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PCRecruiter vs Spott

Same facts, side by side: starting price, free tier, MCP, API and what each one is actually built for.

Starting price

PCRecruiter

$115/user/mo

Agency ATS and recruiting CRM for desks that want a long-running system of record with a documented 2026 MCP server. Accounts start at around $115 per user a month, with the final price by quote.

Where PCRecruiter fits

  • Staffing agencies on a recruiting CRM
  • Desks that want MCP on the ATS of record
  • Teams that need search plus pipeline in one system
  • Buyers already in the PCRecruiter installed base

Spott

$119/user/mo

AI-native agency ATS and CRM for staffing firms that want a Bullhorn or Loxo alternative with hosted MCP. Core is $119/user/mo billed annually.

Where Spott fits

  • Staffing firms replacing Bullhorn or Loxo
  • Perm, temp, contract, and exec desks
  • Teams that want MCP on the ATS
  • Buyers who want a public per-user number

At a glance

DetailPCRecruiterSpott
Starting price$115/user/mo$119/user/mo
Free tier–No–No
MCP server✓Yes✓Yes
Public API✓Yes✓Yes
Listed underATS, CRMATS, CRM
Capterra4.3 from 380 reviewsNot enough reviews

Where they pull apart

PCRecruiter

Stands out: Vendor-documented MCP server on an agency ATS, plus an open API.

Watch out: The posted $115 is a starting figure. The final price comes by quote, and a one-time setup and training fee applies.

Not the right fit for

  • Startups that want a public self-serve price
  • In-house TA looking for Greenhouse-style structured hiring

Spott

Stands out: Public per-user price plus first-party MCP on an agency ATS.

Watch out: Enrichment credits are charged on top of the seat price.

Not the right fit for

  • In-house TA that needs structured hiring kits
  • Desks that will not pay enrichment credits on top

Pros and cons

PCRecruiter

  • Agency ATS and CRM with search and pipeline
  • MCP documented for 2026
  • Open API
  • Not built from the ground up in the AI era
  • Email outreach sequencing is clunky

Spott

  • Core $119/user/mo annual is published
  • Hosted MCP at mcp.spott.io
  • Built as an agency ATS, not a corporate kit
  • Enrichment credits charged separately
  • Monthly billing costs more ($149 vs $119)
  • Enterprise priced in euros

What each one costs

PCRecruiter

$115/user/mo

Accounts start at around $115 per user a month, including API access, integrations and standard support. The final quote depends on user count, product options and a one-time setup and training fee. Confirm current terms on the vendor site.

Checked 20 Sep 2026

Spott

$119/user/mo

On 21 October 2026 spott.io showed Core at $119 per user a month billed annually ($149 monthly) and Pro at $179 per user a month billed annually ($219 monthly), with earlier list prices of $139 and $199 struck through. Enterprise shows from €149 per user a month billed annually ($189 monthly) with custom terms. AI usage is included on every plan; enrichment credits for emails and phone numbers cost extra. Confirm current terms on the vendor site.

Checked 21 Oct 2026

Common questions

Is PCRecruiter cheaper than Spott?
PCRecruiter starts lower, at $115/user/mo against $119/user/mo for Spott. That is the entry plan on each side, so the real number depends on seats and the tier you land on.
Can you try PCRecruiter or Spott for free?
Neither carries a free tier on our listing.
Does PCRecruiter or Spott have an MCP server?
PCRecruiter and Spott ship a first party MCP server, so an AI assistant can work the product directly.

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Editorial listings, never paid rankings. Prices checked 20 Sep 2026. Confirm current terms on the vendor site. Spot an error?