# Clay vs Yike AI

> Clay: Enrich leads with 150+ data sources and AI research agents to run go-to-market plays
> Yike AI: Chinese-language AI lead discovery with source evidence and a B2B sales CRM

- Clay profile: https://finderatlas.com/tools/clay
- Yike AI profile: https://finderatlas.com/tools/yike-ai
- Comparison page: https://finderatlas.com/compare/clay-vs-yike-ai
- Last reviewed: October 2026

## Verdict

Clay is listed under AI Agents and Yike AI under Sales & Marketing AI. Clay scores higher in FinderAtlas's editorial review (7.9 vs 6.1 out of 10). Both have a free plan or trial. Only Clay is available on CLI and offers an API. Only Yike AI is available on Windows and macOS.

### Choose Clay if

- You want a tool built for Multi-provider lead enrichment, AI-assisted account research, building custom outbound and inbound workflows.
- Access to 150+ data providers with waterfall enrichment in a single workspace.
- Claygent applies AI web research to custom questions about each lead or account.

### Choose Yike AI if

- You want a tool built for finding public buying signals that match a described offering and keeping the source evidence for follow-up.
- Every opportunity keeps its original text, source and match reasons for verification.
- Outreach is drafted for human review rather than sent automatically.

## Pricing

| | Clay | Yike AI |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pricing model | Freemium | Free trial |
| Free plan or trial | Yes | Yes |
| Starting price | $0 | $0 |

## Features

| Feature | Clay | Yike AI |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Claygent | Yes | Not listed |
| Waterfall Enrichment | Yes | Not listed |
| Data Marketplace | Yes | Not listed |
| Workflow Tables | Yes | Not listed |
| Audiences and Signals | Yes | Not listed |
| Email Sequencing | Yes | Not listed |
| Ads Audience Sync | Yes | Not listed |
| CRM and Warehouse Sync | Yes | Not listed |
| Credit Budgeting | Yes | Not listed |
| Business profile | Not listed | Yes |
| Sales lead library | Not listed | Yes |
| Evidence-based opportunities | Not listed | Yes |
| Multi-platform discovery | Not listed | Yes |
| Outreach drafts | Not listed | Yes |
| Customer Intelligence CRM | Not listed | Yes |
| AI research briefs | Not listed | Yes |
| Desktop clients | Not listed | Yes |

## Platforms

| Platform | Clay | Yike AI |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| Windows | No | Yes |
| macOS | No | Yes |
| iOS | No | No |
| Android | No | No |
| API | Yes | No |
| Browser Extension | No | No |
| CLI | Yes | No |

## Clay strengths

- Access to 150+ data providers with waterfall enrichment in a single workspace.
- Claygent applies AI web research to custom questions about each lead or account.
- Free plan with unlimited seats and tables for testing workflows.
- Outputs reach email, LinkedIn/Meta/Google ads and CRMs without extra tooling.
- Frequent product updates, with weekly changelog roundups.

## Clay limitations

- Credit-based pricing with two credit types is harder to forecast than flat per-seat pricing.
- Free plan is limited to 500 actions, 100 data credits and 200 rows per table, with no phone enrichment or signals.
- CRM sync, warehouse sync and API access require Growth ($446/mo list) or higher.
- Pricing page figures are inconsistent between headline prices and FAQ text.

## Yike AI strengths

- Every opportunity keeps its original text, source and match reasons for verification
- Outreach is drafted for human review rather than sent automatically
- Combines lead discovery and a CRM for follow-up
- Names its operating company and describes limits and roadmap candidly
- Windows and Apple Silicon desktop clients plus a web app

## Yike AI limitations

- Website and interface are Chinese only, with SMS phone-number login
- No public pricing; only a 72-hour trial and quotes
- Platform coverage depends on authorization and connection status
- The site's own filing page says the ICP filing number is still pending verification
- Some capabilities, such as monitoring and team features, are listed as enterprise or in development

## FAQ

**Is Clay better than Yike AI?**

It depends on your workflow. Clay is built for Multi-provider lead enrichment, AI-assisted account research, building custom outbound and inbound workflows. Yike AI is built for finding public buying signals that match a described offering and keeping the source evidence for follow-up.

**What are the key feature differences between Clay and Yike AI?**

Clay: Enrich leads with 150+ data sources and AI research agents to run go-to-market plays. Yike AI: Chinese-language AI lead discovery with source evidence and a B2B sales CRM.

**Does Clay or Yike AI have a free plan?**

Yes, both do. Clay is freemium and Yike AI is free trial, and each has a free plan or trial.

**Which is cheaper, Clay or Yike AI?**

Both can be used for free. Paid plans differ in limits and features, so compare the tiers in the pricing table above.