Compare/Head to head

Pin vs SeekOut

Same facts, side by side: starting price, free tier, MCP, API and what each one is actually built for.

Starting price

Pin

$100/mo Free tier Free trial

Suits recruiter desks that want an agent to source and send first-touch on open reqs. Pin sits beside your ATS, not in it. Paid plans start at $100/mo for one Solo seat, billed annually.

Where Pin fits

  • In-house TA running several open reqs
  • Agencies that want agent loops per client
  • Desks that already have an ATS of record
  • Teams connecting Claude or ChatGPT via MCP

SeekOut

$149/mo 14 day free trial

AI recruiting platform on a 1B+ profile talent graph: intelligent search, AI scorecards, AI screening and drafted outreach, 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

DetailPinSeekOut
Starting price$100/mo$149/mo
Free tier✓Yes–No
Free trialYes14 day free trial
MCP server✓Yes✓Yes
Public API–No✓Yes
Listed underSourcingAI screening, Sourcing, Succession & internal mobility
CapterraNot enough reviews4.7 from 189 reviews

Where they pull apart

Pin

Stands out: Hosted MCP plus an agent that sources and sequences against the req.

Watch out: ATS export is an add-on, not part of the base seat.

Not the right fit for

  • Teams that need Pin to be the ATS
  • Buyers who only want a contact finder

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

Pin

  • Public start at $100/mo billed annually
  • Hosted MCP on the vendor domain
  • Free plan with try-for-free, no card
  • ATS integration is an add-on, not default
  • No public REST API
  • Contact credits are metered on paid seats

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

Pin

$100/mo

Free plan with 5 contact credits a week and 1 job position. Solo is $100 per month for one seat, billed annually only, with 500 contact credits. Professional is $135 per user per month billed annually ($179 monthly) with 1,000 credits per seat. Enterprise is custom with unlimited seats and credits. Confirm current terms on the vendor site.

Checked 4 Nov 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 4 Nov 2026

Common questions

Is Pin cheaper than SeekOut?
Pin starts lower, at $100/mo 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 Pin or SeekOut for free?
Pin carries a free tier on our listing. Pin offers a free trial. SeekOut offers a 14 day free trial.
Does Pin or SeekOut have an MCP server?
Pin 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 4 Nov 2026. Confirm current terms on the vendor site. Spot an error?