Certified Clay agencies build your data and outreach inside Clay. The seventeen worth knowing in 2026, with each partner tier verified against Clay's own directory.
Real Good GTM publishes this list but is not on it. Read how we evaluate. We are not a certified Clay agency, so we do not rank ourselves here. Every agency below is verified against Clay's own partner directory. Our honest note on where we fit is at the end.
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The short answerVerified July 2026
No single best, only the best for your stage and stack. The short version, by use case:
Top HubSpot Clay build
RevPartners
Elite Studio, and dual HubSpot Elite.
Highest-volume outbound
Growth Engine X
Elite Studio, deliverability at real scale.
Custom Clay GTM systems
The Kiln
Elite Studio, AI-powered GTM builds.
Clay plus fractional SDRs
FullFunnel
Elite Studio, signal-driven and human-backed.
Based in Europe
Peakora and Saleslift Studio
Clay Studio partners in DACH and the Netherlands.
Every agency below is verified on its own site, July 2026. No paid placements, no affiliate links.
Grouped by Clay partner tier, verified against Clay's own directory in July 2026. "Not listed" means a known Clay specialist that did not appear in Clay's public partner directory when we checked. Pricing is quote-based unless a figure is published.
Details move. Treat this as a July 2026 snapshot and confirm on each agency's own site before you commit.
How we built this list
A practitioner read, not a reposted directory
We verified each agency's Clay partner tier against Clay's own Solutions Partner directory at clay.com/experts in July 2026, and confirmed what they build on their own sites. We show the tier Clay lists, and we do not invent one for shops that are not currently in the directory.
We use Clay heavily in our own outbound, so we read this field as practitioners, not a reseller. We are not a Clay agency ourselves, which is exactly why we do not rank ourselves on this list.
How we built this list
→ Every agency's Clay tier verified against Clay's own directory, July 2026
→ Tiers shown exactly as Clay lists them; no tier shown for shops not currently listed
→ No affiliate links, no paid placements, no pay-to-list
→ We publish this list but are not on it. We are not a certified Clay agency, so we do not rank ourselves
→ Grouped by tier, not by our preference. If a fact could not be verified, we left it out
The real test
What the tier does and does not tell you
Clay's tier is a real signal: it reflects verified build complexity, volume, and data quality. But it is a floor, not a full answer. Two things the badge alone will not tell you, and both matter more than the ranking.
What the tier proves
Verified depth and scale
A higher tier, Elite Studio or Studio, means Clay has seen the agency deliver complex, high-volume builds that hold up. It is a genuine filter against pretenders, and a fair reason to shortlist the top tiers first.
Use it when you want a de-risked, proven partner for a serious build.
What it will not tell you
Fit, price, and ownership
The tier says nothing about whether the agency fits your stage, your budget, or whether you keep the Clay workspace afterward. A lower-tier or unlisted shop can be the better fit for a smaller, focused build.
Use judgment on fit and ownership, not the badge alone.
The through-line
Whoever you pick, ask two questions the directory cannot answer: do I own the Clay workspace and workflows when we are done, and can my team run them without you? A build you cannot keep or operate is a dependency, tier or no tier.
The agencies
The Clay agencies, grouped by tier
Grouped by Clay partner tier, not ranked one to eighteen. Read the group that matches the build you need.
Group A
Clay Elite Studio and Studio partners
Clay's top-tier certified partners, verified in Clay's directory. The pick for complex, high-volume builds where a proven, de-risked partner matters most.
01
RevPartners
Atlanta, USClay Elite Studio
A Clay Elite Studio partner that also holds HubSpot Elite status, with more than a thousand RevOps and Clay deployments behind it.
Best for
HubSpot-based B2B, mid-market and up, that wants Clay engineering wired into a serious RevOps build.
Model & pricing (Jul 2026)
Retainer and fractional engagements, quoted per scope. Not published on the homepage.
Where they're strong
The Clay Elite Studio tier signals proven complex-build capability, and pairing it with HubSpot Elite and SOC 2 is what makes them the rare partner who can wire Clay into a serious CRM.
Consider elsewhere if
The tier tells you they can build big, not that they run lean or cheap. They lean enterprise, more so since the 2026 Walker Sands acquisition, and the fit assumes HubSpot.
Bottom line
The heavyweight Clay-plus-HubSpot pick for RevOps-led builds.
A Clay Elite Studio partner running cold-email deliverability at real scale, over eight million sends a month, led by one of the most-followed voices in Clay and outbound.
Best for
Teams past about $1M in revenue that want aggressive, Clay-powered outbound built and managed.
