Compare/Head to head

SearchOS vs SoftSync

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

Starting price

SearchOS

$159/seat/mo 14 day free trial

All-in-one CRM and ATS for agency recruiters and search firms, built by a working headhunter. Emails, calls and LinkedIn messages log themselves, a Radar feature turns job adverts, funding and people moves into BD actions, and each consultant gets a morning list of the actions most likely to make a fee. Contact data, call recording, e-signatures and a Claude MCP connector are included. From $159/seat/mo with a 14-day free trial, no card.

Where SearchOS fits

  • Solo recruiters and boutique agencies who never keep their CRM up to date
  • Contingency and retained search desks that want BD signals and contact data in one place
  • Recruiters who want to query and update their database from Claude

SoftSync

$29/seat/mo 14 day free trial

An all-in-one AI CRM from $29/seat/mo that replaces a separate note taker, booking tool, form builder and e-signature app, with an AI Assistant, Autopilot workflows, API and a first-party MCP server on every plan. 14-day trial. Best for small agencies and founder-led teams that want one tool for client development, not a candidate database.

Where SoftSync fits

  • Recruitment agencies tracking clients, hiring managers and mandates
  • Founder-led teams replacing several sales apps with one
  • Teams that want Claude or ChatGPT to work inside their CRM

At a glance

DetailSearchOSSoftSync
Starting price$159/seat/mo$29/seat/mo
Free tier–No–No
Free trial14 day free trial14 day free trial
MCP server✓Yes✓Yes
Public API–No✓Yes
Listed underCRM, ATS, Email finders, SourcingCRM, Lead generation, Outreach

Where they pull apart

SearchOS

Stands out: It aims to replace the whole desk stack (CRM, sourcing, outreach, contact data, call notes and e-signing) with one system, and it publishes every price, including contact credits (one credit per email or mobile found, pooled across the team) and fixed migration fees. A done-for-you move from Bullhorn, Loxo or spreadsheets is free on annual plans of 3+ seats.

Watch out: It is a young product with no outside reviews yet, and moving your whole database to a new vendor is a big step. Phone credits are thin on the entry plan (15 a month), and call recording and campaigns start on Principal at $199/seat/mo; the $99 Founding 100 price only applies to the first 100 desks.

Not the right fit for

  • Firms that want a vendor with a long track record and outside reviews before switching
  • Agencies that only need contact data or sequences, not a new CRM

SoftSync

Stands out: The meeting recorder is a desktop app, so no bot joins client calls, and the summary is reviewed before it lands on the record. Booking, quotes, e-signature, forms and a help desk come in the same $29 seat, and the MCP server ships written guidance so Claude or ChatGPT can work the CRM within limits you set.

Watch out: SoftSync says plainly it is not an ATS: candidates stay in your existing recruiting system, and it holds employers, hiring managers and mandates. Pro caps a workspace at 5 team members and 1,000 campaign emails per user a month, so bigger desks need Business at $59/seat.

Not the right fit for

  • Recruiters who need candidate pipelines and job posting
  • Buyers who want LinkedIn messaging inside the CRM
  • Teams of more than 5 on the entry plan

Pros and cons

SearchOS

  • Activity logs itself, so the database stays current without manual entry
  • Contact data, call recording, e-signatures and MCP included, with all prices published
  • 14-day free trial with no card and free CSV migration up to 2,500 records
  • Young product with no outside reviews yet
  • Only 15 phone credits a month on the entry plan
  • Call recording and campaigns need the $199 Principal plan

SoftSync

  • Bot-free desktop meeting notes
  • Booking, e-signature and forms included
  • MCP, API and AI on every plan
  • Not an ATS for candidates
  • Pro capped at 5 team members
  • No LinkedIn messaging inside the CRM

What each one costs

SearchOS

$159/seat/mo

SearchOS is priced per desk in USD. Consultant is $159/seat/mo with the full ATS/CRM, 750 AI actions, 200 email credits and 15 phone credits a month, the email and LinkedIn inbox, Radar and the Chrome extension. Principal is $199/seat/mo with 3,000 AI actions, 400 email and 25 phone credits, 1,000 transcription minutes, call recording with AI coaching, and campaigns. Partner is $299/seat/mo with 6,000 AI actions, 800 email and 50 phone credits and dedicated onboarding. One credit finds one email or one mobile, allowances pool across the team, and bought credits roll over. A Founding 100 offer gives the first 100 desks Principal at $99/seat/mo for life. Self-serve CSV migration is free up to 2,500 records; done-for-you migration is free on annual plans of 3+ seats, otherwise from $490. 14-day free trial, no card. Confirm current terms on the vendor site.

Checked 15 Oct 2026

SoftSync

$29/seat/mo

SoftSync charges per seat. Pro is $29/seat/mo billed yearly or $39 monthly, with up to 5 team members, 1,000 campaign emails per user a month and 1,000 enrichment credits. Business is $59/seat/mo yearly or $79 monthly, with up to 25 team members, 10,000 campaign emails and priority help with migration and setup. Enterprise is custom priced. Both paid plans include the AI Assistant, Autopilot, API and MCP access. A 14-day free trial is offered, prices exclude VAT, and teams switching from another CRM can ask about six months of Business credit per seat. Confirm current terms on the vendor site.

Checked 2 Nov 2026

Common questions

Is SearchOS cheaper than SoftSync?
SoftSync starts lower, at $29/seat/mo against $159/seat/mo for SearchOS. That is the entry plan on each side, so the real number depends on seats and the tier you land on.
Can you try SearchOS or SoftSync for free?
Neither carries a free tier on our listing. SearchOS offers a 14 day free trial. SoftSync offers a 14 day free trial.
Does SearchOS or SoftSync have an MCP server?
SearchOS and SoftSync 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 15 Oct 2026. Confirm current terms on the vendor site. Spot an error?