SeekOut vs. Linkedin Recruiter

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
SeekOut
Score 7.7 out of 10
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SeekOut 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
Linkedin Recruiter
Score 8.1 out of 10
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LinkedIN Recruiter is a hiring platform for talent professionals that helps find, connect with, and manage the people you want to hire.N/A
Pricing
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Free Trial
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Free/Freemium Version
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Premium Consulting/Integration Services
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Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
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Community Pulse
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Considered Both Products
SeekOut
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 …
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 …
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 …
Chose SeekOut
Linkedin Recruiter has access to candidates' most updated information and additional features that indicate candidates' likelihood of responding to an outreach. There is also the option to send bulk outreach messages and other useful organizational features in the Project …
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 …
Chose SeekOut
SeekOut is probably our 2nd most valuable candidate search tool.
Chose SeekOut
SeekOut is a lot easier to pull TAM data and diverse candidates.
Chose SeekOut
Reducing our sourcing time is where Seekout has made the most significant difference for us. Not only do we save time by making searches easier, but also in the quality of the results we get from each search. Less time sourcing and reaching out (with Seekout's email sequencing) …
Chose SeekOut
LinkedIn does not offer diversity filters for sourcing and it crashes quite frequently. SeekOut does offer these filters and is almost always functional and responsive.
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.
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.
Chose SeekOut
In my opinion, Hired is not good. It has been collapsing and getting worse for years.
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.
Chose SeekOut
Gives you more informational data on how to find targeted candidates with the ability to find contact information
Chose SeekOut
Better than most sites I have used.
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 …
Chose SeekOut
We selected SeekOut primarily for it's ability to provide candidates from underrepresented groups that fit hard-to-find skill sets.
Chose SeekOut
Nothing is able to search Github profiles the way Seekout can
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.
Linkedin Recruiter
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.
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.
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 recruit to …
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 …
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.
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Features
SeekOutLinkedin Recruiter
Talent Intelligence
Comparison of Talent Intelligence features of Product A and Product B
SeekOut
6.4
161 Ratings
13% below category average
Linkedin Recruiter
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Ratings
Existing Skills Mapping/Lanscaping7.0139 Ratings00 Ratings
Bias-Mitigating Algorithms7.4120 Ratings00 Ratings
Diversity Reporting7.3152 Ratings00 Ratings
AI-Based Role Definition6.1111 Ratings00 Ratings
Candidate Modelling6.7125 Ratings00 Ratings
Talent Rediscovery6.3110 Ratings00 Ratings
Automated Candidate Evaluation/Scoring5.6106 Ratings00 Ratings
Internal Mobility Recommendations5.570 Ratings00 Ratings
At-Risk Talent Scoring5.161 Ratings00 Ratings
ATS Integrations6.597 Ratings00 Ratings
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User Ratings
SeekOutLinkedin Recruiter
Likelihood to Recommend
7.7
(220 ratings)
9.1
(19 ratings)
Likelihood to Renew
6.1
(11 ratings)
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(0 ratings)
Usability
7.3
(7 ratings)
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(0 ratings)
Support Rating
7.8
(204 ratings)
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(0 ratings)
Online Training
7.7
(2 ratings)
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Implementation Rating
7.1
(3 ratings)
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User Testimonials
SeekOutLinkedin Recruiter
Likelihood to Recommend
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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LinkedIn
I can manage candidates from the search to moving them to projects to messaging in one place, which makes it a more streamlined and efficient process. If a candidate does not respond to an outreach message from my LinkedIn recruiter mailbox, I can then send a connection request and a message directing them, to the recruiter message.
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Pros
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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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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Cons
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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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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Likelihood to Renew
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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LinkedIn
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Usability
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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LinkedIn
No answers on this topic
Support Rating
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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LinkedIn
No answers on this topic
Online Training
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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LinkedIn
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Implementation Rating
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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LinkedIn
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Alternatives Considered
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.
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LinkedIn
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 market that can compete.
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Return on Investment
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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LinkedIn
  • Refined search for the appropriate candidates.
  • Emails sent are not sure to be delivered as there is no notifications.
  • Not worth the amount spent in getting the service.
  • Contact information unavailable to get in touch.
  • Limits in the daily use of InMail.
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