Side by side
TAL.co vs WhenX
Both stand on candidate sourcing software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan APIWeb
TAL.co brings recruiter matching, sourcing, candidate tracking, and hiring oversight into one system. Its free Starter plan provides an entry point, while several features and services are tied to higher or custom-priced plans.
Visit TAL.co Free plan ExtensionWeb
Choose WhenX if you recruit through LinkedIn and want candidate notes, statuses, and tagged talent pools in a browser extension and web CRM. Teams can use shared records and team data ownership; look elsewhere if you need contact enrichment or bulk export.
Visit WhenXThe facts
| TAL.co | WhenX | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | API, Web | Extension, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Pro: $99 a month | See the plans |
| Plans published | 7 | 3 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | tal.co | whenx.io |
| On candidate sourcing software | #16 of 75 | #20 of 75 |
TAL.co: what it does well
- Coordinates the recruiting process through placement tracking.
- Ranks recruiters by specialization, capacity, and similar search performance.
- AI does not automatically reject candidates.
- Integrates with Greenhouse, Lever, Workday, and others.
- Starter plan is $0/mo.
What to know first
- Recruiter network applications are vetted and not all are accepted.
- Candidate graph retention and enrichment are limited to Business and Enterprise plans.
- Agency and Enterprise Hiring OS pricing is custom.
WhenX: what it does well
- Tracks candidate status and notes on LinkedIn profiles.
- Displays candidate status in LinkedIn and Google results.
- Organizes candidates with filterable talent pool tags.
- Exports promising candidates to an ATS with one click.
- Team plan includes shared candidates and talent pools.
What to know first
- Free plan is limited to 100 candidates and three talent pools.
- No bulk export is listed.
- No contact enrichment is listed.
- Privacy policy allows transfer of personal data to the USA.