Backstory vs Clari (2026): Pricing, Features & Which to Choose

Who comes out ahead

Based only on the facts in our directory. The right pick still depends on the job you need done.

Lower starting price
Not comparable
Not comparable: Backstory does not list a price
Free plan
Tie
Neither has one
Higher rating
Clari
3.4 against 4.2
Same job?
Yes
Both are Sales & Revenue AI tools

Side by side

Compared on	Backstory	Clari
Our rating	3.4	4.2Better
Starts at	Not listed	Not listed
Free plan	No	No
Category	Sales & Revenue AI	Sales & Revenue AI
Plans	See pricing	See pricing
Key features	Automatic activity capture across CRM, email, calls, and meetings Deal scoring against the real MEDDPICC sales framework MCP integration answering questions inside Claude, ChatGPT, and Copilot Activity-backed pipeline health and deal-risk monitoring Consumption-based pricing rather than per-seat	Ingests CRM data and activity signals to answer forecast-accuracy questions Sells primarily to CROs and revenue leadership Merged with sales-engagement platform Salesloft in December 2025 Combines forecasting, pipeline management, and sales engagement in one system post-merger $520M raised through Series F
Pros	Genuine rebrand with continuity - same product and data infrastructure as People.ai Grounded in a real, established sales methodology (MEDDPICC), not a proprietary black box Native MCP integration meets sales teams where they already work	Forecasting depth built specifically for the CRO and leadership audience Salesloft merger combines forecasting with outbound engagement in one system Long operating history since 2013 with proven enterprise deployments
Cons	Specific pricing tiers aren't detailed on the site Value depends on already having consistent CRM and communication-tool usage to analyze Consumption-based pricing can be less predictable than a flat per-seat model	Pricing isn't published and full-stack costs can exceed $400 a user per month Recent Salesloft merger adds integration uncertainty worth watching over the next year Leadership-forecasting focus matters less for a team wanting call-level coaching detail
Company	Backstory	Clari, founded 2013

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FAQ

Questions people ask

Is Backstory better than Clari?

In our reviews Backstory scores 3.4 and Clari scores 4.2. The better pick depends on the job. Backstory: Formerly People.ai - AI reads every email, call, and meeting to score deals against the MEDDPICC framework and flag pipeline risk, answered directly inside Claude, ChatGPT, or Slack. Clari: Answers one question for leadership: are we going to hit the number?.

Which is cheaper, Backstory or Clari?

Backstory: see pricing. Clari: see pricing.

Do Backstory and Clari have free plans?

Neither lists a free plan.

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