CATS vs PCRecruiter
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
PCRecruiter
Veteran, deeply customizable ATS/CRM (now part of Recur Software)
Best for: Boutique to mid-market perm and exec-search firms with complex workflows
✓Extreme stability with very large databases
✓Deep customization and powerful Boolean search
✕Outdated, click-heavy interface
✕Reporting is complex to decipher
Our verdict
Choose CATS if…
- ✓Your team sources through LinkedIn every day
Choose PCRecruiter if…
- ✓You're in executive search firms, a segment CATS doesn't focus on
- ✓Entry price matters: $85/user/mo published vs $89 for CATS
Feature-by-feature
| Feature | CATS | PCRecruiter |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| CATS (official) | $445/mo | $1,780/mo | $4,450/mo |
| PCRecruiter (reported) | $425/mo | $1,700/mo | $4,250/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
Is CATS cheaper than PCRecruiter?
PCRecruiter has the lower published starting price. PCRecruiter pricing starts at $85/user/mo (reported, reviewed July 4, 2026). CATS pricing starts at $89/user/mo (official, reviewed July 4, 2026).
What does CATS cost?
CATS pricing starts at $89/user/mo (official, reviewed July 4, 2026). Current official page shows $89 and $110/user/mo options plus a $500 data migration fee; billing-term mapping needs confirmation. The older $69 price no longer applies (vendor pricing page, Jul 2026).
What does PCRecruiter cost?
PCRecruiter pricing starts at $85/user/mo (reported, reviewed July 4, 2026). No current official price list. Third-party buyer sites report from ~$85/user/mo, one citing a 2-year contract for entry pricing; unverified with the vendor (SelectHub Jan 2026 / Software Finder).
Which is rated higher, CATS or PCRecruiter?
PCRecruiter is rated higher: 4.3/5 on G2 versus 4.2/5 for CATS.
Who is CATS best for, and who is PCRecruiter best for?
CATS: Small agencies wanting simple, affordable applicant tracking. PCRecruiter: Boutique to mid-market perm and exec-search firms with complex workflows.