Recruit CRM vs Loxo:
Which platform is ready
for modern recruitment?

See how they compare on workflows, automation, integrations,
and the features that matter most to scaling agencies.

The real difference shows up
in the everyday workflow

Both platforms support the recruitment lifecycle. The difference comes down to how much effort it takes to keep your team moving, from finding candidates to closing placements.

Recruit CRMBest for scale

Choose Recruit CRM if…

You want a platform that feels simple from day one, with powerful automation, responsive support, and tools built around how modern agencies work.

AI agents, AI matching, AI sourcing, and GPT capabilities built directly into the platform
24/7 live chat support with an average response time under 2 minutes, plus a dedicated customer success manager on every plan
Native iOS and Android apps to manage your desk wherever work takes you
Free CSV import, with managed migration by in-house engineers in 10 to 14 business days
LoxoPlan-dependent

What Loxo offers

A recruiting platform covering ATS, CRM, sourcing, and outreach. Some capabilities, including AI agents, depend on the plan you choose.

AI search on every plan, with AI agents and Loxo Source on the Professional plan, metered by monthly credits
Dedicated success team and priority support listed on the Enterprise plan
iOS app for calls, texts, and emails, built as a companion to the desktop platform
Free migration for Core teams of 3+ seats, with Professional and Enterprise migrations scoped as fixed packages

What changes in the
daily work?

Filter the comparison by the part of the buying decision you are working through.

Research checked August 2026
Primary audience
Agency operations
Recruit CRM
Built for recruitment agencies
Purpose-built for agencies, executive search, permanent and contract staffing teams, proven in 100+ countries.
Loxo
Agencies and in-house teams
Covers direct hire, executive search, staffing, RPO, and in-house recruiting.
Mobile experience
Daily recruiting
Recruit CRM
Native iOS and Android apps
A full-featured dedicated mobile app. Set up on the web, then run your desk from your phone.
Loxo
iOS beta app
A beta iOS app for calls, texts, and emails, built as a companion to the desktop platform. No Android app yet.
Everyday usability
Daily recruiting
Recruit CRM
Comfortable in 2–3 hours
Most users are at home within their first session, with unlimited free live training and onboarding support.
Loxo
Webinar-based training
Daily training webinars, Q&A office hours, onboarding checklists, and Loxo Academy courses.
Bill and pay
Daily recruiting
Recruit CRM
Built into the platform
Invoicing, timesheets, and contractor pay live next to your placements, with no separate tool.
Loxo
Through integrations
Timesheets, payroll, and invoicing run through partner integrations such as Ascen, Astute Payroll, and Timesheet Portal.
AI capabilities
AI & automation
Recruit CRM
Agents + live data access
Parsing, matching, sourcing, summaries, submission agents, and smart replies, with the formatting agent and MCP access for AI assistants available above the Pro plan.
Loxo
AI agents on Professional
AI search on every plan, with AI agents, Loxo Source, and AI Chat on the Professional plan.
Workflow automation
AI & automation
Recruit CRM
No-code builder on every plan
Automations across 1,000+ connected apps through Recruit CRM credits.
Loxo
Stage-based automations
Job stage automations add candidates to campaigns, fetch contact details, and trigger emails and activities.
Customization
Agency operations
Recruit CRM
Dashboards, pipelines, workflows, emails
Fully customizable dashboards, pipelines, workflows, custom fields, job pages, and email templates.
Loxo
Configurable pipelines
Pipeline stages, fields, and job templates can be configured.
Integrations
Agency operations
Recruit CRM
Broad external reach
5,000+ integrations including Zapier, Integrately, Pabbly, native partners, open API, and enterprise workflow connections.
Loxo
Smaller catalogue
47 partner integrations listed in the Loxo marketplace, with API access on the Professional plan.
Support and onboarding
Agency operations
Recruit CRM
Always-on live support
24/7 multilingual live chat with an average response time under 2 minutes, plus unlimited onboarding sessions and a dedicated CSM on every plan.
Loxo
Live chat and email
Live chat and email support, with a dedicated success team and priority support listed on the Enterprise plan.
Entry point
Agency operations
Recruit CRM
30-day free trial
Plans include Pro, Business, and Enterprise, with core features included and unlimited open jobs.
Loxo
7-day free trial
The trial covers the Professional plan, with Core, Professional, and Enterprise plans available.
Data migration
Agency operations
Recruit CRM
Free CSV import + expert migration
A structured process with dedicated migration engineers, 250+ completed migrations, and most agencies live in 10 to 14 business days.
Loxo
Plan-based migration
Free migration for Core teams of 3+ seats, with other migrations scoped as fixed packages.

