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Compare ContactOut and Gem 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Mid-Market (40.2% of reviews)
Mid-Market (49.6% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Free 1 User Per Year
Free Trial
ContactOut
Star Rating
(109)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (40.2% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Free 1 User Per Year
Browse all 4 pricing plansGem
Star Rating
(258)4.8 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (49.6% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Free Trial
Free Trial is available
Browse all 5 pricing plansSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- G2 reviewers report that Gem excels in overall user satisfaction, reflected in its higher G2 Score compared to ContactOut. Users appreciate its ability to centralize hiring pipelines, making it easier to manage candidates from various sources efficiently.
- Users say that ContactOut shines in providing accurate and up-to-date contact details, particularly through its Chrome extension that integrates seamlessly with LinkedIn. This feature is especially praised by those in the expert network industry, who find it saves them significant time in sourcing candidates.
- Reviewers mention that Gem's quality of support is notably higher, with users highlighting the effectiveness of its customer service. This support is crucial for teams looking to resolve issues quickly and maintain productivity during the hiring process.
- According to verified reviews, ContactOut is recognized for its ease of use, with many users finding the interface intuitive and straightforward. This user-friendly design allows for quick access to candidate information, which is a significant advantage for recruiters.
- G2 reviewers highlight that while both products offer free entry-level options, Gem's free trial provides a more structured introduction to its features, allowing users to explore its capabilities before committing fully.
- Users report that Gem's integration with ATS systems is a standout feature, enabling seamless tracking and reviewing of candidates. This integration is a game-changer for teams looking to streamline their hiring processes and improve overall efficiency.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
ContactOut
Free
Free
1 User Per Year
- 40 emails
- 3 phone numbers
- Works on standard LinkedIn only
Gem
Gem for Staffing Agencies
Free Trial
Purpose-built plans for recruiting firms.
Start 7-Day Trial. Prices start at $99/user/month
- All-in-one: ATS, CRM, Sourcing, Scheduling, and Analytics
- Email-finding credits per user monthly with 90%+ success rate (work & personal emails)
- 1-click add across 30+ social platforms
Free Trial
ContactOut
Free Trial is available
Gem
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.9
77
9.1
177
Ease of Use
9.3
77
9.2
180
Ease of Setup
9.2
26
9.3
52
Ease of Admin
8.9
19
9.2
34
Quality of Support
8.9
70
9.5
163
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.5
20
9.7
34
Product Direction (% positive)
8.4
71
9.5
155
Features by Category
Data Availability
Not enough data
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Feature Not Available
Not enough data
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Not enough data
Data Accuracy
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Sales Intelligence
Not enough data
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Not enough data
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Not enough data
Not enough data
Platform
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Not enough data
Features
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Feature Not Available
Not enough data
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Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Lead Generation
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Platform Basics
Not enough data
9.0
32
Not enough data
9.2
36
Not enough data
9.4
38
Platform Data
Not enough data
8.8
31
Not enough data
8.7
38
Platform Content
Not enough data
9.3
35
Not enough data
8.4
27
Not enough data
8.3
12
Platform Additional Functionality
8.3
24
8.9
100
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
8.4
29
Feature Not Available
9.0
84
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.9
28
Not enough data
9.4
8
Platform
7.2
6
8.6
67
|
Verified
7.7
10
8.9
64
|
Verified
7.2
9
8.5
55
8.0
10
8.8
60
|
Verified
7.3
11
8.9
62
|
Verified
7.0
5
8.7
29
6.7
9
8.9
64
|
Verified
6.9
9
9.1
66
|
Verified
Basics
Not enough data
9.1
91
Not enough data
8.8
81
Not enough data
9.0
90
Additional Functionality
Not enough data
