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Head-to-head · Candidate Sourcing Software

SeekOut Recruit vs Loxo

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 8 checks side by side
Higher score SeekOut Recruit #2 in Candidate Sourcing Software 8.8/10 14-day trial Free trial✓ 6 of 6 features Visit SeekOut
Loxo #8 in Candidate Sourcing Software 8.2/10 Free plan · 7-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 5 of 6 features Visit Loxo

SeekOut Recruit leads on 0 checks, Loxo on 1, and 7 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 8 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreSeekOut Recruit · 8.8/10
  • Free planonly Loxo
  • Free trialboth
  • Most featuresSeekOut Recruit · 6 of 6

SeekOut Recruit scores higher on our rubric for candidate sourcing software: 8.8 against 8.2 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #8.

Loxo offers free plan; SeekOut Recruit doesn't.

SeekOut Recruit is the better fit for established teams needing deep sourcing controls. Loxo is the better fit for recruiting firms wanting sourcing and CRM together.

  • SeekOut Recruit fits best

    Established teams needing deep sourcing controls

  • Loxo fits best

    Recruiting firms wanting sourcing and CRM together

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Side by side

Feature SeekOut Recruit 8.8/10 Visit ↗ Loxo 8.2/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.8 8.2
Ranking #2 in Candidate Sourcing Software #8 in Candidate Sourcing Software
Best for Established teams needing deep sourcing controls Recruiting firms wanting sourcing and CRM together
Pricing model Paid Free plan + paid
Starting price $149/user/mo $149/user/mo
Free plan — ✓ (best)
Free trial 14 days 7 days
Free trial length 14 days 7 days
Deployment Cloud, Browser extension Cloud, Browser extension
Platforms Web, Chrome extension Web, Chrome extension
Integrations 6 integrations 10 integrations
Features SeekOut Recruit 6/6 · Loxo 5/6
Contact enrichment ✓ ✓
AI candidate search ✓ ✓
Bulk export ✓ ✓
Candidate outreach ✓ ✓
Browser extension ✓ ✓
ATS integrations ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Specs
Talent database Mixed Mixed
Our review
Pros
  • Searches more than 1 billion profiles with AI and advanced filters
  • Retrieves contact details and supports bulk Excel, PDF, and ATS exports
  • Adds ATS rediscovery, outreach, analytics, and screening on higher tiers
  • Combines ATS, recruiting CRM, sourcing, enrichment, outreach, and reporting
  • Natural-language search and AI agents support sourcing and candidate workflows
  • Chrome extension, CSV export, API access, and broad service integrations
Cons
  • No permanent free plan is available
  • Several higher-tier plans use custom annual pricing
  • Advanced capabilities are limited to eligible or higher-tier plans
  • Professional is priced at $199 per user per month when billed annually
  • Contact information is provided when available rather than as a blanket guarantee
  • The broad feature set may exceed the needs of teams seeking sourcing only
Our verdict

SeekOut Recruit is an AI recruiting platform for recruiters, sourcers, and talent acquisition leaders. It searches more than 1 billion profiles, including public profiles and connected ATS data, with AI-assisted search, inferred filters,…

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Loxo brings applicant tracking, recruiting CRM, candidate sourcing, contact enrichment, outreach campaigns, reporting, and AI features into one platform. It is designed for staffing firms, executive search teams, and in-house recruiters…

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  1. SeekOut RecruitCandidate Sourcing Software 8.814-day trial
  2. LoxoCandidate Sourcing Software 8.2Free plan · 7-day trial

Strengths and trade-offs

  • SeekOut Recruit — where it wins

    • Searches more than 1 billion profiles with AI and advanced filters
    • Retrieves contact details and supports bulk Excel, PDF, and ATS exports
    • Adds ATS rediscovery, outreach, analytics, and screening on higher tiers

    Where it doesn't

    • No permanent free plan is available
    • Several higher-tier plans use custom annual pricing
    • Advanced capabilities are limited to eligible or higher-tier plans
  • Loxo — where it wins

    • Combines ATS, recruiting CRM, sourcing, enrichment, outreach, and reporting
    • Natural-language search and AI agents support sourcing and candidate workflows
    • Chrome extension, CSV export, API access, and broad service integrations

    Where it doesn't

    • Professional is priced at $199 per user per month when billed annually
    • Contact information is provided when available rather than as a blanket guarantee
    • The broad feature set may exceed the needs of teams seeking sourcing only
  • SeekOut Recruit8.8/10 · 14-day trial

    Deep sourcing controls for established recruiting teams with complex workflows

    Visit SeekOutFull verdict →
  • Loxo8.2/10 · Free plan · 7-day trial

    A broad recruiting system for firms that want sourcing, CRM, ATS, and outreach together.

    Visit LoxoFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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