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Head-to-head · Staffing Software

Crelate vs AkkenCloud

  • Updated Sep 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 4 checks side by side
Higher score Crelate #6 in Staffing Software 6.7/10 From $85/user/mo (annual) ✓ 0 of 3 features Visit Crelate
AkkenCloud #8 in Staffing Software 6.5/10 Pricing on request ✓ 3 of 3 features Visit AkkenCloud

Crelate leads on 0 checks, AkkenCloud on 3, and 1 is even. Who comes out ahead on the 4 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreCrelate · 6.7/10
  • Most featuresAkkenCloud · 3 of 3

Crelate scores higher on our rubric for staffing software: 6.7 against 6.5 out of 10; our editors rank them #6 and #8.

AkkenCloud offers temp staffing workflows; Crelate doesn't publish it. AkkenCloud offers job order management; Crelate doesn't publish it. AkkenCloud offers mobile app; Crelate doesn't publish it.

Crelate is the better fit for staffing teams seeking ATS/CRM with clear entry pricing. AkkenCloud is the better fit for staffing firms wanting an end-to-end back office.

  • Crelate fits best

    Staffing teams seeking ATS/CRM with clear entry pricing

  • AkkenCloud fits best

    Staffing firms wanting an end-to-end back office

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Side by side

Feature Crelate 6.7/10 Visit ↗ AkkenCloud 6.5/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 6.7 6.5
Ranking #6 in Staffing Software #8 in Staffing Software
Best for Staffing teams seeking ATS/CRM with clear entry pricing Staffing firms wanting an end-to-end back office
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price $85/user/mo Not published
Free plan — Not published
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud, Mobile, Browser extension Cloud, Mobile
Platforms Web, iOS, Android, Chrome extension Web, Windows, iOS, Android
Integrations 100+ integrations 2 integrations
Built for Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Crelate 0/3 · AkkenCloud 3/3
Temp staffing workflows Not published ✓ (best)
Job order management Not published ✓ (best)
Mobile app Not published ✓ (best)
Specs
Back-office tools Not published Full_suite
Candidate database limit Not published Not published
Integration options Not published Api
Our review
Pros
  • Combines applicant tracking, recruiting CRM, sourcing, and resume parsing
  • Supports scheduling, workflow automation, job distribution, and onboarding
  • Offers web, mobile, Chrome extension, API access, and 100 integrations
  • Connects applicant tracking and CRM with job orders and placements.
  • Includes temporary shift scheduling, payroll, time and expense, and accounting.
  • Customer portal supports job orders, invoices, and timesheets.
Cons
  • No free plan is listed
  • Business Plus and Platform Pricing have no prices shown here
  • Feature breadth may be more than teams seeking a narrow ATS need
  • Plan prices are not published; buying starts with a demo-led sales process.
  • Its broad back-office scope may exceed the needs of firms seeking recruiting only.
  • Named integrations are limited to Microsoft Outlook and VMSpark.
Our verdict

Crelate brings applicant tracking, recruiting CRM, sourcing, and related hiring workflows into one platform for staffing firms, executive search practices, consulting businesses, and in-house talent teams. Its feature set spans resume…

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AkkenCloud brings recruiting and staffing operations into one cloud-based platform for agencies handling temporary, contract, and direct-hire placements. Applicant tracking, onboarding, candidate and client CRM, job-order management,…

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  1. CrelateStaffing Software 6.7From $85/user/mo (annual)
  2. AkkenCloudStaffing Software 6.5Pricing on request

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Crelate — where it wins

    • Combines applicant tracking, recruiting CRM, sourcing, and resume parsing
    • Supports scheduling, workflow automation, job distribution, and onboarding
    • Offers web, mobile, Chrome extension, API access, and 100 integrations

    Where it doesn't

    • No free plan is listed
    • Business Plus and Platform Pricing have no prices shown here
    • Feature breadth may be more than teams seeking a narrow ATS need

  • AkkenCloud — where it wins

    • Connects applicant tracking and CRM with job orders and placements.
    • Includes temporary shift scheduling, payroll, time and expense, and accounting.
    • Customer portal supports job orders, invoices, and timesheets.

    Where it doesn't

    • Plan prices are not published; buying starts with a demo-led sales process.
    • Its broad back-office scope may exceed the needs of firms seeking recruiting only.
    • Named integrations are limited to Microsoft Outlook and VMSpark.

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Sep 2026

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