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Evander vs. Pinpoint

Pinpoint is an ATS for in-house talent teams at mid-size and large companies, sold by quote. Evander is a self-serve AI-native ATS for startups with published prices.

Updated November 11, 20265 min read

At a glance

The short version, then the details below.

Choose Pinpoint ifyou have an in-house talent team at a mid-size or large company and want a vendor that works closely with you.
Choose Evander ifyou are a startup or lean team that wants published prices, a free plan and AI doing the screening and admin.
PinpointEvander
Best forIn-house talent teams at mid-size and large companiesStartups and lean teams that want AI to do screening and admin
PriceNot published.Free plan, then $79–299/month (billed yearly) for teams up to 100. Unlimited jobs and teammates.
Free planNoYes: unlimited jobs and teammates, 50 AI resume scorings a month
Free trialNone listed14 days of Startup, no card
AIAI match score, notetaker, candidate filters and a hiring copilotEvery applicant scored against a written brief, with the evidence for each requirement. 500 scorings a month on Startup
Claude / ChatGPT (MCP)Yes, version 2 since June 2026Yes. Every action in the app is a tool; sensitive actions wait for a person's approval

Where Pinpoint is strong

Pinpoint is built for in-house talent acquisition teams. It lists a broad set of AI features, including an AI match score, an AI notetaker, candidate filters and a hiring copilot, and states that it is certified to ISO 42001, the standard for AI management systems. Its MCP server reached version 2 in June 2026 and can take actions such as moving candidates.

Where Evander works differently

Pinpoint does not publish prices; you request them. Evander's prices are on the website, from a free plan to $299 a month for up to 100 people.

  • One sentence to a live job. Describe the role and Evander writes the post, sets up stages and scorecards and publishes it to your careers page.
  • Every applicant screened, with evidence. You write a brief with must-haves and bonuses; each application is checked against it and every check links to the resume. A person makes every decision.
  • Automations in plain English. "When someone moves to onsite, send a booking link and remind interviewers after 24 hours" becomes a workflow anyone can read and edit.
  • Your assistant can do everything you can. Every action is an MCP tool for Claude, ChatGPT and Cursor; sensitive actions wait for your approval.

Where Pinpoint is ahead

Pinpoint has an AI notetaker and an ISO 42001 certification. Evander has neither today. Evander launched in 2026 and is invite-only, so it has a shorter track record.

Pricing

Pinpoint: Not published.

Evander: Free plan. Startup $79–299/month billed yearly ($99–379 monthly) for up to 100 people; Growth from $449/month for 101–500. Priced by company size; unlimited jobs and teammates. See Evander pricing and ATS pricing compared.

The verdict

Choose Pinpoint if you have an in-house talent team at a mid-size or large company and want a vendor that works closely with you. Choose Evander if you are a startup or lean team that wants published prices, a free plan and AI doing the screening and admin.

Questions

How much does Pinpoint cost?

Not published.

Does Pinpoint have a free plan?

No. Evander has a free plan with unlimited jobs and teammates and 50 AI resume scorings a month.

Does Pinpoint have an MCP server for Claude and ChatGPT?

Yes, version 2 since June 2026. Evander: Yes. Every action in the app is a tool; sensitive actions wait for a person's approval.

Sources: Pinpoint facts from pinpointhq.com/features/mcp. Checked on November 11, 2026. Pinpoint is a trademark of its owner; this page is not affiliated with or endorsed by Pinpoint. Spotted something out of date? Write to hello@getevander.app.

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