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Loxo vs Spott

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

Starting price

Loxo

$149/user/mo

Agency ATS with AI sourcing, sequences and a Chrome extension. Core is $149/user/mo billed annually and paid up front; Professional is priced by demo.

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 happy to pay annually up front

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 tier–No–No
MCP server✓Yes✓Yes
Public API✓Yes✓Yes
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
  • Free migration for teams of 3+ seats
  • MCP plus API on an agency ATS
  • Annual plans paid up front
  • Professional price needs a demo
  • 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
  • Young vendor with a thin review history
  • Enterprise priced in euros

What each one costs

Loxo

$149/user/mo

Core starts at $149 per user per month, billed annually and paid up front. Professional, which adds Loxo Source on its 850M+ talent graph, the full set of AI agents, API access and 2,500 credits per seat a month, is priced by demo. Enterprise is a custom annual agreement. Loxo's pricing page no longer shows a free trial. Confirm current terms on the vendor site.

Checked 4 Nov 2026

Spott

$139/user/mo

Core is $139 per user a month and Pro $199 per user a month, both billed annually; billed monthly they are $169 and $249. Enterprise is a custom quote for larger teams with multiple brands or offices. Each seat adds 1,000 credits a month to a shared workspace pool, and extra credit packs start at $75/mo for 5,000 credits. AI search, matching and the note taker use no credits. A free trial is available. Confirm current terms on the vendor site.

Checked 4 Nov 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.
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 4 Nov 2026. Confirm current terms on the vendor site. Spot an error?