Gem alternatives
10 products compared · Updated November 14, 2026
The short answer
Ashby suits startups and growing companies from 1 to 1000 employees that want one applicant tracking system covering sourcing, scheduling and analytics. Juicebox suits recruiting teams and agencies that mainly need AI-driven candidate sourcing and email outreach on top of the ATS they already use. Greenhouse suits growing and enterprise teams that want an established ATS as the core of their hiring stack.
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GreenhouseCustom quoteGrowing and enterprise teams that want structured hiring and an established ATS as the core of their recruiting stack
LeverNot publishedGrowing and enterprise talent teams that want an ATS and recruiting CRM in one platform, with AI screening and built-in analytics
SmartRecruitersNot publishedEnterprise and high-volume hiring teams that already run or plan to run on SAP SuccessFactors
Ashby$400/mo (Foundations)Startups and growing companies from 1 to 1000 employees that want one applicant tracking system covering sourcing, scheduling and analytics
HireEZFrom $494/moEnterprise recruiting teams that want to keep their current ATS and add AI sourcing and screening agents on top- SSeekOutCustom quoteEnterprise recruiting teams that need AI screening of inbound applicants and sourcing from a large external pool
WorkableNot publishedGrowing companies that want one system for hiring through to employee records, and that plan to run an AI agent for sourcing and screening
RecruiteeNot publishedGrowing companies in Europe that want a customizable ATS with a no-code careers site and collaborative hiring- JJuiceboxFrom $99/moRecruiting teams, agencies and startups that mainly need AI-driven candidate sourcing and email outreach on top of the ATS they already use
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About Gem and its alternatives
Gem is a talent engagement and recruiting platform. Its site says it combines an applicant tracking system, recruiting CRM, AI sourcing, scheduling, fraud detection and analytics, and it is known for sourcing candidates from a database of 800M+ profiles and for letting teams add its AI agents on top of an existing ATS.
When comparing alternatives, look first at how pricing is structured: some vendors publish fixed plan prices, others price by company size, seat or hiring volume, and some keep figures behind a sales conversation. Check which regions and integrations a tool supports, how much of the recruiting workflow it covers, how AI usage is billed, and what support and contract terms apply.
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1.Greenhouse
Best for: Growing and enterprise teams that want structured hiring and an established ATS as the core of their recruiting stack
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- HR & Recruiting
Greenhouse is an applicant tracking system with structured hiring, scorecards, scheduling, and analytics, and it integrates with hundreds of tools. Teams pick it over Gem when they want an established ATS as the system of record for hiring, with governed AI and enterprise security layered on top.
Where it is strong
- Structured interview kits and scorecards built into the core plan
- Hundreds of pre-built integrations and an open API
- Enterprise security, audit log and governance options on the Pro plan
Where it falls short
- Pricing depends on plan and hiring volume, so cost is not visible up front
- Some advanced features such as Business Intelligence Connector and Developer sandbox sit only in higher tiers
- Pricing:
- Pricing is not published on the site. Plans are Core, Plus and Pro and cost is based on hiring needs and requires a quote.
- Switching from Gem:
- Greenhouse can run alongside an existing ATS or replace it, but the site does not describe a migration process from Gem.
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2.Lever
Best for: Growing and enterprise talent teams that want an ATS and recruiting CRM in one platform, with AI screening and built-in analytics
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- HR & Recruiting
Lever is a modern applicant tracking system with a recruiting CRM built in, so sourcing, candidate nurturing and hiring sit in one system. Teams choose it over Gem when they want ATS and CRM together with AI screening, interview summaries and fraud signals, and when their hiring volume is high enough to need structured reporting across departments or locations.
Where it is strong
- ATS and CRM are built into one platform, with no integrations needed to move between sourcing and hiring.
- Includes AI screening, unlimited AI interview transcripts and summaries, and fraud prevention signals.
- Out-of-the-box dashboards and custom reports tie hiring activity to pipeline health and business impact.
Where it falls short
- Pricing is custom and depends on company size and hiring volume, so you need a quote before you can compare costs.
- The site positions it for growing and enterprise teams, so very small companies may find it heavier than they need.
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- Pricing is not published on the site.
