CATS vs Loxo
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
CATS
Straightforward, customizable ATS for small agencies
Best for: Small agencies wanting simple, affordable applicant tracking
✓Deep customizability of fields and workflows
✓Simple, centralized candidate management
✕Clunky, dated interface
✕Weak third-party data integration
Loxo
Talent intelligence platform with a 1.2B-profile sourcing database
Best for: Search firms and sourcing-heavy teams that live on outbound
✓Loxo Source: 1.2B-profile database can replace LinkedIn Recruiter licenses
✓Powerful omnichannel outreach (email, SMS, LinkedIn) plus AI notetaker
✕Steep price escalation as teams grow; recent price increases
✕Strict contact-data credit limits on lower tiers
Our verdict
Choose CATS if…
- ✓Multi-job-board posting is core to how you fill roles
Choose Loxo if…
- ✓You're in executive search firms, a segment CATS doesn't focus on
- ✓You're in in-house talent acquisition, a segment CATS doesn't focus on
- ✓You want built-in candidate sourcing instead of separate tools
- ✓You want workflow automation working out of the box
Feature-by-feature
| Feature | CATS | Loxo |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| CATS (official) | $445/mo | $1,780/mo | $4,450/mo |
| Loxo (official) | $169/user/mo (annual)flat | $169/user/mo (annual)flat | $169/user/mo (annual)flat |
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 CATS and Loxo pricing compare?
CATS pricing starts at $89/user/mo (official, reviewed July 4, 2026). Loxo pricing starts at $169/user/mo (annual) (official, reviewed July 4, 2026).
What does CATS cost?
CATS pricing starts at $89/user/mo (official, reviewed July 4, 2026). Monthly billing: $89/user/mo and $110/user/mo, plus a $500 data migration fee. The annual rate is not confirmed and is deliberately not published here; the older $69 figure that third-party sites still quote no longer applies. Same monthly pair as TE Recruit, which has owned CATS since 2020 (Aug 2026).
What does Loxo cost?
Loxo pricing starts at $169/user/mo (annual) (official, reviewed July 4, 2026). Basic at $169/user/mo on annual billing for new customers; Professional and Enterprise are quote-based. Note: third-party sites still show an older $109 price; the current official page supersedes it. Contact-data credits are metered separately (vendor pricing page, Jul 2026).
Which is rated higher, CATS or Loxo?
Loxo is rated higher: 4.6/5 on G2 versus 4.2/5 for CATS on G2.
Who is CATS best for, and who is Loxo best for?
CATS: Small agencies wanting simple, affordable applicant tracking. Loxo: Search firms and sourcing-heavy teams that live on outbound.