2026 Comparison Database

Best AI Automation Tools

Compare 56+ AI tools for lead generation, email outreach, CRM, and workflow automation. Filter by category, price, and use case.

Showing 56 of 56 tools

Claude (Anthropic)

AI Writing
$20/mo
Free tier available
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4.9/5

Advanced AI assistant for writing, analysis, and coding tasks.

Best For:

Long-form content and complex analysis

Key Features:
200K context windowDocument analysisCode generationArtifacts
Integrates With:

API access, Zapier, Make

Visit Claude (Anthropic) β†’

Apollo.io

Lead Generation
$49/mo
Free tier available
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4.8/5

All-in-one sales intelligence and engagement platform with 275M+ contacts database.

Best For:

B2B lead prospecting and email sequences

Key Features:
275M+ contact databaseEmail sequencesChrome extensionCRM integrations
Integrates With:

Salesforce, HubSpot, Outreach, Zapier

Visit Apollo.io β†’

Instantly.ai

Email Outreach
$37/mo
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4.8/5

Cold email platform with unlimited email accounts and warmup.

Best For:

High-volume cold email campaigns

Key Features:
Unlimited email accountsEmail warmupAI personalizationDeliverability dashboard
Integrates With:

Zapier, Make, HubSpot, Pipedrive

Visit Instantly.ai β†’

Make (Integromat)

Workflow Automation
$9/mo
Free tier available
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4.8/5

Visual automation platform connecting 1,500+ apps with complex logic.

Best For:

Complex multi-step automations

Key Features:
Visual builder1500+ appsData manipulationError handling
Integrates With:

Google Workspace, Salesforce, HubSpot, Slack

Visit Make (Integromat) β†’

Clay

Lead Generation
$149/mo
Free tier available
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4.7/5

Data enrichment and outbound automation platform with 75+ data providers.

Best For:

Complex lead enrichment workflows

Key Features:
75+ data providersAI research agentWaterfall enrichmentCustom formulas
Integrates With:

Salesforce, HubSpot, Outreach, Apollo

Visit Clay β†’

Smartlead

Email Outreach
$39/mo
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4.7/5

Cold outreach platform with unlimited mailboxes and auto-rotating.

Best For:

Agencies managing multiple clients

Key Features:
Unlimited mailboxesAuto-rotatingUnified inboxWhite-label
Integrates With:

HubSpot, Pipedrive, Zapier, Webhooks

Visit Smartlead β†’

NeverBounce

Data Enrichment
$0.003/email
Free tier available
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4.7/5

Email verification service to clean email lists and improve deliverability.

Best For:

Bulk email list cleaning

Key Features:
Real-time verificationBulk cleaningAPI accessIntegrations
Integrates With:

Mailchimp, HubSpot, Zapier, API

Visit NeverBounce β†’

Zapier

Workflow Automation
$19.99/mo
Free tier available
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4.7/5

No-code automation platform connecting 6,000+ apps with simple triggers.

Best For:

Simple automations and beginners

Key Features:
6000+ appsMulti-step zapsPathsFormatter
Integrates With:

Gmail, Slack, Salesforce, HubSpot

Visit Zapier β†’

n8n

Workflow Automation
$20/mo
Free tier available
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4.7/5

Open-source workflow automation with self-hosting option and code nodes.

Best For:

Developers wanting control and customization

Key Features:
Self-hostableCode nodes400+ integrationsGit sync
Integrates With:

Most APIs, Databases, AI models, Custom code

Visit n8n β†’

Close CRM

CRM
$49/mo
Free tier available
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4.7/5

CRM built for inside sales teams with built-in calling and SMS.

Best For:

Inside sales teams doing phone outreach

Key Features:
Built-in callingSMSEmail sequencesPipeline view
Integrates With:

Zapier, Segment, Calendly, Slack

Visit Close CRM β†’

ChatGPT (OpenAI)

AI Writing
$20/mo
Free tier available
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4.7/5

Versatile AI chatbot for writing, coding, and creative tasks.

Best For:

General-purpose AI assistance

Key Features:
GPT-4 accessDALL-E imagesCode interpreterPlugins
Integrates With:

API access, Zapier, Make

Visit ChatGPT (OpenAI) β†’

Grammarly

AI Writing
$12/mo
Free tier available
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4.7/5

AI writing assistant for grammar, clarity, and tone improvement.