Model & pricing (Jul 2026)
A free test campaign, then a managed retainer quoted per scope. Not published.
Where they're strong
The Elite Studio tier here reads as deliverability and domain infrastructure at real volume, the kind of high-throughput Clay build the top tier is meant to signal, with a free test to prove it.
Consider elsewhere if
The tier signals volume capability, not seed-stage fit. They screen for $1M+ revenue and an existing system, so a pre-revenue team is the wrong match whatever the badge says.
Bottom line
The Elite Studio pick when Clay-driven volume and deliverability are the job.
A Clay Elite Studio partner and B2B GTM and RevOps firm that designs signal-driven Clay systems and pairs them with fractional SDRs to work the replies.
Best for
B2B companies that want Clay-powered outbound plus human SDRs to qualify and hand off, without building either in-house.
Model & pricing (Jul 2026)
GTM and RevOps services plus a fractional SDR layer, quoted per scope. Pricing not published.
Where they're strong
Elite Studio Clay depth for signal-driven outreach, combined with human SDR follow-up and broader RevOps services.
Consider elsewhere if
You only want the Clay build with no human layer, or a small one-off setup.
Bottom line
The pick when you want a Clay system and real SDRs behind it, from one Elite partner.
A Clay Studio partner and DACH-region specialist, building end-to-end marketing and sales systems on Clay and training your team to run them.
Best for
Post-PMF European teams, especially in DACH, that want a Clay build they own and can operate.
Model & pricing (Jul 2026)
Project-based build plus enablement, quoted per scope. Pricing not published.
Where they're strong
The Clay Studio tier signals a proven builder, and here it comes with a build-and-train model and 200+ companies supported, strong evidence the certification reflects real delivery in DACH.
Consider elsewhere if
The tier confirms Clay skill, not timezone or delivery model. Peakora is enablement-led and Europe-centric, not a purely done-for-you US-timezone team.
Bottom line
The strongest European Clay pick when you want to own the system afterward.
A Clay Elite Studio partner (listed in Clay's directory under Frontal AI) and one of the most visible outbound and Clay content brands in the category, running full-service revenue engines with deep Clay and email infrastructure.
Best for
Post-PMF B2B tech that wants a done-for-you, Clay-heavy outbound engine run end to end.
Model & pricing (Jul 2026)
Monthly retainer, three-month minimum, quoted per scope. The done-for-you tier is gated to roughly $100k/mo revenue and up.
Where they're strong
Elite Studio Clay build depth backs full-stack outbound coverage, and the large public content and teardown library is rare visible proof of how a top-tier partner actually works.
Consider elsewhere if
The tier signals build quality, not accessibility. Their done-for-you engagement starts above seed on a three-month commit, so pre-revenue or month-to-month teams fit poorly. Note the directory lists them under Frontal AI.
Bottom line
The category's most established full-service Clay-and-outbound shop; out of range for a first seed experiment.
More certified Clay partners across the mid and entry tiers, verified in the directory. Strong, focused builders, often a better fit for a specific region or a smaller build.
07
Saleslift Studio
Amsterdam, NLClay Studio
A Clay Studio partner and Amsterdam B2B sales-development agency that runs outsourced SDR programs on Clay-driven, AI-researched outreach.
Best for
Scale-up companies, Series A to C, that want a predictable meeting engine on Clay without building an in-house SDR team.
Model & pricing (Jul 2026)
Outsourced SDR programs plus Clay implementation, quoted per scope. Pricing not published.
Where they're strong
Clay Studio depth plus a proprietary prospecting tool, Lead Studio, and a full outsourced SDR motion in Europe.
Consider elsewhere if
You want only a Clay build with no SDR service, or a US-based team.
Bottom line
The pick when you want Clay-powered outbound and the SDRs to run it, from Amsterdam.
A Clay Advanced Artisan partner running paid media, GTM engineering, and LinkedIn content as one allbound system, with a marquee client roster.
Best for
Funded B2B SaaS that wants Clay wired into outbound, paid, and RevOps as one compounding motion.
Model & pricing (Jul 2026)
Retainer, with GTM engineering listed from $12,000 a month on their own site.
Where they're strong
The Advanced Artisan tier confirms real Clay depth, and Clay itself being a client (alongside HockeyStack and RB2B) is about the strongest signal a tier alone cannot give you.
Consider elsewhere if
The tier says nothing about scope or price, and here the entry point is around $12k a month, so a small, single-channel, or low-budget Clay build fits better with a lower tier.
Bottom line
A strong Clay pick when outbound, paid, and RevOps should be one team.
