Head to head

PCRecruiter vs Spott

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

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

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

Detail	PCRecruiter	Spott
Starting price	$115/user/mo	$139/user/mo
Free tier	–No	–No
MCP server	✓Yes	✓Yes
Public API	✓Yes	–No
Listed under	ATS, CRM	ATS, CRM
Capterra	4.3 from 380 reviews	Not enough reviews

Where they pull apart

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

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

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

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

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

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 PCRecruiter cheaper than Spott?

PCRecruiter starts lower, at $115/user/mo against $139/user/mo for Spott. That is the entry plan on each side, so the real number depends on seats and the tier you land on.

Can you try PCRecruiter or Spott for free?

Neither carries a free tier on our listing.

Does PCRecruiter or Spott have an MCP server?

PCRecruiter 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 20 Sep 2026. Confirm current terms on the vendor site. Spot an error?