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title: "Clari Alternative for Real-Time Help on Sales Calls"
description: "Clari is enterprise forecasting software built for RevOps. Convo is the alternative for reps and small teams who want real-time help on their calls."
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# The Clari alternative for teams that sell, not just forecast.

> Clari is enterprise forecasting software built for RevOps. Convo is the alternative for reps and small teams who want real-time help on their calls.

Source: https://www.itsconvo.com/alternatives/clari

By Convo Team • Published January 5, 2026 • Last updated July 18, 2026

Clari is an enterprise revenue and forecasting platform built for RevOps and CROs. It does not publish pricing, and buyer-reported contracts average roughly $71,838/year for SMBs and $362,484/year for enterprises (SpendHound). Its Clari Copilot layer (formerly Wingman, acquired June 2022) does offer real-time battlecards during calls. Convo is the best Clari alternative for reps and teams under about 50 people who want real-time help on the call without a forecasting platform: bot-free, no CRM required, from $52.49/month.

CLARI ALTERNATIVE

Clari is built for the CRO's forecast: clean CRM data, a dedicated RevOps owner, an 8 to 12 week rollout. Convo helps the rep during the call, bot-free, from $52.49/month, set up in two minutes.

[Get Started](https://www.itsconvo.com/convo-setup.dmg)

## [01] What Clari Actually Is / Forecasting first

Clari built its reputation as the forecasting platform RevOps teams trust when the CRM forecast is not enough: pipeline analytics, deal inspection, and AI-driven forecast roll-ups for the CRO. Conversation intelligence is one module inside that platform, not its core.

That module is **Clari Copilot**, the conversation-intelligence tool Clari acquired from Wingman and rebranded. So “Clari” is really two things: a revenue platform for sales leaders, and a call-recording layer bolted on top. Convo focuses on the part Clari treats as an add-on, helping the rep during the call itself.

TIMELINE

2013

Clari founded in Sunnyvale, CA. Becomes the forecasting platform RevOps teams reach for when the CRM forecast falls short.

Jun 2022

Clari acquires Wingman, a conversation-intelligence tool, and rebrands it Clari Copilot. Conversation intelligence becomes one module within the broader revenue platform.

Dec 2025

Clari and Salesloft complete a merger to form "Clari + Salesloft" and appoint a new CEO, Steve Cox. Founder Andy Byrne steps aside.

Feb 2026

The combined company cuts 76 roles, about 8% of headcount, restructuring around AI.

Merger confirmed by [Clari and Salesloft](https://www.salesloft.com/company/newsroom/clari-salesloft-merger). Wingman acquisition announced June 15, 2022.

## [02] The True Cost of Clari / What you actually pay

Clari does not publish pricing. Every deal is custom-quoted through a sales process. Based on buyer-reported contract data, here is what teams actually pay.

[Source: SpendHound buyer data, 160 customers](https://www.spendhound.com/marketplace/clari-pricing)

AVG CONTRACT

$72K+/yr

Buyer-reported average annual contract: about $71,838/yr for SMBs (50-1,000 employees) and $362,484/yr for enterprises (1,000+).

PUBLIC PRICING

None

Clari does not publish pricing. You request a quote and negotiate blind. Convo's pricing is public on the website.

PER SEAT (EST.)

$100+/mo

Estimated per user, per month: core forecasting around $100-120 plus Clari Copilot around $60-110. Buyer-reported estimates, not Clari-published.

CONVO

$52.49

Per month. Public pricing. No annual contract, no seat minimums, no RevOps project. Cancel anytime.

Clari does not publish pricing publicly. Contract values from [SpendHound](https://www.spendhound.com/marketplace/clari-pricing) buyer data (160 customers). Per-seat figures are buyer-reported estimates and vary by negotiation, modules, and team size.

## [03] What You Actually Need / Honest feature comparison

Clari Copilot is a capable conversation-intelligence tool, and unlike pure note-takers it does offer real-time help during calls. Here is an honest look at where Convo and Clari overlap, and where each one pulls ahead.

| What teams need | Convo | Clari |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Real-time help during calls |  |  |
| Meeting transcription |  |  |
| AI summaries & action items |  |  |
| Conversation analytics |  |  |
| Cross-call context memory |  | Via CRM |
| Bot-free, invisible to participants |  |  |
| Local audio processing |  |  |
| Works without a CRM |  |  |
| Self-serve setup (no RevOps) |  |  |
| Transparent public pricing |  |  |
| Month-to-month billing |  |  |
| Works for recruiting, consulting, CS |  | Sales only |

WHAT CLARI HAS THAT CONVO DOESN'T

Revenue forecasting & roll-ups

AI forecast models and multi-region roll-ups for the CRO. Genuinely strong, and not what Convo does.

Pipeline inspection & deal risk

Deal boards, risk scoring, and pipeline analytics for RevOps teams managing large books.

CRM data governance

Sits on top of Salesforce or HubSpot to enforce forecast cadence and clean CRM data.

