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Gem alternatives
As of Nov 12, 2026, the highest-graded Gem alternative is Metaview (2.2 GPA). It's also the best free one.
Gem compared with 7 alternatives: Greenhouse, Lever, Ashby, Recruiterflow, Beamery and 2 more.
Gem is a paid product, starting at $130 per month for 1-10 employees (Startup Program), billed yearly. 1 of the 7 alternatives is free or has a free plan.
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At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| GemThis tool | From $130/mo | No | Web |
| Greenhouse | Paid | No | Web, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| Lever | Paid | No | Web |
| Ashby | From $270/mo | No | Web, Browser extension |
| Recruiterflow | From $149/mo | No | Web |
| Beamery | Paid | No | Web |
| Findem | Paid | No | Web |
| Metaview | Free plan · from $60/mo | Yes | Web |
Price against what you get
Gem starts at $130 a month for each person and scores 2.3 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. None of the 3 alternatives on this chart both scores higher and starts lower.
Ashby and Recruiterflow score higher without starting lower. Metaview starts lower without scoring higher.
Features, ease of use and platforms, averaged
What paid plans start at, a month (each step along is roughly double) →
- The best score at each price
- Has a free plan
- No free plan
How each one differs from Gem
Greenhouse
Structured-hiring ATS for growing and large companies, by quote
- Greenhouse also lists iOS and Android apps and a browser extension.
- Greenhouse also covers workflow automation and job board posting.
- Greenhouse does not cover AI agents and dashboards, which Gem does.
Suits: Companies that want every interviewer to assess candidates the same way
Lever
ATS and recruiting CRM in one for mid-sized teams, by quote
- Lever also covers workflow automation.
- Lever does not cover AI agents and dashboards, which Gem does.
Suits: Mid-sized and enterprise talent teams that source and nurture passive candidates
Ashby
All-in-one ATS, sourcing, scheduling and analytics priced by headcount
- Ashby starts at $270 per month for up to 10 employees, billed annually ($300 billed monthly).
- Ashby also lists a browser extension.
- Ashby also covers workflow automation and job board posting.
- Ashby does not cover AI agents and dashboards, which Gem does.
Suits: Startups that want a full ATS with analytics at a flat price by headcount
Recruiterflow
ATS and CRM with AI agents for recruitment agencies
- Recruiterflow starts at $149 per user / month.
- Recruiterflow also covers workflow automation.
- Recruiterflow does not cover AI agents and dashboards, which Gem does.
Suits: Staffing and executive search agencies
Beamery
Talent CRM and workforce intelligence platform for large employers
- Beamery does not cover reports, applicant tracking and dashboards, which Gem does.
Suits: Large enterprises tying talent strategy to skills data
Findem
People data platform for sourcing, with AI agents
- Findem also covers skills tests.
- Findem does not cover reports and dashboards, which Gem does.
Suits: Talent teams that source from a large people database
Metaview
AI recruiting agents for sourcing, screening and notes
- Metaview starts at $60 per user / month for Notetaker Pro.
- Metaview has a free plan, which Gem lacks.
- Metaview also covers meeting notes and transcription.
- Metaview does not cover reports and dashboards, which Gem does.
Suits: Recruiters who want AI notes from every interview
Limits worth knowing in Gem
- Both main plans are priced by company headcount and sold through sales; no list price is shown.
- Seats come as Standard or AI-Powered, and the AI agents need an AI-Powered seat.
- Interviewer load balancing and advanced capacity management are listed as scheduling add-ons.
- The startup price shown is for 1-10 employees; the other size bands sit behind a selector.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Gem?
The alternatives to Gem in this directory are Greenhouse, Lever, Ashby, Recruiterflow, Beamery, Findem and Metaview. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Gem.
Is there a free alternative to Gem?
Yes. Metaview has a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which Gem alternatives work on Android?
The Gem listing does not include an Android app. Greenhouse lists one.
Which Gem alternatives work on iOS?
The Gem listing does not include an iOS app. Greenhouse lists one.
When were these prices checked?
Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 18, 2026 to Nov 12, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.