Best For:

Polishing and editing written content

Key Features:
Grammar checkTone detectionPlagiarism checkStyle guide
Integrates With:

Chrome, Word, Google Docs, Slack

Visit Grammarly β†’

Gong

Sales Intelligence
Custom
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4.7/5

Revenue intelligence platform analyzing sales calls and meetings.

Best For:

Sales coaching and deal insights

Key Features:
Call recordingDeal intelligenceCoachingForecasting
Integrates With:

Salesforce, HubSpot, Zoom, Microsoft Teams

Visit Gong β†’

Calendly

Scheduling
$10/mo
Free tier available
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4.7/5

Scheduling automation platform for booking meetings without back-and-forth.

Best For:

Individual meeting scheduling

Key Features:
Event typesTeam schedulingRouting formsIntegrations
Integrates With:

Google Calendar, Outlook, Zoom, Salesforce

Visit Calendly β†’

SavvyCal

Scheduling
$12/mo
Free tier available
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4.7/5

Scheduling tool with personalized links and overlay feature.

Best For:

Relationship-focused scheduling

Key Features:
Calendar overlayPersonalized linksRanked availabilityTime zone detection
Integrates With:

Google Calendar, Outlook, Zoom, Zapier

Visit SavvyCal β†’

Hunter.io

Lead Generation
$49/mo
Free tier available
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4.6/5

Email finder and verifier for finding professional email addresses.

Best For:

Finding and verifying business emails

Key Features:
Email finderEmail verifierDomain searchChrome extension
Integrates With:

HubSpot, Salesforce, Pipedrive, Zapier

Visit Hunter.io β†’

Lemlist

Email Outreach
$59/mo
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4.6/5

Personalized cold email and LinkedIn outreach with image personalization.

Best For:

Personalized image/video outreach

Key Features:
Image personalizationLinkedIn automationEmail warmupA/B testing
Integrates With:

HubSpot, Salesforce, Pipedrive, Zapier

Visit Lemlist β†’

Reply.io

Email Outreach
$60/mo
Free tier available
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4.6/5

Multichannel sales engagement with AI-powered email writing.

Best For:

Multichannel sequences (email + LinkedIn)

Key Features:
AI email writerLinkedIn automationCall integrationMeeting scheduler
Integrates With:

Salesforce, HubSpot, Pipedrive, Copper

Visit Reply.io β†’

Clearbit

Data Enrichment
$99/mo
Free tier available
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4.6/5

B2B data enrichment API for real-time company and person data.

Best For:

Real-time lead enrichment in forms

Key Features:
Company dataPerson dataIP revealForm shortening
Integrates With:

HubSpot, Salesforce, Marketo, Segment

Visit Clearbit β†’

Apify

Data Enrichment
$49/mo
Free tier available
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4.6/5

Web scraping and automation platform with 1,500+ ready-made scrapers.

Best For:

Custom web scraping at scale

Key Features:
1500+ actorsProxy rotationSchedulingAPI access
Integrates With:

Zapier, Make, Webhooks, Google Sheets

Visit Apify β†’

ZeroBounce

Data Enrichment
$0.007/email
Free tier available
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4.6/5

Email validation and deliverability toolkit with AI-powered scoring.

Best For:

Email validation with activity data

Key Features:
Email validationActivity dataAbuse detectionDeliverability toolkit
Integrates With:

Mailchimp, HubSpot, Zapier, Salesforce

Visit ZeroBounce β†’

Workato

Workflow Automation
Custom
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4.6/5

Enterprise integration and automation platform with AI capabilities.

Best For:

Large enterprises needing governance

Key Features:
Recipe builderAI copilotWorkbotEnterprise security
Integrates With:

SAP, Oracle, Salesforce, ServiceNow

Visit Workato β†’

Pipedream

Workflow Automation
$19/mo
Free tier available
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4.6/5

Developer-focused workflow automation with code-first approach.

Best For:

Developers building API integrations

Key Features:
Code stepsPre-built triggersSQL supportVersion control
Integrates With:

GitHub, Slack, Discord, Any API

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Pipedrive

CRM
$14/mo
Free tier available
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4.6/5

Sales-focused CRM with visual pipeline and activity-based selling.

