Breezy HR 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
Breezy HR
Frictionless Kanban ATS with a free plan
Best for: SMBs without in-house recruiters who want visual, simple hiring
✓Drag-and-drop Kanban pipeline needs zero manager training
✓Genuinely useful free Bootstrap plan
✕Reporting lacks enterprise customization
✕UI feels slightly dated
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 Breezy HR if…
- ✓Multi-job-board posting is core to how you fill roles
Choose Gem if…
- ✓You're in executive search firms, a segment Breezy HR doesn't focus on
- ✓You're in recruitment agencies & staffing firms, a segment Breezy HR doesn't focus on
- ✓You want built-in candidate sourcing instead of separate tools
- ✓AI matching and assistance are on your must-have list
Feature-by-feature
| Feature | Breezy HR | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Breezy HR (official) | $189/mo (Startup)flat | $189/mo (Startup)flat | $189/mo (Startup)flat |
| 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 Breezy HR and Gem pricing compare?
Breezy HR pricing starts at $189/mo (Startup) (official, reviewed July 4, 2026). Gem pricing starts at $139/user/mo (official, reviewed September 22, 2026).
What does Breezy HR cost?
Breezy HR pricing starts at $189/mo (Startup) (official, reviewed July 4, 2026). Free Bootstrap plan (1 active job), then Startup $189/mo, Growth $329/mo, Business $529/mo on monthly billing; annual billing drops those to $157/$273/$439. 14-day full-feature trial; AI credits, SMS, and onboarding are priced add-ons (vendor pricing page, 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 Breezy HR best for, and who is Gem best for?
Breezy HR: SMBs without in-house recruiters who want visual, simple hiring. Gem: Sourcing-led teams: in-house TA and outbound-heavy search firms.