Augtal vs Top Echelon
Two recruitment CRMs compared on pricing, features, and fit, so you can shortlist with confidence.
✓Pricing verified against vendor pagesData reviewed July 4, 2026How we research →
By Ramin Assemi, B2B SaaS marketer and former Head of Content at Close.comPublished Updated
Augtal
Free-forever ATS for independent recruiters
Best for: Solo recruiters who want professional tooling without a software bill
✓Genuinely free tier removes the annual software tax for independents
✓Instant setup with useful AI candidate ranking
✕No mobile app
✕No complex automated sequences
Top Echelon
Affordable ATS/CRM with a built-in split-placement network
Best for: Solo recruiters and small perm firms doing split placements
✓Extremely affordable with transparent pricing
✓Automations, Sequences, and Smart-TE AI on the Professional tier
✕Resume parsing into existing candidate records trips reviewers up (Capterra, 2026)
✕Email integration draws more criticism than any other feature in reviews
Our verdict
Choose Augtal if…
- ✓AI matching and assistance are on your must-have list
Choose Top Echelon if…
- ✓You're in executive search firms, a segment Augtal doesn't focus on
- ✓Multi-job-board posting is core to how you fill roles
- ✓You want to trial before committing (free trial available)
Feature-by-feature
| Feature | Augtal | Top Echelon |
|---|---|---|
| ATS + CRM core | ✓ | ✓ |
| Email/inbox sync | ~ | ✓ |
| LinkedIn / Chrome extension | ✓ | ✓ |
| Multi-job-board posting | ~ | ✓ |
| Built-in candidate sourcing | ~ | ~ |
| Workflow automation | – | ~ |
| AI matching & assistance | ✓ | ~ |
| Reporting & analytics | ~ | ~ |
| Temp back-office (pay & bill) | – | – |
| Open API | – | ~ |
| Mobile app | – | ~ |
IncludedPartial or paid add-onNot available
What would it cost your team?
| Est. monthly cost, entry tier | 5 seats | 20 seats | 50 seats |
|---|---|---|---|
| Augtal (official) | $29/moflat | $29/moflat | $29/moflat |
| Top Echelon (official) | $445/mo | $1,780/mo | $4,450/mo |
Estimated from each vendor's published entry-tier price as of July 4, 2026; real quotes vary with plan tier, add-on modules, and contract terms. See how we label pricing confidence.
Frequently asked questions
How do Augtal and Top Echelon pricing compare?
Augtal pricing starts at $29/mo (official, reviewed July 4, 2026). Top Echelon pricing starts at $89/user/mo (official, reviewed July 4, 2026).
What does Augtal cost?
Augtal pricing starts at $29/mo (official, reviewed July 4, 2026). Free forever plan (unlimited jobs and candidates), Starter $29/mo, Access $99/mo, Enterprise custom. Whether paid plans are per-seat or per-workspace is not stated (vendor site, Jul 2026).
What does Top Echelon cost?
Top Echelon pricing starts at $89/user/mo (official, reviewed July 4, 2026). Monthly billing: TE Recruit Standard $89/user/mo and Professional $110/user/mo. Committing annually drops those to $75 and $89. Automations, Sequences, Smart-TE AI, Natural Language Search, [BETA] AI People Search, inbound email sync, and API access are Professional-tier only. The TE Network split-placement subscription is billed separately: $150/mo per agency plus a $350 startup fee on monthly billing, or $135/mo annually with the startup fee waived (vendor pricing page, Aug 2026).
Which is rated higher, Augtal or Top Echelon?
Top Echelon is rated higher: 4.6/5 on Capterra versus 4.5/5 for Augtal on G2.
Who is Augtal best for, and who is Top Echelon best for?
Augtal: Solo recruiters who want professional tooling without a software bill. Top Echelon: Solo recruiters and small perm firms doing split placements.