Best For:

Sales teams wanting visual pipeline

Key Features:
Visual pipelineActivity remindersEmail integrationReporting
Integrates With:

Gmail, Outlook, Zapier, Slack

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Clari

Sales Intelligence
Custom
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4.6/5

Revenue platform with AI-powered forecasting and pipeline management.

Best For:

Revenue operations and forecasting

Key Features:
AI forecastingPipeline inspectionActivity captureMutual action plans
Integrates With:

Salesforce, HubSpot, Gong, Outreach

Visit Clari β†’

Cal.com

Scheduling
$12/mo
Free tier available
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4.6/5

Open-source scheduling infrastructure with unlimited bookings.

Best For:

Teams wanting open-source flexibility

Key Features:
Unlimited bookingsTeam schedulingRoutingSelf-hostable
Integrates With:

Google Calendar, Zoom, Stripe, Zapier

Visit Cal.com β†’

Microsoft Clarity

Analytics
$0/mo
Free tier available
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4.6/5

Free behavior analytics with heatmaps and session recordings.

Best For:

Free heatmaps and recordings

Key Features:
HeatmapsSession recordingsInsights dashboardCopilot AI
Integrates With:

Google Analytics, Google Tag Manager

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PostHog

Analytics
$0/mo
Free tier available
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4.6/5

Open-source product analytics with feature flags and A/B testing.

Best For:

Developers wanting open-source analytics

Key Features:
Product analyticsSession replayFeature flagsA/B testing
Integrates With:

Segment, Zapier, Slack, Data warehouses

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LinkedIn Sales Navigator

Lead Generation
$99/mo
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4.5/5

Premium LinkedIn tool for finding and connecting with decision-makers.

Best For:

Finding decision-makers at target companies

Key Features:
Advanced search filtersLead recommendationsInMail creditsCRM sync
Integrates With:

Salesforce, HubSpot, Microsoft Dynamics

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Snov.io

Lead Generation
$39/mo
Free tier available
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4.5/5

Sales automation platform with email finder, verifier, and drip campaigns.

Best For:

Startups needing affordable lead gen

Key Features:
Email finderEmail verifierDrip campaignsTechnology checker
Integrates With:

HubSpot, Pipedrive, Zapier, Make

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Mailshake

Email Outreach
$58/mo
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4.5/5

Sales engagement platform for email and phone outreach.

Best For:

Combined email and phone outreach

Key Features:
Email sequencesPhone dialerSocial sellingLead catcher
Integrates With:

Salesforce, HubSpot, Pipedrive, Zapier

Visit Mailshake β†’

Woodpecker

Email Outreach
$49/mo
Free tier available
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4.5/5

Cold email tool with agency features and deliverability focus.

Best For:

Agencies with multiple clients

Key Features:
A/B testingCondition-based campaignsAgency panelDeliverability monitor
Integrates With:

HubSpot, Pipedrive, Salesforce, Zapier

Visit Woodpecker β†’

Salesloft

Email Outreach
Custom
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4.5/5

Revenue workflow platform for sales engagement and pipeline management.

Best For:

Large sales organizations

Key Features:
Cadence automationConversation intelligenceDealsForecast
Integrates With:

Salesforce, HubSpot, Microsoft Dynamics, LinkedIn

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Crunchbase

Data Enrichment
$29/mo
Free tier available
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4.5/5

Company intelligence platform with funding, acquisitions, and industry data.

Best For:

Researching company funding and news

Key Features:
Company profilesFunding dataIndustry trendsSaved searches
Integrates With:

Salesforce, HubSpot, Outreach, API

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Tray.io

Workflow Automation
Custom
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4.5/5

Enterprise automation platform for complex business processes.

Best For:

Enterprise workflow automation

Key Features:
Visual builderUniversal connectorBranching logicEnterprise security
Integrates With:

Salesforce, NetSuite, Workday, ServiceNow

Visit Tray.io β†’

HubSpot CRM

CRM
$0/mo
Free tier available
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4.5/5

All-in-one CRM platform with marketing, sales, and service hubs.

Best For:

SMBs wanting free CRM with growth path

Key Features:
Contact managementEmail trackingPipeline managementReporting
Integrates With:

Gmail, Outlook, Slack, Zoom

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Monday Sales CRM

CRM
$12/mo
Free tier available
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4.5/5

Flexible CRM built on Monday.com with customizable workflows.

