Head to head

FidForward vs Gem

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

FidForward

$99/mo 3 day free trial

AI sourcing and multi-channel outreach for recruiters. Starter is $99/mo for 1 user and 750 credits, with a 3-day trial.

Where FidForward fits

  • Solo recruiters replacing LinkedIn Recruiter seats
  • Small teams that want AI matching plus outreach
  • Agencies running email and LinkedIn sequences
  • Shops that will live with a 3-day trial

Gem

130

Recruiting CRM that sits on top of Greenhouse or Ashby, with sequences, rediscovery and analytics. From $130/mo for small teams.

Where Gem fits

  • Mid-market talent teams already on Greenhouse or Ashby
  • Sourcing desks that need sequences in the CRM
  • Teams re-engaging past applicants
  • Small companies in the published entry band

At a glance

DetailFidForwardGem
Starting price$99/mo130
Free tier–No–No
Free trial3 day free trialNot on record
MCP server–No✓Yes
Public API✓Yes✓Yes
Listed underEmail finders, Lead generation, Outreach, SourcingOutreach, CRM, Sourcing
CapterraNot enough reviews4.7 from 124 reviews

Where they pull apart

FidForward

Stands out: Unlimited profile sourcing on paid plans, with credits spent only when you take contact or send.

Watch out: Starter caps email at 30 per day. Phone numbers cost 10 credits each. Enterprise volume is custom.

Not the right fit for

  • Teams that need more than 30 emails/day on Starter
  • Buyers who want a long trial before paying

Gem

Stands out: CRM and outreach layered onto the ATS you already have, with a hosted MCP.

Watch out: Pricing scales with company headcount, and anything past a small team is quoted.

Not the right fit for

  • Agencies that want a staffing CRM
  • Buyers who need a published enterprise price

Pros and cons

FidForward

  • Starter $99/mo with 750 credits
  • 3-day trial with 50 credits
  • Unlimited profile sourcing on paid plans
  • Starter email cap is 30 per day
  • Phone numbers cost 10 credits each
  • Trial is only 3 days

Gem

  • Published entry price for small teams
  • Hosted MCP
  • Sequences and rediscovery on one desk
  • Larger companies are quote-only
  • Priced on headcount, not recruiter seats
  • Not a cheap agency CRM

What each one costs

FidForward

$99/mo

Starter is $99/mo for 1 user and 750 credits. Growth is $159/mo for 2 users and 2,000 credits. Business is $279/mo for 4 users and 5,000 credits. Enterprise is custom. Work email is 1 credit, personal email 4, phone 10. Starter allows 30 emails/day. A 3-day trial includes 50 communication credits. Confirm current terms on the vendor site.

Checked 19 Sep 2026

Gem

130

Published on gem.com/pricing. Enterprise Gem + ATS and All-in-One are custom by FTE. Startup self-serve shows from $130/mo for 1–10 FTE on yearly (10% off). Under 30 employees: All-in-One free for six months, then 50% off paid; 30–100 FTE get reduced rates from day one.

Checked 15 Sep 2026

Common questions

Is FidForward cheaper than Gem?
FidForward starts lower, at $99/mo against 130 for Gem. That is the entry plan on each side, so the real number depends on seats and the tier you land on.
Can you try FidForward or Gem for free?
Neither carries a free tier on our listing. FidForward offers a 3 day free trial.
Does FidForward or Gem have an MCP server?
Gem 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 19 Sep 2026. Confirm current terms on the vendor site. Spot an error?