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    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    LinkedIn Recruiter

    Score8.1 out of 10
    N/ALinkedIn Recruiter is a hiring platform for talent professionals that helps find, connect with, and manage the people you want to hire.N/A

    SeekOut

    Score6.2 out of 10
    N/ASeekOut is a people-first platform that helps organizations hire, grow, and retain great talent. They aim to empower companies with a clear picture of their current and future talent by combining internal and external data backed by actionable analytics.N/A
    Pricing
    LinkedIn RecruiterSeekOut
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    LinkedIn RecruiterSeekOut
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    Community Pulse
    LinkedIn RecruiterSeekOut
    Considered Both Products
    LinkedIn
    Chose LinkedIn Recruiter
    SeekOut has a diversity filter, which I like. They also list some candidates that are not on LinkedIn, but ultimately SeekOut routes me to LinkedIn. So technically SeekOut allows me to screen for filters that LinkedIn does not, but I actually end up using LinkedIn Recruiter to …
    Incentivized
    Chose LinkedIn Recruiter
    I use both LinkedIn Recruiter and SeekOut. I start my candidate search with LinkedIn Recruiter due to its ease of use, high candidate yield, and integration with Linkedin for the sake of contacting candidates.
    Incentivized
    Chose LinkedIn Recruiter
    SeekOut's boolean filters are better but SeekOut primarily runs as a support to LinkedIn Recruiter. Meaning that even if I find someone on SeekOut I still use LinkedIn Recruiter to outreach and track that candidate.
    Incentivized
    Chose LinkedIn Recruiter
    LinkedIn Recruiter has the largest reach globally. I mean, if you're not on LinkedIn, do you even exist? ;) It is the only real game in town for one-stop-shopping for candidates. The service is premium, and so is the price. However, there is nothing that I'm aware of in the …
    Incentivized
    Chose LinkedIn Recruiter
    LinkedIn is the #1 source of profiles. It has the most, and a lot of other sourcing sites are based around the frameworks of LinkedIn, or bring you directly to their profiles.
    Incentivized
    SeekOut
    Chose SeekOut
    SeekOut is probably our 2nd most valuable candidate search tool.
    Incentivized
    Chose SeekOut
    Linkedin Recruiter is great but I think SeekOut does a better job at allowing the filters to be applied better - more options to do free text vs typing in filters one by one. I also like that SeekOut shares the contact info. I strongly prefer beign able to send an email over …
    Incentivized
    Chose SeekOut
    SeekOut is just below Linkedin Recruiter - if messaging were more accessible, I would rank at the level of LIR.
    Incentivized
    Chose SeekOut
    SeekOut is a lot easier to pull TAM data and diverse candidates.
    Incentivized
    Chose SeekOut
    Less expensive, better more direct candidate engagement, less advertising.
    Incentivized
    Chose SeekOut
    Indeed is great for all roles, but I enjoy the text messages availability to prospects.
    Incentivized
    Chose SeekOut
    I used Eightfold AI back in 2016-2018 and it was pretty good. I would say SeekOut is just as good, but I liked the ATS integration that Eightfold AI provided. Not sure if SeekOut has that, but would be a great addition if they do not yet have it.
    Incentivized
    Chose SeekOut
    We selected SeekOut as an extra level of sourcing and the intention was not to use LI anymore. They do not stack up because we are able to DM candidates, or they can message us asking questions, set up screens, send resumes, etc. You can not do that on SeekOut.
    Incentivized
    Chose SeekOut
    In my opinion, Hired is not good. It has been collapsing and getting worse for years.
    Incentivized
    Chose SeekOut
    SeekOut lets you focus on diversity and specific skillsets more than Linkedin Recruiter. Linkedin Recruiter has a more basic view of candidates and doesn't let you target how long they've been in a specific position - only overall years of experience. SeekOut let's you target …
    Incentivized
    Chose SeekOut
    More accessible and detailed information already in the search platform; AI-based details such as which skills are actually the most relevant based on a comprehensive read of the profile.
    Incentivized
    Chose SeekOut
    Gives you more informational data on how to find targeted candidates with the ability to find contact information
    Incentivized
    Chose SeekOut
    Better than most sites I have used.
    Incentivized
    Chose SeekOut
    Linkedin Recruiter is industry standard; GDPR compliant, with strong presence in global markets.
    Incentivized
    Chose SeekOut
    Gem, in my opinion, is an even better tool than SeekOut as it offers more capabilities. Gem lets you see the latest activities in relation to a candidate (messages, responses, etc.). SeekOut does not allow you to store information so you need to store the information related to …
    Incentivized
    Chose SeekOut
    We selected SeekOut primarily for it's ability to provide candidates from underrepresented groups that fit hard-to-find skill sets.