A Clay Artisan partner running systemized, ops-disciplined GTM: Clay intent loops from ad to booked call, with enrichment, scoring, and routing wired together.
Best for
Post-PMF B2B past about $1M ARR that wants disciplined, Clay-driven GTM infrastructure.
Model & pricing (Jul 2026)
Systemized build and run, quoted per scope. Pricing not published.
Where they're strong
The Artisan tier is Clay's entry rung, but the documented pipeline results and operations-first intent loops here suggest capability running ahead of the badge, worth weighing over the tier alone.
Consider elsewhere if
You want the reassurance of a top tier for a complex build, or you are pre-PMF. Artisan is the entry certification, and the model assumes an existing motion to systemize.
Bottom line
An Artisan-tier partner whose case studies argue for looking past the tier, for teams that want the Clay machine built with real ops discipline.
A Clay Certified Partner and Amsterdam RevOps and outbound agency that builds Clay-powered systems, enrichment, signal-based prospecting, and LinkedIn and email automation, to turn prospecting into predictable pipeline.
Best for
B2B revenue teams that want a Clay-powered, RevOps-aligned outbound system, with a focus on SaaS, manufacturing, and recruitment.
Model & pricing (Jul 2026)
Build-and-run of Clay-powered systems, quoted per scope on a discovery call. Pricing not published.
Where they're strong
Certified Clay depth wired into RevOps, signal-based prospecting across 50+ data sources, and reach into the Benelux, the Nordics, the US, and Australia.
Consider elsewhere if
You want a seed-scale boutique or published pricing. Their focus is broader, multi-sector revenue teams.
Bottom line
A certified Clay-and-RevOps pick for teams that want prospecting turned into a repeatable system.
Additional Clay-focused shops. Where an agency is listed in Clay's public partner directory, we show its tier; the rest are established specialists whose current tier we could not confirm in July 2026, so verify directly.
11
Sculpted
RemoteNot in directory
A CRM-data specialist and one of Clay's early agencies, turning a messy CRM into a clean, scored revenue foundation on Clay.
Best for
Teams with a messy CRM or data layer, especially on HubSpot, that need a clean, scored base built in Clay.
Model & pricing (Jul 2026)
Fixed-price four-week CRM-cleanup sprints, with optional add-ons. Exact figure quoted per scope.
Where they're strong
Being one of Clay's early agencies counts for more than a current tier here: a sharp, proven niche in Clay-driven CRM data hygiene and enrichment, with full ownership afterward.
Consider elsewhere if
You want a full outbound build, or a verified current directory tier to lean on. Sculpted is data-and-CRM focused and was not in Clay's public directory when we checked.
Bottom line
The Clay pick when the problem is the data, not the outreach.
A full-stack GTM infrastructure shop, outbound, demand gen, and CRM hygiene, built by operator founders with Clay as the spine. Formerly Utmost.
Best for
Funded B2B that wants an implemented, owned GTM stack on Clay rather than one-off campaigns.
Model & pricing (Jul 2026)
Implementation packages: a one-time setup fee plus monthly monitoring, quoted per scope.
Where they're strong
With no directory tier to lean on, the case has to rest on the work: operator founders, integrated GTM and RevOps on Clay, and a useful comparison-content library that shows their thinking.
Consider elsewhere if
You want a verified current tier before you sign. Nebor self-describes as a Clay Solutions Partner but was not in Clay's public directory when we checked, so there is no tier to confirm the depth.
Bottom line
A systems-first, Clay-spined build from an operator-led shop; confirm its Clay status directly.
A Clay Advanced Artisan partner and AI-native GTM services company that builds full outbound, ABM, RevOps, and LinkedIn-content engines for B2B tech, with Clay in the stack, rather than just advising on them.
Best for
B2B tech from roughly Seed to Series C that wants an AI-assisted outbound and RevOps engine built and run, not a DIY Clay workspace.
Model & pricing (Jul 2026)
Retainer subscription from $5,000 a month, quarterly commitment with monthly outcome ties. Also 4-to-12-week sprint projects. Paid on outcomes, not hours.
Where they're strong
Advanced Artisan Clay depth sits behind a published outbound framework and an outcome-tied model, and the named roster (Seam AI, Cargo, Landbase) is the proof the tier by itself will not give you.
Consider elsewhere if
The tier says nothing about terms. Their quarterly commitment is heavier than a rolling engagement, so a month-to-month Clay build fits better elsewhere.
Bottom line
An AI-native GTM builder with Clay in the mix, best when you want the system run on an outcome model.
