Compare/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.

Starting price

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.

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

Detail	Recruit CRM	Talin
Starting price	$95/user/mo	$149/user/mo
Free tier	–No	–No
Free trial	Yes	Not on record
MCP server	✓Yes	–No
Public API	✓Yes	–No
Listed under	ATS, CRM	Lead generation, LinkedIn, Outreach, Sourcing
Capterra	4.9 from 476 reviews	Not 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

$95/user/mo

Pro is $95 per user a month, Business is $135 and Enterprise is $215. Pro includes 100 free credits per user a month, Business 200 and Enterprise 2,000; credits pay for AI sourcing, data enrichment, workflow automation, job multiposting and similar features. There is a 30-day free trial. Confirm current terms on the vendor site.

Checked 4 Nov 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 4 Nov 2026

Common questions

Is Recruit CRM cheaper than Talin?

Recruit CRM starts lower, at $95/user/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 4 Nov 2026. Confirm current terms on the vendor site. Spot an error?