Nova Recruiter
AI-native recruiting platform: source 800M+ profiles, multi-channel outreach, optional ATS/CRM, plus MCP.
From €49/mo Free tier MCP server
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Bottom line
AI sourcing and outreach across 800M+ profiles, with MCP on paid plans. Free plan available; Starter is €49/mo. Prices are published in euros.
Stands out for: MCP is on Starter, so you can run searches and outreach from Claude or ChatGPT without a Growth bill.
Watch out for: Prices are in euros, with VAT extra. One credit is one candidate contacted or exported, and Free is 2 searches a month.
Overview
Nova Recruiter is an AI sourcing and outreach workspace that searches more than 800 million profiles and ranks them with a merit-based Talent Score. Outreach runs across LinkedIn, email, InMail and Nova's own network with automated follow-ups, and AI agents can filter, shortlist, write messages and reply to candidates. Agency plans add a built-in ATS and CRM for search firms. Paid plans include MCP access.
Teams pick Nova when they want to pay for contacted candidates instead of recruiter seats. Free is €0 for 2 searches a month and 10 credits. Starter is €49/mo plus VAT with unlimited searches, 50 credits and MCP; extra credits are €1. Growth is €199/mo for 300 credits and 3 users. One credit is one candidate contacted or exported. Agency licences and Enterprise are quoted.
Who it's for
Best for
- Solo headhunters starting on the €49 Starter
- Small agency desks of up to 3 on Growth
- Recruiters who want to source from Claude via MCP
- Teams that pay per contacted candidate, not per seat
Not ideal for
- Buyers who need a USD price
- In-house TA teams that will not manage credits
Key features
AI Search and Source. 800M+ profiles with merit-based Talent Score.
Automatic Outreach. Multi-channel sequences across LinkedIn, email, InMail, and Nova.
ATS and CRM. Optional all-in-one pipeline with 100+ two-way integrations.
MCP. Run searches, lists, and outreach from Claude, ChatGPT, Gemini, Cursor, or any MCP client.
AI features
| What the AI does | Plan |
|---|---|
| Merit-based ranking and Talent Score | Included |
| MCP tools for search, shortlist and outreach | Starter |
Only features named in the vendor's own documentation. Anything sold separately is marked as an add-on.
MCP server
The vendor runs its own MCP server but does not publish one public address, so connect through the vendor's own setup steps.
Setup steps and live status MCP Directory Check your stack in the MCP readiness checker
Pricing
| Plan | Price | What you get |
|---|---|---|
| Free | €0 | 2 searches, 10 credits/mo |
| Starter | €49/mo | Extra credits €1 each |
| Growth | €199/mo | Extra credits €0.50 each |
Free is €0 with 2 searches and 10 credits a month. Starter is €49/mo and Growth €199/mo, billed monthly by card with VAT extra; extra credits cost €1 on Starter and €0.50 on Growth. Agency licences and Enterprise plans are quoted on annual contracts. Confirm current terms on the vendor site.
Checked 19 Sep 2026. Vendors change prices without notice.
Is Nova Recruiter expensive?
Nova Recruiter starts at €49/mo. We list 199 ATS tools in total. 25 have a free tier, and those with a public price typically start around $79 a month.
- 98 quote-based
- 25 free tier
- 82 public price
Worked out automatically from every ATS listing, so it updates as the directory changes.
Pros and cons
Pros
- Free plan at €0/month
- Starter €49/mo includes MCP
- Credits follow contacted candidates, not seats
Cons
- Prices in euros, VAT extra
- Free is 2 searches and 10 credits
- Starter is limited to one user
See every recruiting tool that works with Nova Recruiter, with a source link for each connector.
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How Nova Recruiter compares
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| Tool | Free tier | From | MCP | API | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| | ✓ | €49/mo | ✓ | – | |
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| | ✓ | $99/mo | ✓ | – | Compare |
| | – | $494/mo | – | ✓ | Compare |
| | – | Quote-based | – | – | Compare |
Umamy€249/role/mo MCP
Euro per-role agents if you want a flat role bill, not credits.
$99/mo Free tier MCP
USD per-seat AI sourcing if euros and credits are a mismatch.
$494/mo API
Classic sourcing DB if you do not want agentic outreach.
Quote-based
LinkedIn's own recruiting seat if InMail and your network are the channel.
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