Head to head

Gem vs hireEZ

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

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

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

Detail	Gem	hireEZ
Starting price	130	$494/mo
Free tier	–No	–No
Free trial	Not on record	7 day free trial
MCP server	✓Yes	–No
Public API	✓Yes	✓Yes
Listed under	Outreach, CRM, Sourcing	Email finders, Sourcing
Capterra	4.7 from 124 reviews	4.7 from 103 reviews

Where they pull apart

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

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

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

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

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

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 Gem cheaper than hireEZ?

Gem starts lower, at 130 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 Gem or hireEZ for free?

Neither carries a free tier on our listing. hireEZ offers a 7 day free trial.

Does Gem or hireEZ 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 15 Sep 2026. Confirm current terms on the vendor site. Spot an error?