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Mesh (formerly Clay) vs Dust.
Compare capability, performance, ease of use, value, pricing and practical fit in one view.
Software AMesh (formerly Clay)
4.41
Software BDust
4.42
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Decision brief
The comparison in one view.
Start with Lorezi's current pick, then inspect the score, pricing and fit behind it before deciding.
Mesh (formerly Clay)
Mesh (formerly Clay) is a personal CRM and relationship manager that organizes contacts, interactions, reminders and network context across personal and professional relationships.
Lorezi score4.41/5
CategoryCRM
Starting priceFree
Dust
Dust is an AI-powered workspace assistant that connects to your company's internal tools to provide context-aware answers and automate workflows.
Lorezi score4.42/5
CategoryAI Productivity Platform
Starting price€24/user/month billed annually
Score matrix
Where each tool wins.
| Dimension | Mesh (formerly Clay) | Dust |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 4.41/5 | 4.42/5 |
| Features | 4.9/5 | 4.7/5 |
| Performance | 4.8/5 | 4.4/5 |
| Ease of use | 3.5/5 | 4.2/5 |
| Value | 4.3/5 | 4.3/5 |
| Starting price | Free | €24/user/month billed annually |
Score breakdown
See what sits behind the overall score.
The same comparison dimensions are shown consistently across the page. Treat small decimal differences as directional context, then check pricing, fit and limitations before deciding.
FeaturesCapability depth
Mesh (formerly Clay)4.9
Dust4.7
PerformancePractical execution
Mesh (formerly Clay)4.8
Dust4.4
Ease of useWorkflow friction
Mesh (formerly Clay)3.5
Dust4.2
ValuePrice-to-utility
Mesh (formerly Clay)4.3
Dust4.3
Workflow fit
Choose by the job, not the logo.
Best-fit guidance is paired with the practical workflows already attached to each Lorezi software record.
Software AMesh (formerly Clay)
Entrepreneurs, Sales Professionals, Networkers, Executives, Consultants
- Organize personal and professional relationships in one searchable network
- Prepare for meetings with current context about people in your network
- Set reminders and reconnect prompts to maintain important relationships
- Track job changes, relocations, news mentions and other contact updates
- Search and group contacts by relationship context
Software BDust
Startups, Product Teams, Operations Managers, Customer Support Teams, Knowledge Workers
- Apply Connects to internal data sources like Notion, Google Drive, and Slack in a real workflow
- Apply Custom AI agent creation with specific instructions and knowledge bases in a real workflow
- Apply Real-time data retrieval for context-aware responses in a real workflow
- Work with teammates on shared projects
- Condense long material into useful takeaways
Capability map
What each product brings to the workflow.
Feature inventories and platform coverage come directly from the connected software profiles.
Capability profileMesh (formerly Clay)
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- Automatic contact syncing from email, calendar, and social media
- AI-powered daily briefings on contacts
- Smart search for finding people by context or shared history
- Customizable relationship reminders and follow-up cadences
- Integration with LinkedIn, Twitter, and iMessage
- Notes and interaction history tracking
- Map view for visualizing professional network geography
Capability profileDust
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- Connects to internal data sources like Notion, Google Drive, and Slack
- Custom AI agent creation with specific instructions and knowledge bases
- Real-time data retrieval for context-aware responses
- Team-wide shared knowledge base management
- Automated document summarization and extraction
- Integration with third-party APIs for workflow automation
- Granular access control and data privacy settings
Trade-off lab
Strengths and limitations, side by side.
A useful comparison should expose the reasons to choose a tool and the reasons to hesitate in the same view.
Software AMesh (formerly Clay)
Strengths
- Beautiful, minimalist user interface
- Seamless integration with existing communication tools
- Proactive AI insights that surface relevant context
- Excellent privacy controls and data security
Limitations
- Paid plans are needed for higher limits and team capabilities
- Requires initial account connections and setup for maximum value
- Traditional sales-pipeline management is not the product's primary focus
Software BDust
Strengths
- Seamless integration with popular enterprise tools
- Highly customizable AI agents for specific tasks
- Strong focus on data privacy and security
- Intuitive interface that requires minimal training
- Excellent context retention across long conversations
Limitations
- Limited native integrations compared to larger platforms
- Advanced features require a learning curve for prompt engineering
- Pricing can scale quickly for large organizations
- Mobile experience is currently limited to web-based access
Pricing & access
What it takes to adopt each tool.
Pricing status, free-plan availability and developer ownership are surfaced without hiding unknown vendor data.
Software AMesh (formerly Clay)
Starting priceFree
Pricing modelFreemium
Free planAvailable
DeveloperClay Software, Inc.
Free Personal plan for up to 1,000 contacts. Mesh Pro starts at $10/month when billed annually; Team and Enterprise plans are also available.
Software BDust
Starting price€24/user/month billed annually
Pricing modelFreemium
Free planAvailable
DeveloperDust
Free tier at €0; Pro is €24/user/month billed annually (€30 monthly); Max is €120/user/month billed annually (€150 monthly); Enterprise is custom.
Final Lorezi decision
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