CEIPAL vs Yena
Two recruitment CRMs compared on pricing, features, and fit, so you can shortlist with confidence.
✓Pricing verified against vendor pagesData reviewed July 5, 2026How we research →
By Ramin Assemi, B2B SaaS marketer and former Head of Content at Close.comPublished Updated
CEIPAL
AI staffing OS: ATS, VMS & workforce management in one
Best for: High-volume IT and contract staffing firms that need ATS and VMS in one system
✓Unified ATS, VMS, and workforce management aimed at high-volume IT and contract staffing
✓AI ranking and bulk sourcing built for heavy requisition loads
✕Pricing is quote-based; the low third-party figures circulating are unverified
✕Breadth of the suite makes for a steeper learning curve
Yena
GDPR-native AI recruitment software for European agencies
Best for: EU boutique and exec-search firms wanting modern AI at EU prices
✓GDPR compliance architected in, not bolted on
✓Native AI sourcing and LinkedIn automation
✕Smaller integration ecosystem than US competitors
✕Narrower feature set for large temp agencies
Our verdict
Choose CEIPAL if…
- ✓You're in rpo providers, a segment Yena doesn't focus on
- ✓You're in high-volume hiring, a segment Yena doesn't focus on
- ✓You're in contract & temp staffing, a segment Yena doesn't focus on
- ✓You run temp or contract desks and need pay & bill in the platform
Choose Yena if…
- ✓You're in executive search firms, a segment CEIPAL doesn't focus on
- ✓You want to trial before committing (free trial available)
Feature-by-feature
| Feature | CEIPAL | Yena |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| CEIPAL (reported) | Custom quote | Custom quote | Custom quote |
| Yena (official) | €345/mo | €1,380/mo | €3,450/mo |
Estimated from each vendor's published entry-tier price as of July 5, 2026; real quotes vary with plan tier, add-on modules, and contract terms. See how we label pricing confidence.
Frequently asked questions
How do CEIPAL and Yena pricing compare?
CEIPAL uses custom quote-based pricing and does not publish list prices (reported, reviewed July 4, 2026). Yena pricing starts at €69/user/mo (official, reviewed July 4, 2026).
What does CEIPAL cost?
CEIPAL uses custom quote-based pricing and does not publish list prices (reported, reviewed July 4, 2026). Quote-based: CEIPAL does not publish seat pricing on its site. Third-party aggregators cite an entry figure around $24/user/mo, but that is unverified against any official page and modules (VMS, workforce management) are priced separately (Jul 2026).
What does Yena cost?
Yena pricing starts at €69/user/mo (official, reviewed July 4, 2026). Monthly billing: Pro €69/seat/mo (up to 3 members) and Team €99/seat/mo. Billed yearly those drop to €55 and €79. Zero setup fees, cancel anytime; Yena Agent add-on €149/mo per agent (vendor pricing page, Jun 2026).
Who is CEIPAL best for, and who is Yena best for?
CEIPAL: High-volume IT and contract staffing firms that need ATS and VMS in one system. Yena: EU boutique and exec-search firms wanting modern AI at EU prices.