Beamery vs Zoho Recruit
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
Beamery
AI talent platform for skills-first enterprise workforce planning
Best for: Global enterprises building skills-first talent networks on Workday/SAP
✓Deep skills-first frameworks and workforce intelligence
✓Surfaces overlooked candidates through intelligent mapping
✕Opaque modular pricing drives up total contract cost
✕Slow multi-stage enterprise implementations
Zoho Recruit
Recruitment module of the Zoho suite
Best for: Teams already in the Zoho ecosystem, or on a tight budget
✓Very affordable with a real free tier
✓Immense custom-field flexibility
✕Clunky, dated interface
✕Overwhelming learning curve for non-technical users
Our verdict
Choose Beamery if…
- ✓You want built-in candidate sourcing instead of separate tools
- ✓AI matching and assistance are on your must-have list
Choose Zoho Recruit if…
- ✓You're in recruitment agencies & staffing firms, a segment Beamery doesn't focus on
- ✓You're in high-volume hiring, a segment Beamery doesn't focus on
- ✓You're in campus & graduate recruiting, a segment Beamery doesn't focus on
- ✓You're in hiring-heavy industries, a segment Beamery doesn't focus on
Feature-by-feature
| Feature | Beamery | Zoho Recruit |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | – | ✓ |
What would it cost your team?
| Est. monthly cost, entry tier | 5 seats | 20 seats | 50 seats |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beamery (official) | Custom quote | Custom quote | Custom quote |
| Zoho Recruit (reported) | $150/mo | $600/mo | $1,500/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 Beamery and Zoho Recruit pricing compare?
Beamery uses custom quote-based pricing and does not publish list prices (official, reviewed July 4, 2026). Zoho Recruit pricing starts at $30/user/mo (reported, reviewed July 4, 2026).
What does Beamery cost?
Beamery uses custom quote-based pricing and does not publish list prices (official, reviewed July 4, 2026). Custom quote only: a demo- and implementation-led enterprise sale with no public module pricing. Positioned as an AI workforce platform connecting into Workday and SAP SuccessFactors (vendor site, Jul 2026).
What does Zoho Recruit cost?
Zoho Recruit pricing starts at $30/user/mo (reported, reviewed July 4, 2026). Standard $30/user/mo and Enterprise $60/user/mo (billed annually) per research capture, but note the corporate/internal-HR edition's current page is quote-led with plans tied to active-job limits, so exact figures are pending re-verification. Free tier and 15-day trial confirmed (Jul 2026).
Who is Beamery best for, and who is Zoho Recruit best for?
Beamery: Global enterprises building skills-first talent networks on Workday/SAP. Zoho Recruit: Teams already in the Zoho ecosystem, or on a tight budget.