    Incentivized
    Chose SeekOut
    Nothing is able to search Github profiles the way Seekout can
    Incentivized
    Chose SeekOut
    I utilize both SeekOut and LinkedIn, I find that LinkedIn is easier to use and provides a more responsive and successful list of candidates.
    Incentivized
    Chose SeekOut
    In our experience, SeekOut has consistently provided a greater number of search results compared to Linkedin Recruiter. The platform's powerful search algorithms and customized filters make it easy to quickly identify a large pool of highly qualified candidates. This has been …
    Incentivized
    Chose SeekOut
    SeekOut is much better than Indeed and Glassdoor but not as good as Linkedin Recruiter.
    Incentivized
    Chose SeekOut
    I absolutely hated using Beamery and find it to be a waste of my organization's money. Why use something that's purely a messaging tool/CRM when you can use something like SeekOut which has SO much more additional functionality?

    Additionally, I prefer SeekOut even to the premier …
    Incentivized
    Chose SeekOut
    We use SeekOut in conjunction with LinkedIn
    Incentivized
    Chose SeekOut
    SeekOut is top in every consideration. The others don't compare in the interface, use, quality, etc.
    Incentivized
    Chose SeekOut
    They both have the same talent pool. You find in LinkedIn you can also find in Seek Out, including the links to their LinkedIn profile. Also, you can assess candidates on their specialty in Seek Out a lot easier as it is highlighted where they are best good at.
    Incentivized
    Chose SeekOut
    We choose SeekOut for the Account Manager support and the opportunity to provide live, real feedback to the team.
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    Key User Insights
    Would buy again
    96%
    Would buy again
    24 Answers
    85%
    Would buy again
    188 Answers
    Delivers good value for the price
    90%
    Delivers good value for the price
    19 Answers
    90%
    Delivers good value for the price
    122 Answers
    Happy with the feature set
    96%
    Happy with the feature set
    24 Answers
    90%
    Happy with the feature set
    198 Answers
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    89%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    16 Answers
    88%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    85 Answers
    Implementation went as expected
    100%
    Implementation went as expected
    19 Answers
    94%
    Implementation went as expected
    98 Answers
    Features
    LinkedIn RecruiterSeekOut
    Talent Intelligence
    Comparison of Talent Intelligence features of LinkedIn Recruiter and SeekOut
    Feature
    LinkedIn Recruiter
    -
    Ratings
    SeekOut
    8.0
    161 Ratings
    5% above category average
    Existing Skills Mapping/Lanscaping00 Ratings8.6139 Ratings
    Bias-Mitigating Algorithms00 Ratings7.9120 Ratings
    Diversity Reporting00 Ratings8.7152 Ratings
    AI-Based Role Definition00 Ratings7.8111 Ratings
    Candidate Modelling00 Ratings7.8125 Ratings
    Talent Rediscovery00 Ratings7.9110 Ratings
    Automated Candidate Evaluation/Scoring00 Ratings7.2106 Ratings
    Internal Mobility Recommendations00 Ratings7.870 Ratings
    At-Risk Talent Scoring00 Ratings7.661 Ratings
    ATS Integrations00 Ratings8.897 Ratings
    Best Alternatives
    LinkedIn RecruiterSeekOut
    Small Businesses
    No answers on this topic
    hireEZ
    Score7.9 out of 10
    Medium-sized Companies
    No answers on this topic
    Indeed Resume
    Score8.8 out of 10
    Enterprises
    Avature CRM
    Score8.3 out of 10
    Indeed Resume
    Score8.8 out of 10
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    User Ratings
    LinkedIn RecruiterSeekOut
    Likelihood to Recommend
    8.5
    (25 ratings)
    8.8
    (220 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    -
    (0 ratings)
    1.6
    (11 ratings)
    Usability
    8.8
    (6 ratings)
    3.0
    (7 ratings)
    Support Rating
    -
    (0 ratings)
    8.2
    (204 ratings)
    Online Training
    -
    (0 ratings)
    7.7
    (2 ratings)
    Implementation Rating
    -
    (0 ratings)
    5.5
    (3 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    LinkedIn RecruiterSeekOut
    Likelihood to Recommend
    LinkedIn
    LinkedIn Recruiter is better suited in terms of the filters it provides to search for a pool of candidates. Features like past and current companies, past universities, or years of experience, AI Search, and AI message drafting do wonders in terms of recruitment. But some more filters can be added, which will help further in recruitment. For example, Boolean search in job titles, targeting specific keywords in recent experience, etc.
