Gem vs Vultus Recruit
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
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
Vultus Recruit
Ultra-low-cost ATS for IT staffing
Best for: IT staffing firms running high-volume contract desks on a budget
✓Among the cheapest per-seat prices in the market
✓Handles mass mailing well
✕Bare-bones interface
✕No advanced AI matching
Our verdict
Choose Gem if…
- ✓You're in in-house talent acquisition, a segment Vultus Recruit doesn't focus on
- ✓You're in executive search firms, a segment Vultus Recruit doesn't focus on
- ✓You want built-in candidate sourcing instead of separate tools
- ✓You want workflow automation working out of the box
Choose Vultus Recruit if…
- ✓You're in high-volume hiring, a segment Gem doesn't focus on
- ✓Multi-job-board posting is core to how you fill roles
- ✓Entry price matters: $18.99/user/mo published vs $139 for Gem
Feature-by-feature
| Feature | Gem | Vultus Recruit |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gem (official) | $695/mo | $2,780/mo | $6,950/mo |
| Vultus Recruit (official) | $94.95/mo | $379.8/mo | $949.5/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
Is Gem cheaper than Vultus Recruit?
Vultus Recruit has the lower published starting price. Vultus Recruit pricing starts at $18.99/user/mo (official, reviewed September 22, 2026). Gem pricing starts at $139/user/mo (official, reviewed September 22, 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).
What does Vultus Recruit cost?
Vultus Recruit pricing starts at $18.99/user/mo (official, reviewed September 22, 2026). Monthly billing, priced by team size: $18.99/user/mo for 3–5 users, $14.99 for 6–30 and $9.99 for 30+. Billed yearly those drop to $15, $11 and $8. Pricing for 1–2 users is not published (vendor pricing page, Sep 2026).
Which is rated higher, Gem or Vultus Recruit?
Vultus Recruit is rated higher: 4.9/5 on G2 versus 4.8/5 for Gem on G2.
Who is Gem best for, and who is Vultus Recruit best for?
Gem: Sourcing-led teams: in-house TA and outbound-heavy search firms. Vultus Recruit: IT staffing firms running high-volume contract desks on a budget.