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Scrubby

Put your email list to work

APICapable readiness
About

What is Scrubby

Scrubby validates email addresses that standard verification tools flag as risky or catch-all by actually sending test emails to confirm deliverability — not just checking syntax or DNS records. It's built for SDRs, BDRs, RevOps teams, and lead generation agencies at SMBs and mid-market companies who are losing usable contacts to overly cautious list cleaning. The standout capability is its ability to reclaim up to 60% of an email list that other tools would discard, turning uncertain addresses into confirmed sends. It connects with tools like HubSpot, Clay, Apollo, ZeroBounce, and Smartlead.ai, and exposes an API for teams that want to embed validation into their own workflows. That said, Scrubby is a complement to existing verification tools, not a full replacement — teams without a primary validator already in place will need to pair it with one.

Capabilities

Key features

Email verification

validates whether an address is deliverable

Native CRM integration

first-party connectors, no middleware required

Our verdict

Vanderbuild take

For SDR/BDR teams and agencies that live and die by deliverability, Scrubby fills a specific gap: it goes after the catch-all and risky addresses that ZeroBounce or NeverBounce leave on the table, using live email tests rather than passive record lookups. On the agentic side, the REST API is available and clean enough that you can wrap it into your own MCP layer or drop it into a Clay or n8n workflow without much friction — MCP-native status is unconfirmed, but Capable is the right read here. Pricing starts at $47/month for 6,000 credits, which is affordable for small teams, though credit consumption can climb fast if you're running large list refreshes regularly. The honest limitation: this is a specialist tool, not a standalone solution — you still need a primary email verifier in your stack, and Scrubby works best as the second pass, not the first.

Mateusz Sekta
Founder, vanderbuild
The wedge

Agentic stack profile

API
REST

Programmatic access available.

REST API — straightforward to call from any agent or workflow tool. Rate limits and auth vary by plan.

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Agentic readiness
Capable

Solid API access — wraps cleanly for agent use.

Solid REST or SDK access. No MCP server yet, but easy to wrap in custom agent tooling. Most modern SaaS tools land here.

Stack role
Verifier

Where this tool slots into an agentic pipeline.

Plays the role of Verifier in an agentic pipeline. Use it to validate emails or phones before an agent sends or dials.

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Answers

Frequently asked questions

Does Scrubby have a public API?

Yes — Scrubby ships a REST API. Docs: https://api.scrubby.io/docs.

How much does Scrubby cost?

Scrubby: pricing is usage-based, expect mid tier ($$) spend. Full pricing page: https://scrubby.io/.

Who is Scrubby best for?

Scrubby is built for SDR / BDR, RevOps, Agency. Fits SMB (1-50), Mid-market (50-500)-sized teams.

How well does Scrubby fit an agentic sales stack?

Tier: Capable. Solid public API, no MCP yet — straightforward to wrap in your own agent tooling.

Quick spec
ReadinessCapable
Stack roleVerifier
Pricing
Usage-based
$$
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Ideal customer
Growth stage
Growth-stage · Scale-up
Company size
SMB (1-50) · Mid-market (50-500)
Best for
SDR / BDR · RevOps · Agency