliq: Data Enrichment Tool vs Sales Engagement Platform Comparison

    Clay (data enrichment tool) and Zeliq (sales engagement platform) sit next to each other in many outbound stacks. They are not substitutes for each other on every job, so this comparison covers pricing, features, and integrations for each and points out where the two meet.

    The Quick Answer

    Clay is a data enrichment tool for B2B lead data and contact enrichment; Zeliq is a sales engagement platform for multi-channel sales outreach and engagement tracking. By each vendor's own wording, Clay lists 150+ data provider integrations and ai-powered enrichment (claygent), and Zeliq lists multichannel sequences across email, call and social and lead search with basic and advanced filters.

    Zeliq offers a lower entry point at $0/mo compared to Clay at $185/mo.

    If your priority is finding accurate contact data for target accounts, Clay is the one built for it; for coordinating outreach across email, phone, and social channels, that is Zeliq. Many teams run one of each.

    Understanding the Core Difference

    Clay is Data enrichment and workflow automation platform with 150+ integrations and AI-powered enrichment (Claygent).

    Zeliq is Sales prospecting and engagement platform that combines a lead search and waterfall enrichment hub with multichannel sequences across email, calls and social, plus a connected dialer and CRM sync.

    The two platforms take different approaches to solving the same core challenge.

    Pricing Comparison

    $185/moClay entry plan

    Launch

    FreeZeliq entry plan

    Basic

    Entry pricing for Clay and Zeliq, as published on each vendor's own pricing page.

    Clay Pricing (as of September 2026)

    PlanPriceContacts
    Launch$185/moFrom 15,000 actions/month
    Growth$495/moFrom 40,000 actions/month
    EnterpriseContact SalesCustom

    Source: Clay Pricing

    Zeliq Pricing (as of September 2026)

    PlanPriceContactsEmails
    BasicFreeImport up to 100 leads per monthRun 2 active sequences (emails only)
    Starter$59/mo750 credits / month75 phone numbers or 750 emails
    CustomContact SalesStarts as from 24k credits/user/year-

    Source: Zeliq Pricing

    Pricing Analysis

    Zeliq offers the lower entry point ($0/mo vs $185/mo). Teams watching their budget will appreciate the savings, especially when starting out.

    Zeliq includes a free tier, which is helpful for evaluating the platform without upfront cost.

    Features Breakdown

    Clay lists
    • 150+ data provider integrations
    • AI-powered enrichment (Claygent)
    • Unlimited users on all plans
    • Credit rollover
    • Workflow automation
    • Data waterfall enrichment
    • and 3 more listed below
    Zeliq lists
    • Multichannel sequences across email, call and social
    • Lead search with basic and advanced filters
    • Enrichment Hub with waterfall enrichment
    • Chrome extension for enrichment
    • Lead engagement scoring
    • Dialer connection for calling from the platform
    • and 4 more listed below
    What Clay and Zeliq each list on their own pages. The split is by exact wording, so a capability both offer can appear on both sides under different names.

    Clay Key Features

    • 150+ data provider integrations
    • AI-powered enrichment (Claygent)
    • Unlimited users on all plans
    • Credit rollover
    • Workflow automation
    • Data waterfall enrichment
    • Custom API key support
    • HTTP API integration
    • Webhooks

    Zeliq Key Features

    • Multichannel sequences across email, call and social
    • Lead search with basic and advanced filters
    • Enrichment Hub with waterfall enrichment
    • Chrome extension for enrichment
    • Lead engagement scoring
    • Dialer connection for calling from the platform
    • Social automation
    • SDR and manager cockpits for reporting
    • Two-way CRM integration to pull and push records
    • Enrichment API

    The two lists below are a diff of each vendor's own feature list by exact wording, so a capability both tools offer can appear on either side under a different name.

    Listed only by Clay

    • 150+ data provider integrations
    • AI-powered enrichment (Claygent)
    • Unlimited users on all plans
    • Credit rollover
    • Workflow automation
    • Data waterfall enrichment
    • Custom API key support
    • HTTP API integration
    • Webhooks

    Listed only by Zeliq

    • Multichannel sequences across email, call and social
    • Lead search with basic and advanced filters
    • Enrichment Hub with waterfall enrichment
    • Chrome extension for enrichment
    • Lead engagement scoring
    • Dialer connection for calling from the platform
    • Social automation
    • SDR and manager cockpits for reporting
    • Two-way CRM integration to pull and push records
    • Enrichment API

    Integration Ecosystem

    Clay Integrations

    Clay connects with: Salesforce, HubSpot, Pipedrive, Close, Apollo.io, Clearbit, ZoomInfo, Lemlist, Instantly, Smartlead, OpenAI, Google Sheets, Airtable, Notion.

    Zeliq Integrations

    Zeliq connects with: HubSpot, Salesforce, Pipedrive, Aircall, Ringover, Gmail, Microsoft, API.

    Shared Integrations

    Both tools integrate with: Salesforce, HubSpot, Pipedrive.

    Integrations listed only by Clay: Close, Apollo.io, Clearbit, ZoomInfo, Lemlist, Instantly, Smartlead, OpenAI, Google Sheets, Airtable, Notion.

    Integrations listed only by Zeliq: Aircall, Ringover, Gmail, Microsoft, API.

    Use Case Recommendations

    Best Fit for Clay

    • Mid-market to enterprise teams with established B2B lead data and contact enrichment budgets
    • Organizations with complex tech stacks needing broad integration support (14 integrations)
    • Enterprise buyers who prefer custom pricing and dedicated support

    Best Fit for Zeliq

    • Budget-conscious teams looking for an affordable sales engagement platform
    • Teams that need a wide feature set (10 capabilities listed)
    • Teams that want to start free and scale up as needs grow
    • Enterprise buyers who prefer custom pricing and dedicated support

    Feature Comparison Summary

    FeatureClayZeliq
    Starting Price$185/moFree
    Top Tier PriceContact SalesContact Sales
    Total Features Listed910
    Integrations148

    Getting Started Checklist

    1. Define your B2B lead data and contact enrichment and multi-channel sales outreach and engagement tracking requirements and monthly budget
    2. Estimate your expected data credits or contact lookups and sequences and engagement actions to find the right tier
    3. List the integrations your team currently relies on
    4. Sign up for free trials or demos of both platforms
    5. Run a small test with each tool before making a commitment
    6. Evaluate the onboarding experience and support quality

    Final Thoughts

    Clay serves the B2B lead data and contact enrichment side of an outbound stack and Zeliq the multi-channel sales outreach and engagement tracking side. Zeliq offers a more accessible entry point, while Clay starts at $185/mo. Your decision should weigh pricing against the specific features that matter most for your workflow.

    Start with a trial of each to see which platform fits your team's daily process. The best tool is the one your team actually uses consistently.

    Pricing and features verified as of September 2026. Visit Clay and Zeliq for current information.

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    About the author.

    Tim Carden

    Tim Carden is CMO / CTO at RevenueFlow, which builds and operates outbound revenue engines for B2B companies. Studied at McGill University.

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