Crelate vs Loxo
Two recruitment CRMs compared on pricing, features, and fit, so you can shortlist with confidence.
✓Pricing verified against vendor pagesData reviewed September 22, 2026How we research →
By Ramin Assemi, B2B SaaS marketer and former Head of Content at Close.comPublished Updated
Crelate
Configurable ATS/CRM for recruiting and staffing firms
Best for: US perm + search firms wanting configurable workflows
✓Deep CRM configurability with drag-and-drop swimlane pipelines
✓Strong relationship tracking suited to retained search
✕Interface feels cluttered and dated to many reviewers
✕Steep learning curve requiring real training
Loxo
Talent intelligence platform with an 850M+ profile sourcing database
Best for: Search firms and sourcing-heavy teams that live on outbound
✓Loxo Source, an 850M+ profile talent graph on the Professional tier, can replace LinkedIn Recruiter licenses (vendor pricing page, Sep 2026)
✓Powerful omnichannel outreach (email, SMS, LinkedIn) plus AI notetaker
✕Customers report price increases at renewal with no published cap, and the $149 Core price is sold as a limited-time new-customer offer (vendor pricing page, Sep 2026)
✕Strict contact-data credit limits on lower tiers
Our verdict
Both target US perm and executive search, with opposite centers of gravity. Crelate is process: drag-and-drop swimlane pipelines, deep configurability, and relationship tracking suited to retained search — note the Essentials plan caps at 2 users, so most firms effectively start on the Business tier, $149/user/mo monthly or $119 annually. Loxo is data: the 850M+ profile Loxo Source database and built-in outreach replace separate sourcing subscriptions, at $199/user on the annual Professional tier (Core, at $149, leaves the database out), which keeps it near the top of the SMB segment. Retained firms that win on process pick Crelate; firms that win on sourcing volume pick Loxo.
Choose Crelate if…
- ✓You're in rpo providers, a segment Loxo doesn't focus on
- ✓Multi-job-board posting is core to how you fill roles
- ✓Entry price matters: $85/user/mo (annual) published vs $149 for Loxo
Choose Loxo if…
- ✓You're in in-house talent acquisition, a segment Crelate doesn't focus on
- ✓You want built-in candidate sourcing instead of separate tools
Feature-by-feature
| Feature | Crelate | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crelate (official) | $85/user/mo (annual)flat | $85/user/mo (annual)flat | $85/user/mo (annual)flat |
| Loxo (official) | $149/user/mo (annual)flat | $149/user/mo (annual)flat | $149/user/mo (annual)flat |
Estimated from each vendor's published entry-tier price as of September 22, 2026; real quotes vary with plan tier, add-on modules, and contract terms. See how we label pricing confidence.
Frequently asked questions
Is Crelate cheaper than Loxo?
Crelate has the lower published starting price. Crelate pricing starts at $85/user/mo (annual) (official, reviewed September 22, 2026). Loxo pricing starts at $149/user/mo (annual) (official, reviewed September 22, 2026).
What does Crelate cost?
Crelate pricing starts at $85/user/mo (annual) (official, reviewed September 22, 2026). Essentials is $85/user/mo, paid annually only, and capped at 2 users and 20k contacts. Business is $149/user/mo on monthly billing; committing annually drops it to $119. Business Plus and usage-based Platform Pricing are quoted. Data enrichment and advanced AI modules cost extra (reviewers cite ~$600+/yr) (vendor pricing page, Sep 2026).
What does Loxo cost?
Loxo pricing starts at $149/user/mo (annual) (official, reviewed September 22, 2026). Annual plans only, paid up front; there is no monthly contract. Core, the entry tier, is $149/user/mo and Professional is $199/user/mo, both billed annually and both labelled a limited-time offer for new customers. Enterprise is a custom annual agreement. Professional includes 2,500 data credits per seat each month. Third-party sites still quote older $109 and $169 prices, which the vendor page supersedes. There is no free tier any more; the trial is 7 days on the Professional platform (vendor pricing page, Sep 2026).
Which is rated higher, Crelate or Loxo?
Loxo is rated higher: 4.6/5 on G2 versus 4.4/5 for Crelate on G2.
Who is Crelate best for, and who is Loxo best for?
Crelate: US perm + search firms wanting configurable workflows. Loxo: Search firms and sourcing-heavy teams that live on outbound.