Clay vs Lemlist (2026)
Plans, limits and refund terms for Clay and Lemlist, each with a source. Clay pricing is marked unverified.
Short answer: Clay is a data/enrichment tool, while Lemlist is a sender tool, so they are usually paired rather than swapped. Clay starts at $185/mo (Launch, unverified) and Lemlist at $69/mo (Email); Clay pricing is unverified on its official page. Clay offers a 14-day trial; Lemlist: 14-day trial. Last updated .
Data tool vs sender.
Clay enriches and builds lists; senders deliver the emails. Many teams use one of each.
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Plans
- Clay Launch: $185/mo (unverified), data credits: 2,500. Not a sequencer-first tool; 'contacts' modeled as 2,500 data credits/mo. DISAGREEMENT on official page: plan card shows $167/mo, FAQ says 'starting at $185/mo', sub-components list $60 actions + $125 data credits = $185. Unlimited seats. Source, checked 2026-10-16.
- Clay Growth: $495/mo (unverified), data credits: 6,000. Card $446 vs FAQ $495 ($205 actions + $290 credits). 6,000 data credits/mo. Source, checked 2026-10-16.
- Lemlist Email: $69/mo/seat, contacts: Unlimited. $69 struck to $55 (annual). Unlimited users & senders listed, but FAQ says pricing is based on number of users and email volume is selectable - per-user/volume model partly unverified. Source, checked 2026-10-16.
- Lemlist Multichannel: $109/mo/seat, contacts: Unlimited. 5 senders per user; LinkedIn, SMS. Source, checked 2026-10-16.
Refunds
- Clay: Fees non-refundable except as set out in the Agreement; auto-renews; cancel by email or in-app. Downtime >6h earns 5% service credits (no cash). Trial/window: 14-day trial. source
- Lemlist: Terminate anytime; no refund of unused month/year already begun, not even prorated. Trial/window: 14-day trial. source
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Frequently asked questions
Is Clay or Lemlist cheaper?
By entry plan list price: Clay $185/mo (Launch, unverified), Lemlist $69/mo (Email). Clay plans are priced on data credits, not sending volume, so a like-for-like cost comparison is not possible from our data.
What is the difference between Clay and Lemlist?
In our tracker Clay is categorised as data/enrichment and Lemlist as sender. Clay has no third-party inbox-placement tests in our data; Lemlist: 74–88% (3 tests).
What is Clay's refund policy?
Clay: Fees non-refundable except as set out in the Agreement; auto-renews; cancel by email or in-app. Downtime >6h earns 5% service credits (no cash). Trial/window: 14-day trial.
What is Lemlist's refund policy?
Lemlist: Terminate anytime; no refund of unused month/year already begun, not even prorated. Trial/window: 14-day trial.
How much does Clay cost?
Clay plans as checked 2026-10-16: Launch $185/mo (unverified); Growth $495/mo (unverified).
How much does Lemlist cost?
Lemlist plans as checked 2026-10-16: Email $69/mo/seat; Multichannel $109/mo/seat.
Price changes, before your renewal.
One email a month when Instantly, Smartlead, Apollo, Clay, Lemlist, Reply.io, Saleshandy or Woodpecker change pricing or policies.
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