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Crelate alternatives
As of Nov 12, 2026, the highest-graded Crelate alternative is Top Echelon (2.4 GPA).
Crelate compared with 6 alternatives: Bullhorn, Recruit CRM, Loxo, JobAdder, Top Echelon and 1 more.
Crelate is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $85 per user / month, billed annually. None of the alternatives has a free plan. 3 more offer a free trial.
Listings checked up to Nov 12, 2026 · Where the facts come from
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At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| CrelateThis tool | Free trial · from $85/mo | Trial only | Web, iOS, Android |
| Bullhorn | From $99/mo | No | Web |
| Recruit CRM | Free trial · from $95/mo | Trial only | Web, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| Loxo | Free trial · from $149/mo | Trial only | Web, Browser extension |
| JobAdder | Paid | No | Web |
| Top Echelon | Free trial · from $79/mo | Trial only | Web, Browser extension |
| Recruiterflow | From $149/mo | No | Web |
Price against what you get
Crelate starts at $85 a month for each person and scores 2.3 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. 1 of the 5 alternatives on this chart scores higher and starts lower: Top Echelon.
Recruit CRM and Recruiterflow score higher without starting lower.
Features, ease of use and platforms, averaged
What paid plans start at, a month (each step along is roughly double) →
- The best score at each price
- Has a free plan
- No free plan
How each one differs from Crelate
Bullhorn
ATS, CRM and AI recruiting software for staffing agencies
- Bullhorn starts at $99 per user / month (billing basis not stated).
- Bullhorn lists no iOS and Android apps, which Crelate has.
- Bullhorn also covers workflow automation and reports.
Suits: Staffing and recruitment agencies of any size
Recruit CRM
ATS and client CRM for recruitment agencies, with AI agents
- Recruit CRM starts at $95 per user / month, billed annually ($109 billed monthly).
- Recruit CRM also lists a browser extension.
- Recruit CRM also covers workflow automation, time tracking and AI agents.
Suits: Recruitment agencies and executive search firms placing candidates with clients
Loxo
AI-native ATS, CRM and sourcing for recruiting firms
- Loxo starts at $149 per user / month, billed annually.
- Loxo also lists a browser extension.
- Loxo lists no iOS and Android apps, which Crelate has.
- Loxo also covers AI agents and reports.
- Loxo does not cover job board posting, which Crelate does.
Suits: Recruiting firms that want sourcing, ATS and CRM in one product
JobAdder
Recruitment CRM and applicant tracking for agencies and in-house teams
- JobAdder lists no iOS and Android apps, which Crelate has.
- JobAdder also covers workflow automation and reports.
Suits: Recruitment agencies handling both perm and temp placements
Top Echelon
ATS and recruiting CRM for recruiting agencies and staffing firms
- Top Echelon starts at $79 per month, billed annually ($95 billed monthly).
- Top Echelon also lists a browser extension.
- Top Echelon lists no iOS and Android apps, which Crelate has.
- Top Echelon also covers workflow automation and reports.
Suits: Independent recruiters and small recruiting agencies
Recruiterflow
ATS and CRM with AI agents for recruitment agencies
- Recruiterflow starts at $149 per user / month.
- Recruiterflow lists no iOS and Android apps, which Crelate has.
- Recruiterflow also covers workflow automation and reports.
- Recruiterflow does not cover job board posting, which Crelate does.
Suits: Staffing and executive search agencies
Limits worth knowing in Crelate
- Essentials covers up to 2 users and 20k contacts, and is bought through sales.
- Email campaigns, text messaging, eSignature and contact enrichment carry an additional fee, per the plan table.
- Business Plus has no published price, and webhooks are not shown on the Business plan.
- The page does not say whether the $119 Business price is the annual or the monthly rate.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Crelate?
The alternatives to Crelate in this directory are Bullhorn, Recruit CRM, Loxo, JobAdder, Top Echelon and Recruiterflow. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Crelate.
Is there a free alternative to Crelate?
None of the alternatives listed here has a free plan. Recruit CRM, Loxo and Top Echelon offer a free trial.
When were these prices checked?
Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 18, 2026 to Nov 12, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.

