Comparison
IngageNow vs Clay: An Autonomous Engine vs. An API Builder
Clay is a powerful data orchestration tool for growth engineers. IngageNow is a fully autonomous pipeline engine for sales teams.
Try IngageNow Free for 1 WeekFeature Comparison
| Feature | IngageNow | Clay |
|---|---|---|
| Core Function | End-to-end autonomous pipeline (find + score + write + send) | Data enrichment and table orchestration |
| Target User | Sales Leaders & Founders | Growth Engineers & Technical RevOps |
| Intent Detection | Native 37-level OSINT and intent scoring | Requires setting up APIs and webhooks to third-party data providers |
| Email Sending | Native AI-email generation and sending infrastructure | Requires exporting to external sequencers (Smartlead/Instantly) |
| Complexity | 2-week onboarding, zero code required | Steep learning curve, essentially building your own software |
| India Relevance | Native India-specific data sources | Relies entirely on whatever APIs you connect to it |
Pricing Comparison
| Tier | IngageNow | Clay |
|---|---|---|
| Entry | ₹21,999/month (Unlimited users) | $149/month (Credit-based, gets very expensive at scale) |
| Required Stack Cost | ₹2.6L/year (All-in-one) | Clay + 5 Data Providers + Sequencer = ₹15L+/year |
Why Teams Switch from Clay to IngageNow
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Clay requires a technical operator; IngageNow is managed autonomously.
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Clay's credit model punishes scale; IngageNow gives you unlimited users.
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You still have to string together 5 different tools with Clay. IngageNow is all-in-one.
How to Switch from Clay to IngageNow
1
Export your final enriched lists from Clay.
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Start your IngageNow free trial.
3
Import the lists—our OSINT engine will maintain the data freshness automatically.
4
Launch your campaign without needing to configure webhooks.
Ready to Switch from Clay?
1-week free trial. No credit card required. Import your existing data and compare results.