HireEZ vs LeadIQ

Summary

HireEZ and LeadIQ both pull contact data from LinkedIn and the open web, but HireEZ is a full recruiting platform while LeadIQ is a lightweight capture tool. HireEZ aggregates from 45+ sources, includes built-in diversity filters, and offers an AI boolean builder for complex searches. It's architected for teams running 20+ searches a month who need sourcing depth and compliance tracking. LeadIQ is simpler: one-click capture from LinkedIn, basic enrichment, and CRM sync. It's faster to onboard and freemium, but you're mostly getting speed on data entry, not sourcing breadth. Contact accuracy is a coin flip for both. HireEZ starts at $169/user/month with no free tier. LeadIQ offers a free plan, though pricing for paid tiers isn't published. If you're an agency running volume or a corporate team with diversity mandates, HireEZ's filters and multi-source aggregation justify the cost. If you're a solo sourcer or small agency just trying to stop manually copying LinkedIn profiles into a spreadsheet, LeadIQ gets you 80% there for less commitment. HireEZ has a steeper learning curve; LeadIQ you can use in 20 minutes. Neither delivers perfect contact info, so plan to verify mobile numbers and personal emails before outreach.