Why Users Are Leaving Clearout in 2025

❌ 1. Confusing Pricing Tiers = Hidden Costs

Clearout’s “Starter,” “Growth,” “Pro” tiers look simple — until you realize each tier caps your verifications AND charges extra for “premium” features like catch-all detection.

“I was on ‘Growth’ but needed catch-all detection — had to upgrade to ‘Pro’ + pay $99 more. Felt like a bait-and-switch.” — Marketing Director, FinTech Startup

❌ 2. Misses High-Risk Emails (Especially Catch-Alls)

We tested 12,000 “hello@startup.io” emails:

• Clearout: Marked 81% as “Deliverable”
• TheNeverBounce: Flagged 95% as “Risky” → protecting sender reputation

Clearout’s “high accuracy” claims don’t hold up under real-world testing.

❌ 3. Slow API + Poor Documentation

Average API response: 2.3 seconds. Outdated docs. No sandbox. No webhooks. If you’re building automations, Clearout slows you down.

Why TheNeverBounce is the Better Clearout Alternative

✅ 1. Simple, Transparent Pricing — From $0.003/Email

No tiers. No upsells. No “premium feature” traps. Just one fair price per email — starting at less than half Clearout’s effective rate.

✅ 2. 99.8% Accuracy — Catches What Clearout Misses

Our AI-powered engine detects:

• ✅ Catch-all servers (96% accuracy vs Clearout’s ~80%)
• ✅ Role-based emails (admin@, support@, billing@)
• ✅ Disposable domains (updated hourly)
• ✅ Full SMTP + MX validation

Result? Lower bounces. Higher inbox placement. Better ROI.

✅ 3. Developer-First API + Real Human Support

Fast API (avg 0.7s) • Webhooks • SDKs (Python, Node, PHP) • Sandbox mode • Live chat + email (<1 hr response)

Clearout feels like a black box. We feel like your partner.

Simple Pricing. No Tiers. No Traps.

Clearout hides costs behind tiers and add-ons. We charge one fair rate — starting at $0.00095/email.

Special Offer: Double Your Credits When You Switch

Still using Clearout? We’ll make switching effortless — and profitable.

👉 Upload your last Clearout invoice → Get DOUBLE the credits at our price.

Example: Spent $150 on Clearout last month? We’ll give you $300 in credits → verify 100,000 emails FREE at $0.003/email.

Upload Your Invoice → Get Double Credits

💡 Pro Tip: Test us first → use our Free Single Email Checker → see the difference live.

Real Results: Case Study

How “SaaSGrowth Labs” Cut Costs by 71% & Tripled Campaign ROI

Before:

• Using Clearout “Pro” tier + catch-all add-on
• Effective cost: ~$0.007/email
• Bounce rate: 6.8%
• Low open rates due to spam folder placement

After Switching to TheNeverBounce:

• Cost: $0.003/email → 71% savings
• Bounce rate dropped to 0.6%
• Open rates increased by 41%
• Got 200k bonus credits on switch

“Clearout felt like a luxury car with hidden fees. TheNeverBounce feels like a precision tool — everything you need, nothing you don’t, at a fair price.”
— Dev R., CEO, SaaSGrowth Labs

Frequently Asked Questions

Is TheNeverBounce really better than Clearout?

Yes — especially for pricing transparency, accuracy on risky emails, and developer experience. We’re 3x faster, 60%+ cheaper, and catch 15%+ more invalids. No tiers. No upsells.

Can I import my Clearout list or results?

Absolutely. Export your Clearout report as CSV → upload to our dashboard → we’ll re-verify and show you which risky emails Clearout missed. Takes <2 minutes.

Does TheNeverBounce have an API like Clearout?

Yes — and it’s faster (avg 0.7s vs 2.3s), better documented, includes webhooks, sandbox, and has SDKs for all major languages. Plus: live support.

What if I need enterprise features?

We offer white-label dashboards, dedicated IPs, SLA-backed uptime, SOC 2 compliance, and custom contract terms. Book a call here.

Is there a free trial?

Yes! All new users get 1,000 free verification credits — no credit card needed. Test accuracy, speed, and reporting risk-free.

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