One platform.
18 capabilities, ready from day one.

Everything below is built into Recruit CRM, not bolted on. Some capabilities sit on the Business and Enterprise plans.

Smart talent tracking
AI SourcingSurfaces matching profiles from millions of records in seconds
AI Resume ParserTurns any resume into clean, searchable candidate data
Chrome Sourcing ExtensionPulls candidates into your pipeline right from LinkedIn
Reports and DashboardsLive view of every desk’s pipeline, source and performance
1Sourced2Parsed3In pipeline
AKAisha KhanSourced via Chrome extension
AI resume parser14 fields filled
Senior Backend EngineerGoAWS8 yrsBerlinContact ✓
DashboardsPipeline by source+38via LinkedIn
AI Features
Recruit CRM MCPPlugs your favorite AI tools straight into the ATS
AI Candidate MatchingRanks best-fit candidates so you screen a shortlist, not the whole database
Outreach SequencingMulti-step email, LinkedIn, and SMS sequences, drafted for you
GPT IntegrationGenerative AI built in, no separate subscription
Rank my shortlist for this rolevia MCP
1AKAisha KhanBerlinBest94
2MRMarco RossiMilan87
3JDJonas DahlCopenhagen81
OutreachSequence runningEmail2dLinkedInSMS3replies
AI Agents
Custom Field Parsing AgentCRM fields filled straight from resumes
CV/Resume Formatting AgentClient-ready resumes, your branding
Candidate Pitching AgentBranded pitch emails in your voice
Candidate Submission AgentPolished client submissions, drafted for your review
Agent run · Aisha KhanResume in, client-ready CV outHands-off
Field parsing agentCRM fields filled
CV formatting agentYour branding applied
Pitching agentPitch drafted in your voice
Submission agentSent to client
Run completeDelivered while you worked the phones2m 14svs 1.5 hrs manual
Enterprise Features
Workflow AutomationNo-code automations connecting to 1,000+ apps
Advanced AnalyticsCustom dashboards and alerts across every metric
LinkedIn IntegrationSend LinkedIn messages, InMails, and connection requests, tracked in the platform
Job MultipostingOne post reaches 3,000+ job boards
Data EnrichmentVerified contact details added in seconds
Recruit CraftNo-code builder for branded career pages and recruitment websites
Workflow triggerNew job publishedNo-code
Job Multiposting3,142 boards reached
LinkedIn IntegrationInMails + connections sent
Data Enrichment96% contacts verified
Advanced AnalyticsApplicants · 4 weeks+31%this month

Rated higher, everywhere it counts

Recruit CRM rates ahead of Loxo on Capterra in every category.

Capterra
4.9/5
GetApp
4.9/5
G2
4.8/5
Ratings
Recruit CRM
Loxo
Overall
4.9
4.5
Ease of use
4.8
4.5
Value for money
4.8
4.4
Customer service
4.9
4.5
Features
4.7
4.5
Source:Capterra

Switching takes 3 steps — we
handle the heavy lifting

Most agencies are fully live within 10–14 days.

Step 1 · Days 1–2

Data discovery

We collect everything from your existing system — CSV, XLS, or drive links — and map every record.

Step 2 · Days 3–8

Data transfer

Our migration engineers move your data securely, with minimal downtime.

Step 3 · Days 9–12

Deployment & review

You review and approve everything before we complete the switch.

