Head to head

Candidately vs SeekOut

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

Candidately

$99/mo Free tier

Candidately is an AI layer on staffing ATS systems, especially Bullhorn. Client Portal is listed at $99/month for the first user and $49/month per extra user, billed annually. AI Resume Builder is a separate usage line.

Where Candidately fits

Bullhorn agencies that submit candidates by email today
Account managers who need a white-labeled client portal
Desks that want AI-formatted branded CVs
Firms that will put a talent marketplace on the agency website

SeekOut

$149/mo 14 day free trial

Enterprise talent graph with diversity and internal-mobility filters. Recruit Core starts at $149/mo with a 14-day trial, no card.

Where SeekOut fits

Corporate talent teams on hard-to-find roles
Diversity-focused search teams
Organisations that want internal mobility next to external search
Buyers who will start on a 14-day trial

At a glance

Detail	Candidately	SeekOut
Starting price	$99/mo	$149/mo
Free tier	✓Yes	–No
Free trial	Not on record	14 day free trial
MCP server	–No	✓Yes
Public API	–No	✓Yes
Listed under	ATS, Sourcing	AI screening, Sourcing, Succession & internal mobility
Capterra	Not enough reviews	4.7 from 189 reviews

Where they pull apart

Candidately

Stands out: Client Portal replaces email threads with branded candidate profiles, magic links, live client chat, and AI recruiter notes. Pricing is not tied to the agency's Bullhorn seat count.

Watch out: All plans are billed annually. Talent Marketplace and Candidate Search AI are talk-to-sales. Resume Builder is usage-priced (vendor pages also cite $1 per exported resume).

Not the right fit for

Corporate TA teams not on a staffing ATS
Buyers who need month-to-month billing

SeekOut

Stands out: Diversity and internal-mobility filters on a very large people graph, plus MCP.

Watch out: AI screening is a paid add-on rather than included.

Not the right fit for

Small desks that need a $50 Chrome finder
Agencies that want a cheap ATS

Pros and cons

Candidately

Client Portal $99/month for the first user, not per Bullhorn seat
AI resume parsing and recruiter notes in the portal
Works as a layer on the ATS rather than a replacement

Annual billing only
Search AI and marketplace are quoted
Capterra listing has no reviews

SeekOut

Public $149/mo Recruit Core
14-day trial, no card
Diversity and mobility filters

AI screening is a paid add-on
Not a small-business price

What each one costs

Candidately

$99/mo

Client Portal is $99/month for 1 user and $49/month per additional user, billed annually. Talent Marketplace and Candidate Search AI are sales-quoted. AI Resume Builder is usage-priced (including a $1 per exported resume line on vendor materials). Discounts exist for enterprise and high volume. Confirm current terms on the vendor site.

Checked 19 Sep 2026

SeekOut

$149/mo

Recruit Core is $149 per month paid annually ($1,788 per year) or $179 billed monthly, with 500 contact credits a month and a 14 day free trial. The Sourcing, Sourcing + Integration and Full Recruiting Funnel packages are custom priced. Confirm current terms on the vendor site.

Checked 20 Sep 2026

Common questions

Is Candidately cheaper than SeekOut?

Candidately starts lower, at $99/mo against $149/mo for SeekOut. That is the entry plan on each side, so the real number depends on seats and the tier you land on.

Can you try Candidately or SeekOut for free?

Candidately carries a free tier on our listing. SeekOut offers a 14 day free trial.

Does Candidately or SeekOut have an MCP server?

SeekOut ships 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 19 Sep 2026. Confirm current terms on the vendor site. Spot an error?