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Head-to-head · Staffing Software

Recruit CRM vs AkkenCloud

  • Updated Sep 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 4 checks side by side
Higher score Recruit CRM #7 in Staffing Software 6.6/10 30-day trial ✓ 0 of 3 features Visit Recruit CRM
AkkenCloud #8 in Staffing Software 6.5/10 Pricing on request ✓ 3 of 3 features Visit AkkenCloud

Recruit CRM 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 scoreRecruit CRM · 6.6/10
  • Most featuresAkkenCloud · 3 of 3

Recruit CRM scores higher on our rubric for staffing software: 6.6 against 6.5 out of 10; our editors rank them #7 and #8.

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

Recruit CRM is the better fit for recruiters wanting automation and many connectors. AkkenCloud is the better fit for staffing firms wanting an end-to-end back office.

  • Recruit CRM fits best

    Recruiters wanting automation and many connectors

  • AkkenCloud fits best

    Staffing firms wanting an end-to-end back office

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Side by side

Feature Recruit CRM 6.6/10 Visit ↗ AkkenCloud 6.5/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 6.6 6.5
Ranking #7 in Staffing Software #8 in Staffing Software
Best for Recruiters wanting automation and many connectors Staffing firms wanting an end-to-end back office
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price Not published 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 5,000+ integrations 2 integrations
Built for Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Recruit CRM 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
  • AI resume parsing and candidate matching support recruiting workflows.
  • Business and Enterprise add sequencing and workflow automation.
  • Web, mobile, Chrome extension and 5,000 listed integrations broaden access.
  • 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; access is through paid plans.
  • Pro, Business and Enterprise numeric prices are not stated here.
  • Advanced automation and analytics are reserved for Enterprise.
  • 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

Recruit CRM brings applicant tracking and customer relationship management together for recruitment agencies, staffing and executive search firms, in-house recruiters, and freelancers. Its workflow spans candidate sourcing, resume parsing,…

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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. Recruit CRMStaffing Software 6.630-day trial
  2. AkkenCloudStaffing Software 6.5Pricing on request

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Recruit CRM — where it wins

    • AI resume parsing and candidate matching support recruiting workflows.
    • Business and Enterprise add sequencing and workflow automation.
    • Web, mobile, Chrome extension and 5,000 listed integrations broaden access.

    Where it doesn't

    • No free plan; access is through paid plans.
    • Pro, Business and Enterprise numeric prices are not stated here.
    • Advanced automation and analytics are reserved for Enterprise.

  • 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.
  • Recruit CRM6.6/10 · 30-day trial

    Recruit CRM combines recruiting pipelines, AI tools and outreach across web, mobile and browser extension.

    Visit Recruit CRMFull verdict →
  • AkkenCloud6.5/10 · Pricing on request

    A broad staffing suite linking recruiting, scheduling, payroll, and accounting.

    Visit AkkenCloudFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Sep 2026

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