Fountain 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
Fountain
Frontline hiring OS: text-to-apply at massive volume
Best for: Employers making 500+ frontline hires a year
✓Mobile-first text-to-apply flows: no resumes, no accounts
✓24/7 AI voice screening and knockout validation
✕Franchise setups are implementation-intensive
✕Historically stops at screening; workforce management needs add-ons
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 Fountain if…
- ✓You're in high-volume hiring, a segment Loxo doesn't focus on
- ✓You're in hiring-heavy industries, a segment Loxo doesn't focus on
Choose Loxo if…
- ✓You're in recruitment agencies & staffing firms, a segment Fountain doesn't focus on
- ✓You're in executive search firms, a segment Fountain doesn't focus on
- ✓You're in in-house talent acquisition, a segment Fountain doesn't focus on
- ✓You want built-in candidate sourcing instead of separate tools
Feature-by-feature
| Feature | Fountain | 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 | ✓ | ✓ |
What would it cost your team?
| Est. monthly cost, entry tier | 5 seats | 20 seats | 50 seats |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fountain (official) | Custom quote | Custom quote | Custom quote |
| Loxo (official) | $845/mo | $3,380/mo | $8,450/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 Fountain and Loxo pricing compare?
Fountain uses custom quote-based pricing and does not publish list prices (official, reviewed July 4, 2026). Loxo pricing starts at $169/user/mo (official, reviewed July 4, 2026).
What does Fountain cost?
Fountain uses custom quote-based pricing and does not publish list prices (official, reviewed July 4, 2026). Custom quote only. The suite now spans ATS, CRM, sourcing, onboarding, and shift scheduling; billing metric not published (vendor site, Jul 2026).
What does Loxo cost?
Loxo pricing starts at $169/user/mo (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).
Who is Fountain best for, and who is Loxo best for?
Fountain: Employers making 500+ frontline hires a year. Loxo: Search firms and sourcing-heavy teams that live on outbound.