Loam review
A focused ATS for lean teams that want AI sourcing, briefs, and hiring signals.
Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
Loam is a web-based applicant tracking and hiring workspace for founders and lean startup teams. It combines an applicant tracking pipeline with a triage view, candidate briefs, resume parsing, role-specific hiring signals, natural-language sourcing, collaboration tools, and branded job sites. The product is aimed at early hiring teams that want AI-assisted recruiting workflows without adopting a large recruiting suite.
Pricing follows a freemium structure. Solo costs $0 per month and includes a free plan for a first role, applicant tracking, and a branded job site. Seed costs $59 per month and adds automated hiring signals, LinkedIn enrichment, and AI sourcing. Startup costs $129 per month and is intended for higher-volume hiring; it includes everything in Seed and unlimited agent chats. The published plan structure makes Solo suitable for an initial hiring process, while Seed and Startup add more sourcing and AI capacity as hiring activity grows.
Loam’s strongest distinction is its AI and developer-tool connectivity. Candidate information can be organized through resume parsing, briefs, hiring signals, and natural-language sourcing, while team members can use notes and activity timelines for collaboration. API, OAuth, and MCP connectivity supports workflows involving Claude, Claude Code, Codex, Cursor, and other MCP-compatible clients. That focus suits small teams comfortable with AI-assisted recruiting and connected tools. Teams seeking broader ATS coverage, including established interview scheduling or job-board distribution workflows, should compare alternatives before choosing Loam.
Loam pros and cons
- Where it wins
- AI-generated briefs, resume parsing, and role-specific hiring signals
- Natural-language sourcing with LinkedIn enrichment on Seed
- API and MCP connectivity for Claude, Codex, Cursor, and compatible clients
- Where it doesn't
- Core ATS coverage is narrower than platforms with broader hiring workflows
- Solo is limited to a first role and basic applicant tracking
- Built for early-stage teams rather than large recruiting departments
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