Head to head · Both in our editorial top 7 · Facts retrieved August 24, 2026
Fantasy vs Clay
Between Fantasy and Clay, Fantasy is the stronger overall pick: it ranks #3 of 7 on our list at 8.45/10, against #7 and 8.35 for Clay. Fantasy is best for later-stage companies wanting an AI-forward brand relaunch, not a fast website sprint; Clay is best for companies that want branding and website design bundled into one engagement.
The table below puts their Clutch facts side by side, and the two lists after it say which one to pick depending on what kind of website you are buying.
Side by side
| Fact | Fantasy | Clay |
|---|---|---|
| Editorial rank | #3 of 7 | #7 of 7 |
| Editorial score | 8.45/10 | 8.35/10 |
| Clutch rating | No Clutch rating | 4.8 / 5 (32 reviews) |
| Minimum project | Undisclosed | $50,000+ |
| Hourly band | Undisclosed | $150 to $199/hr |
| Team size (Clutch) | 250 to 999 | 10 to 49 |
| Founded | 1999 | 2009 |
| Headquarters | San Francisco, United States | San Francisco, United States |
| Top service | UX/UI Design (20%) | UX/UI Design (30%) |
| Web design + development share | 0% | 30% |
| Low-code / CMS build share | 0% | 10% |
| Branding share | 0% | 20% |
| Top industry | Media & Entertainment (16%) | Fintech & Financial Services (40%) |
| Largest client segment | Enterprise (40%) | Enterprise (70%) |
| Design share of services | 30% | 80% |
In brief
Fantasy
Fantasy is a San Francisco firm founded in 1999 with 250 to 999 people and a New York office. It has no Clutch rating or reviews and no published pricing. Listed services are UX/UI design 20 percent, AI development 10 percent and digital strategy 10 percent, a design share of 30 percent. Industries are spread thinly, led by media and entertainment at 16 percent. Clients are 40 percent enterprise, 40 percent mid-market and 20 percent startups. Nothing in the record references web design, web development, branding or CMS work.
Clay
Clay is a San Francisco agency founded in 2009 with 10 to 49 employees and offices in New York and Austin, rated 4.8 across 32 Clutch reviews. UX/UI design and web design are 30 percent each of its services, branding 20 percent and low-code development 10 percent. Fintech is 40 percent of its industries and clients are 70 percent enterprise. Reviews include a website redesigned with a refreshed brand system for a portfolio management company, and an education website rebuilt front and back end. Minimum project $50,000+ at $150 - $199 / hr.
Which one to choose
Each point below is derived from a fact where the two profiles differ, so the same fact never argues both ways.
Choose Fantasy if
- You need a bigger bench: Fantasy lists 250 to 999 people on Clutch, Clay lists 10 to 49.
- You trust our scoring: Fantasy ranks #3 with 8.45/10 against #7 at 8.35.
Choose Clay if
- You weight review volume: Clay has 32 Clutch reviews to Fantasy's 0.
- You prefer a smaller senior team: Clay runs at 10 to 49 people rather than Fantasy's 250 to 999.
- You are buying a marketing website rather than product UX: Clay reports 30% web design and development work against Fantasy's 0%.
- Your marketing team needs to run the site without engineers: Clay lists low-code development at 10% against Fantasy's 0%.
- The website ships with a rebrand: Clay reports 20% branding work against Fantasy's 0%.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which should you choose, Fantasy or Clay?+
How do Fantasy and Clay differ on price?+
How do Fantasy and Clay differ on scope?+
Other comparisons with Fantasy or Clay
Clutch facts retrieved August 24, 2026 from Fantasy and Clay. Editorial scores from our methodology. No paid placements. Every rank on this list is editorially assigned.