Head to head

Gem vs Talin

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

Talin

$149/user/mo

Agency OS for candidate and hiring-manager outreach. Pro is $149/user/mo for 1,500 credits.

Where Talin fits

Recruiting agencies running full-desk outbound
BD teams pitching MPCs to hiring managers
Desks that want ATS write-back on contacts and notes
Firms that need cell numbers and AI shortlists

At a glance

Detail	Gem	Talin
Starting price	130	$149/user/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

Talin

Stands out: Flip the same engine from recruiting candidates to pitching most-placeable candidates at hiring managers.

Watch out: Credits cover phones, emails, and sends. SMS automation starts on Plus. Prices are per user in USD.

Not the right fit for

In-house TA that does not sell to hiring managers
Teams that want a cheap data-only credit pack

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

Talin

Pro $149/user/mo with 1,500 credits
Candidate and hiring-manager campaigns
Two-way write-back to 15-plus ATS tools

SMS automation starts on Plus at $199
Credits can run out on phones and emails
Trial length is not numbered

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

Talin

$149/user/mo

Pro is $149/user/mo for 1,500 credits. Plus is $199/user/mo for 2,500 credits and SMS. Max is $249/user/mo for 3,500 credits. All prices are per user, billed in USD. Confirm current terms on the vendor site.

Checked 19 Sep 2026

Common questions

Is Gem cheaper than Talin?

Gem starts lower, at 130 against $149/user/mo for Talin. 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 Talin for free?

Neither carries a free tier on our listing.

Does Gem or Talin 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?