Head to head

Brainner vs SeekOut

Same facts, side by side: starting price, free tier, MCP, API and what each one is actually built for.

Brainner

$249/mo

AI resume screening and candidate fraud detection with ATS sync. Paid Professional is listed at $249/mo; 25-candidate free start.

Where Brainner fits

  • TA teams drowning in inbound resumes
  • Companies on Greenhouse, Lever, Workday, Ashby, or iCIMS
  • Hiring that needs fraud signals, not only a score
  • Desks that will try 25 candidates before paying

SeekOut

$149/mo 14 day free trial

Enterprise talent graph with diversity and internal-mobility filters. Recruit Core starts at $149/mo with a 14-day trial, no card.

Where SeekOut fits

  • Corporate talent teams on hard-to-find roles
  • Diversity-focused search teams
  • Organisations that want internal mobility next to external search
  • Buyers who will start on a 14-day trial

At a glance

DetailBrainnerSeekOut
Starting price$249/mo$149/mo
Free tier–No–No
Free trialNot on record14 day free trial
MCP server–No✓Yes
Public API✓Yes✓Yes
Listed underAssessments, Candidate fraud & AI detectionAI screening, Sourcing, Succession & internal mobility
CapterraNot enough reviews4.7 from 189 reviews

Where they pull apart

Brainner

Stands out: Ranking plus fraud (300-plus signals) with two-way ATS sync, not a generic ChatGPT-on-CVs wrapper.

Watch out: Analyses are metered: the paid tier covers a fixed quota and extra analyses are charged per analysis, with unlimited sold as an add-on. A busy month is the thing to model, not the headline.

Not the right fit for

  • Teams that will not use AI on applications
  • Companies that need a flat, unmetered price
  • Agencies that need a full ATS

SeekOut

Stands out: Diversity and internal-mobility filters on a very large people graph, plus MCP.

Watch out: AI screening is a paid add-on rather than included.

Not the right fit for

  • Small desks that need a $50 Chrome finder
  • Agencies that want a cheap ATS

Pros and cons

Brainner

  • Resume ranking plus fraud in one product
  • Named two-way ATS connectors
  • Usage-capped free start to try the scoring
  • Quota plus per-analysis overage
  • Unlimited analyses are an add-on
  • Not an ATS

SeekOut

  • Public $149/mo Recruit Core
  • 14-day trial, no card
  • Diversity and mobility filters
  • AI screening is a paid add-on
  • Not a small-business price

What each one costs

Brainner

$249/mo

From $249/mo (Professional). Standard listed at $99/mo. Confirm current terms on the vendor site.

Checked 7 Sep 2026

SeekOut

$149/mo

Recruit Core is $149 per month paid annually ($1,788 per year) or $179 billed monthly, with 500 contact credits a month and a 14 day free trial. The Sourcing, Sourcing + Integration and Full Recruiting Funnel packages are custom priced. Confirm current terms on the vendor site.

Checked 20 Sep 2026

Common questions

Is Brainner cheaper than SeekOut?
SeekOut starts lower, at $149/mo against $249/mo for Brainner. That is the entry plan on each side, so the real number depends on seats and the tier you land on.
Can you try Brainner or SeekOut for free?
Neither carries a free tier on our listing. SeekOut offers a 14 day free trial.
Does Brainner or SeekOut have an MCP server?
SeekOut ships a first party MCP server, so an AI assistant can work the product directly.

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Editorial listings, never paid rankings. Prices checked 7 Sep 2026. Confirm current terms on the vendor site. Spot an error?