In-house migration team250+ migrations100% success rate

What switching actually
looks like

Every story below comes from a published Recruit CRM case study.

“I like the pace at which it’s being developed. I think that’s really, really important. Everything is about trying to make it more efficient.”
Stephen Drew
Stephen Drew
Founder, Architecture Social
“We almost did 10 times the revenue from last year to this year with Recruit CRM, so it was multiplication by 10”
Pierre-Arnaud
Pierre-Arnaud
Co-founder, Truckrs
“If you’re using a Bullhorn or Salesforce, you’re just wasting money, in my opinion. You can use Recruit CRM and probably get a lot more bang for your buck.”
Cam Green
Cam Green
President, Cura Recruiting
“The product is made for modern-day recruitment, with lots of ways to integrate, customize, and support clients in real-time.”
Nicole Waites
Nicole Waites
Senior Director, Global Executive Search, TXT International
“Recruit CRM went beyond my expectations because it is a solution that is made by recruiters for recruiters. The mindset behind it comes from recruiters, not just I.T engineers.”
Anna Bebel
Anna Bebel
Founder, Firstpoint Partners
“I like the pace at which it’s being developed. I think that’s really, really important. Everything is about trying to make it more efficient.”
Stephen Drew
Stephen Drew
Founder, Architecture Social
“We almost did 10 times the revenue from last year to this year with Recruit CRM, so it was multiplication by 10”
Pierre-Arnaud
Pierre-Arnaud
Co-founder, Truckrs
“If you’re using a Bullhorn or Salesforce, you’re just wasting money, in my opinion. You can use Recruit CRM and probably get a lot more bang for your buck.”
Cam Green
Cam Green
President, Cura Recruiting
“The product is made for modern-day recruitment, with lots of ways to integrate, customize, and support clients in real-time.”
Nicole Waites
Nicole Waites
Senior Director, Global Executive Search, TXT International
“Recruit CRM went beyond my expectations because it is a solution that is made by recruiters for recruiters. The mindset behind it comes from recruiters, not just I.T engineers.”
Anna Bebel
Anna Bebel
Founder, Firstpoint Partners

Questions, answered

Everything you need to know about Recruit CRM.

Who can use Recruit CRM?

Recruit CRM is built for recruitment agencies, executive search firms, staffing companies, and freelance recruiters. It includes features such as AI resume parsing, job multiposting across 3,000+ job boards, customizable pipelines, and tools to manage candidates, clients, and placements.

Contract staffing teams can also use features like Bill & Pay to manage invoicing, timesheets, and payroll workflows.

Is Recruit CRM customizable?

Yes. You can customize pipelines, workflows, custom fields, forms, user roles, and permissions to match the way your recruitment desk operates.

Is there a mobile app for Recruit CRM?

Yes. Recruit CRM has mobile apps for Android and iOS, allowing recruiters to manage candidates, clients, jobs, and daily tasks while on the go.

What makes Recruit CRM different?

Recruit CRM combines an agency-focused ATS and CRM with AI-powered features, flexible customization, and 24/7 live support. Features like candidate matching and resume parsing help reduce manual work while keeping recruiters in control of decisions.

Is Recruit CRM GDPR compliant?

Yes. Recruit CRM is GDPR compliant and includes features designed to help recruitment teams manage candidate data securely and responsibly.

How can I explore Recruit CRM for free?

You can start a free trial of Recruit CRM and explore the platform before committing. No credit card is required. The trial gives you access to core functionality, while some advanced features are available on paid plans.

Still have questions?
Talk to our team and we'll help you find the right fit for your agency.
The verdict

Recruit CRM is the clear upgrade from Loxo

2,000+ agencies already run their desks on Recruit CRM. Bring one live role and your hardest workflow, then see the difference in under 30 minutes.

A note on competition

Judge us on our merits — not on someone else's claims.

We believe in transparent competition and we respect Loxo as a long-standing player in this market. Every claim on this page is drawn from public documentation, pricing pages, and verified reviews, checked in August 2026. Try us. Compare us. Judge us on our merits.

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