Head to head

Loxo vs Stardex

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

Stardex

$79/user/mo

AI ATS and CRM for executive search firms. Starter is $79/user/mo, and the first 14 days are fully refundable.

Where Stardex fits

Executive search and retained recruiting firms
Desks that want AI notes and org charts in the ATS
Teams that will add sequences on Pro
Ops connecting Claude to Stardex via MCP

At a glance

Detail	Loxo	Stardex
Starting price	$149/user/mo	$79/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, Outreach, CRM, Sourcing
Capterra	4.6 from 134 reviews	Not 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

Stardex

Stands out: Search-firm ATS with AI tagging, client portals, org charts, plus a remote MCP server and REST API.

Watch out: Sequences, similar-profile search, and webhooks start on Pro at $119/user/mo. Copilot, with SSO and audit logs, is custom-priced.

Not the right fit for

In-house TA teams that need a corporate ATS
Firms that need SSO on the $79 Starter plan

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

Stardex

Starter $79/user/mo with AI search
Remote MCP server for Claude
API and data exports on every plan

Sequences and webhooks start on Pro
SSO and audit log are Copilot/custom
Built for search firms, not in-house TA

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

Stardex

$79/user/mo

Starter is $79/user/mo and Pro $119/user/mo, with yearly billing shown at 20% off; Copilot is custom. The first 14 days are fully refundable. API access and data exports are included on all plans. Confirm current terms on the vendor site.

Checked 19 Sep 2026

Common questions

Is Loxo cheaper than Stardex?

Stardex starts lower, at $79/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 Stardex for free?

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

Does Loxo or Stardex have an MCP server?

Loxo and Stardex 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?