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Head-to-head · Account Enrichment Software

Clay vs Enigma

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 7 checks side by side
Higher score Clay #1 in Account Enrichment Software 9.4/10 Free plan · 14-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 0 of 5 features Visit Clay
Enigma #3 in Account Enrichment Software 9.2/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 5 of 5 features Visit Enigma

Clay leads on 0 checks, Enigma on 1, and 6 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 7 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreClay · 9.4/10
  • Lowest starting priceEnigma · $20/mo
  • Free planboth
  • Free trialonly Clay
  • Most featuresEnigma · 5 of 5

Clay scores higher on our rubric for account enrichment software: 9.4 against 9.2 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #3.

Enigma is cheaper to start at $20/mo against $167/mo.

Clay is the better fit for teams needing broad, automated enrichment workflows. Enigma is the better fit for affordable company intelligence and account matching.

  • Clay fits best

    Teams needing broad, automated enrichment workflows

  • Enigma fits best

    Affordable company intelligence and account matching

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Side by side

Feature Clay 9.4/10 Visit ↗ Enigma 9.2/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.4 9.2
Ranking #1 in Account Enrichment Software #3 in Account Enrichment Software
Best for Teams needing broad, automated enrichment workflows Affordable company intelligence and account matching
Pricing model Free plan + paid Free plan + paid
Starting price $167/mo $20/mo (best)
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial 14 days —
Deployment Cloud, Browser extension Cloud
Platforms Web, Chrome extension, macOS, Linux Web
Support Email, Community, Docs Email, Docs
Compliance SOC 2, GDPR, ISO 27001, SSO/SAML SOC 2
Integrations 10 integrations 2 integrations
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Clay 0/5 · Enigma 5/5
Firmographic data Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Technographic data Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Organizational data Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Business-change data Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Company matching Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Specs
Monthly record limit Not checked yet Not checked yet
Enrichment modes Not checked yet Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Combines contact, company, firmographic, technographic, and intent enrichment
  • Supports multi-provider waterfalls, scheduled refreshes, and bulk workflows
  • Connects with major CRMs, data warehouses, and custom HTTP APIs
  • Free plan includes search, viewing, and live summaries
  • Matches accounts to unified Enigma business profiles
  • Supports batch files and real-time GraphQL enrichment
Cons
  • Free includes 500 actions and 100 data credits per month
  • Launch and Growth have fixed monthly action and credit allowances
  • Enterprise uses custom actions and credits
  • Integration options center on GraphQL API and MCP
  • Free plan uses standard rate limits
  • Paid plans provide credits rather than a stated record quota
Our verdict

Clay is a B2B data enrichment platform for sales, marketing, and revenue teams. It combines contact and company enrichment with firmographic, technographic, contact, and intent data. Teams can append emails, phone numbers, and other record…

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Enigma is a business identity and data platform for teams working with U.S. businesses. It links brands, operating locations, legal entities, people, and government records into business profiles that support account enrichment,…

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  1. ClayAccount Enrichment Software 9.4Free plan · 14-day trial
  2. EnigmaAccount Enrichment Software 9.2Free plan

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Clay — where it wins

    • Combines contact, company, firmographic, technographic, and intent enrichment
    • Supports multi-provider waterfalls, scheduled refreshes, and bulk workflows
    • Connects with major CRMs, data warehouses, and custom HTTP APIs

    Where it doesn't

    • Free includes 500 actions and 100 data credits per month
    • Launch and Growth have fixed monthly action and credit allowances
    • Enterprise uses custom actions and credits
  • Enigma — where it wins

    • Free plan includes search, viewing, and live summaries
    • Matches accounts to unified Enigma business profiles
    • Supports batch files and real-time GraphQL enrichment

    Where it doesn't

    • Integration options center on GraphQL API and MCP
    • Free plan uses standard rate limits
    • Paid plans provide credits rather than a stated record quota
  • Clay9.4/10 · Free plan · 14-day trial

    Broad enrichment, waterfall workflows, AI research, and CRM synchronization in one platform.

    Visit ClayFull verdict →
  • Enigma9.2/10 · Free plan

    Affordable company intelligence with matching, enrichment, segmentation, and API access.

    Visit EnigmaFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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