Best For:

Teams already using Monday.com

Key Features:
Custom workflowsEmail syncAutomationsDashboards
Integrates With:

Gmail, Outlook, Slack, Zoom

Visit Monday Sales CRM β†’

Freshsales

CRM
$15/mo
Free tier available
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4.5/5

AI-powered CRM with built-in phone, email, and chat.

Best For:

SMBs wanting AI features affordably

Key Features:
Freddy AIBuilt-in phoneEmail trackingTerritory management
Integrates With:

Freshdesk, Mailchimp, Zapier, Slack

Visit Freshsales β†’

Jasper

AI Writing
$49/mo
Free tier available
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4.5/5

AI marketing platform for generating brand-consistent content.

Best For:

Marketing teams needing brand voice

Key Features:
Brand voiceTemplatesCampaign builderArt generation
Integrates With:

Google Docs, Surfer SEO, Grammarly, Zapier

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Chorus (ZoomInfo)

Sales Intelligence
Custom
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4.5/5

Conversation intelligence for analyzing sales calls and coaching.

Best For:

Enterprise sales organizations

Key Features:
Call analysisDeal intelligenceOnboardingMarket intelligence
Integrates With:

Salesforce, HubSpot, Zoom, ZoomInfo

Visit Chorus (ZoomInfo) β†’

Chili Piper

Scheduling
$30/mo
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4.5/5

Revenue acceleration platform with instant meeting scheduling.

Best For:

Inbound lead routing and booking

Key Features:
Instant bookingRound robinHandoffForms integration
Integrates With:

Salesforce, HubSpot, Marketo, Calendly

Visit Chili Piper β†’

Mixpanel

Analytics
$25/mo
Free tier available
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4.5/5

Product analytics platform for tracking user behavior and engagement.

Best For:

Product-led growth companies

Key Features:
Funnel analysisRetentionA/B testingUser flows
Integrates With:

Segment, mParticle, Zapier, Data warehouses

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Amplitude

Analytics
$61/mo
Free tier available
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4.5/5

Digital analytics platform with behavioral cohorting and experimentation.

Best For:

Enterprise product analytics

Key Features:
Behavioral analyticsExperimentationAudiencesData governance
Integrates With:

Segment, mParticle, Snowflake, BigQuery

Visit Amplitude β†’

ZoomInfo

Lead Generation
$15,000/yr
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4.4/5

Enterprise B2B contact database with intent data and company insights.

Best For:

Enterprise sales teams needing verified data

Key Features:
Intent dataOrg chartsTechnographicsWebsite visitor tracking
Integrates With:

Salesforce, HubSpot, Marketo, Outreach

Visit ZoomInfo β†’

LeadIQ

Lead Generation
$75/mo
Free tier available
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4.4/5

Prospecting platform that captures lead data from anywhere on the web.

Best For:

Sales teams doing LinkedIn prospecting

Key Features:
One-click captureEmail verificationSalesforce syncSequence push
Integrates With:

Salesforce, HubSpot, Outreach, Salesloft

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Outreach

Email Outreach
Custom
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4.4/5

Enterprise sales execution platform with revenue intelligence.

Best For:

Enterprise sales teams

Key Features:
Sequence automationRevenue intelligenceDeal insightsConversation intelligence
Integrates With:

Salesforce, Microsoft Dynamics, LinkedIn, Gong

Visit Outreach β†’

BuiltWith

Data Enrichment
$295/mo
Free tier available
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4.4/5

Technology lookup tool that shows what websites are built with.

Best For:

Tech stack prospecting

Key Features:
Technology trackingLead listsMarket analysisChrome extension
Integrates With:

Salesforce, HubSpot, API access

Visit BuiltWith β†’

PhantomBuster

Data Enrichment
$56/mo
Free tier available
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4.4/5

No-code automation for extracting data from LinkedIn, Twitter, and more.

Best For:

Scraping LinkedIn and social platforms

Key Features:
LinkedIn scrapingAuto-followData extractionWorkflow chains
Integrates With:

Google Sheets, HubSpot, Salesforce, Zapier

Visit PhantomBuster β†’

Salesforce

CRM
$25/mo
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4.4/5

Enterprise CRM platform with extensive customization and AppExchange.