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3.SmartRecruiters
Best for: Enterprise and high-volume hiring teams that already run or plan to run on SAP SuccessFactors
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- HR & Recruiting
SmartRecruiters is an AI-powered talent acquisition platform aimed at large enterprises, with an ATS, scheduling and AI tools for high-volume hiring. A team would pick it over Gem if they run big, complex hiring and want a system that sits within the SAP ecosystem, since it is part of SAP SuccessFactors.
Where it is strong
- Built for enterprise and high-volume recruiting, with case studies from large employers
- Natively integrated with SAP SuccessFactors
- Winston AI layer covers scheduling and admin work
Where it falls short
- Enterprise focus may be more than a small team needs
- Pricing is not published, so cost has to come from a sales conversation
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- Pricing is not published on the site.
- $400/mo (Foundations)
4.Ashby
Best for: Startups and growing companies from 1 to 1000 employees that want one applicant tracking system covering sourcing, scheduling and analytics
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- $400/mo (Foundations)
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- HR & Recruiting
Ashby is an applicant tracking system with recruiting CRM, scheduling and analytics built into one product, with AI added across those workflows. A team would pick it over Gem when they want a single ATS that handles the whole hiring process and reporting without stitching tools together, while still using sourcing and CRM features from the same system.
Where it is strong
- Covers ATS, CRM and sourcing, scheduling and analytics in one product
- Has separate plan tiers for startups, growth and enterprise companies
- Offers an analytics layer that can sit on top of an existing ATS
Where it falls short
- Plus and Enterprise pricing is not published as fixed figures
- Gem has a published startup program with a free period, which Ashby's listed pricing does not show
- Pricing:
- The Foundations plan for up to 100 employees is listed at $400 per month, with a 10% discount on annual commitments, while Plus and Enterprise pricing is based on company size, usage and commitment.
- From $494/mo
5.HireEZ
Best for: Enterprise recruiting teams that want to keep their current ATS and add AI sourcing and screening agents on top
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- From $494/mo
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- HR & Recruiting
HireEZ is an agentic AI recruiting platform that sits on top of your existing ATS and runs sourcing, applicant review, AI screening and interview scheduling, with recruiters approving every decision. A team would pick it over Gem if they want to keep their current ATS and need agents that source from a large profile database and handle screening conversations, while staying in control of each hire.
Where it is strong
- Works on top of your existing ATS, with no migration needed
- Sources from a billion-plus profiles across 45+ platforms and explains each match
- Recruiters approve every candidate decision before anything moves forward
Where it falls short
- Enterprise pricing is not published and is only set after a four-week verification
- Its ATS is not the centerpiece, so teams wanting a built-in ATS will need to keep another system
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- Solo recruiters start at $494/mo with a 7-day free trial, and enterprise pricing is set against the stack hireEZ replaces and validated in a four-week verification.
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6.SeekOut
Best for: Enterprise recruiting teams that need AI screening of inbound applicants and sourcing from a large external pool
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SeekOut is an AI sourcing and recruiting platform that searches over a billion profiles and includes applicant evaluation and AI screening. Teams choose it over Gem when they want to screen inbound applicants with video interviews and AI scoring against their own rubrics, or when they want to work from inside an AI assistant such as Copilot or ChatGPT.
Where it is strong
- Searches over 1B+ profiles with AI that goes beyond keywords
- Runs AI screening with video interviews and scores applicants against your criteria
- Works inside Copilot, ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini and Amazon Quick
Where it falls short
- Pricing for the full funnel is custom and not published in detail
- Some features such as Full Recruiting Funnel and Agentic AI workflows are tied to higher tiers
- Pricing:
- SeekOut Sourcing Core is listed with 500 contact credits and 1,000 exports per month, a 14-day free trial, and higher tiers priced per seat with custom quotes for the full recruiting funnel.
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7.Workable
Best for: Growing companies that want one system for hiring through to employee records, and that plan to run an AI agent for sourcing and screening
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- HR & Recruiting
Workable is an HR platform that covers recruiting, onboarding, performance and payroll reporting in one system. Teams pick it when they want the hiring system and the HR records in the same place, and when they want an AI agent that sources and screens candidates inside the applicant tracking system.
