Head to head

Gem vs SeekOut

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

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

Detail	Gem	SeekOut
Starting price	130	$149/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	AI screening, Sourcing, Succession & internal mobility
Capterra	4.7 from 124 reviews	4.7 from 189 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

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

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

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

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

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 Gem cheaper than SeekOut?

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

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

Does Gem or SeekOut have an MCP server?

Gem and SeekOut 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?