Ashby vs Gem
Best for
Scaling startups and mid-market/enterprise talent teams wanting an all-in-one ATS, CRM, scheduling and analytics in one system.
Mid-market and enterprise talent-acquisition teams consolidating sourcing, CRM, ATS and analytics under one AI-first platform.
Strong when
Consolidating separate ATS, sourcing/CRM, scheduling and analytics tools and prioritizing self-serve reporting and automation.
Outbound sourcing and nurture at scale, rediscovering past candidates and proving TA impact via analytics without a BI team are priorities.
Validate before buying
Data is stored and processed in the United States, and ISO 27001 is not confirmed on official pages; pricing is quote-based.
Reviewers cite integration issues, higher cost and limited customization; pricing is quote-based.
Pricing
Per-seat and quote-based, with an entry price reported around $300/month; the open API is included in all tiers.
Quote-based; not published on the official site.
Implementation
A vendor case study reports implementation in about one month.
Modular — start with individual tools (CRM, sourcing, scheduling or analytics) alongside an existing ATS, then expand.
Employees
51-200
201-500
Headquarters
San Francisco
San Francisco
Founded
2019
2017
Categories
Applicant Tracking SystemRecruiting CRM
Recruiting CRMTalent SourcingAI Recruiting & Sourcing
Core capabilities
Applicant tracking (ATS)Sourcing and candidate CRMInterview schedulingRecruiting analyticsHeadcount planningAI notetaker and automationReferralsJob-board embed
AI sourcingCandidate CRM and pipeline nurtureOutbound outreach automationApplicant trackingInterview schedulingRecruiting analytics and forecastingAI application reviewCandidate fraud detection
Decision snapshots reflect verified profiles where available. Ashby · Gem