Greenhouse 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
Greenhouse
Structured hiring platform with built-in sourcing & CRM
Best for: Scaling mid-market and enterprise TA teams that want evaluation rigor
✓The reference implementation of structured hiring: scorecards, interview kits, consistent criteria
✓Vast integration marketplace
✕High administrative complexity; often needs a dedicated admin
✕Mandatory implementation packages reported by buyers
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 Greenhouse if…
- ✓Multi-job-board posting is core to how you fill roles
Choose Loxo if…
- ✓You're in recruitment agencies & staffing firms, a segment Greenhouse doesn't focus on
- ✓You're in executive search firms, a segment Greenhouse doesn't focus on
- ✓You want built-in candidate sourcing instead of separate tools
- ✓Your team sources through LinkedIn every day
Feature-by-feature
| Feature | Greenhouse | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greenhouse (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 Greenhouse and Loxo pricing compare?
Greenhouse 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 Greenhouse cost?
Greenhouse uses custom quote-based pricing and does not publish list prices (official, reviewed July 4, 2026). Custom quote only: Core, Plus, and Pro plans are demo-led with no public prices. Current packaging includes sourcing & CRM in Core, and reviewers report mandatory implementation fees on top (vendor pricing page, 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).
Which is rated higher, Greenhouse or Loxo?
Loxo is rated higher: 4.6/5 on G2 versus 4.3/5 for Greenhouse.
Who is Greenhouse best for, and who is Loxo best for?
Greenhouse: Scaling mid-market and enterprise TA teams that want evaluation rigor. Loxo: Search firms and sourcing-heavy teams that live on outbound.