Head-to-head · Applicant Tracking Systems
Oorwin vs Crelate
Oorwin leads on 2 checks, Crelate on 0, and 5 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 7 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreOorwin · 7.0/10
- Lowest starting priceOorwin · $35/user/mo
- Free planonly Oorwin
Oorwin scores higher on our rubric for applicant tracking systems: 7.0 against 6.8 out of 10; our editors rank them #24 and #26.
Oorwin offers free plan; Crelate doesn't. Oorwin is cheaper to start at $35/mo against $85/mo.
Oorwin is the better fit for teams wanting free AI recruiting capabilities. Crelate is the better fit for staffing agencies needing CRM depth.
- Oorwin fits best
Teams wanting free AI recruiting capabilities
- Crelate fits best
Staffing agencies needing CRM depth
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Side by side
| Feature | Oorwin 7.0/10 Visit ↗ | Crelate 6.8/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 7.0 | 6.8 |
| Ranking | #24 in Applicant Tracking Systems | #26 in Applicant Tracking Systems |
| Best for | Teams wanting free AI recruiting capabilities | Staffing agencies needing CRM depth |
| Pricing model | Free plan + paid | Paid |
| Starting price | $35/user/mo (best) | $85/user/mo |
| Free plan | ✓ (best) | — |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Cloud, Mobile, Browser extension | Cloud, Mobile, Browser extension |
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android, Chrome extension | Web, iOS, Android, Chrome extension |
| Support | Email, Tickets, Live chat, Phone, Docs | Email, Live chat, Phone, Tickets, Docs · 24/7 |
| Compliance | SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR | SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, 2FA |
| Integrations | 160+ integrations | 100+ integrations |
| Built for | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features Oorwin 5/5 · Crelate 5/5 | ||
| Career site | ✓ | ✓ |
| Resume parsing | ✓ | ✓ |
| Interview scheduling | ✓ | ✓ |
| Workflow automation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Job board distribution | ✓ | ✓ |
| Specs | ||
| Active jobs | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Users included | Not checked yet | 2 users |
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| Our verdict | Oorwin is an applicant tracking system for staffing agencies, recruiting teams, and organizations hiring internal employees. Its core tools cover job and candidate management, resume and job parsing, AI candidate matching and ranking,… Read the review → |
Crelate is a recruiting platform for staffing firms, executive search agencies, consulting firms, and in-house recruiting teams. It combines applicant tracking with candidate and client relationship management, branded job portals,… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
Oorwin — where it wins
- Free plan covers jobs, candidates, interviews, reports, and email support
- AI matching, ranking, parsing, and pre-screening support recruiting workflows
- Web, mobile, Chrome, and API access with major meeting integrations
Where it doesn't
- Advanced recruiting features begin on paid plans
- Enterprise capabilities require an enterprise plan
- Broader HR and workforce features may exceed a focused ATS need
Crelate — where it wins
- Combines ATS, recruiting CRM, portals, parsing, sourcing, and automation.
- Supports AI discovery, enrichment, resume parsing, and Co-Pilot capabilities.
- Offers web, mobile, Chrome extension, API, and broad recruiting integrations.
Where it doesn't
- No free plan for teams seeking a zero-cost starting point.
- Full API and integrations are reserved for the Business Plus tier.
- Platform pricing is usage-based, creating a variable cost model.
- Oorwin7.0/10 · Free plan
A free-to-start ATS with AI matching, workflows, scheduling, and onboarding.
Visit OorwinFull verdict → - Crelate6.8/10 · Paid
A feature-rich ATS and CRM for staffing agencies prepared for a paid platform.
Visit CrelateFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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