Clay vs Woodpecker (2026)
Plans, limits and refund terms for Clay and Woodpecker, each with a source. Clay pricing is marked unverified.
Short answer: Clay is a data/enrichment tool, while Woodpecker is a sender tool, so they are usually paired rather than swapped. Clay starts at $185/mo (Launch, unverified) and Woodpecker at usage-based (no fixed monthly plan); Clay pricing is unverified on its official page. Clay offers a 14-day trial; Woodpecker: 14 days or 100 emails. 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.
- Woodpecker Usage-based (per contacted prospect): $0/mo (unverified), contacts: Unlimited. Slider-based page: '$7.00 per 100 contacted prospects', 4 warm-ups included, +$5/mo per extra warm-up. Minimum tier & base price not readable (default shows $564/yr). Unlimited team members. 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
- Woodpecker: Third-party source says cancel anytime, no refunds once a period is billed. Not confirmed on Woodpecker's own terms. (unverified) Trial/window: 14 days or 100 emails. source
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Frequently asked questions
Is Clay or Woodpecker cheaper?
By entry plan list price: Clay $185/mo (Launch, unverified), Woodpecker usage-based (no fixed monthly plan). 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 Woodpecker?
In our tracker Clay is categorised as data/enrichment and Woodpecker as sender. Clay has no third-party inbox-placement tests in our data; Woodpecker: no data.
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 Woodpecker's refund policy?
Woodpecker: Third-party source says cancel anytime, no refunds once a period is billed. Not confirmed on Woodpecker's own terms. (unverified) Trial/window: 14 days or 100 emails.
How much does Clay cost?
Clay plans as checked 2026-10-16: Launch $185/mo (unverified); Growth $495/mo (unverified).
How much does Woodpecker cost?
Woodpecker plans as checked 2026-10-16: Usage-based (per contacted prospect) $0/mo (unverified).
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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