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PCRecruiter vs Spott

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

Starting price

PCRecruiter

$125/user/mo

Agency ATS and recruiting CRM for desks that want a long-running system of record their AI assistant can work in, through the vendor's own MCP server. Accounts start at $125 per user a month with no seat caps or minimum, plus a one-time setup fee.

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

DetailPCRecruiterSpott
Starting price$125/user/mo$139/user/mo
Free tier–No–No
MCP server✓Yes✓Yes
Public API✓Yes✓Yes
Listed underATS, CRMATS, CRM
Capterra4.3 from 380 reviewsNot enough reviews

Where they pull apart

PCRecruiter

Stands out: A live MCP server that lets Claude or ChatGPT search, summarize and update your own PCRecruiter records, now included in the standard price, plus an open REST API.

Watch out: The $125 is a starting rate per user: a one-time setup fee applies, migration from another ATS is quoted separately, and there is no free trial. The per-user rate drops with volume, so teams of more than about ten seats should ask.

Not the right fit for

  • Teams that want a free trial before buying
  • 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 server included in the standard price
  • No seat caps and no minimum seat count
  • 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
  • Young vendor with a thin review history
  • Enterprise priced in euros

What each one costs

PCRecruiter

$125/user/mo

From $125 per user a month with no seat caps and no minimum seat count. That includes the full current product, unlimited candidate and client records, your own database backed up daily, standard reports, integrations, basic API access within daily call limits, MCP access and standard support. The per-user rate stays the same or drops as you add seats, a one-time setup fee covers configuration, and migration from another ATS is quoted before you commit. There is no free trial: PCRecruiter runs a 20-minute call and a demo configured around your workflow instead. 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 PCRecruiter cheaper than Spott?
PCRecruiter starts lower, at $125/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 4 Nov 2026. Confirm current terms on the vendor site. Spot an error?