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    SeekOut
    Diversity teams use this, and powerfilters are very helpful. When looking for volume, Seek out other terms to find relevant profiles well. For example, it might map other candidates with similar terms at the end of the pool search. Also, the bias reducer filter helps make sure there is less bias towards a hiring manager and the recruiters.
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    Pros
    LinkedIn
    • The scheduler is my most favorite part of Recruiter. Super easy and organized to use.
    • It also can integrate with my applicant tracking system when and if I hire from LinkedIn Recruiter.
    • The fact that you can see an applicants full profile gives more information than just a resume when selecting candidates to interview.
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    SeekOut
    • It is customized with boolean search and allows users to merge the keywords with advanced features to get best results.
    • With complex keywords, it searches till best possible outcomes by utilizing powerful filters.
    • It’s basic features is to find the best capable candidates, it sends users personalized messages through email.
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    Cons
    LinkedIn
    • For some reason, whenever I click "View in Recruiter" it takes me to the project summary screen instead of that candidate's profile in Recruiter
    • It would be nice if candidates got automatically moved to the appropriate stage when an action is taken (ie "Contacted" after sending them a message)
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    SeekOut
    • SeekOut needs better updates to the backend repository, LI. Several times, when pulled through, SeekOut pulled up LI profiles that were not up to date compared to when searched on LI directly.
    • It would be helpful to have better/more updated phone information. As noted in the previous screen, approx. 50% of phone contact information is spot-on, however capturing more up to date information for phone would be helpful.
    • Although picky, having different colors for screens to highlight areas would be helpful. Working late at night, which many times do, the screens are similar in color and brightness, and it would be beneficial to have more distinguishment in colors or brightness so as not to blend.
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    Likelihood to Renew
    LinkedIn
    No answers on this topic
    SeekOut
    This platform tends to give you applicants who are not necessarily looking for new opportunities. I have had people be upset that I contacted them or sought them out on LinkedIn. This can be troublesome when the only thing I am trying to do is find qualified applicants. I need active people, who dont mind a cold call
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    Usability
    LinkedIn
    This portals helps to source the profile directly from the LinkedIn where I don't need to check the resume and LinkedIn separately every time. LinkedIn Recruiter is the best platform for posting the job effortlessly. It requires only few details and we can get response quicker.
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    SeekOut
    Using SeekOut is very intuitive. Lots of multi-select boxes, toggle switches, and keyword boxes. If you have any experience with LinkedIn Recruiter, SeekOut is not a far jump in learning how to use it effectively. I will say that adding candidates to projects doesn't necessarily feel like an intuitive process after you've been redirected to LinkedIn to look at a candidate's profile
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    Support Rating
    LinkedIn
    No answers on this topic
    SeekOut
    We have not needed to get in touch with the support team during our time using SeekOut because someone else in our company takes care of that matter. Overall, we have been very satisfied with the ease of use and self-sufficiency of SeekOut and have not found the need to contact the support team.
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    Online Training
    LinkedIn
    No answers on this topic
    SeekOut
    We had an online tarining with all the recruiters. The trainer was very good, and enthusiast as well. He explained everything very detailed, showed how to search which kind of functions are in Seekout. He showed the program by using examples of search. We could ask questions at the end, and he told that we can contact him any time.
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    Implementation Rating
    LinkedIn
    No answers on this topic
    SeekOut
    Once the licenses were purchased we were sent an email to activate our account. From there we had full access to the platform and a training was set up. Since I had used SeekOut previously I understood the dynamics of the platform and was able to use it instantly.
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    Alternatives Considered
    LinkedIn
    SeekOut has a diversity filter, which I like. They also list some candidates that are not on LinkedIn, but ultimately SeekOut routes me to LinkedIn. So technically SeekOut allows me to screen for filters that LinkedIn does not, but I actually end up using LinkedIn Recruiter to manage and communicate with the candidates.
    Incentivized
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    SeekOut
    We selected SeekOut as an extra level of sourcing and the intention was not to use LI anymore. They do not stack up because we are able to DM candidates, or they can message us asking questions, set up screens, send resumes, etc. You can not do that on SeekOut.
    Incentivized
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    Return on Investment
    LinkedIn
    • It's a must have for reaching passive candidates.
    • Love being able to identify candidates we may need in the future and saving them in a project.
    • It's difficult to cut through the noise using Inmails since everyone is using the tool.
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    SeekOut
    • Talent Intelligence and market data help us become more of a talent partner to Hiring Manager and leadership
    • SeekOut helps us source from underrepresented groups
    • SeekOut provides automatic candidate reach out campaigns and follow ups which increase response rates and decrease time to fill
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