9.0
91
Not enough data
8.8
71
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Content
Not enough data
9.2
90
Not enough data
8.6
70
Recruiting and Onboarding
8.3
24
8.9
100
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
8.0
69
Feature Not Available
9.0
84
|
Verified
Platform
7.2
6
8.6
67
|
Verified
7.7
10
8.9
64
|
Verified
7.2
9
8.5
55
8.0
10
8.8
60
|
Verified
7.3
11
8.9
62
|
Verified
7.0
5
8.7
29
6.7
9
8.9
64
|
Verified
6.9
9
9.1
66
|
Verified
Platform Basics
Not enough data
8.9
38
Not enough data
9.1
43
Not enough data
9.0
42
Not enough data
9.2
42
Platform Data
Not enough data
8.4
40
Not enough data
9.0
44
Not enough data
8.9
41
Not enough data
9.0
42
Platform Functionality
Not enough data
8.9
46
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.5
43
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
9.0
45
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Agentic AI - Talent Intelligence
Not enough data
9.3
5
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
9.3
5
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Platform Functionality
8.3
24
8.9
100
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
8.4
29
Feature Not Available
8.0
69
Feature Not Available
9.0
84
|
Verified
Agentic AI - Recruiting Automation
Not enough data
9.4
8
Not enough data
9.4
9
Not enough data
9.1
9
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
9.4
9
Not enough data
9.1
9
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Platform
7.2
6
8.6
67
|
Verified
7.7
10
8.9
64
|
Verified
7.2
9
8.5
55
8.0
10
8.8
60
|
Verified
7.3
11
8.9
62
|
Verified
7.0
5
8.7
29
6.7
9
8.9
64
|
Verified
6.9
9
9.1
66
|
Verified
Lead Intelligence
8.9
22
Not enough data
9.2
20
Not enough data
8.9
23
Not enough data
9.0
17
Not enough data
9.2
24
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Lead Intelligence
Not enough data
Not enough data
Lead Monitoring
8.8
28
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Lead Capture
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Data Capture
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.3
26
Not enough data
8.7
29
Not enough data
Analytics
8.5
25
Not enough data
8.6
19
Not enough data
Customization
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
7.7
22
Not enough data
7.5
18
Not enough data
8.7
19
Not enough data
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Lead Mining
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - SAP Store
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Agentic AI - Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS)
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
9.0
5
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Sourcing
Not enough data
9.3
24
Not enough data
8.9
22
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
9.3
5
Not enough data
10.0
5
Candidate Management - Applicant Tracking System
Not enough data
8.7
24
Not enough data
9.3
5
Not enough data
9.0
5
Not enough data
9.3
5
Not enough data
9.7
5
Not enough data
9.0
5
Not enough data
9.3
5
Platform
7.2
6
8.6
67
|
Verified
7.7
10
8.9
64
|
Verified
7.2
9
8.5
55
8.0
10
8.8
60
|
Verified
7.3
11
8.9
62
|
Verified
7.0
5
8.7
29
6.7
9
8.9
64
|
Verified
6.9
9
9.1
66
|
Verified
AI - Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS)
Not enough data
9.0
5
Not enough data
8.7
5
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
ContactOut and Gem are categorized as Recruiting Automation
Unique Categories
Gem is categorized as Talent Intelligence, Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS), Candidate Relationship Management, Diversity Recruiting, and SAP Store
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
ContactOut
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Gem
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Staffing and Recruiting
26.5%
Information Services
8.8%
Information Technology and Services
5.9%
Computer Software
5.9%
Marketing and Advertising
4.9%
Other
48.0%
Computer Software
26.4%
Staffing and Recruiting
21.1%
Information Technology and Services
12.8%
Financial Services
6.2%
Internet
3.7%
Other
29.8%
Discussions
What is the best email finder?
2 Comments
DO
I like RocketReach and is who I am currently using to obtain contact information, as well as do searches for candidates. ContactOut has the search function,...Read more
What is ContactOut com?
1 Comment
NS
Contactout.com is a tool which helps you in finding the contact details of the potential leads.Read more
What is ContactOut used for?
1 Comment
AA
This is good tool for finding contact details. ease of use. User friendlyRead more
Gem has no discussions with answers
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