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Gem

Best Gem Recruiting Alternatives

9 products that do the same job as Gem, matched to the reason you might switch, with similarity scores and published prices.

By LeadChange Research TeamUpdated Based on 21 sources, most recently checked

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Gem alternatives, closest first

  1. LinkedIn RecruiterSimilarity 85
  2. PinSimilarity 80
  3. hireEZSimilarity 65

Alternatives by reason for switching

  • Published price

    Juicebox

    $2,475 a month billed annually at 25 users; Gem does not publish comparable prices.

    $99/user/mo (billed annually)1

  • Published pricing

    Loxo

    Highest-scoring alternative that publishes its prices (7.0/10).

    $149/user/mo (billed annually)2

  • Built for small businesses

    SeekOut

    Serves small businesses; Gem does not list them among the sizes it serves.

    Small businesses, enterprises3

  • Built for mid-sized companies

    Manatal

    Serves mid-sized companies; Gem does not list them among the sizes it serves.

    Small businesses, mid-market companies, enterprises4

What should your next provider do better than Gem?

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Gem alternatives, closest first

Products built for the same job come first, then products that also cover it, each group by similarity: the share of categories (50%), company sizes served (30%) and pricing model (20%) a product shares with Gem.

Built for the same job

  1. LinkedIn Recruiter

    vs Gem: LinkedIn Recruiter: quote-only; Gem: prices published for other plans.

    LinkedIn Recruiter plans and prices

    Similarity85 of 100

  2. Pin

    vs Gem: Pin: from $100/user/mo (billed annually); Gem: prices published for other plans.

    What Pin costs

    Similarity80 of 100

    From $100/user/mo (billed annually)5

  3. hireEZ

    vs Gem: hireEZ: from $494/user/mo; Gem: prices published for other plans.

    hireEZ pricing

    Similarity65 of 100

    From $494/user/mo6

  4. Juicebox

    vs Gem: Juicebox: from $99/user/mo (billed annually); Gem: prices published for other plans. Candidate Sourcing Tools score 8.0; Gem is not scored yet.

    What Juicebox costs

    Similarity60 of 100

    From $99/user/mo (billed annually)1

  5. SeekOut

    vs Gem: SeekOut: from $149/mo (billed annually); Gem: prices published for other plans. Candidate Sourcing Tools score 7.2; Gem is not scored yet.

    SeekOut plans and prices

    Similarity60 of 100

    From $149/mo (up to 3 users, billed annually)3

  6. GoPerfect

    vs Gem: GoPerfect: prices published for other plans; Gem: prices published for other plans.

    What GoPerfect costs

    Similarity50 of 100

  7. Loxo

    vs Gem: Loxo: from $149/user/mo (billed annually); Gem: prices published for other plans. Candidate Sourcing Tools score 7.0; Gem is not scored yet.

    Loxo pricing

    Similarity50 of 100

    From $149/user/mo (billed annually)2

  8. The Cognitive

    vs Gem: The Cognitive: from $99/user/mo; Gem: prices published for other plans.

    The Cognitive plans and prices

    Similarity50 of 100

    From $99/user/mo7

Also cover what Gem does

  1. Manatal

    vs Gem: Manatal: prices published for other plans; Gem: prices published for other plans. Candidate Sourcing Tools score 7.1; Gem is not scored yet.

    Manatal pricing

    Similarity18 of 100

Why buyers look beyond Gem

  1. Quoted pricing

    Prices are custom by company FTE count; only startup rates are shown without a sales call.

  2. AI on a separate seat

    AI agents, ranking and personalized outreach need an AI-Powered seat; scheduling and analytics are add-ons to Gem + your ATS.

Gem vs its closest alternatives

Candidate Sourcing Tools comparison: LeadChange Score, pricing and verified features
ProductScoreStarting price per userPricing modelFree trialSOC 2 Type II
Gem8,9Not scoredNot verifiedQuote onlyYesYes
LinkedIn Recruiter10Not scoredNot verifiedQuote onlyNot verifiedNot verified
Pin5,11Not scored$100/user/mo (under 2 users, billed annually)Per userNot verifiedYes
hireEZ6,12Not scored$494/user/mo (under 2 users)Per userYesYes
Juicebox1,138.0$99/user/mo (billed annually)Per userNot verifiedYes
SeekOut3,147.2See plansPer userYesYes
GoPerfect15Not scoredSee plansPer jobNot verifiedYes
Loxo27.0$149/user/mo (billed annually)Per userYesNot verified

Not verified = we have no sourced value for it yet.

