Recruiting agencies manage two sides at once: candidates and clients. A recruiting CRM combines an applicant tracking system with a sales pipeline.
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We compare three recruiting platforms with documented plans. All have industry fit 10. Their pricing transparency differs a lot: one publishes every plan, one only entry plans, one bills annually only.
order = 70% fact score + 30% documented industry fit · computed, not negotiated · methodology
Combined ATS and recruiting CRM with calling, email sync and AI parsing on every plan; workflow automation is an add-on below Enterprise.
Industry fit 10/10: ATS + CRM with calling, parsing and sourcing extension. Core plan: Pro $95 /user/mo.
AI-heavy recruiting platform (ATS, CRM and a sourcing database) billed annually only; its free plan was retired in 2026.
Industry fit 10/10: ATS, CRM and talent database with AI agents. Core plan: Core $149 /user/mo.
The large incumbent in staffing software; the two entry plans show list prices, while the plans with the recruitment CRM pipeline are quote-only.
Industry fit 10/10: staffing ATS and CRM for agencies of every size. Core plan: Core $165 /user/mo.
| # | CRM | Score | Core plan | 5 users / yr 1 | Free option |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Recruit CRM | 8.0 | Pro · $95 | $5,700 | 30-day trial |
| 2 | Loxo | 6.9 | Core · $149 | $8,940 | 7-day trial |
| 3 | Bullhorn | 6.0 | Core · $165 | $9,900 | demo |
Compare the top 3 side by side →
Recruit CRM ranks first on our combined score, helped by public pricing for every plan.