Groove vs Clay
Side-by-side from the Top 11 rankings of The 11 Best Sales Engagement Platforms and 11 Best AI Sales Tools 2026 (Ranked by Pipeline Impact). Last verified June 17, 2026.
The short answer
Groove ranks higher on Top 11 (#5 vs #11) for Sales teams running outbound sequences and multi-channel prospecting / Sales leaders and SDRs using AI for prospecting and conversation analysis. The leading choice for teams wanting a true Salesforce-native engagement experience.
At a glance
| Groove | Clay | |
|---|---|---|
| Top 11 rank | #5 / The 11 Best Sales Engagement Platforms | #11 / 11 Best AI Sales Tools 2026 (Ranked by Pipeline Impact) |
| Score (out of 9.4) | 8.3 | 7.2 |
| Best for | Best for Salesforce-native teams | Workflow automation for prospecting |
| Pricing | $$$ ($80 to $130/user/mo) | $$ ($149 to $800/mo) |
| HQ | San Francisco, USA | New York, USA |
| Founded | 2014 | 2020 |
Clay
A powerful, flexible automation platform for building bespoke data enrichment and prospecting workflows.
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