Where it is strong
- Covers recruiting and HR records, so candidate data carries into onboarding and employee profiles
- Its agent sources passive candidates from a 400M+ profile database and screens every applicant
- Works with the AI tools you already use through an MCP server and REST API
Where it falls short
- Its AI agent is billed on credits, so your costs rise with how much the agent does
- Gem's AI sourcing and rediscovery features are more prominent on the Gem site than Workable's rediscovery
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- Pricing is not published on the site, though the site lists AI credits at $0.12 per credit for 5,000 credits, $0.10 for 10,000 and $0.095 for 50,000, and says every paid account starts with 3,000 free credits.
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8.Recruitee
Best for: Growing companies in Europe that want a customizable ATS with a no-code careers site and collaborative hiring
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- Not published
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- HR & Recruiting
Recruitee is a customizable applicant tracking system with a careers site builder, multi-board job posting, collaborative hiring, and reporting. A team would pick it over Gem if they want a full ATS with a branded careers page and strong pipeline controls, and they do not need Gem's sourcing database of 800M+ profiles.
Where it is strong
- No-code careers site builder with multilingual, multi-page options on the Advance plan
- Post to multiple job boards in one click and track sourcing spend
- Built-in dashboards and reports, plus a marketplace of over 200 apps
Where it falls short
- Its AI sourcing is not described at the depth of Gem's 800M+ profile search
- Some features such as SMS, onboarding and agency management are sold as add-ons
- Pricing:
- Recruitee lists a Start plan for early-stage teams limited to 5 active jobs and an Advance plan with no job limit, with a range of optional add-ons, but the exact figures are not visible in the supplied pricing text.
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9.Juicebox
Best for: Recruiting teams, agencies and startups that mainly need AI-driven candidate sourcing and email outreach on top of the ATS they already use
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- From $99/mo
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- HR & Recruiting
Juicebox is an AI sourcing tool that turns a plain-language prompt into a candidate search across 800M+ profiles from 30+ sources, then finds and verifies contact details and can send outreach. A team would pick it over Gem when the main need is sourcing and reaching candidates rather than a full ATS, since Juicebox's pricing is per seat with contact credits and it integrates with a long list of existing ATS and CRM tools.
Where it is strong
- Plain-language prompts build the search, so no Boolean queries are needed.
- Works with a long list of ATS and CRM tools, including Greenhouse, Lever and Workday.
- Free plan lets a team test AI search before paying.
Where it falls short
- Contact credits are capped on the lower plans, with 500 per month on Starter and 1,500 per seat on Growth.
- Its homepage does not describe a full built-in ATS, unlike Gem's ATS, scheduling and analytics.
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- Juicebox lists a free plan with limited searches, a Starter plan at $99, a Growth plan at $179 for up to 5 seats, and a custom Business plan billed annually, with Juicebox Agents at $199 per agent per month.
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FAQ
Questions about Gem alternatives
What is Gem known for?
According to its site, Gem is an AI-first recruiting platform that combines an ATS, CRM, AI sourcing, scheduling, fraud detection and analytics. It is known for sourcing from 800M+ profiles and for AI agents that can run alongside an existing applicant tracking system.
Which alternative is best if I want a single ATS with sourcing and analytics?
Ashby is built as one applicant tracking system with recruiting CRM, scheduling and analytics included, and it is aimed at companies from 1 to 1000 employees. Its listed Foundations plan starts at $400 per month for up to 100 employees.
Which alternative is best if I mainly need AI sourcing and outreach?
Juicebox turns a plain-language prompt into a candidate search across 800M+ profiles and can find contact details and send outreach. It offers a free plan, and it works with several ATS and CRM tools, though it does not describe a full built-in ATS.
Which alternative should an enterprise with a large hiring volume consider?
Greenhouse and SmartRecruiters both target growing and enterprise teams. Greenhouse offers structured hiring with hundreds of integrations and enterprise security options, while SmartRecruiters is built for high-volume enterprise hiring and sits within the SAP ecosystem. Neither publishes full pricing on its site.
How should I compare pricing across these tools?
Compare what each vendor actually publishes, since some list fixed plan prices while others, including Greenhouse, Lever and SmartRecruiters, require a quote based on company size or hiring volume. Also check how AI usage is billed, because tools such as Workable and Juicebox charge for AI credits or contact credits that rise with use.
Last updated November 14, 2026.