Crelate alternatives

Recruit CRM

$95/user/mo Free trial MCP API

Why it comes up: Agency CRM with hosted MCP if an agent connector is on the list.

Stands out: A hosted MCP at agent.recruitcrm.io plus agency hotlists and GDPR controls.

Watch out: MCP access has to be switched on per role before an assistant can connect.

Best for

• Boutique staffing agencies
• Mid-size desks that need hotlists
• UK and EU agencies that care about GDPR tooling

4.9 on Capterra from 476 reviews

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CATS

$89/user/mo 30 day free trial API

Why it comes up: Classic agency ATS with published per-user pricing.

Stands out: A proven agency ATS with published per-user pricing and a real API.

Watch out: No MCP, and it is a front-office tool rather than a corporate hiring platform.

Best for

• Staffing agencies that want cheap and proven
• Desks that need an API without enterprise services
• US agency front office

4.2 on Capterra from 144 reviews

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Recruiterflow

$149/user/mo MCP API

Why it comes up: Agency ATS with sequences and deals if outreach is heavier.

Stands out: Sequences and deals inside an agency ATS, plus a hosted MCP.

Watch out: Per-seat pricing at $149 adds up fast across a desk.

Best for

• Search and staffing agencies
• Desks that sequence from the ATS
• Teams that want MCP and a real API

4.7 on Capterra from 332 reviews

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Loxo

$149/user/mo Free trial MCP API

Why it comes up: Agency ATS with AI sourcing if the desk wants a talent graph.

Stands out: An ATS plus a sourcing database and MCP, built for agency desks.

Watch out: The published Core price is annual billing, and the MCP URL is issued in-product.

Best for

• Agencies that outgrew a spreadsheet and a job board
• Desks that want sourcing next to the ATS
• Teams that want MCP on the ATS of record

4.6 on Capterra from 134 reviews

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