1Recruit.ai
AI tools for recruiters: candidate matching, branded CV formatting, job spec writing and job ads with an apply link per role.
From $30/mo Free tier
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Bottom line
1Recruit.ai is a low cost AI workspace for solo recruiters, small agencies and in-house teams that covers CV matching, branded CV formatting, job specs and job ads. It suits people who want these four jobs done in one place rather than a full ATS. There is a free plan, and paid seats run from $30/mo billed annually ($36 monthly) to $45/mo billed annually ($54 monthly).
Stands out for: Each role gets its own application link, so CVs from your job ads land straight in the tool where they are matched and can be reformatted. Recruiter Pro gives unlimited matching, CV formatting and job specs for $45/mo billed annually.
Watch out for: Every plan is for one user, and the CRM that would track pipelines and clients is still listed as coming soon. The job boards it names, PNet and CareerJunction, are South African, and there is no published integration with any ATS or a public API.
Overview
1Recruit.ai is built for individual recruiters, staffing agencies and in-house HR teams. It brings four AI tools together so one person can go from an open role to a shortlist of client-ready CVs in a single workflow.
Candidate matching ranks CVs against a role. You enter the role, import or upload CVs, and it returns a ranked shortlist, reading job titles, skills, tools, industries and seniority instead of matching keywords. Recruiter Pro adds written candidate summaries.
CV formatting takes a candidate's CV and returns a clean, branded document with your layout applied the same way every time, ready to send to a client.
The job spec writer drafts responsibilities, requirements and skills from the title, level, location and focus of a role. Role advertising then turns that spec into a job ad for LinkedIn and other boards and gives each role a link where candidates upload their CV directly into 1Recruit.ai.
Kickstarter is free with 2 active roles, 30 AI matches, 5 CV formats and 5 job specs a month. Recruiter Plus+ is $36/mo or $30/mo billed annually, and Recruiter Pro is $54/mo or $45/mo billed annually with unlimited use and team collaboration. A CRM add-on at $45/mo per extra user is listed as coming soon.
Who it's for
Best for
- Solo recruiters and small agencies that format a lot of client CVs
- In-house recruiters who want quick job specs and ads from a few inputs
- Teams that want CV matching without buying a full ATS
- Budget buyers who want a free plan to test on real roles
Not ideal for
- Agencies that need ATS or CRM integration today
- Large teams that need multi-user plans and pipeline tracking
Key features
Candidate matching. Enter the role and upload CVs, and it returns a ranked shortlist that reads job titles, skills, tools, industries and seniority rather than just keywords.
CV formatting. Upload a CV, pick a layout and get back a clean, branded document ready to send to a client.
Job spec writer. Give it the title, level, location and focus of the role and it drafts responsibilities, requirements and skills for you to edit.
Job ads and apply links. Turns a spec into a job ad for LinkedIn, PNet, CareerJunction and other boards, and each role gets a link where candidates upload their CV straight into 1Recruit.ai.
AI features
| What the AI does | Plan |
|---|---|
| Semantic matching ranks uploaded CVs against a role | Free |
| Reformats CVs into a branded, client-ready layout | Free |
| Drafts a full job spec from a title, level, location and focus | Free |
| Turns a job spec into a job board ad | Free |
| Writes candidate summaries | Recruiter Pro |
Only features named in the vendor's own documentation. Anything sold separately is marked as an add-on.
Pricing
| Plan | Price | What you get |
|---|---|---|
| Kickstarter | $0 | 1 user, 2 roles, 30 AI matches and 5 CV formats a month |
| Recruiter Plus+ | $30/mo | Billed annually, $36 monthly; 20 roles, 100 CV formats a month |
| Recruiter Pro | $45/mo | Billed annually, $54 monthly; unlimited use, candidate summaries |
Kickstarter is free for 1 user with 2 active roles, 50 CVs per role, 30 AI CV matches, 5 CV formats and 5 job specs a month, and a basic match score only. Recruiter Plus+ is $36/mo, or $30/mo billed annually, for 1 user with up to 20 roles, unlimited CV uploads and AI matches, 100 CV formats and 80 job specs a month. Recruiter Pro is $54/mo, or $45/mo billed annually, for 1 user with unlimited roles, matching, CV formatting and job specs, plus candidate summaries and team collaboration. A CRM add-on is listed as coming soon at $45/mo per extra user billed annually. The terms say subscriptions are billed monthly by direct debit with one month's notice to cancel. Corporate packages are available on request. Confirm current terms on the vendor site.
Checked 15 Oct 2026. Vendors change prices without notice.
Is 1Recruit.ai expensive?
1Recruit.ai starts at $30/mo. We list 82 AI screening tools in total. 10 have a free tier, and those with a public price typically start around $99 a month.
- 43 quote-based
- 10 free tier
- 36 public price
Worked out automatically from every AI screening listing, so it updates as the directory changes.
Pros and cons
Pros
- Free plan, then paid plans from $30/mo
- Matching, CV formatting, job specs and ads in one tool
- Each role gets its own CV upload link
Cons
- All plans are single user
- CRM still marked coming soon
- No ATS integrations or API listed
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