A Clay Studio partner and AI-native GTM agency that connects content, outbound, and paid ads into a single allbound motion for B2B tech teams, built on Clay and AI.
Best for
B2B tech teams past about $1M in revenue that want content, outbound, and ads integrated into one compounding system.
Model & pricing (Jul 2026)
A 90-day pilot with no long-term lock-in. Pricing not published.
Where they're strong
The Clay Studio tier marks a proven builder, and the no-lock-in pilot plus logos like ActiveCampaign, Rokt, and Tabnine let you verify the allbound approach rather than trust the badge alone.
Consider elsewhere if
A Studio tier does not imply seed-stage fit. The model leans on an existing motion past about $1M in revenue, so a pre-revenue team is the wrong match.
Bottom line
A Clay-and-AI allbound pick for teams that want content, outbound, and ads run as one.
A positioning-led GTM engineering lab that designs outbound architecture and messaging on Clay, and owns the domain and inbox deliverability layer.
Best for
B2B SaaS companies serious about building outbound pipeline and fixing deliverability, with sharp positioning as the wedge.
Model & pricing (Jul 2026)
Custom retainer or fixed-fee project, with a published range from around $5,000 a month up to $30,000+ for particular projects. An initial pilot is offered.
Where they're strong
Without a directory tier to point to, the differentiator is the wedge: positioning and messaging over Clay-built outbound, plus a load-bearing deliverability angle where they set up and manage the domains and inboxes.
Consider elsewhere if
You want a verified current Clay tier, or a pure deliverability specialist. They were not in Clay's public directory when we checked, and deliverability sits inside a broader retainer.
Bottom line
A positioning-and-deliverability-led Clay build for SaaS teams that want the messaging fixed too.
An APAC-rooted B2B lead-generation agency and self-described Clay expert that runs multichannel campaigns tied to real buying signals to book qualified meetings.
Best for
B2B companies that want outsourced qualified-meeting generation instead of hiring SDRs, with strong APAC coverage.
Model & pricing (Jul 2026)
Monthly retainer based on channels and volume, quoted per scope. Pricing not published.
Where they're strong
No directory tier, but a self-described Clay expert with tool certifications (Clay, Smartlead, HeyReach) that point to real skill, backing signal-based multichannel outreach with genuine APAC reach.
Consider elsewhere if
You want a pure Clay build with a verified current tier. A self-claimed expertise is not a directory listing, and Reachly, a multichannel lead-gen shop that also runs cold calling, was not in Clay's public directory when we checked.
Bottom line
A Clay-using, signal-based lead-gen pick when APAC coverage matters.
An outbound-operations agency, run by two ex-SaaS revenue leaders, that builds pipeline using AI and automation with a Clay-engineering specialty.
Best for
SaaS, Web3, and enterprise B2B companies that already have customers and a founder-led or established sales motion.
Model & pricing (Jul 2026)
Project or retainer, typically a 6-month minimum. Published tiers: contact data from $1,000, outbound from $4,500, RevOps and Clay engineering from $6,500.
Where they're strong
Transparent tiered pricing that is rare among boutiques, a Clay-engineering specialty, and a Web3 and enterprise lean.
Consider elsewhere if
You are a pre-customer startup or want a verified current Clay tier. They state they are not for pre-customer teams, and were not in Clay's public directory when we checked.
Bottom line
A Clay-engineering shop with rare public pricing, best once you have customers.
A Clay Studio partner and boutique GTM-engineering agency that builds TAM scraping, data enrichment, and automated multichannel outbound for sales, marketing, and RevOps teams, orchestrated with Clay.
Best for
Sales, marketing, and RevOps teams at fast-growing scaleups that want TAM scraping and outbound automated into their CRM on Clay.
Model & pricing (Jul 2026)
Project-style engagements around a scrape-to-enrich-to-integrate-to-outreach process. Pricing not published.
Where they're strong
Clay-orchestrated TAM scraping and enrichment piped into Salesforce, HubSpot, or Pipedrive, with Smartlead and HeyReach for sending.
Consider elsewhere if
You want an always-on managed SDR team or published pricing. They run project-style GTM-engineering engagements, quoted per scope.
Bottom line
A Clay-orchestrated TAM-and-outbound builder for scaleups that want the data plumbing and outbound wired together.
We publish this list, and here is the honest disclosure: we are not a Clay agency. This is where we fit, and where you should hire a certified partner instead.
Real Good GTM (that's us)
Paris, FranceNot a Clay agency
We publish this list but we are not on it, because we are not a certified Clay agency and hold no Clay partner tier. Here is the honest version of where we fit.
