Head to head

Gem vs Jobin

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

Jobin

$39/mo

Low-cost AI sourcing plus email sequences in one login, from around $39/mo. Aimed at agencies priced out of Gem.

Where Jobin fits

Agencies on a tight seat budget
Desks that want sourcing and sequences together
Outbound recruiters who do not need an ATS
Teams shopping a cheaper Gem alternative

At a glance

Detail	Gem	Jobin
Starting price	130	$39/mo
Free tier	–No	–No
MCP server	✓Yes	–No
Public API	✓Yes	–No
Listed under	Outreach, CRM, Sourcing	Lead generation, LinkedIn, Outreach, Sourcing
Capterra	4.7 from 124 reviews	Not enough 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

Jobin

Stands out: Sourcing and sequences together at a price small desks can carry.

Watch out: No MCP or API, and it is a different product from the similarly named Jobin.cloud.

Not the right fit for

Enterprise teams that need MCP
Buyers who want a large integration list

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

Jobin

Priced well below the mid-market CRMs
Sourcing and sequences on one desk
AI sourcing included rather than an add-on

No MCP
No API
Thin integration list

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

Jobin

$39/mo

From ~$39/mo. Confirm current terms on the vendor site.

Checked 7 Sep 2026

Common questions

Is Gem cheaper than Jobin?

Jobin starts lower, at $39/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 Gem or Jobin for free?

Neither carries a free tier on our listing.

Does Gem or Jobin 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?