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Best Pin Recruiting Alternatives

9 products that do the same job as Pin, 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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Pin alternatives, closest first

  1. hireEZSimilarity 85
  2. GemSimilarity 80
  3. JuiceboxSimilarity 80

Alternatives by reason for switching

  • Published price

    Juicebox

    $2,475 a month billed annually at 25 users; Pin 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; Pin does not list them among the sizes it serves.

    Small businesses, enterprises3

  • Built for mid-sized companies

    Manatal

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

    Small businesses, mid-market companies, enterprises4

What should your next provider do better than Pin?

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Pin 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 Pin.

Built for the same job

  1. hireEZ

    vs Pin: hireEZ: from $494/user/mo; Pin: from $100/user/mo (billed annually).

    Similarity85 of 100

    From $494/user/mo5

  2. Gem

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

    Similarity80 of 100
  3. Juicebox

    vs Pin: Juicebox: from $99/user/mo (billed annually); Pin: from $100/user/mo (billed annually). Candidate Sourcing Tools score 8.0; Pin is not scored yet.

    Similarity80 of 100

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

  4. SeekOut

    vs Pin: SeekOut: from $149/mo (billed annually); Pin: from $100/user/mo (billed annually). Candidate Sourcing Tools score 7.2; Pin is not scored yet.

    Similarity80 of 100

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

  5. Loxo

    vs Pin: Loxo: from $149/user/mo (billed annually); Pin: from $100/user/mo (billed annually). Candidate Sourcing Tools score 7.0; Pin is not scored yet.

    Similarity70 of 100

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

  6. LinkedIn Recruiter

    vs Pin: LinkedIn Recruiter: quote-only; Pin: from $100/user/mo (billed annually).

    Similarity65 of 100
  7. GoPerfect

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

    Similarity50 of 100
  8. The Cognitive

    vs Pin: The Cognitive: from $99/user/mo; Pin: from $100/user/mo (billed annually).

    Similarity50 of 100

    From $99/user/mo6

Also cover what Pin does

  1. Manatal

    vs Pin: Manatal: prices published for other plans; Pin: from $100/user/mo (billed annually). Candidate Sourcing Tools score 7.1; Pin is not scored yet.

    Similarity38 of 100

Why buyers look beyond Pin

  1. ATS sync as an add-on

    ATS integration is an add-on on Solo and Professional and included only on Enterprise.

  2. Young company

    Founded in 2024 and seed-funded, so it has a shorter track record than older sourcing tools.

Pin vs its closest alternatives

Candidate Sourcing Tools comparison: LeadChange Score, pricing and verified features
ProductScoreStarting price per userPricing modelFree trialSOC 2 Type II
Pin7,8Not scored$100/user/mo (under 2 users, billed annually)Per userNot verifiedYes
hireEZ5,9Not scored$494/user/mo (under 2 users)Per userYesYes
Gem10,11Not scoredNot verifiedQuote onlyYesYes
Juicebox1,128.0$99/user/mo (billed annually)Per userNot verifiedYes
SeekOut3,137.2See plansPer userYesYes
Loxo27.0$149/user/mo (billed annually)Per userYesNot verified
LinkedIn Recruiter14Not scoredNot verifiedQuote onlyNot verifiedNot verified
GoPerfect15Not scoredSee plansPer jobNot verifiedYes

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

Alternatives to similar products

Frequently asked questions

What are the best alternatives to Pin?

Among products built for the same job in Candidate Sourcing Tools, the closest to Pin are hireEZ (85% similar), Gem (80% similar), and Juicebox (80% similar), by the categories, company sizes and pricing model they share. hireEZ vs Pin: hireEZ: from $494/user/mo; Pin: from $100/user/mo (billed annually).

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

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

Which Pin alternatives publish their prices?

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

Which Pin alternative scores highest?

Juicebox scores highest at 8.0/10, 80% similar to Pin; Pin is not scored yet. Closest to Pin: hireEZ (85% similar).

Why do teams look for Pin alternatives?

The fit limits documented for Pin: ATS sync as an add-on and young company. The “Why buyers look beyond Pin” section explains each one from its source.

Which Pin alternatives integrate with Greenhouse?

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

Which Pin alternatives offer a free trial?

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

How this page was made

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    38 verified facts, each checked against the vendor's own pages or another primary source, most recently on Oct 28, 2026.

  • Method

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

  • Independent review

    Not reviewed yet by our independent reviewer. How we review

  • Hands-on testing

    We have not tested Pin 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. hireEZ hireez.com/pricing“Solo recruiters start at $494/mo with a 7-day free trial.”
  6. 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.”
  7. Pin pin.com/pricing“For individual recruiters getting started.” “per month, per user, billed annually”
  8. Pin pin.com/about“The platform serves 10,000+ users and is SOC 2 Type 2 certified.”
  9. hireEZ hireez.com/solutions/security-compliance“SOC 2 Type 2 certified”
  10. 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.”
  11. Gem trust.gem.com“Gem Software, Inc. - SOC 2 Type 2 Report 2026.pdf”
  12. Juicebox trust.juicebox.ai“Yes. Juicebox maintains SOC 2 Type II compliance.”
  13. SeekOut seekout.com/security“SeekOut is SOC 2 Type 2 certified as of June 8, 2023.”
  14. 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.”
  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. hireEZ hireez.com
  18. Gem gem.com/solutions/small-and-midsize-companies
  19. SeekOut seekout.com/partners
  20. Loxo loxo.co/loxo-marketplace
  21. GoPerfect goperfect.com/integrations

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