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Claygent alternative · 2026 comparison
Claygent Alternative API for GTM Research Workflows
Huntr gives API-first teams a way to run Claygent-style research from their own product, CRM, outbound system, automation stack, or internal agent.
Claygent is Clay’s AI research column: you write prompts inside a Clay table and use the result in row-based workflows. Huntr is for teams that want that research capability through POST /research, direct API endpoints, and MCP support, without adopting a spreadsheet workflow as the center of their GTM stack.
Claygent vs Huntr: Research Run Economics
Huntr publishes per-request API prices. Claygent costs vary by Clay plan, credit price, and model tier. Use this table as a starting point, then compare the exact prompt and volume you plan to run.
| Use case | Clay Claygent | Huntr tier | Huntr price | Savings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Search + scrape any site | $0.06 · Helium | Lite | $0.018 | 3.3× cheaper |
| Company enrichment (tech, contacts, LinkedIn co.) | $0.12 · Neon | Standard | $0.027 | 4.4× cheaper |
| People enrichment (email, LinkedIn person) | $0.18 · Argon | Deep | $0.046 | 3.9× cheaper |
| Full multi-source research | $0.36 · Navigator | Deep | $0.046 | 7.8× cheaper |
Claygent pricing depends on Clay credits and selected model tier. Huntr research prices are shown per API request; model choices and direct endpoints may change the final cost.
What You Get With Huntr
Agent research — one prompt in, synthesized JSON out (
POST /research).Direct endpoints — tech stack, domain contacts, jobs, page analysis, email finder, LinkedIn URLs, people/company search.
MCP server — use from Claude Desktop, Claude Code, or Cursor.
Async + webhooks —
callback_url on research runs.Pay when found — email and LinkedIn URL lookups free if nothing is found.
No subscription — top up credits; $5 free on signup.
Feature Comparison
| Category | Huntr | Claygent (in Clay) |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Pay per API request; published tier prices | Clay plan + credits per model tier |
| Monthly minimum | None | Clay plans from ~$189/mo |
| Per-seat fees | None | Yes (Clay seats) |
| Primary interface | REST API + MCP | Clay table columns |
| Open-ended research | POST /research (lite / standard / deep) |
Claygent column per row |
| Deterministic scraping | Direct endpoints (e.g. tech stack, contacts) | Via Claygent or other enrichments |
| Webhook / async | Yes | No native equivalent |
| Use inside Clay | Yes — HTTP API column | Native |
| Company directory | Public pages at /database/{company} |
Not available |
Direct API Endpoints (No Agent Overhead)
When you know exactly what to fetch, skip the agent and call a direct endpoint — same API key and credit balance.
| Endpoint | What it does | Price |
|---|---|---|
POST /company-tech-stack |
Technologies used on a website | $0.012 / call |
POST /company-contact |
Emails and phones from a company domain | $0.012 when contacts found |
POST /company-jobs |
Open roles from ATS and job boards | $0.012 when jobs found |
POST /person-email |
Work email from name + domain | $0.012 when email found |
POST /person-linkedin-url |
LinkedIn profile URL from name + company | $0.012 when URL found |
POST /person-search |
Search 650M+ people by filters | $0.0003 / person returned |
POST /company-search |
Search 65M+ companies by filters | $0.0003 / company returned |
POST /person-search-count |
Count people matching filters | Free |
POST /company-search-count |
Count companies matching filters | Free |
Full reference: API documentation.
Who Switches From Claygent to Huntr?
RevOps & sales ops
Add researched account context, buying signals, and qualification notes to CRM or routing workflows.
Engineering teams
Embed research in products, internal tools, or agent workflows without building the research layer yourself.
Automation builders
Connect n8n, Make, Zapier, or custom scripts to POST /research and direct endpoints.
How to Move a Claygent-Style Workflow to Huntr
- Get an API key — Dashboard ($5 free credits, no card).
- Pick the workflow — account brief, lead research, buying-signal review, outbound prep, or CRM note.
- Rewrite the prompt — ask for the exact sections or fields your downstream system needs.
- Review output quality — compare the researched answer, not only the raw fields returned.
- Automate the repeat step — call
POST /researchfor open-ended tasks or direct endpoints for fixed outputs.
curl -X POST https://api.tryhuntr.com/research \
-H "x-api-key: YOUR_KEY" \
-H "Content-Type: application/json" \
-d '{"prompt":"Research Stripe for outbound. Return company context, likely buyer priorities, recent signals, and three sales angles.","tier":"standard"}'Explore Company Data
Browse indexed company profiles before you spend credits — tech stacks and contact pages updated from live API data.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best Claygent alternative for API-first teams?
Huntr is built for teams that want Claygent-style research through an API instead of a spreadsheet column. You get a REST API, MCP support for AI tools, credit-based usage, and direct endpoints for fixed data workflows.
How much cheaper is Huntr than Claygent?
Huntr publishes per-request prices for its research tiers. Claygent cost depends on Clay plan, credit price, and model tier, so the right comparison is your actual prompt and volume. The table below shows representative public-price comparisons.
Can I use Huntr inside Clay instead of Claygent?
Yes. If you want to keep Clay as the workflow UI, you can call Huntr from an HTTP API column and use the researched result in the rest of your table.
Does Huntr replace Claygent for finding emails and LinkedIn data?
Use Huntr research when the task needs context and synthesis. For fixed fields, call direct endpoints such as person email, LinkedIn URL, company search, or people search.
What is the difference between Huntr Lite, Standard, and Deep?
Lite ($0.018) covers search and web scraping. Standard ($0.027) adds company enrichment: tech stack, contacts on a domain, LinkedIn company data. Deep ($0.046) adds people enrichment: email finder, LinkedIn person profiles, people and company search.
Does Huntr require a monthly subscription?
No. You top up credits and pay per request. New accounts receive $5 in free credits. There are no per-seat fees.
Can I use Huntr from Claude Desktop, Cursor, or other AI tools?
Yes. Huntr exposes an MCP server with research, balance, pricing, and scraping tools. Connect it in Claude Desktop, Claude Code, or Cursor with your API key.
How do I migrate from Claygent to Huntr?
Create an API key, choose one recurring Claygent-style workflow, rewrite the prompt for the output your system needs, run a representative review batch, then automate the workflow through POST /research or direct endpoints.
Does Huntr support async research and webhooks?
Yes. POST /research accepts callback_url for webhook delivery when a run finishes. Poll GET /research/:id/status if you prefer.
Where can I browse company tech stacks and contacts?
Huntr publishes a public company directory at /database/ with tech stack and contact pages per company, useful for research before you call the API.
Last updated: 2026-06-02 · Huntr home · Pricing