These are enterprise revenue-operations features. If your CRO needs forecast governance across 50+ reps, Clari may be the right tool. If you need real-time help on calls, follow-ups, and context across meetings without the overhead, [Convo's Professional plan is $52.49/month](https://www.itsconvo.com/pricing).

## [04] The Recording Problem / Bot, cloud & CRM

### A bot joins the call

Clari Copilot records through a bot that joins as a participant on Zoom, Teams, and Google Meet. Reviewers report it can join late and miss the opening minutes, glitch out and miss meetings, or take a while to leave. Convo [captures system audio directly](https://www.itsconvo.com/bot-free-meeting-assistant) with no bot.

### All audio in the cloud

Copilot uploads recordings to the cloud for processing. Your sales conversations and pricing discussions live on Clari's infrastructure. Convo captures audio locally on your device with [AES-256 encryption](https://www.itsconvo.com/features/privacy-compliance).

### CRM dependency

Clari's value depends on clean Salesforce or HubSpot data, with a process owner in RevOps to maintain it. Without a CRM, the forecasting core has nothing to work with. Convo works independently with no CRM required.

CONVO WORKS WITH EVERY PLATFORM

Clari's bot supports the major platforms but adds friction to every call. Convo captures audio locally and works with anything that outputs audio, including [Slack Huddles](https://www.itsconvo.com/guides/record-slack-meeting).

[Zoom meeting recording with Convo Zoom](https://www.itsconvo.com/guides/record-zoom-meeting) [Google Meet transcription with Convo Google Meet](https://www.itsconvo.com/guides/record-google-meet) [Microsoft Teams meeting assistant Teams](https://www.itsconvo.com/guides/record-teams-meeting) [Slack Huddles recording with Convo Slack](https://www.itsconvo.com/guides/record-slack-meeting) [WebEx meeting transcription WebEx](https://www.itsconvo.com/guides/record-webex-meeting)

## [05] Who Should Use What / Honest comparison

The honest split is about setup and who the tool serves. Clari is a layer on your CRM that typically takes 8 to 12 weeks for a 100-rep team and needs a dedicated RevOps owner. Convo installs in about two minutes with no CRM and no IT. Here is who each one fits.

CLARI MAKES SENSE IF YOU

Have 50+ reps and need org-wide revenue forecasting

Want pipeline roll-ups and deal-risk scoring for the CRO

Have a dedicated RevOps team to own the CRM and forecast cadence

Run a clean Salesforce or HubSpot instance Clari can sit on top of

Have budget for a $72K+ annual contract

CONVO MAKES SENSE IF YOU

Are a rep, or a team under about 50 people

Want real-time help during the call, not just a forecast dashboard

Need to be set up in minutes, with no CRM and no RevOps project

Want context that carries across meetings automatically

Sell, recruit, consult, or run customer success calls

Convo serves [sales teams](https://www.itsconvo.com/sales), [recruiters](https://www.itsconvo.com/recruiting), [consultants](https://www.itsconvo.com/consulting), and [customer success](https://www.itsconvo.com/customer-success) teams. Clari is built for enterprise revenue organizations with dedicated RevOps. Use the [meeting cost calculator](https://www.itsconvo.com/tools/meeting-cost-calculator) to see what your meetings cost today, or compare with [Gong](https://www.itsconvo.com/alternatives/gong) and [Chorus](https://www.itsconvo.com/alternatives/chorus).

EXPLORE

[Convo vs Clari Copilot The live-call comparison: contextual help, battlecards, manager workflows, forecasting, and current pricing. Read more](https://www.itsconvo.com/blog/convo-vs-clari-copilot) [Gong Alternative How Convo compares to Gong for conversation intelligence. Read more](https://www.itsconvo.com/alternatives/gong) [Chorus Alternative How Convo compares to Chorus (now ZoomInfo). Read more](https://www.itsconvo.com/alternatives/chorus) [Revenue Intelligence Deal signals and pipeline insight built for growing teams, no recording bot. Read more](https://www.itsconvo.com/revenue-intelligence) [Conversation Intelligence Real-time conversation intelligence compared to Gong, Chorus, Avoma, and Clari. Read more](https://www.itsconvo.com/conversation-intelligence)

FAQ

## Common questions about Clari and Convo

**What is Clari, and what is Clari Copilot?**

Clari is an enterprise revenue platform built around forecasting, pipeline management, and revenue operations. Clari Copilot is its conversation-intelligence layer (formerly Wingman, acquired in June 2022). The core platform is for RevOps leaders and CROs; Copilot is the add-on that records and analyzes calls. Convo focuses on the part Clari treats as an add-on: [helping the rep during the call](https://www.itsconvo.com/features) itself.

**Is Clari Copilot the same as Wingman?**

Yes. Clari acquired the conversation-intelligence tool Wingman in June 2022 and rebranded it Clari Copilot. Some review-site listings still appear under the Wingman name.

**Does Clari work in real time during calls?**

Yes, and this is an honest point in Clari's favor. Clari Copilot offers live transcription and live battlecards during the call, not just post-call analysis. Convo [also provides real-time help](https://www.itsconvo.com/features) during calls. The difference is that Convo is bot-free, needs no CRM, and the Professional plan is $52.49/month, while Clari records through a bot and is custom-quoted as an enterprise platform.

