Head-to-head · Applicant Tracking Systems
Recruit CRM vs Recruitly
Recruit CRM leads on 0 checks, Recruitly on 1, and 5 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 6 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 · 7.3/10
- Free planonly Recruitly
- Free trialonly Recruit CRM
Recruit CRM scores higher on our rubric for applicant tracking systems: 7.3 against 6.7 out of 10; our editors rank them #21 and #27.
Recruitly offers free plan; Recruit CRM doesn't.
Recruit CRM is the better fit for recruiters needing sourcing, automation, and mobility. Recruitly is the better fit for small teams needing a generous free ATS.
- Recruit CRM fits best
Recruiters needing sourcing, automation, and mobility
- Recruitly fits best
Small teams needing a generous free ATS
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Side by side
| Feature | Recruit CRM 7.3/10 Visit ↗ | Recruitly 6.7/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 7.3 | 6.7 |
| Ranking | #21 in Applicant Tracking Systems | #27 in Applicant Tracking Systems |
| Best for | Recruiters needing sourcing, automation, and mobility | Small teams needing a generous free ATS |
| Pricing model | Paid | Free plan + paid |
| Starting price | — | $25/user/mo |
| Free plan | — | ✓ (best) |
| Free trial | 30 days | — |
| Deployment | Cloud, Mobile, Browser extension | Cloud, Desktop, Mobile, Browser extension |
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android, Chrome extension | Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, Chrome extension |
| Support | Email, Live chat, Phone, Docs · 24/7 | Email, Phone, Docs |
| Compliance | GDPR, 2FA | GDPR |
| Integrations | 5,000+ integrations | 62+ integrations |
| Built for | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features Recruit CRM 5/5 · Recruitly 5/5 | ||
| Career site | ✓ | ✓ |
| Resume parsing | ✓ | ✓ |
| Interview scheduling | ✓ | ✓ |
| Workflow automation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Job board distribution | ✓ | ✓ |
| Specs | ||
| Active jobs | Not checked yet | 25 jobs |
| Users included | Not checked yet | 1 users |
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| Our verdict | Recruit CRM combines applicant tracking and customer relationship management for recruitment agencies, staffing businesses, executive search firms, and other recruiting teams. Its scope covers candidate sourcing, resume parsing, matching,… Read the review → |
Recruitly is a cloud recruitment platform for external recruitment agencies and staffing firms. It combines applicant tracking, candidate and client records, job management, CV parsing, job-board distribution, interview scheduling,… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
Recruit CRM — where it wins
- AI resume parsing, candidate matching, and sourcing support
- Chrome extension, multiposting, portals, and career pages
- Web, iOS, Android, Chrome extension, and API access
Where it doesn't
- There is no free plan
- Numeric plan pricing is not displayed
- Advanced automation and analytics require Enterprise
Recruitly — where it wins
- Free plan supports up to 5 users, 1,000 candidates and 5 jobs
- Resume parsing, candidate matching and recruitment workflow automation
- Distribution to more than 50 job boards plus broad integrations
Where it doesn't
- Free plan limits usage to 200 contacts, 1,000 candidates and 5 jobs
- Solo supports only 1 user despite allowing 25 jobs
- Advanced limits require paid tiers, with Enterprise needed for unlimited usage
- Recruit CRM7.3/10 · 30-day trial
A recruitment ATS and CRM with sourcing, AI matching, automation, and mobile access.
Visit Recruit CRMFull verdict → - Recruitly6.7/10 · Free plan
A generous free ATS for small teams, with parsing, automation and broad integrations.
Visit RecruitlyFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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