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Head-to-head · Recruiting CRM Software

Crelate vs CEIPAL

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 1 check side by side
Higher score Crelate #6 in Recruiting CRM Software 8.4/10 Paid ✓ 0 of 3 features Visit Crelate
CEIPAL #8 in Recruiting CRM Software 8.2/10 Pricing on request ✓ 0 of 3 features Visit CEIPAL

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

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreCrelate · 8.4/10

Crelate scores higher on our rubric for recruiting crm software: 8.4 against 8.2 out of 10; our editors rank them #6 and #8.

Crelate is the better fit for recruiting agencies needing CRM depth. CEIPAL is the better fit for staffing teams needing mobile recruiting.

  • Crelate fits best

    Recruiting agencies needing CRM depth

  • CEIPAL fits best

    Staffing teams needing mobile recruiting

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Side by side

Feature Crelate 8.4/10 Visit ↗ CEIPAL 8.2/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.4 8.2
Ranking #6 in Recruiting CRM Software #8 in Recruiting CRM Software
Best for Recruiting agencies needing CRM depth Staffing teams needing mobile recruiting
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price $85/user/mo Pricing on request
Free plan — Not checked yet
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud, Mobile, Browser extension Cloud, Mobile
Platforms Web, iOS, Android, Chrome extension Web, Android, iOS
Support Email, Live chat, Phone, Tickets, Docs · 24/7 Email, Phone · 24/7
Compliance SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, 2FA SOC 2, GDPR
Integrations 100+ integrations 200+ integrations
Built for Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Crelate 0/3 · CEIPAL 0/3
Talent pools Not checked yet Not checked yet
Email sequences Not checked yet Not checked yet
Sourcing extension Not checked yet Not checked yet
Specs
Pipeline stages Not checked yet Not checked yet
Candidate record limit Not checked yet Not checked yet
Reporting level Not checked yet Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Combines ATS, recruiting CRM, sourcing, and job portals
  • Supports resume parsing, sequences, automation, and enrichment
  • Offers APIs, webhooks, job boards, and broad integrations
  • AI resume parsing, matching, ranking, and compatibility scoring
  • Job distribution, career portals, scheduling, workflows, and outreach
  • Web, iOS, and Android access with broad recruiting integrations
Cons
  • There is no free plan
  • Advanced automation and integrations are higher-tier capabilities
  • Platform pricing is usage-based
  • Pricing requires contacting sales
  • Its broad feature set may exceed narrow recruiting needs
  • Mobile access is intended for existing CEIPAL ATS customers
Our verdict

Crelate is a recruiting platform for staffing firms, executive search agencies, consulting firms, and in-house recruiting teams. It brings applicant tracking, candidate and client relationship management, job portals, sourcing, resume…

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CEIPAL is a cloud-based recruiting CRM and talent acquisition platform for staffing agencies, healthcare staffing organizations, corporate recruiting teams, and global capability centers. It combines applicant tracking and candidate…

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  1. CrelateRecruiting CRM Software 8.4Paid
  2. CEIPALRecruiting CRM Software 8.2Pricing on request

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Crelate — where it wins

    • Combines ATS, recruiting CRM, sourcing, and job portals
    • Supports resume parsing, sequences, automation, and enrichment
    • Offers APIs, webhooks, job boards, and broad integrations

    Where it doesn't

    • There is no free plan
    • Advanced automation and integrations are higher-tier capabilities
    • Platform pricing is usage-based
  • CEIPAL — where it wins

    • AI resume parsing, matching, ranking, and compatibility scoring
    • Job distribution, career portals, scheduling, workflows, and outreach
    • Web, iOS, and Android access with broad recruiting integrations

    Where it doesn't

    • Pricing requires contacting sales
    • Its broad feature set may exceed narrow recruiting needs
    • Mobile access is intended for existing CEIPAL ATS customers

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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