Compare/Head to head
Same facts, side by side: starting price, free tier, MCP, API and what each one is actually built for.
Starting price
$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
$79/mo Free trial
Split-network ATS for independent desk recruiters. Standard is $79/month billed annually, or $95 monthly, with a free trial.
Where Top Echelon fits
| Detail | Recruit CRM | Top Echelon |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $95/user/mo | $79/mo |
| Free tier | –No | –No |
| Free trial | Yes | Yes |
| MCP server | ✓Yes | –No |
| Public API | ✓Yes | ✓Yes |
| Listed under | ATS, CRM | ATS, CRM |
| Capterra | 4.9 from 476 reviews | 4.6 from 515 reviews |
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
Top Echelon
Stands out: Split and network deals with partner recruiters handled inside the ATS.
Watch out: No MCP, and it only makes sense if splits are part of how you work.
Not the right fit for
Recruit CRM
Top Echelon
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
Top Echelon
$79/mo
TE Recruit Standard is $79/mo billed annually ($95/mo billed monthly) and Professional is $95/mo billed annually ($115/mo billed monthly). Confirm current terms on the vendor site.
Checked 4 Nov 2026
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