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Best AI Sales Tools

Score deals, draft outreach, and coach reps — surface the conversations and signals that actually move a pipeline.

6 tools on this shortlist, 3 of them free to start. Pricing is what each tool's own site lists, so check before you buy.

Top 6 AI sales tools

Ranked by our editors. Open a tool for features, pricing and alternatives.

  • 1.Gong

    Paid

    Revenue intelligence built on every recorded call.

    RevenueVisit
  • Forecasting and revenue operations accuracy.

    RevenueVisit
  • 4.Lavender

    Free + Paid

    Real-time coaching on sales emails as you write.

    RevenueVisit
  • 5.Clay

    Free + Paid

    Build lead lists from many data sources with AI research.

    RevenueVisit

Side by side

Pricing, who each tool suits and whether you can start for free.

AI Sales Tools compared
ToolPricingBest forFree to start
GongPaidEnterprise pricing on requestSales organisations serious about coaching and forecasting.No
Apollo.ioFree + PaidFree plan · From $49/user/moOutbound sales teams that need data and sending together. Yes
ClariPaidEnterprise pricing on requestRevenue leaders accountable for forecast accuracy.No
LavenderFree + PaidFree plan · From $29/moSDRs and AEs who live in cold outbound. Yes
ClayFree + PaidFree plan · Paid plans availableGrowth and sales ops teams who build their own prospect data. Yes
OutreachPaidPricing on requestMid-size and enterprise sales teams.No

How to choose an AI sales tool

  • Start on a free plan

    3 of 6 tools here can be started without paying (Apollo.io, Lavender and Clay). Test your real work on a free plan before upgrading.

  • Compare the features that matter

    Several tools here compete on forecasting, coaching and prospecting; check how each handles them on your own files.

  • Match the tool to who you are

    Gong is best for sales organisations serious about coaching and forecasting; Apollo.io is best for outbound sales teams that need data and sending together; Clari is best for revenue leaders accountable for forecast accuracy.

  • Budget for the paid ones

    Gong, Clari and Outreach need a paid plan or trial. Prices change often, so check the official site before you buy.

Head-to-head comparisons

Two AI sales tools side by side.

Stacks that use these tools

Ready-made tool sets for one job, in workflow order.

AI Sales Tools: common questions

What is the best AI sales tool?

Gong tops our shortlist: Revenue intelligence built on every recorded call. Apollo.io and Clari are close behind. The right pick depends on your budget and workflow.

What is the best free AI sales tool?

Apollo.io is the top pick you can start on without paying (Free plan · From $49/user/mo). Lavender and Clay can also be started for free. Free limits change often, so check each tool's site.

Which AI sales tool is best for beginners?

Start with Apollo.io: you can try it for free, and it is best for outbound sales teams that need data and sending together.

How much do AI sales tools cost?

3 of the 6 tools here can be started for free; Gong, Clari and Outreach need a paid plan or trial. Apollo.io: Free plan · From $49/user/mo. Lavender: Free plan · From $29/mo. Prices change often, so check the official site before you buy.

How did you pick these tools?

Our editors shortlist tools that do this job well, are actively maintained and are clear about pricing. No listing is paid for, and the order is editorial, not sponsored.

No listing on this page is paid for. Prices and free plans change often; each tool page links to the official site. Browse all AI bundles