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Recruit CRM alternatives
Recruit CRM compared with 4 alternatives: Top Echelon, Manatal, Zoho Recruit and Workable.
Recruit CRM is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $95 per user / month, billed annually ($109 billed monthly). 1 of the 4 alternatives is free or has a free plan. 3 more offer a free trial.
4 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 18, 2026 · Where the facts come from
At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| Recruit CRMThis tool | Free trial · from $95/mo | Trial only | Web, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| Top Echelon | Free trial · from $79/mo | Trial only | Web, Browser extension |
| Manatal | Free trial · from $15/mo | Trial only | Web, Browser extension |
| Zoho Recruit | Free plan · from $25/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Android |
| Workable | Free trial · from $299/mo | Trial only | Web, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
Price against what you get
Recruit CRM starts at $95 a month for each person and scores 2.7 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. None of the 4 alternatives on this chart both scores higher and starts lower.
Top Echelon, Manatal and Zoho Recruit start lower without scoring higher.
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 Recruit CRM
- Free trial · from $79/mo
Top Echelon
ATS and recruiting CRM for recruiting agencies and staffing firms
- Top Echelon starts at $79 per month, billed annually ($95 billed monthly). Recruit CRM starts at $95 per user / month, billed annually ($109 billed monthly).
- Only Recruit CRM lists iOS and Android apps.
- Top Echelon also covers reports.
- Recruit CRM also covers time tracking and AI agents.
Suits: Independent recruiters and small recruiting agencies
- Free trial · from $15/mo
Manatal
Low-cost per-user ATS and recruitment CRM with AI candidate matching
- Manatal starts at $15 per user / month, billed annually ($19 billed monthly). Recruit CRM starts at $95 per user / month, billed annually ($109 billed monthly).
- Only Recruit CRM lists iOS and Android apps.
- Manatal also covers reports.
- Recruit CRM also covers time tracking and AI agents.
Suits: Small teams that want a low per-user price
- Free plan · from $25/mo
Zoho Recruit
Per-recruiter ATS and recruitment CRM with a free one-job plan
- Zoho Recruit starts at $25 per recruiter / month, billed annually ($30 billed monthly). Recruit CRM starts at $95 per user / month, billed annually ($109 billed monthly).
- Zoho Recruit has a free plan. Recruit CRM does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Recruit CRM lists a browser extension.
- Zoho Recruit also covers reports and skills tests.
- Recruit CRM also covers time tracking and AI agents.
Suits: Small HR teams that want a free or low-cost ATS
- Free trial · from $299/mo
Workable
Applicant tracking and HR software priced by company size
- Workable starts at $299 per month for up to 20 employees, billed annually ($360 billed monthly). Recruit CRM starts at $95 per user / month, billed annually ($109 billed monthly).
- Workable also covers skills tests, employee records and time off.
- Recruit CRM also covers workflow automation and time tracking.
Suits: Small and mid-sized companies that post many jobs to many boards
Limits worth knowing in Recruit CRM
- Built for agencies placing candidates with clients, not for a company hiring its own staff.
- AI sourcing, data enrichment, job posting, texting, calling, workflow automation and analytics all use credits from a shared pool; more can be bought.
- Pro allows 1 hiring pipeline, 15 custom fields, 1 mailbox per user and 1 outreach sequence.
- Timesheets use credits for each active contractor every month, and the Recruit Craft website builder is priced separately except on Enterprise.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Recruit CRM?
The alternatives to Recruit CRM in this directory are Top Echelon, Manatal, Zoho Recruit and Workable. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Recruit CRM.
Is there a free alternative to Recruit CRM?
Yes. Zoho Recruit has a free plan alongside paid ones.
When were these prices checked?
Every listing on this page was checked on Oct 18, 2026, against the pages it cites. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.