Head to head

Gem vs Wrangle

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

Wrangle

$199/seat/mo Free trial

AI recruiting workspace for sourcing, outreach, and a talent record. Starter is $199 per seat/month with 5,000 credits.

Where Wrangle fits

Recruiters who want AI sourcing plus a pipeline in one app
Teams already on Ashby, Greenhouse, Lever, or Recruit CRM
Desks that will live in email sequences on Starter
Orgs past ten seats that need SSO on Enterprise

At a glance

Detail	Gem	Wrangle
Starting price	130	$199/seat/mo
Free tier	–No	–No
Free trial	Not on record	Yes
MCP server	✓Yes	✓Yes
Public API	✓Yes	✓Yes
Listed under	Outreach, CRM, Sourcing	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

Wrangle

Stands out: Search and review are unlimited on paid plans; credits meter enrichment and agent tool calls only.

Watch out: LinkedIn outreach, inbound sourcing, and ATS sync sit on Scale at $499/seat/month, not Starter. Credits cap enrichment and agent calls.

Not the right fit for

Sourcers who need LinkedIn send on the cheapest plan
Teams that only want a low-cost sourcing extension

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

Wrangle

Public per-seat prices, trial on Starter and Scale
Unlimited search; credits only on enrich/agents
Ashby, Greenhouse, Lever, Recruit CRM sync

LinkedIn outreach is a Scale feature
ATS depth is on Scale, not Starter
Credits cap enrichment and agent calls

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

Wrangle

$199/seat/mo

Starter is $199 per seat per month with 5,000 monthly credits. Scale is $499 per seat per month with 20,000 credits and LinkedIn outreach. Enterprise is custom, and a free trial is available. Confirm current terms on the vendor site.

Checked 18 Sep 2026

Common questions

Is Gem cheaper than Wrangle?

Gem starts lower, at 130 against $199/seat/mo for Wrangle. 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 Wrangle for free?

Neither carries a free tier on our listing. Wrangle offers a free trial.

Does Gem or Wrangle have an MCP server?

Gem and Wrangle 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?