Head to head

Gem vs OpenJobs AI

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

OpenJobs AI

$99/mo 14 day free trial

AI recruiting agents that source, sequence, and book interviews. Starter is $99/mo ($1,068 billed yearly).

Where OpenJobs AI fits

Founders hiring without a recruiter on the desk
Lean TA teams that will approve outreach and let Mira book
Teams that want email sequences and scheduling in one agent
Orgs that may later add quoted Delivery service for hard roles

At a glance

Detail	Gem	OpenJobs AI
Starting price	130	$99/mo
Free tier	–No	–No
Free trial	Not on record	14 day free trial
MCP server	✓Yes	✓Yes
Public API	✓Yes	✓Yes
Listed under	Outreach, CRM, Sourcing	Outreach, Scheduling, 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

OpenJobs AI

Stands out: Each plan Agent runs search through interview booking; you approve outreach before anything sends.

Watch out: Current plan prices are a limited-time cut from list ($199 for Starter). Extra Agents cost 3,000 credits. Delivery service is quoted separately.

Not the right fit for

Teams that want a traditional ATS as the system of record
Teams that want to run sourcing by hand in a search UI

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

OpenJobs AI

14-day trial with one Agent and 500 credits
You approve outreach; the Agent then books
Self-serve prices across four plans

Current $99 Starter is a limited-time promo vs $199
Extra Agents cost 3,000 credits each
Delivery search is a separate quoted service

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

OpenJobs AI

$99/mo

Starter is $99/mo (limited-time price, list $199) with 5,000 credits and one Agent, or $1,068 billed yearly. Growth is $199/mo, Professional $299/mo and Scale $499/mo. Yearly billing saves about 10%. Confirm current terms on the vendor site.

Checked 18 Sep 2026

Common questions

Is Gem cheaper than OpenJobs AI?

OpenJobs AI 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 Gem or OpenJobs AI for free?

Neither carries a free tier on our listing. OpenJobs AI offers a 14 day free trial.

Does Gem or OpenJobs AI have an MCP server?

Gem and OpenJobs AI ship 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?