Clay vs port587
Approach:
- Clay - build lists from scratch using enrichment workflows. Maximum flexibility, requires setup and data provider credits.
- port587 - pre-curated SaaS company dataset. Search, filter, export. No workflow design needed.
Best for:
- Clay - teams that want custom data assembly and have the technical skill to design enrichment workflows.
- port587 - teams that want clean SaaS data now without building and maintaining data pipelines.
When to use port587 instead of Clay
- You need SaaS company lists quickly without designing workflows.
- You don't have the time or desire to manage multiple data provider credits.
- Your primary need is SaaS-specific company data, not custom enrichment.
When to use Clay
- You need custom enrichment beyond what any single database provides.
- You want to combine multiple data sources into a single workflow.
- You have a technical operator who enjoys building data pipelines.
Using both together
Many teams use port587 as the initial data source and Clay for enrichment on top. Export a clean SaaS company list from port587, then run it through Clay workflows to add custom fields, verify emails, or enrich with technographic data.
Try it
Create a free account to see how port587's pre-built SaaS dataset compares to building lists from scratch in Clay.