Clinch is a recruitment marketing platform and CRM for attracting, engaging, and converting candidates before they apply. Its no-code career-site CMS supports SEO-optimized job listings, targeted landing pages, and custom microsites. Recruiters can organize talent pools by sorting, tagging, and sharing candidates, while automated SMS and email workflows, job alerts, and incomplete-application reminders support ongoing engagement. Employee Connections lets jobseekers connect with employees through live Q&As, virtual events, and FAQs. Text Engage uses QR codes or keywords to start conversations and route interested candidates into the CRM. The suite includes candidate-journey analytics, dashboards, and career-site heat mapping. Clinch describes itself as ATS agnostic and lists integrations including Workday, Greenhouse, Lever, iCIMS, Taleo, Kenexa, SuccessFactors, Newton, Amris, and Lumesse. Its API supports candidate data export and profile updates. Clinch was founded in 2014 and is headquartered in Dublin, Ireland. The platform is offered via web and API, with pricing available on request.
Who it is for
Clinch suits recruiters, employer brand managers, and talent acquisition leaders, including teams hiring at high volume. It is relevant for organizations that want career sites, candidate communications, and talent-pool workflows in one recruitment marketing suite.
What is good
- No-code CMS supports targeted pages and custom microsites.
- Automates SMS, email, job alerts, and application reminders.
- Employee Connections offers live Q&As and virtual events.
- Analytics include candidate journeys and career-site heat mapping.
- AI features are included at no extra cost for customers.
What to know first
- Pricing is available on request.
- Platforms listed are web and API.
- Implementation support is described for customers.
Verdict
Clinch combines career-site publishing, candidate CRM workflows, messaging, employee connections, and analytics. It may suit teams looking to manage candidate engagement before application alongside their ATS integrations.
Clinch plans and pricing
All plansCompared on recruitment marketing software
- Career site builder
- Yes
- Talent community
- Yes
- Campaign automation
- Yes
- Email campaigns
- Yes
- SMS campaigns
- Yes
- Content personalization
- Yes



