Head to head

FidForward vs hireEZ

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

hireEZ

$494/mo 7 day free trial

AI outbound sourcing across the open web, formerly Hiretual. Plans start at $494/mo with a seven-day trial.

Where hireEZ fits

  • Outbound talent teams sourcing beyond LinkedIn
  • Desks that want sequences with the sourcer
  • Buyers who will start on a seven-day trial
  • Teams with budget around $494/mo

At a glance

DetailFidForwardhireEZ
Starting price$99/mo$494/mo
Free tier–No–No
Free trial3 day free trial7 day free trial
MCP server–No–No
Public API✓Yes✓Yes
Listed underEmail finders, Lead generation, Outreach, SourcingEmail finders, Sourcing
CapterraNot enough reviews4.7 from 103 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

hireEZ

Stands out: Open-web sourcing plus sequences and contact data in one outbound product.

Watch out: No MCP, and $494/mo is a real floor, so this is not an SMB finder.

Not the right fit for

  • Small desks that need a $50 finder
  • Buyers who need MCP

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

hireEZ

  • Public $494/mo start
  • Seven-day trial
  • Open-web sourcing plus sequences
  • No MCP
  • High floor for small teams
  • Not an ATS

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

hireEZ

$494/mo

Solo recruiter plans start at $494 per month with a 7 day free trial. Enterprise pricing is configured around the tools hireEZ replaces and is quoted after a four week verification. Confirm current terms on the vendor site.

Checked 20 Sep 2026

Common questions

Is FidForward cheaper than hireEZ?
FidForward starts lower, at $99/mo against $494/mo for hireEZ. 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 hireEZ for free?
Neither carries a free tier on our listing. FidForward offers a 3 day free trial. hireEZ offers a 7 day free trial.

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Editorial listings, never paid rankings. Prices checked 19 Sep 2026. Confirm current terms on the vendor site. Spot an error?