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Head-to-head · Recruitment CRM

Recruit CRM vs Firefish

  • Updated Sep 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 1 check side by side
Higher score Recruit CRM #4 in Recruitment CRM 7.2/10 30-day trial ✓ 0 of 4 features Visit Recruit CRM
Firefish #5 in Recruitment CRM 7.1/10 Pricing on request ✓ 0 of 4 features Visit Firefish

Recruit CRM leads on 0 checks, Firefish 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 scoreRecruit CRM · 7.2/10

Recruit CRM scores higher on our rubric for recruitment crm: 7.2 against 7.1 out of 10; our editors rank them #4 and #5.

Recruit CRM is the better fit for recruiting firms needing an all-round CRM and ATS. Firefish is the better fit for agencies handling varied placements.

  • Recruit CRM fits best

    Recruiting firms needing an all-round CRM and ATS

  • Firefish fits best

    Agencies handling varied placements

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Side by side

Feature Recruit CRM 7.2/10 Visit ↗ Firefish 7.1/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 7.2 7.1
Ranking #4 in Recruitment CRM #5 in Recruitment CRM
Best for Recruiting firms needing an all-round CRM and ATS Agencies handling varied placements
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price Not published Not published
Free plan — Not published
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud, Mobile, Browser extension Cloud, Browser extension
Platforms Web, iOS, Android, Chrome extension Web, Chrome extension
Support Email, Live chat, Phone, Docs · 24/7 Docs
Compliance GDPR, 2FA GDPR, 2FA
Integrations 5,000+ integrations 10 integrations
Built for Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Recruit CRM 0/4 · Firefish 0/4
Email campaigns Not published Not published
Candidate sourcing Not published Not published
ATS integration Not published Not published
Mobile app Not published Not published
Specs
Talent pool limit Not published Not published
Workflow automation Not published Not published
Our review
Pros
  • Combines AI resume parsing and candidate matching with candidate and job pipelines
  • Supports interview scheduling, job distribution, and career pages through Recruit Craft
  • Adds sequencing, automation, and analytics across higher-tier plans
  • Supports permanent, contract and temporary recruitment workflows
  • Combines AI-assisted matching, CV parsing and candidate profiles
  • Automates job posting, email sequences and recruitment workflows
Cons
  • No free plan; access starts with a paid plan after the 30-day trial
  • Advanced automation and analytics are reserved for Enterprise
  • Career pages depend on Recruit Craft rather than the core platform
  • Pricing is tailored and requires a sales conversation
  • The agency website module is an add-on
  • Support channels listed include documentation
Our verdict

Recruit CRM brings applicant tracking and client relationship management together for recruitment agencies, staffing firms, executive search teams, in-house recruiters, and freelance recruiters. Candidate and job Kanban pipelines sit…

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Firefish combines recruitment CRM and applicant tracking for agencies working across permanent, contract and temporary placements. Candidate and client records sit alongside job management, matching, interview and offer processes,…

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  1. Recruit CRMRecruitment CRM 7.230-day trial
  2. FirefishRecruitment CRM 7.1Pricing on request

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Recruit CRM — where it wins

    • Combines AI resume parsing and candidate matching with candidate and job pipelines
    • Supports interview scheduling, job distribution, and career pages through Recruit Craft
    • Adds sequencing, automation, and analytics across higher-tier plans

    Where it doesn't

    • No free plan; access starts with a paid plan after the 30-day trial
    • Advanced automation and analytics are reserved for Enterprise
    • Career pages depend on Recruit Craft rather than the core platform

  • Firefish — where it wins

    • Supports permanent, contract and temporary recruitment workflows
    • Combines AI-assisted matching, CV parsing and candidate profiles
    • Automates job posting, email sequences and recruitment workflows

    Where it doesn't

    • Pricing is tailored and requires a sales conversation
    • The agency website module is an add-on
    • Support channels listed include documentation

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Sep 2026

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