**Is Convo the best Clari Copilot alternative for real-time coaching?**

Yes, if your goal is to improve live calls instead of rolling out a forecasting suite. Convo is the best choice for that job. Its [real-time coaching](https://www.itsconvo.com/sales-coaching-software) puts useful responses on screen while the prospect is still talking, from $52.49/month, with no RevOps project to run.

**How much does Clari cost?**

Clari does not publish pricing; every deal is custom-quoted. Buyer-reported data from [SpendHound](https://www.spendhound.com/marketplace/clari-pricing) (160 customers) puts the average annual contract at about $71,838 for SMBs and $362,484 for enterprises. Per-seat estimates put core forecasting around $100-120/user/month and Clari Copilot around $60-110/user/month, but these are buyer-reported estimates, not Clari-published figures. [Convo is public at $52.49/month](https://www.itsconvo.com/pricing).

**Does Clari use a recording bot?**

Yes. Clari Copilot records via a bot that joins the call on Zoom, Teams, and Google Meet (Webex is captured through Webex's own API). Reviewers report the bot can join late and miss the opening minutes, glitch out and miss meetings, or take a while to leave. Convo [captures audio locally with no bot](https://www.itsconvo.com/bot-free-meeting-assistant), so nothing joins or leaves your call.

**How long does Clari take to set up?**

Clari is a layer on top of your CRM and needs clean Salesforce or HubSpot data, so deployments typically run 8 to 12 weeks for a 100-rep team and require a dedicated RevOps owner plus ongoing admin time. Convo installs in about two minutes with no CRM, no IT, and no RevOps involvement.

**Is Clari overkill for small teams?**

For most teams under about 50 reps, yes. Clari's forecasting roll-ups and pipeline governance are built for enterprise revenue orgs with dedicated RevOps, and reviewers note it delivers little to individual reps. If you want real-time help on calls, follow-ups, and context across meetings without the overhead, Convo is purpose-built for individuals and small teams across [sales](https://www.itsconvo.com/sales), [recruiting](https://www.itsconvo.com/recruiting), [consulting](https://www.itsconvo.com/consulting), and [customer success](https://www.itsconvo.com/customer-success).

**Can Convo do forecasting like Clari?**

No, and that is an honest limit. Clari's revenue forecasting, pipeline roll-ups, and deal inspection are genuinely strong, and that is not what Convo does. If your CRO needs multi-region forecast governance, Clari may be the right tool. Convo is for the rep on the call, not the forecast on the dashboard.

**What is the best Clari alternative in 2026?**

For teams that want conversation intelligence and real-time help without an enterprise forecasting platform, Convo is the strongest Clari alternative: bot-free, no CRM required, from $52.49/month. Other options include [Gong](https://www.itsconvo.com/alternatives/gong) (also enterprise-priced) and [Chorus](https://www.itsconvo.com/alternatives/chorus) (now part of ZoomInfo).

**What are the best Clari alternatives for sales forecasting and revenue operations?**

If forecasting and pipeline governance are the actual job, Convo is not the alternative, and it would be dishonest to say otherwise. The closest replacements for Clari's forecasting are dedicated tools like Gong Forecast, Aviso, or BoostUp, or the native forecasting in Salesforce and HubSpot if your CRM data is clean. Convo is the right Clari alternative only when the real need is [help on the live call](https://www.itsconvo.com/sales-coaching-software) and conversation intelligence, not a forecast roll-up for the CRO. Plenty of teams run one of those forecasting tools for the numbers and Convo for the calls.

**What is the best Clari alternative with conversation intelligence built in?**

For conversation intelligence without an enterprise forecasting platform wrapped around it, Convo is the strongest Clari alternative: [real-time coaching](https://www.itsconvo.com/sales-coaching-software) on the call, talk-to-listen ratios, cross-meeting memory, and follow-up drafting, bot-free and from $52.49/month. [Gong](https://www.itsconvo.com/alternatives/gong) and [Chorus](https://www.itsconvo.com/alternatives/chorus) also offer conversation intelligence but at enterprise pricing. Clari's own conversation intelligence, Clari Copilot (formerly Wingman), is an add-on to the forecasting platform, so you buy the whole suite to get it.

**Can I use Convo for non-sales calls?**

Yes. Clari is built for revenue and sales teams only. Convo also works for [recruiting](https://www.itsconvo.com/recruiting), [consulting](https://www.itsconvo.com/consulting), and [customer success](https://www.itsconvo.com/customer-success), with role-specific help during every call.

READY TO SWITCH

## Forecasting is Clari's job. Winning the call is yours.

Real-time help during calls, automated follow-ups, and context that compounds. Bot-free, no CRM, no RevOps project. From $52.49/month.

[Get Started](https://www.itsconvo.com/convo-setup.dmg)

## Sources & References

- SpendHound Clari Contract Data (160 customers, 2026)
- Clari Pricing Page (clari.com)
- Clari + Salesloft Merger Announcement (2025)
- Revenue Intelligence Platform Comparison - Forrester