Clay vs Crunchbase:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Crunchbase had more branded searches than Clay among business data platforms worldwide. Crunchbase had about 90,500 branded searches, while Clay had 2,470. Crunchbase made up 8% of all business data platform searches we track, and Clay accounted for 0.22%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about business data platforms, Clay appeared in two of the five answers and Crunchbase in none.
Who do people search for more?
Crunchbase, about 37 searches for every 1 for Clay
Who does AI mention more?
Clay, mentioned in 2 of 5 answers, Crunchbase in 0
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Top business data platforms in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Clay was mentioned in two out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. Crunchbase did not appear in any of the five answers.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
Apollo3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
ZoomInfo3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
LinkedIn Sales Navigator3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Cognism3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers- Clay2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Dun & Bradstreet1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers- Crunchbase0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
PitchBook0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
CB Insights0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about business data platforms
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which business data platform should I use?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best business data platforms?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best business data platform for sales research?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“sales intelligence platform”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“business intelligence data”
Not named in any answer:
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 20, 2026.
Is Clay or Crunchbase more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Clay and Crunchbase by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all nine business data platforms we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.
Share of searches by month for Crunchbase, Clay. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Apollo | Dun & Bradstreet | ZoomInfo | LinkedIn Sales Navigator | Crunchbase | PitchBook | Cognism | CB Insights | Clay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 15.3% | 22.1% | 21.2% | 14.2% | 14.2% | 7.8% | 3.5% | 1.6% | 0.21% |
| Nov 2025 | 19.6% | 23.6% | 18.7% | 12.5% | 12.5% | 8.4% | 3.1% | 1.4% | 0.23% |
| Dec 2025 | 19% | 22.9% | 22.1% | 13.3% | 12.1% | 6.6% | 2.4% | 1.3% | 0.22% |
| Jan 2026 | 18.4% | 22.2% | 21.3% | 14.3% | 11.7% | 7.8% | 2.9% | 1.3% | 0.22% |
| Feb 2026 | 18.4% | 22.2% | 21.3% | 14.3% | 11.7% | 7.8% | 2.9% | 1.3% | 0.22% |
| Mar 2026 | 21.4% | 17.4% | 20.5% | 11.2% | 16.8% | 9.2% | 2.3% | 1% | 0.17% |
| Apr 2026 | 27.4% | 18.4% | 21.6% | 11.8% | 11.9% | 5.3% | 2.4% | 1.1% | 0.18% |
| May 2026 | 26.1% | 21.1% | 20.5% | 12.6% | 11.2% | 5% | 2.3% | 1% | 0.21% |
| Jun 2026 | 22.5% | 22.1% | 21.4% | 14.3% | 9.6% | 6.4% | 2.4% | 1.1% | 0.17% |
| Jul 2026 | 23.1% | 22.7% | 22% | 13.5% | 9.8% | 5.4% | 2.4% | 0.88% | 0.18% |
| Aug 2026 | 25% | 24.6% | 19.4% | 13% | 8.8% | 5.9% | 2.1% | 0.96% | 0.24% |
| Sep 2026 | 28% | 22.6% | 17.9% | 12% | 8% | 8% | 2.4% | 0.88% | 0.22% |
How has the Clay and Crunchbase comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Crunchbase was ahead of Clay in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Clay’s share of searches among business data platforms worldwide moved from 0.21% to 0.22%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 2.5K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Crunchbase’s share of searches among business data platforms worldwide moved from 14.2% to 8%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 165K to 90.5K.
How did search popularity change for business data platforms worldwide in September 2026?
1 change
In September 2026, Crunchbase lost share of searches among business data platforms worldwide, from 8.8% to 8%.
How are branded searches counted?
3 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Clay’s and Crunchbase’s names. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brands is growing, holding steady, or fading.
Clay
2 branded search terms
- clay sales
- clay sales intelligence
Crunchbase
1 branded search term
- crunchbase
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