Best For:

Large enterprises needing customization

Key Features:
Sales CloudEinstein AIAppExchangeCustom objects
Integrates With:

Thousands via AppExchange

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Copy.ai

AI Writing
$49/mo
Free tier available
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4.4/5

AI copywriting tool with workflows for marketing and sales content.

Best For:

Sales and marketing copy

Key Features:
90+ templatesWorkflowsBrand voiceInfobase
Integrates With:

HubSpot, Salesforce, Zapier

Visit Copy.ai β†’

Writesonic

AI Writing
$19/mo
Free tier available
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4.4/5

AI writing platform with SEO optimization and factual article generation.

Best For:

SEO-optimized blog content

Key Features:
Article writerChatsonicBotsonicSEO optimization
Integrates With:

WordPress, Surfer SEO, Zapier

Visit Writesonic β†’

6sense

Sales Intelligence
Custom
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4.4/5

Account-based marketing platform with AI-powered intent data.

Best For:

Enterprise ABM programs

Key Features:
Intent dataPredictive analyticsAccount identificationOrchestration
Integrates With:

Salesforce, HubSpot, Marketo, Outreach

Visit 6sense β†’

Hotjar

Analytics
$32/mo
Free tier available
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4.4/5

Behavior analytics with heatmaps, recordings, and user feedback.

Best For:

Understanding user behavior visually

Key Features:
HeatmapsSession recordingsSurveysFeedback widgets
Integrates With:

Google Analytics, HubSpot, Slack, Zapier

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Lusha

Lead Generation
$29/mo
Free tier available
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4.3/5

B2B contact data platform with direct dials and email addresses.

Best For:

Direct dial phone numbers

Key Features:
Direct dialsEmail addressesChrome extensionBulk enrichment
Integrates With:

Salesforce, HubSpot, Outreach, Zapier

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Bombora

Sales Intelligence
Custom
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4.3/5

Intent data provider showing which companies are researching topics.

Best For:

Intent-based account prioritization

Key Features:
Company surge dataTopic taxonomySalesforce integrationAPI access
Integrates With:

Salesforce, HubSpot, Marketo, 6sense

Visit Bombora β†’

Google Analytics 4

Analytics
$0/mo
Free tier available
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4.3/5

Free web analytics platform with event-based tracking and AI insights.

Best For:

Website traffic and conversion tracking

Key Features:
Event trackingFunnel analysisAI insightsBigQuery export
Integrates With:

Google Ads, Search Console, Looker Studio, BigQuery

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best AI tools for lead generation in 2026?

The best AI lead generation tools in 2026 are Apollo.io ($49/mo) for its 275M+ contact database, Clay ($149/mo) for complex enrichment workflows, LinkedIn Sales Navigator ($99/mo) for finding decision-makers, and Hunter.io ($49/mo) for email finding and verification. For startups on a budget, Snov.io ($39/mo) offers excellent value.

What is the best cold email software for 2026?

Instantly.ai ($37/mo) is best for high-volume campaigns with unlimited email accounts and warmup. Smartlead ($39/mo) is ideal for agencies with white-label features. Lemlist ($59/mo) excels at personalized image and video outreach. For enterprise teams, Outreach and Salesloft offer comprehensive sales engagement.

Which workflow automation tool should I use - Make, Zapier, or n8n?

Choose Make for complex multi-step automationsβ€”it's more powerful and often cheaper than Zapier. Use Zapier for simple automations if you prefer the largest app ecosystem. Choose n8n if you're a developer who wants self-hosting options and maximum customization. All three have free tiers to test.

What is the best free CRM for small businesses?

HubSpot CRM is the best free CRM for small businesses. It offers unlimited users, up to 1 million contacts, email tracking, pipeline management, and reporting at no cost. The free tier is genuinely usable (not just a trial), and you can upgrade as you grow.

How much does a complete AI automation stack cost?

A production-ready AI automation stack costs $350-500/month minimum. This includes lead scraping (Apollo $49), email verification (~$50 for 10K), workflow automation (Make $9), cold email (Instantly $37), CRM (HubSpot free), and AI personalization (Claude API ~$50). Enterprise stacks can exceed $50,000/year.

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Last updated: January 2026 β€’ We update this database monthly