Alternatives to similar products

Frequently asked questions

What are the best alternatives to Gem?

Among products built for the same job in Candidate Sourcing Tools, the closest to Gem are LinkedIn Recruiter (85% similar), Pin (80% similar), and hireEZ (65% similar), by the categories, company sizes and pricing model they share. LinkedIn Recruiter vs Gem: LinkedIn Recruiter: quote-only; Gem: prices published for other plans.

Which candidate sourcing alternative to Gem has the lowest published price?

Juicebox: From $2,475 a month billed annually at 25 users (starting price); Gem does not publish comparable prices.

Which Gem alternatives publish their prices?

Of the alternatives to Gem, Pin, hireEZ, Juicebox, SeekOut, GoPerfect, Loxo, The Cognitive, and Manatal publish list prices for at least one plan. Gem publishes part of its pricing.

Which Gem alternative scores highest?

Juicebox scores highest at 8.0/10; Gem is not scored yet. Closest to Gem: LinkedIn Recruiter (85% similar).

Is there a free alternative to Gem?

Among the alternatives to Gem, Pin and Juicebox list a free plan.

Why do teams look for Gem alternatives?

The fit limits documented for Gem: quoted pricing and AI on a separate seat. The “Why buyers look beyond Gem” section explains each one from its source.

Which Gem alternatives integrate with Greenhouse?

Pin, hireEZ, Juicebox, SeekOut, and 3 more document an integration with Greenhouse, like Gem.

Which Gem alternatives offer a free trial?

Of the alternatives to Gem, hireEZ, SeekOut, Loxo, The Cognitive, and Manatal list a free trial, as Gem does.

How this page was made

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  • Method

    Scored and compared with the LeadChange methodology, version 1.5. Read the methodology

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    Not reviewed yet by our independent reviewer. How we review

  • Hands-on testing

    We have not tested Gem hands-on: this page uses public information only.

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Sources

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Quotes from the sources
  1. Juicebox juicebox.ai/pricing“Starter $99 per seat/month Self-serve plan with unlimited searches, great for individuals.” “Supercharge your organization’s people intelligence with AI-powered recruitment. All prices in USD.”
  2. Loxo loxo.co/pricing“per user / month, billed annually” “Full Professional access · no credit card · your data stays yours, your database is private”
  3. SeekOut seekout.com/pricing“Best for solo sourcers and teams getting started with their first dedicated recruiting seat” “$149/mo (paid annually, upfront) $1,788/yr”
  4. Manatal manatal.com/pricing“For individuals & small teams” “Custom Plan For custom integrations”
  5. Pin pin.com/pricing“For individual recruiters getting started.” “per month, per user, billed annually”
  6. hireEZ hireez.com/pricing“Solo recruiters start at $494/mo with a 7-day free trial.”
  7. The Cognitive thecognitive.io/pricing“Each starts at $99/month, and each has 4 individual plans, per-seat Team and Business plans, and Enterprise.” “Yes. Every new workspace gets a 7-day free trial with no card: 100 sourcing credits and 2 AI interviews, 1 interview at a time.”
  8. Gem gem.com/pricing“Based on your company's FTE count. Startups pricing available — see below.” “Under 30 employees? You get Gem All-in-One free for six months, then 50% off when you move to a paid plan.”
  9. Gem trust.gem.com“Gem Software, Inc. - SOC 2 Type 2 Report 2026.pdf”
  10. LinkedIn business.linkedin.com/hire/recruiter“LinkedIn Recruiter pricing varies based on your organization’s needs, such as company size, number of Recruiter seats, and more.”
  11. Pin pin.com/about“The platform serves 10,000+ users and is SOC 2 Type 2 certified.”
  12. hireEZ hireez.com/solutions/security-compliance“SOC 2 Type 2 certified”
  13. Juicebox trust.juicebox.ai“Yes. Juicebox maintains SOC 2 Type II compliance.”
  14. SeekOut seekout.com/security“SeekOut is SOC 2 Type 2 certified as of June 8, 2023.”
  15. GoPerfect goperfect.com/pricing“One price per open position covers the whole recruiting workforce: research, shortlists, outreach, AI calls, first interviews and your ATS.” “ATS and CRM SOC 2 Type II”
  16. Manatal manatal.com/features/compliance“Our 14-day free trial allows anyone to explore the platform without commitment”
  17. Gem gem.com/solutions/small-and-midsize-companies
  18. hireEZ hireez.com
  19. SeekOut seekout.com/partners
  20. GoPerfect goperfect.com/integrations
  21. Loxo loxo.co/loxo-marketplace

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