Pin vs RippleMatch
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
Pin
AI sourcing and outreach layer with an 850M-profile database
Best for: Sourcing-led boutiques that need response rates, not a system of record
✓850M+ profile database with AI matching
✓Outreach algorithms producing standout reply rates (~17% on LinkedIn)
✕A sourcing layer, not a complete system of record
✕Usually needs a separate ATS for post-interview pipeline
RippleMatch
AI-matched early-career recruiting (Campus OS)
Best for: TA teams that want campus hiring driven by skills, not school lists
✓Skills-first matching widens access beyond target-school lists
✓Removes hours of manual resume vetting
✕Matching algorithm needs a learning period
✕Matches occasionally require manual review
Our verdict
Choose Pin if…
- ✓You're in recruitment agencies & staffing firms, a segment RippleMatch doesn't focus on
- ✓You're in executive search firms, a segment RippleMatch doesn't focus on
- ✓Your team sources through LinkedIn every day
Choose RippleMatch if…
- ✓You're in campus & graduate recruiting, a segment Pin doesn't focus on
- ✓Reporting and analytics drive how you run the desk
Feature-by-feature
| Feature | Pin | RippleMatch |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pin (official) | $99/mo (Solo, annual)flat | $99/mo (Solo, annual)flat | $99/mo (Solo, annual)flat |
| RippleMatch (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 Pin and RippleMatch pricing compare?
Pin pricing starts at $99/mo (Solo, annual) (official, reviewed July 4, 2026). RippleMatch uses custom quote-based pricing and does not publish list prices (official, reviewed July 4, 2026).
What does Pin cost?
Pin pricing starts at $99/mo (Solo, annual) (official, reviewed July 4, 2026). Solo $99/mo (annual billing only), Professional $149/user/mo annual ($179 monthly), Business $249/user/mo annual ($299 monthly). SSO/SAML and SCIM are +$150/mo each (vendor pricing page, Jul 2026).
What does RippleMatch cost?
RippleMatch uses custom quote-based pricing and does not publish list prices (official, reviewed July 4, 2026). Custom quote only; no public pricing or billing metric on official employer pages (vendor site, Jul 2026).
Who is Pin best for, and who is RippleMatch best for?
Pin: Sourcing-led boutiques that need response rates, not a system of record. RippleMatch: TA teams that want campus hiring driven by skills, not school lists.