Decide
Side by side.
Two tools, side by side, on the same six pillars. The better number in each row is picked out for you.
GongClay
The verdict
Choose Gong for sales orgs standardizing call recording and coaching. Choose Clay for revops and growth teams building targeted prospect lists.
Gong leads on capability (+3), security & compliance (+7) and maturity & reliability (+8). Clay leads on value for money (+15) and momentum (+16). integrations & ecosystem is level across the board. Overall they sit 2.0 apart — decide by the pillar that pays your bills.
| Criteria | Gong Gong.io | Clay Clay Labs |
|---|---|---|
| TIP Score | 85.6Excellent | 87.6ExcellentBest |
| Capability30% | 88 | 85 |
| Value for Money15% | 73 | 88 |
| Security & Compliance15% | 92 | 85 |
| Integrations & Ecosystem15% | 90 | 90 |
| Maturity & Reliability10% | 90 | 82 |
| Momentum15% | 80 | 96 |
| Category | Sales & Revenue | Sales & Revenue |
| Pricing model | Enterprise | Freemium |
| Starting price | Custom (reported $1,400-$3,000/user/year plus a platform fee) | Free / $185 per month (Launch) |
| Maturity | Mature | Established |
| Pricing transparency | Custom quotes only | Public tiers + free entry |
| Enterprise readiness | Enterprise-ready | Mid-market ready |
| Setup lift (est.) | Weeks (vendor-led) | Days to weeks |
| Best for | Sales orgs standardizing call recording and coaching | RevOps and growth teams building targeted prospect lists |
| Key risk | No public pricing; per-seat cost has risen 25-56% since the March 2025 unbundling into separate Forecast/Engage/Enable modules | Steep learning curve: table-and-workflow model takes real ramp time versus a simple contact database |
Head to head
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