Beamery vs Gem
Two recruitment CRMs compared on pricing, features, and fit, so you can shortlist with confidence.
✓Pricing verified against vendor pagesData reviewed September 22, 2026How we research →
By Ramin Assemi, B2B SaaS marketer and former Head of Content at Close.comPublished Updated
Beamery
AI talent platform for skills-first enterprise workforce planning
Best for: Global enterprises building skills-first talent networks on Workday/SAP
✓Deep skills-first frameworks and workforce intelligence
✓Surfaces overlooked candidates through intelligent mapping
✕Opaque modular pricing drives up total contract cost
✕Slow multi-stage enterprise implementations
Gem
Sourcing-first talent platform with staffing-specific plans
Best for: Sourcing-led teams: in-house TA and outbound-heavy search firms
✓One-click sourcing across 30+ platforms with multi-channel sequencing
✓Best-in-class analytics and forecasting
✕Expensive at scale; enterprise deals run high per seat
✕Strict email-finding credit limits on lower tiers
Our verdict
Choose Beamery if…
Global enterprises building skills-first talent networks on Workday/SAP. See the feature table below for where it differs from Gem.
Choose Gem if…
- ✓You're in executive search firms, a segment Beamery doesn't focus on
- ✓You're in recruitment agencies & staffing firms, a segment Beamery doesn't focus on
- ✓Your team sources through LinkedIn every day
- ✓You want to trial before committing (free trial available)
Feature-by-feature
| Feature | Beamery | Gem |
|---|---|---|
| ATS + CRM core | ~ | ✓ |
| Email/inbox sync | ✓ | ✓ |
| LinkedIn / Chrome extension | ~ | ✓ |
| Multi-job-board posting | – | ~ |
| Built-in candidate sourcing | ✓ | ✓ |
| Workflow automation | ✓ | ✓ |
| AI matching & assistance | ✓ | ✓ |
| Reporting & analytics | ✓ | ✓ |
| Temp back-office (pay & bill) | – | – |
| Open API | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mobile app | – | – |
IncludedPartial or paid add-onNot available
What would it cost your team?
| Est. monthly cost, entry tier | 5 seats | 20 seats | 50 seats |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beamery (official) | Custom quote | Custom quote | Custom quote |
| Gem (official) | $695/mo | $2,780/mo | $6,950/mo |
Estimated from each vendor's published entry-tier price as of September 22, 2026; real quotes vary with plan tier, add-on modules, and contract terms. See how we label pricing confidence.
Frequently asked questions
How do Beamery and Gem pricing compare?
Beamery uses custom quote-based pricing and does not publish list prices (official, reviewed July 4, 2026). Gem pricing starts at $139/user/mo (official, reviewed September 22, 2026).
What does Beamery cost?
Beamery uses custom quote-based pricing and does not publish list prices (official, reviewed July 4, 2026). Custom quote only: a demo- and implementation-led enterprise sale with no public module pricing. Positioned as an AI workforce platform connecting into Workday and SAP SuccessFactors (vendor site, Jul 2026).
What does Gem cost?
Gem pricing starts at $139/user/mo (official, reviewed September 22, 2026). Staffing plans on monthly billing: Essentials $139/user/mo (up to 3 users per account) and Professional $199/user/mo (up to 10 users). Billed yearly those drop to $99 and $149. Enterprise is custom, with the choice of Gem's ATS or a third-party one. Both paid staffing plans start with a 7-day trial. Email-finding credits are 150/user/mo on Essentials and 750 on Professional. Corporate plans are quoted on company headcount, with discounted startup pricing under 100 employees (vendor pricing pages, Sep 2026).
Who is Beamery best for, and who is Gem best for?
Beamery: Global enterprises building skills-first talent networks on Workday/SAP. Gem: Sourcing-led teams: in-house TA and outbound-heavy search firms.