Head to head

FidForward vs SeekOut

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

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

DetailFidForwardSeekOut
Starting price$99/mo$149/mo
Free tier–No–No
Free trial3 day free trial14 day free trial
MCP server–No✓Yes
Public API✓Yes✓Yes
Listed underEmail finders, Lead generation, Outreach, SourcingAI screening, Sourcing, Succession & internal mobility
CapterraNot enough reviews4.7 from 189 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

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

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

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

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

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 FidForward cheaper than SeekOut?
FidForward starts lower, at $99/mo against $149/mo for SeekOut. 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 SeekOut for free?
Neither carries a free tier on our listing. FidForward offers a 3 day free trial. SeekOut offers a 14 day free trial.
Does FidForward 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 19 Sep 2026. Confirm current terms on the vendor site. Spot an error?