Top Echelon
Split/network ATS for agencies.
From $79/mo Free trial API
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Bottom line
Split-network ATS for independent desk recruiters. Standard is $79/month billed annually, or $95 monthly, with a free trial.
Stands out for: Split and network deals with partner recruiters handled inside the ATS.
Watch out for: No MCP, and it only makes sense if splits are part of how you work.
Overview
Top Echelon is a recruiting applicant tracker plus a split network for independent desks, so partner recruiters share deals inside the product rather than in a side spreadsheet. There is an API but no MCP.
Teams pick it when splits are the business model rather than an occasional side process. Standard is $79 a month billed annually, or $95 monthly; Professional is $95 and $115. There is a free trial.
Who it's for
Best for
- Independent desk recruiters
- Split and network staffing
- Small agencies that partner on roles
- Buyers who want published monthly pricing
Not ideal for
- Corporate in-house talent teams
- Teams that need MCP
Key features
Split network. Split/network deals with partner recruiters.
ATS. Applicant tracking for jobs, candidates, and stages.
Screenshots
TE Recruit ATS and CRM
Recruiting workflow management
Shared job orders and pipelines
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Pricing
| Plan | Price | What you get |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | $79/mo | Billed annually ($95 monthly) |
| Professional | $95/mo | Billed annually ($115 monthly) |
TE Recruit Standard is $79/mo billed annually ($95/mo billed monthly) and Professional is $95/mo billed annually ($115/mo billed monthly). Confirm current terms on the vendor site.
Checked 21 Sep 2026. Vendors change prices without notice.
Is Top Echelon expensive?
Top Echelon starts at $79/mo. We list 193 ATS tools in total. 22 have a free tier, and those with a public price typically start around $80 a month.
- 97 quote-based
- 22 free tier
- 78 public price
Worked out automatically from every ATS listing, so it updates as the directory changes.
Pros and cons
Pros
- Split network is a first-class feature
- Published monthly pricing
- Free trial available
Cons
- No MCP
- Only worthwhile if you work splits
- Not a corporate ATS
Integrations
Indeed ZipRecruiter Checkr ZoomInfo Spark Hire Dice
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How Top Echelon compares
See all Top Echelon alternatives, with what each one does differently and a head to head for every pairing.
| Tool | Free tier | From | MCP | API | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| | – | $79/mo | – | ✓ | |
| | – | $89/user/mo | – | ✓ | Compare |
| | – | $95/user/mo | ✓ | ✓ | Compare |
| | – | $79/user/mo | – | ✓ | Compare |
| | – | $85/user/mo | – | ✓ | Compare |
$89/user/mo API
Classic agency ATS if you do not need a split network.
$95/user/mo MCP API
Agency CRM with MCP if an agent connector matters more.
$79/user/mo API
Agency ATS and CRM with a published per-user start.
$85/user/mo API
Boutique agency CRM if email and hotlists are the desk.
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