Head to head

Loxo vs PCRecruiter

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

Loxo

$149/user/mo Free trial

Agency ATS with AI sourcing, sequences and a Chrome extension. Core is $149/user/mo billed annually, with a seven-day trial and no card.

Where Loxo fits

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
Buyers who will start on a seven-day trial

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

At a glance

Detail	Loxo	PCRecruiter
Starting price	$149/user/mo	$115/user/mo
Free tier	–No	–No
Free trial	Yes	Not on record
MCP server	✓Yes	✓Yes
Public API	✓Yes	✓Yes
Listed under	ATS, CRM	ATS, CRM
Capterra	4.6 from 134 reviews	4.3 from 380 reviews

Where they pull apart

Loxo

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.

Not the right fit for

In-house talent teams that need structured hiring kits
Buyers working to a sub-$100 per-seat budget

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

Pros and cons

Loxo

Public $149/user/mo Core
Seven-day trial, no card
MCP plus API on an agency ATS

Core price is annual billing
Not built for in-house structured hiring

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

What each one costs

Loxo

$149/user/mo

Core from $149/user/mo billed annually; Professional from $199/user/mo billed annually. Seven day trial. Confirm current terms on the vendor site.

Checked 19 Sep 2026

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

Common questions

Is Loxo cheaper than PCRecruiter?

PCRecruiter starts lower, at $115/user/mo against $149/user/mo for Loxo. That is the entry plan on each side, so the real number depends on seats and the tier you land on.

Can you try Loxo or PCRecruiter for free?

Neither carries a free tier on our listing. Loxo offers a free trial.

Does Loxo or PCRecruiter have an MCP server?

Loxo and PCRecruiter 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 19 Sep 2026. Confirm current terms on the vendor site. Spot an error?