Head to head

Loxo vs Spott

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

Spott

$139/user/mo

AI-native agency ATS and CRM for staffing firms that want a Bullhorn or Loxo alternative with hosted MCP. Core is $139/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

DetailLoxoSpott
Starting price$149/user/mo$139/user/mo
Free tierNoNo
Free trialYesNot on record
MCP serverYesYes
Public APIYesNo
Listed underATS, CRMATS, CRM
Capterra4.6 from 134 reviewsNot enough 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

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

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

Spott

  • Core $139/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 ($169 vs $139)
  • No public REST API

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

Spott

$139/user/mo

Core from $139/user/mo billed annually ($169 monthly). Pro from $199/user/mo billed annually ($249 monthly). Enterprise from $149/user/mo billed annually (custom T&Cs). Enrichment credits extra. Try free / book a demo on spott.io/pricing.

Checked 16 Sep 2026

Common questions

Is Loxo cheaper than Spott?
Spott starts lower, at $139/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 Spott for free?
Neither carries a free tier on our listing. Loxo offers a free trial.
Does Loxo or Spott have an MCP server?
Loxo 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 19 Sep 2026. Confirm current terms on the vendor site. Spot an error?