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Best Recruiting CRM Software in 2026

Keeping candidate relationships organized involves more than recording names: talent pools, pipeline stages, and email sequences can all shape a recruiting process. Compare these entries on those capabilities, as well as candidate record limits and reporting level. A sourcing extension is another point to consider when bringing candidates into a CRM. Recruitly, Oorwin, and Beamery are among the options shown, along with CEIPAL. Check free-plan availability and paid-from pricing to weigh costs alongside the listed features. The best fit depends on how your team sources candidates, maintains contact, and tracks progress through hiring stages.

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    Oorwin

    Free plan AndroidAPIExtension+2

    Teams seeking recruiting, HR management, and client relationship tools in one talent platform should consider Oorwin.

    7.2 Free plan · paid from $35/user/mo Visit site
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    Oorwin

    Free plan AndroidAPIExtension+5

    Oorwin combines recruiting, talent lifecycle, and CRM tools, with a free tier and paid plans that add capabilities. Check the free-plan limits and per-user prices against your team's needs.

    7.2 Free plan Visit site
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    Recruitly

    by Recruitly
    Free plan AndroidAPIExtension+5

    Recruitly combines core recruiting workflows with job-board distribution and outreach. Compare the plan limits for contacts, candidates, jobs, users and campaigns against your hiring needs.

    7.0 Free plan · paid from $25/user/mo Visit site
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    CEIPAL

    by CEIPAL
    Free trial AndroidAPIiPhone+1
    6.2 Pricing on request Visit site
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    hireEZ

    Free trial APIExtensionWeb

    hireEZ brings sourcing, applicant review and screening, scheduling, and recruiting system integrations together.

    6.2 From $494/mo · 7-day trial Visit site
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    Gem ATS

    Free trial ExtensionWeb

    Gem ATS brings application review, interview feedback, and hiring workflow management into one system. Buyers should confirm custom pricing and review Gem’s stated limits on inbox message storage.

    6.1 Pricing on request Visit site
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    Loxo

    Free trial APIExtensioniPhone+1

    Loxo combines recruiting tools with AI search and agent-assisted tasks while leaving candidate decisions to people. Compare seat costs and credit limits with your team's needs.

    6.1 Free plan · paid from $149/user/mo (annual) · 7-day trial Visit site
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    Bullhorn

    by Bullhorn
    Paid AndroidAPIiPhone+1

    Bullhorn combines ATS and CRM functions with AI search, email connections, mobile apps, and a large integration marketplace. Its paid plans begin at $99 per user per month, with no free trial listed.

    6.0 From $99/user/mo Visit site
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    Kula

    Free trial APIExtensionWeb

    Kula brings broad recruiting workflow coverage, analytics, and integrations into one platform. Its paid, headcount-based plans and limited sourcing-extension coverage are important considerations.

    6.0 From $5,120/yr Visit site
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    Beamery

    Paid APIExtensionWeb

    Beamery brings workforce planning and recruiting tools together, with integrations and security measures described for enterprise use.

    5.9 Pricing on request Visit site
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    Avature

    Paid AndroidAPIiPhone+1

    Avature covers recruiting and a broad set of talent management processes, with configurable workflows and multiple hosting options. Organizations must request pricing to assess cost.

    5.8 Pricing on request Visit site
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    Crelate

    by Crelate
    Paid WebiPhoneAndroid

    Crelate covers core recruiting workflows and offers additional capabilities across its listed plans. Essentials starts at $85 a month billed annually, with no free plan listed.

    5.8 From $85/user/mo (annual) Visit site
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    Firefish

    Paid APIExtensionWeb

    Agencies handling permanent, contract or temporary recruitment should consider Firefish for its broad search, workflow and communication features.

    5.8 Pricing on request Visit site
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    JobAdder

    by JobAdder
    Paid AndroidAPIiPhone+1

    Choose JobAdder if you need an end-to-end recruitment system with candidate, job distribution, and workflow tools.

    5.8 Pricing on request Visit site
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    SeekOut Recruit

    Free trial APIExtensionWeb

    SeekOut Sourcing combines broad candidate discovery with outreach, shared workspaces, and ATS connections.

    5.8 14-day trial Visit site
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    Eightfold Candidate Relationship Management

    Paid APIWeb

    Eightfold Candidate Relationship Management brings targeted campaigns, recruiter tools, and analytics into a talent acquisition platform.

    5.7 Pricing on request Visit site
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    JobDiva

    by JobDiva
    Paid AndroidAPIExtension+6

    Choose JobDiva if your staffing organization needs recruiting, client relationship, onboarding, and financial workflows in one solution.

    5.7 Pricing on request Visit site
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    Fetcher

    Paid ExtensionWeb

    Fetcher combines candidate discovery, inbound review, outreach, and ATS connections for recruiting teams.

    5.6 Pricing on request Visit site
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    PCRecruiter

    by PCRecruiter
    Paid WebWindowsMac+2

    Choose PCRecruiter if your recruiting operation needs resume, interview, workflow and job-distribution tools across desktop and mobile platforms.

    5.6 From $115/user/mo Visit site
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    iCIMS

    by iCIMS
    Paid AndroidAPIiPhone+1

    iCIMS combines recruiting workflows, high-volume hiring tools, and a large integration ecosystem for enterprise hiring. Prospective customers must contact sales for pricing.

    5.5 Pricing on request Visit site
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    GR8 People Engage

    Paid Web

    Choose GR8 People Engage if your recruiting team needs a Talent CRM with automated candidate nurturing, screening tools, and configurable pipelines.

    5.4 Pricing on request Visit site
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    Jobylon

    by Jobylon
    Paid APIWeb

    Jobylon combines candidate management, hiring workflows, outreach, and candidate feedback tools for organizations with broad recruitment needs.

    5.4 Pricing on request Visit site
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    Recruit CRM

    by Recruit CRM
    Paid WebiPhoneAndroid

    Recruiting teams seeking a broad set of hiring tools across web and mobile can consider Recruit CRM.

    5.4 30-day trial Visit site
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    Talention Candidate Relationship Management

    Free trial Web

    Talention focuses on recruitment marketing and long-term candidate engagement rather than only active applications.

    5.4 Pricing on request Visit site
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    Recruiterflow

    by Recruiterflow
    Paid APIExtensionWeb

    Recruiterflow brings recruiting and sales workflows together, with an optional set of AIRA tools.

    5.3 From $149/user/mo Visit site

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