Pin.com
vs LinkedIn Recruiter
Skip the Boolean gymnastics. Search in natural language with Pin and surface high-fit candidates LinkedIn won't show you outside your network.
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Why Pin is the
best choice
Colleen Riccinto Cyber Talent Search
"Old-school recruiters will tell you the best sourcing tool is your brain, and I agree. What I love about Pin is that it takes the critical thinking your brain already does and puts it on steroids. I can target specific company types and industries in my search and let the software handle the kind of strategic thinking I'd normally have to do on my own, something I simply can't do the same way in LinkedIn Recruiter."
| Compare | Pin | LinkedIn Recruiter |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | $ | $$$$ |
| Search experience | Natural language search | Boolean-heavy, keyword search |
| Search filter granularity | Highly flexible filters | Limited, predefined filters |
| Ease of use | Simple & intuitive workflows | Steep learning curve |
| Search setup time | Seconds | Manual, time-intensive setup |
| Candidate matching approach | Role & skill-based matching | Keyword-based matching |
| Handles non-standard titles & industries | | Frequently missed |
| Sourcing coverage | Multi-platform talent sourcing | Limited to LinkedIn profiles |
| Visibility beyond network graph | Not connection-dependent | Restricted by connection graph |
| Multi-channel outreach | Email, text messages, & more | Only InMail & connection requests |
| Candidate discovery depth | Surfaces hard-to-find candidates | Misses inactive / hidden profiles |
| Manual effort required | Minimal | High |
| Time spent reviewing candidates | Minutes | Manual profile-by-profile review |
| Outreach cost | Monthly lookup credits (add-ons available) | Fixed InMail limits by plan |
| Automation | Built-in AI agents | Limited automation |
| Auto-evaluates candidates & adds to pipeline | | |
| AI-generated candidate insights | Role-specific summaries, strengths and fit | Profile data & activity signals |
| Searches based on full sentences and job descriptions | | |
| Data portability & exports | Flexible exports & direct ATS sync | Limited exports, ATS-dependent |
Data from our internal tests on February 2026. Feature availability and functionality may vary by plan and use case.
Questions & Answers
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Ask our team Yes, Pin provides advanced analytics and reporting features that allow recruiters and hiring managers to gain insights into their recruitment process. From tracking the efficiency of your hiring funnel to analyzing the quality of hires and understanding diversity metrics, Pin equips you with the data you need to continuously improve your recruiting efforts.
Contact Lookup Credits are credits that allow you to look up an email address or phone number to get the contact's information. We charge 2 credits per email address and 4 credits per phone number. You can purchase additional credits at any time in packs of 500 for $50.
Yes, Pin requires a 3-month minimum commitment but has flexible payment options, including monthly payments, during the contract period.
Pin ensures the privacy and security of data through robust measures including secure encryption at rest and in transit, strict access controls, network security protocols, authentication mechanisms, and client-level enforcement. Additionally, our compliance with SOC 2 Type 2 standards and third-party audits demonstrates our commitment to protecting sensitive information throughout the recruitment process.
Pin's AI is a one-of-a-kind system that has checkpoints in every step of the process. First, we've designed our AI to ensure that no names, gender, or other protected characteristics are ever fed to the AI. While we do use AI to recognize patterns, we have strict guardrails in place to eliminate any bias produced by the AI. Finally, our team regularly reviews the AI outputs to ensure that our AI isn't making any discriminatory decisions.
Enterprise-grade security, standard.
All of your data is secure and encrypted at rest and in transit through features like access control, network security, authentication and client-level enforcement.
SOC 2 Type 2 Compliant
Our controls and policies have been audited by a third party to ensure the highest level of security with your data.
Audited by a third party
Ensure data protection with robust security measures to secure sensitive information in recruitment processes.