Gem vs Teamtailor
Two recruitment CRMs compared on pricing, features, and fit, so you can shortlist with confidence.
✓Pricing verified against vendor pagesData reviewed July 4, 2026How we research →
By Ramin Assemi, B2B SaaS marketer and former Head of Content at Close.comPublished Updated
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
Teamtailor
Employer-branding-first ATS + CRM with unlimited users
Best for: SMBs that win talent through their brand and careers site
✓Best-in-class no-code career page builder
✓High hiring-manager adoption and polished candidate booking
✕Customization limits for complex multi-brand setups
✕Light compliance auditing for large enterprises
Our verdict
Choose Gem if…
- ✓You're in executive search firms, a segment Teamtailor doesn't focus on
- ✓You're in recruitment agencies & staffing firms, a segment Teamtailor doesn't focus on
- ✓You want built-in candidate sourcing instead of separate tools
- ✓AI matching and assistance are on your must-have list
Choose Teamtailor if…
- ✓Multi-job-board posting is core to how you fill roles
Feature-by-feature
| Feature | Gem | Teamtailor |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | – | ✓ |
What would it cost your team?
| Est. monthly cost, entry tier | 5 seats | 20 seats | 50 seats |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gem (official) | $495/mo | $1,980/mo | $4,950/mo |
| Teamtailor (official) | Custom quote | Custom quote | Custom quote |
Estimated from each vendor's published entry-tier price as of July 4, 2026; real quotes vary with plan tier, add-on modules, and contract terms. See how we label pricing confidence.
Frequently asked questions
How do Gem and Teamtailor pricing compare?
Gem pricing starts at $99/user/mo (official, reviewed July 4, 2026). Teamtailor uses custom quote-based pricing and does not publish list prices (official, reviewed July 4, 2026).
What does Gem cost?
Gem pricing starts at $99/user/mo (official, reviewed July 4, 2026). Staffing plans: Essentials $99/user/mo billed yearly (up to 3 users) and Professional $149/user/mo billed yearly (up to 10 users); Enterprise custom. Corporate/startup plans are quote-led; Gem now positions itself as an all-in-one recruiting platform, with ATS optional in some packaging. Email-finding credit limits vary by plan (vendor pricing pages, Jul 2026).
What does Teamtailor cost?
Teamtailor uses custom quote-based pricing and does not publish list prices (official, reviewed July 4, 2026). Custom quote only. The pricing page promises unlimited users and unlimited job postings, but publishes no amounts; third parties report ~$300/mo entry for small teams, unverified (vendor pricing page, Jul 2026).
Which is rated higher, Gem or Teamtailor?
Gem is rated higher: 4.8/5 on G2 versus 4.6/5 for Teamtailor.
Who is Gem best for, and who is Teamtailor best for?
Gem: Sourcing-led teams: in-house TA and outbound-heavy search firms. Teamtailor: SMBs that win talent through their brand and careers site.