Crelate vs JobAdder (2026): which should you pick?
As of Nov 12, 2026, Crelate grades higher than JobAdder: 2.2 against 1.8 out of 4.0.
Checked Nov 12, 2026 · graded Nov 12, 2026 by ToolGPA
Crelate grades higher on the free plan. They get the same grade on value for money, features, ease of use and platforms.
Price, platforms and features side by side. The table says where each price was read and when.
Crelate
Applicant tracking and recruiting CRM for staffing and search firms
JobAdder
Recruitment CRM and applicant tracking for agencies and in-house teams
Which one is for you
Pick Crelate if
- Fits if you run a small search firm and want ATS and CRM in one
- Works for agencies that want a mobile app as well as the web
Look elsewhere if
- Tight if you are bigger than 2 users, as Essentials stops there with 20k contacts
- Pricey if you send email campaigns or texts, as they cost extra
- Watch out: Business Plus has no published price
- Watch out: the page does not say if the $119 Business price is annual or monthly
Pick JobAdder if
- Fits if you run a recruitment agency and want an ATS with a CRM
- Works for in-house teams that want an API
Look elsewhere if
- Skip it if you want a published price, as every plan is a request
- Too light for temp or contract work on the Lite plan, which is perm only with one workflow
- Watch out: annual contracts are standard
- Watch out: advanced analytics, Smart Forms, SSO and a sandbox are add-ons or higher tiers
How we grade them
| 2.2GPACrelateFair | 1.8GPAJobAdderWeak | |
|---|---|---|
| Value for money | C$85 a user a month annual on Essentials and $119 on Business, against a category middle of $85 and a dearer quarter from $149. | CNo price is published, so it sits at the ordinary grade until the vendor says. |
| Free plan and trial | CA free trial is offered, but its length and whether a card is needed are not stated. | FNo free plan and no trial. Each plan says Request pricing. |
| Features | CATS, CRM, job portal, AI assistant and API. Email campaigns, texting and eSignature carry extra fees, and webhooks are not shown on Business. | CATS and CRM, multiposting, automation and outreach. Lite is perm only with one workflow, and analytics, forms and SSO are add-ons or higher tiers. |
| Ease of use | CNo rating on record. Recruiting software with portals and workflows to configure. | CNo rating on record. Pipelines and workflows to set up. |
| Platforms and integrations | BWeb, iPhone and Android, with Indeed, Dice, Zapier, Outlook and Gmail links. No desktop app. | BWeb only, with an open API and links such as Broadbean and Daxtra. |
| Best for | ATS and CRM for staffing and search firms | recruitment CRM and ATS for agencies |
The GPA is the average of the five grades: an A is 4 points, an F is none. The full reasons are on each tool's page: Crelate and JobAdder. How we grade
Where they differ
- JobAdder also covers workflow automation and reports.
At a glance
| Crelate | JobAdder | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free trial | Paid |
| Starts at | $85 per user / month, billed annually | Not published |
| Free plan | None | None |
| Free trial | Free trial offered; its length is not stated on the pricing page. | None listed |
| Web | ||
| iOS | ||
| Android | ||
| Made by | Crelate, Inc. | JobAdder |
| Price read from | crelate.com | Not confirmed |
| Checked | Nov 12, 2026 | Nov 12, 2026 |
Worth knowing
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.
JobAdder
- No prices are published: each plan has a Request pricing button.
- Recruiter Lite is limited to perm candidates and a single workflow; temp pipelines and unlimited workflows start at Essential.
- Annual contracts are standard, paid monthly or yearly, according to the pricing FAQ.
- Advanced analytics, Smart Forms, SSO and a sandbox are priced as separate add-ons or higher-tier features.
Key features
Crelate
- Applicant tracking and CRM
- One system holds candidates, client contacts and placements, with full-text and Boolean search and resume parsing.
- Job portal and job distribution
- A branded job portal with custom application forms. The comparison table lists free job board distribution at 50 postings per user.
- Client and team portals
- Clients and hiring managers get a portal to review candidates. User limits per portal differ by plan, from 10 to 100 users.
- AI assistants
- An AI Assistant is on Business, with Discover Agent for finding talent, Insights Agent and Data Quality Agents listed as options.
- Mobile recruiting
- The plan table lists mobile recruiting on iOS and Android on every plan.
- API and webhooks
- The plan table lists API access at 60 requests per minute on Business and 120 on higher plans; webhooks are not shown on Business.
JobAdder
- ATS and CRM
- Candidates, placements, jobs and applications sit beside companies, contacts and a sales pipeline in one workflow.
- Job multi-posting
- Lists 130+ job boards for multi-posting, plus a branded careers page and candidate portal on every plan.
- Adder Intelligence
- AI and data enrichment come with Recruiter Essential and Pro, along with a lead feed and marketing campaigns.
- Automation
- Roi-AI, for advanced and custom automations, is part of Recruiter Pro and an add-on listed on the pricing page.
- Outreach
- Email is included and SMS is available, with templates and sequences.
- Integrations and API
- Cites 180+ partners, connectors and developer tools, with open API access from Recruiter Essential.
Plans
Crelate
Essentials$85
per user / month, billed annually
Applicant tracking, recruiting CRM, job portal and resume parsing for up to 2 users and 20k contacts. Contact sales to buy.
Business$119
per user / month, annual or monthly
Adds the AI Assistant, client and team portals, reports and analytics, email connections and technical support.
Business PlusCustom
Adds advanced AI Assistant, premium client portals, automation and sequences, full API and more storage. Billed annually.
PlatformCustom
Usage-based pricing on a user or site license, quoted by sales.
JobAdder
Pricing could not be confirmed. See jobadder.com.
Common questions
Which is cheaper, Crelate or JobAdder?
As of Nov 12, 2026, Crelate starts at $85 per user / month, billed annually, and JobAdder has no price we could confirm.
Which has a free plan, Crelate or JobAdder?
As of Nov 12, 2026, neither Crelate nor JobAdder has a free plan. Crelate has a free trial.
Which platforms do Crelate and JobAdder run on?
As of Nov 12, 2026, only Crelate lists iOS and Android apps. Both list a web app. A platform missing from a listing is one its maker's pages did not mention.
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How this page was made
- The verdict at the top follows a fixed rule. When both tools are in the same category and either is in our top three for it, the verdict follows that ranking: the higher-placed tool is our pick. The top three weigh who each tool suits as well as its grades, so a pick can go against the GPA. Otherwise the page does not pick one and says which grades higher: the higher GPA first; on a tie, the one with a free plan, then the one that starts cheaper in dollars a month, counted the same way for both; if they are still level, what the choice depends on.
- The grades are our own, from each tool’s review or report card. The GPA is their average.
- Prices, plans and platforms come from each tool’s listing. The table above says where each price was read and when.
- The differences and the answers to the questions are worked out from those listings.