Compare/Head to head

Leonar vs Recruit CRM

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

Starting price

Leonar

$149/user/mo 7 day free trial

ATS plus recruiting CRM with sequences and AI sourcing. Professional is $149/user/month, or $1,788 a year paid upfront.

Where Leonar fits

  • Recruiting agencies that want ATS and CRM together
  • Teams running email, WhatsApp, and SMS sequences
  • Desks that will add MCP agents
  • Agencies that want AI sourcing on the same plan

Recruit CRM

$95/user/mo Free trial

Boutique and mid-size agency ATS and CRM with hotlists, GDPR tooling and a hosted MCP, from $95 per user a month.

Where Recruit CRM fits

  • Boutique staffing agencies
  • Mid-size desks that need hotlists
  • UK and EU agencies that care about GDPR tooling
  • Teams connecting Claude or ChatGPT via MCP

At a glance

DetailLeonarRecruit CRM
Starting price$149/user/mo$95/user/mo
Free tier–No–No
Free trial7 day free trialYes
MCP server✓Yes✓Yes
Public API✓Yes✓Yes
Listed underATS, CRM, SourcingATS, CRM
CapterraNot enough reviews4.9 from 476 reviews

Where they pull apart

Leonar

Stands out: Full ATS/CRM, AI sourcing, and API and MCP access on the one Professional plan.

Watch out: There is one self-serve plan, Professional at $149/user/month. Annual commitment with monthly payments needs a contract. The AI Agency Programme is quoted to scope.

Not the right fit for

  • In-house TA that only needs a simple ATS
  • Teams that want a cheaper entry plan

Recruit CRM

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.

Not the right fit for

  • Corporate in-house talent teams
  • Desks that want structured hiring kits

Pros and cons

Leonar

  • Free trial on the self-serve plan
  • MCP for Claude and ChatGPT on Professional
  • ATS, CRM, and AI sourcing in one plan
  • Only one self-serve plan, at $149/user/month
  • Monthly payments on annual terms need a contract
  • Contact-reveal credits are limited by subscription

Recruit CRM

  • Hosted MCP on the vendor's own domain
  • Hotlists and GDPR tooling built for agencies
  • Free trial available
  • MCP needs enabling per role
  • Not a corporate structured-hiring ATS
  • Pricing scales per seat

What each one costs

Leonar

$149/user/mo

Professional is $149 per user per month, or $1,788 a year paid upfront, excluding tax; annual commitment with monthly payments needs a contract. The AI Agency Programme is quoted to scope for agencies of 5 users or more. Add-ons include a call transcription bot at $19/user/mo (Basic) or $49/user/mo (Unlimited). A free trial is available. Confirm current terms on the vendor site.

Checked 4 Nov 2026

Recruit CRM

$95/user/mo

Pro is $95 per user a month, Business is $135 and Enterprise is $215. Pro includes 100 free credits per user a month, Business 200 and Enterprise 2,000; credits pay for AI sourcing, data enrichment, workflow automation, job multiposting and similar features. There is a 30-day free trial. Confirm current terms on the vendor site.

Checked 4 Nov 2026

Common questions

Is Leonar cheaper than Recruit CRM?
Recruit CRM starts lower, at $95/user/mo against $149/user/mo for Leonar. That is the entry plan on each side, so the real number depends on seats and the tier you land on.
Can you try Leonar or Recruit CRM for free?
Neither carries a free tier on our listing. Leonar offers a 7 day free trial. Recruit CRM offers a free trial.
Does Leonar or Recruit CRM have an MCP server?
Leonar and Recruit CRM 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 4 Nov 2026. Confirm current terms on the vendor site. Spot an error?