8.1
Overall Score
7 dimensions
Overview
Claygent is Clay's native AI agent that automates manual research directly inside Clay tables. It can visit websites, scrape specific sections, classify leads, extract structured data, and answer custom research questions at scale — using models like Helium, Neon, and Argon for different complexity levels. Used by 30% of Clay customers daily, generating 500K+ research tasks per day.
Scorecard
Core Capability9.0
Automates manual prospect research at scale — visits websites, extracts data, classifies leads, and answers custom questions inside Clay tables.
Ease of Use6.5
Powerful but requires understanding Clay's table paradigm. Prompt engineering matters — 4-6 weeks to feel proficient with advanced use cases.
Integrations9.0
Native to Clay with 150+ data provider access. MCP server connectivity to Salesforce, Gong, and Google Docs for deeper context.
Pricing Value6.5
Included in Clay plans but consumes credits — complex research tasks use more credits. Costs add up fast on large lists.
AI Sophistication9.5
Three model tiers (Helium, Neon, Argon) for different tasks. Intelligent search architecture with binary search for website scraping. MCP connectivity.
Community & Support8.5
Large Clay Slack community shares Claygent prompts and templates. Extensive YouTube library. Clay-certified experts available.
Scalability8.0
Bulk enrichment handles millions of records. Enterprise plans with dedicated support. 500K+ daily research tasks across the platform.
Pros
- + Automates hours of manual prospect research into minutes
- + Three AI model tiers let you balance speed, cost, and accuracy
- + MCP server connectivity brings CRM and tool context into research
Cons
- − Steep learning curve — prompt engineering significantly affects output quality
- − Credit consumption can be unpredictable on complex research tasks
- − Requires Clay subscription — not a standalone product
Best For
· GTM engineers building enrichment workflows in Clay
· RevOps teams needing custom data points not available from standard providers
· Sales teams doing account research at scale before outreach
Pricing
Included in Clay Starter$149/mo
Included in Clay Explorer$349/mo
Included in Clay Pro$800/mo