Head-to-head · Candidate Sourcing Software
SeekOut Recruit vs 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 ↗ |
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| 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 | ||
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| 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,… Read the review → |
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… Read the review → |
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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