Compare/Head to head

Nicoka vs Recruit CRM

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

Starting price

Nicoka

€130/user/mo 7 day free trial

French ATS for recruitment agencies, headhunters and freelance recruiters, priced at €130 per user per month with no setup fee and no long-term commitment. A 7-day trial includes every feature with no credit card, and the customer-management module can be dropped.

Where Nicoka fits

  • French recruitment agencies and independents
  • Headhunters wanting ATS and light CRM
  • Teams that trial for a week before buying

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 billed annually.

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

DetailNicokaRecruit CRM
Starting price€130/user/mo$95/user/mo
Free tier–No–No
Free trial7 day free trialYes
MCP server–No✓Yes
Public API–No✓Yes
Listed underATS, CRMATS, CRM
CapterraNot enough reviews4.9 from 476 reviews

Where they pull apart

Nicoka

Stands out: One published price covers the full ATS: CV database, multiposting, a candidate portal, and tracking of prospects, clients and missions. The trial account converts into the paid account after seven days, and data is hosted in France.

Watch out: At €130 per user the entry price is high against cheaper agency ATS tools. Nicoka also sells a CABS suite at the same €130 and a separate SIRH, and the Ada AI assistant is marketed on CABS, so confirm which product you are buying.

Not the right fit for

  • In-house HR needing core HR and payroll
  • Buyers who need a US dollar price
  • Small desks seeking a cheaper seat price

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

Nicoka

  • Published price of €130 per user per month
  • 7-day trial with no card and no setup fee
  • Clients and missions tracked with candidates
  • High per-user entry price
  • ATS, CABS and SIRH product names overlap
  • Ada AI assistant marketed on CABS, not ATS

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

Nicoka

€130/user/mo

Nicoka ATS lists one full plan for recruiters and agencies at €130 per user per month, with no long-term commitment, no setup fee and cancellation at any time. A 7-day trial includes all features with no credit card, and modules such as customer management can be added or removed. Confirm current terms on the vendor site.

Checked 27 Sep 2026

Recruit CRM

$95/user/mo

Pro is $95 per user a month billed annually ($109 monthly), Business is $135 ($159 monthly) and Enterprise is $215 ($259 monthly). Enterprise bundles workflow automation, advanced analytics, LinkedIn messaging, enrichment credits and multiposting; on Pro and Business these are paid add ons. Confirm current terms on the vendor site.

Checked 30 Sep 2026

Common questions

Can you try Nicoka or Recruit CRM for free?
Neither carries a free tier on our listing. Nicoka offers a 7 day free trial. Recruit CRM offers a free trial.
Does Nicoka or Recruit CRM have an MCP server?
Recruit CRM ships 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 27 Sep 2026. Confirm current terms on the vendor site. Spot an error?