Head to head

Recruit CRM vs Talin

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

Recruit CRM

$35/mo Free trial

Boutique and mid-size agency ATS and CRM with hotlists, GDPR tooling and a hosted MCP, from around $35/user/mo.

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

Talin

$149/user/mo

Agency OS for candidate and hiring-manager outreach. Pro is $149/user/mo for 1,500 credits.

Where Talin fits

  • Recruiting agencies running full-desk outbound
  • BD teams pitching MPCs to hiring managers
  • Desks that want ATS write-back on contacts and notes
  • Firms that need cell numbers and AI shortlists

At a glance

DetailRecruit CRMTalin
Starting price$35/mo$149/user/mo
Free tier–No–No
Free trialYesNot on record
MCP server✓Yes–No
Public API✓Yes–No
Listed underATS, CRMLead generation, LinkedIn, Outreach, Sourcing
Capterra4.9 from 476 reviewsNot enough reviews

Where they pull apart

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

Talin

Stands out: Flip the same engine from recruiting candidates to pitching most-placeable candidates at hiring managers.

Watch out: Credits cover phones, emails, and sends. SMS automation starts on Plus. Prices are per user in USD.

Not the right fit for

  • In-house TA that does not sell to hiring managers
  • Teams that want a cheap data-only credit pack

Pros and cons

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

Talin

  • Pro $149/user/mo with 1,500 credits
  • Candidate and hiring-manager campaigns
  • Two-way write-back to 15-plus ATS tools
  • SMS automation starts on Plus at $199
  • Credits can run out on phones and emails
  • Trial length is not numbered

What each one costs

Recruit CRM

$35/mo

From ~$35/user/mo. Confirm current terms on the vendor site.

Checked 7 Sep 2026

Talin

$149/user/mo

Pro is $149/user/mo for 1,500 credits. Plus is $199/user/mo for 2,500 credits and SMS. Max is $249/user/mo for 3,500 credits. All prices are per user, billed in USD. Confirm current terms on the vendor site.

Checked 19 Sep 2026

Common questions

Is Recruit CRM cheaper than Talin?
Recruit CRM starts lower, at $35/mo against $149/user/mo for Talin. That is the entry plan on each side, so the real number depends on seats and the tier you land on.
Can you try Recruit CRM or Talin for free?
Neither carries a free tier on our listing. Recruit CRM offers a free trial.
Does Recruit CRM or Talin 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 7 Sep 2026. Confirm current terms on the vendor site. Spot an error?