Comparing Extruct, Clay, Perplexity, and Exa for live company research

Our comprehensive evaluation spanned diverse industry segments to test model performance thoroughly:

1. Plywood manufacturers (traditionally low web visibility)
2. Clothing industry (mixed visibility)
3. Startups (typically robust web presence)

We tested each model on three universally important data points (founding year, CEO, and headquarters address) and one segment-specific point — remote work culture for startups, FSC/PEFC certification for plywood manufacturers, and minimum order sizes for clothing companies.

Key Results

1. Plywood: Extruct AI achieved 90.0% accuracy, compared to 67.5% for Perplexity and 81.5% for Clay.
2. Clothing: Extruct AI reached 80.5% accuracy, compared to 72.0% by Perplexity and 73.5% by Clay.
3. Startups: Extruct AI achieved 93.0% accuracy, slightly higher than Perplexity's 92.5% and notably above Clay's 87.5%.
4. Combined: Overall, Extruct AI delivered 87.8% accuracy, surpassing Perplexity (77.3%) and Clay (80.8%).

During our evaluation, Exa AI's Exa Pro model consistently returned an unusually high rate of 'Not Found' responses (over 70% in most segments). As a result, Exa AI was excluded from our comparative summary.

Company Research Accuracy

Practical Impact: Why This Matters for Your Business

Accuracy isn't just a metric — it's critical for real-world decision-making. With improved accuracy from Extruct AI, businesses benefit directly in several practical scenarios:

1. B2B Sales Optimization: Enhance lead generation efforts by accurately assessing prospects' needs and readiness, resulting in more effective sales strategies and higher conversion rates.
2. Investment and Due Diligence: Reliable data ensures informed decisions when evaluating potential investment or acquisition opportunities.
3. Supply Chain Management: Enhanced accuracy reduces compliance risks and costly operational disruptions when verifying suppliers' certifications and qualifications.
4. Strategic Partnerships and Vendor Assessments: Quickly and confidently identify and validate potential business partners or suppliers in challenging sectors.
5. Innovation and Scouting Initiatives: Precisely pinpoint startups or emerging businesses that fit your criteria, saving significant research time and ensuring alignment with your objectives.

API-first and Ready to Scale

Extruct AI is API-first and built for scale, capable of handling hundreds of thousands of agent runs effortlessly. Need custom data points? Reach out — we're here to help you grind less and know more.

We're excited about these results and remain dedicated to pushing the boundaries of automated company research.

Thank you for choosing and trusting Extruct AI.