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ZipRecruiter vs Gem Comparison (2026)

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ZipRecruiter

Gem

Overview

ZipRecruiter posts job openings to over 100 job boards, as well as social sites or brand job pages, and then tracks, screens & rates all applicants

Gem is the AI-first recruiting platform built for better outcomes, not more tools.

Platforms supported

Web-based
iPhone app
Android app
Windows Phone app

Typical customers

Freelancers
Small businesses
Mid size businesses
Large enterprises

Customer support

Phone
Online
Knowledge base
Video tutorials

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Platforms supported

Web-based
iPhone app
Android app
Windows Phone app

Typical customers

Freelancers
Small businesses
Mid size businesses
Large enterprises

Customer support

Phone
Online
Knowledge base
Video tutorials

view more detailsview details

Video & Screenshots

Pricing

Starting from

No pricing info

Free trial available
Credit cardless trial
Free account
Subscription based

Starting from

135

Per month

Free trial available
Credit cardless trial
Free account
Subscription based

User reviews

4.2

10.9K

5.3K

3.1K

1.7K

438

240

Value for money

Ease of use

Features

Customer support

61%

would recommend this app

4.7

125

Value for money

Ease of use

Features

Customer support

91%

would recommend this app

Pros

“It provides great exposure for job postings and helps connect with quality candidates efficiently. While there are a few areas that could be improved, the convenience and effectiveness of the platform make it a valuable tool for recruiting and hiring.”

Rebecca R.

Production Manager

“The platform is user-friendly, job postings reach a large audience, and the matching technology helps save time by bringing in applicants that fit the position.”

Rebecca R.

Production Manager

“ZipRecruiter has been an effective recruiting platform for posting jobs, reviewing applications, and connecting with potential candidates.”

Mohammed B.

Researcher

Pros

“The next step was to review several on-demand webinars before another targeted session could be scheduled.”

Anthony S.

CPO

“Gem has provided us with improved reporting capabilities and enabled us to effectively manage recruiting campaigns.”

Gedion B.

Customer Manager

“The tool can definitely be improved to improve the sourcer/recruiter experience but I'm glad GEM is part of our sourcing workflow!”

Mathieu L.

Recruiter

Cons

“One thing I dislike about ZipRecruiter is that it sometimes sends too many job alerts and emails Some job recommendations do not match my skills or location and occasionally job listings may be outdated or low quality”

Levin W.

Cashier

“For the cost of the platform and the time investment required to manage postings and review applicants, we did not see a sufficient return on investment.”

Ashley P.

HR Manager

“What I like least about ZipRecruiter is that some of the applications can feel repetitive or unqualified despite the matching system.”

Rebecca R.

Production Manager

Cons

“It is on the expensive side, especially since you still need another tool for actual sourcing.”

Cynthia B.

Talent Acquisition Team Lead

“Sometimes the plug-in can be a bit buggy and unusuableSometimes candidate first and last names don;'t auto-populateI wish there was a clearer distinction (or I better understood) why to use Gem projects vs. LinkedIn RecruiterGiven how expensive LinkedIn Recruiter is and how tight the economy is at the moment, I wish there were more features and/or product design choices that make Gem a tool that can offer significant value even when not paired with a LinkedIn Recruiter seat ”

Samuel V.

Recruitment Manager

“In 2021 product was good But in 2022 the product went completely downhill following mass layoffs Account Management is unreachable, and customer support do not understand the productUser Account can be terminated at any point with no explanation Over 100,00 candidates lost Millions of dollars in potential deals down the drain”