What we do with Clay
We use Clay heavily inside our own signal-based outbound, for enrichment, list building, and signal-triggered sequences. It is part of how we run your outbound, not a product we sell.
Can we help with Clay?
Yes, within our engagement. We can set up and run Clay-driven workflows as part of running your outbound. We do not sell standalone Clay builds or hold a partner tier.
Pick a Clay agency instead if
You want a dedicated, certified Clay build or a workspace you own and operate. That is the specialty of the partners above, not ours.
Our actual slice
Seed to early Series A founders who want the two of us running signal-based outbound, with Clay under the hood. Paris-based, serving the US and Europe.
Straight talk
We would rather point you to a real Clay partner than pretend to be one. If Clay implementation inside a full outbound engine is what you need, book a fit check.
Find your situation below and start with the agency next to it. A sensible starting point, not the only right answer.
A serious, complex build
RevPartners, The Kiln, or FullFunnel, all Clay Elite Studio partners.
High-volume Clay outbound
Growth Engine X, Elite Studio, built for deliverability at scale.
Based in Europe
Peakora in DACH or Saleslift Studio in the Netherlands, Clay Studio partners.
Clay plus human SDRs
FullFunnel or Saleslift Studio, both pair a Clay build with reps.
Clean CRM data on Clay
Sculpted for a focused, Clay-driven data and CRM build.
Clay inside a full outbound engine
Real Good GTM (that's us). We run Clay-driven outbound, but we are not a certified Clay agency.
Putting it together
How we'd actually choose
We use Clay in our own outbound every day, so here is the order we would run the decision in, even though we are not a Clay agency ourselves.
1
Start with the directory
Confirm the agency's tier at clay.com/experts before anything else. A live listing is the one credential that cannot be faked, and a higher tier is a fair first filter.
2
Match tier to build
A complex, high-volume build justifies an Elite Studio partner. A smaller, regional, or focused build is often a better fit for a Studio or Artisan partner at a lower cost.
3
Insist on ownership
Ask whether you keep the Clay workspace and workflows, and whether your team can run them after. A build you cannot operate is a dependency, tier or no tier.
Want a second opinion? Book a fit check and we will tell you which of these fits your stage, even when it is not us.
A Clay agency, sometimes called a Claygency, is a GTM agency that builds your data and outreach automation inside Clay: enrichment, lead sourcing, scoring, and signal-triggered outreach. The strongest ones are listed in Clay's own Solutions Partner directory with a verified tier, and they build workflows you can keep running after the engagement.
What are Clay's partner tiers?
Clay's Solutions Partner Program ranks certified partners in four tiers, from highest to lowest: Elite Studio, Studio, Advanced Artisan, and Artisan. The tier reflects proven ability to deliver complex custom builds, run high-volume campaigns, and maintain data quality at scale. We show each agency's tier as listed in Clay's public directory, and we do not show a tier for shops that are not currently listed.
How do I verify a Clay agency's certification?
Check Clay's official experts and partner directory at clay.com/experts. A genuine certified partner appears there with a named tier. Be cautious of agencies that claim a Clay tier on their own marketing but do not appear in the current directory; a badge on a website is not the same as a live listing.
How much does a Clay agency cost?
Most quote per scope rather than publish a price, and Clay builds range from a one-time workflow setup to an ongoing managed retainer. Expect a discovery call first. Prices vary widely by tier and scope, so confirm the current number on the agency's own site, and ask whether you own the Clay workspace and workflows afterward.
Do I need a Clay agency, or can I use Clay myself?
Clay is powerful but has a real learning curve. If you have the time and an ops-minded person, you can build in it yourself. A Clay agency is worth it when you want advanced workflows fast, or when data quality and signal-based outreach at scale matter more than the DIY savings. Either way, ask to keep the workspace so you are not locked out later.
Is Real Good GTM a Clay agency?
No. Real Good GTM is not a certified Clay agency and holds no Clay partner tier. We use Clay extensively inside our own signal-based outbound, and we can help implement Clay-driven workflows as part of running your outbound, but for a dedicated, certified Clay build, one of the partners on this list is the right call.
About the author
Rahul Bageria
Co-founder of Real Good GTM. He has been a first business hire and Chief of Staff at seed-stage B2B startups, building outbound pipeline before any playbook existed. He uses Clay daily inside Real Good GTM's outbound, which is why this roundup verifies each agency against Clay's own directory rather than trusting the marketing.
Book a fit check. We'll look at your ICP, your stage, and how you sell today, then point you to the Clay partner that fits your build (it will not be us, we are not a Clay agency), and tell you whether Clay-driven outbound run by us is the better move for you.
