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Top Echelon alternatives
Top Echelon compared with 4 alternatives: Recruit CRM, Manatal, Zoho Recruit and JazzHR.
Top Echelon is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $79 per month, billed annually ($95 billed monthly). 1 of the 4 alternatives is free or has a free plan. 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Top EchelonThis tool | Free trial · from $79/mo | Trial only | Web, Browser extension |
| Recruit CRM | Free trial · from $95/mo | Trial only | Web, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| Manatal | Free trial · from $15/mo | Trial only | Web, Browser extension |
| Zoho Recruit | Free plan · from $25/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Android |
| JazzHR | From $1,000/yr | No | Web |
Price against what you get
Top Echelon starts at $79 a month 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.
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 Top Echelon
- Free trial · from $95/mo
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). Top Echelon starts at $79 per month, billed annually ($95 billed monthly).
- Only Recruit CRM lists iOS and Android apps.
- Recruit CRM also covers time tracking and AI agents.
- Top Echelon also covers reports.
Suits: Recruitment agencies and executive search firms placing candidates with clients
- 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). Top Echelon starts at $79 per month, billed annually ($95 billed monthly).
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). Top Echelon starts at $79 per month, billed annually ($95 billed monthly).
- Zoho Recruit has a free plan. Top Echelon does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Zoho Recruit lists iOS and Android apps.
- Only Top Echelon lists a browser extension.
- Zoho Recruit also covers skills tests.
Suits: Small HR teams that want a free or low-cost ATS
- From $1,000/yr
JazzHR
Applicant tracking for small businesses at a flat yearly price
- JazzHR starts at $1,000 per year, billed annually ($110 a month billed monthly). Top Echelon starts at $79 per month, billed annually ($95 billed monthly).
- Only Top Echelon lists a browser extension.
Suits: Small businesses that hire regularly without an in-house recruiter
Limits worth knowing in Top Echelon
- Built for recruiting agencies placing candidates with clients, not for a company hiring its own staff.
- The pricing page does not say whether prices are per user or per agency; contact Top Echelon to confirm the seat count.
- Data Enrichment costs $29 per agency a month for 100 credits, then $0.50 each; texting and job board posting may need extra subscriptions.
- TE Network is a separate membership: $150 per agency a month with a $350 startup fee, or $135 a month billed annually with the fee waived.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Top Echelon?
The alternatives to Top Echelon in this directory are Recruit CRM, Manatal, Zoho Recruit and JazzHR. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Top Echelon.
Is there a free alternative to Top Echelon?
Yes. Zoho Recruit has a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which Top Echelon alternatives work on Android?
The Top Echelon listing does not include an Android app. Recruit CRM and Zoho Recruit list one.
Which Top Echelon alternatives work on iOS?
The Top Echelon listing does not include an iOS app. Recruit CRM and Zoho Recruit list one.
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.