CATS vs Vincere
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
Vincere
All-in-one recruitment operating system (Access Vincere Evo)
Best for: Mid-market agencies running perm, contract, and temp desks together
✓True all-in-one: front, middle, and back office natively (TimeTemp, Pay & Bill)
✓Exceptional built-in analytics dashboards
✕Reported decline in support quality since The Access Group acquisition
✕Complex onboarding for the full suite
Our verdict
Choose CATS if…
Small agencies wanting simple, affordable applicant tracking. See the feature table below for where it differs from Vincere.
Choose Vincere if…
- ✓You're in executive search firms, a segment CATS doesn't focus on
- ✓You're in contract & temp staffing, a segment CATS doesn't focus on
- ✓You run temp or contract desks and need pay & bill in the platform
- ✓You want workflow automation working out of the box
Feature-by-feature
| Feature | CATS | Vincere |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Vincere (official) | £345/mo | £1,380/mo | £3,450/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 CATS and Vincere pricing compare?
CATS pricing starts at $89/user/mo (official, reviewed July 4, 2026). Vincere pricing starts at £69/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 Vincere cost?
Vincere pricing starts at £69/user/mo (official, reviewed July 4, 2026). ATS/CRM from £69/user/mo. AI is an agency-level add-on from £25/agency/mo, with larger AI packs at £139, £235, and £349/agency/mo. Contract minimums and onboarding fees not published (vendor pricing page, Jul 2026).
Which is rated higher, CATS or Vincere?
Vincere is rated higher: 4.5/5 on G2 versus 4.2/5 for CATS.
Who is CATS best for, and who is Vincere best for?
CATS: Small agencies wanting simple, affordable applicant tracking. Vincere: Mid-market agencies running perm, contract, and temp desks together.