Head to head

SourceWhale vs Talin

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

SourceWhale

Sales-quoted

AI recruiting CRM and ATS with multichannel outreach for agencies. Pricing is a demo quote.

Where SourceWhale fits

Recruitment agencies replacing a stack of sequencers
Desks that need SMS and WhatsApp next to email
Teams that want notes auto-logged to the ATS
Firms already on Bullhorn or Vincere

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	SourceWhale	Talin
Starting price	Sales-quoted	$149/user/mo
Free tier	–No	–No
MCP server	–No	–No
Public API	–No	–No
Listed under	ATS, Lead generation, LinkedIn, Outreach, CRM	Lead generation, LinkedIn, Outreach, Sourcing

Where they pull apart

SourceWhale

Stands out: Outreach, SMS, WhatsApp, call tasks, notes, and inbox AI sit in one agency workspace with ATS write-back.

Watch out: There is no public rate card. LinkedIn steps are often manual to-dos, and InMail is not sent from inside the tool.

Not the right fit for

In-house teams that want a published monthly price
LinkedIn-first users who need InMail sent in-tool

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

SourceWhale

Email, SMS, WhatsApp, and call tasks
Notes and outreach write back to the ATS
AI campaign and inbox helpers

Sales-quoted, no public rate card
InMail is not sent in-tool
LinkedIn steps are often manual to-dos

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

SourceWhale

Sales-quoted

Sales-quoted. No public rate card. Buying starts with a demo. Self-guided tours sit in a demo center. Confirm current terms on the vendor site.

Checked 19 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

Can you try SourceWhale or Talin for free?

Neither carries a free tier on our listing.

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Editorial listings, never paid rankings. Prices checked 19 Sep 2026. Confirm current terms on the vendor site. Spot an error?