iSmartRecruit 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
iSmartRecruit
Affordable AI recruiting platform with global, multilingual reach
Best for: Small global agencies wanting broad AI features at low cost
✓Broad AI toolset (chatbots, semantic search, matching) at standard tiers
✓Strong multilingual support for global teams
✕Limited customization of core candidate fields
✕Learning curve across its broad feature set
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 iSmartRecruit if…
- ✓Multi-job-board posting is core to how you fill roles
Choose Loxo if…
- ✓You want built-in candidate sourcing instead of separate tools
- ✓You need an open API for custom integrations
- ✓Your team sources through LinkedIn every day
- ✓You want to trial before committing (free trial available)
Feature-by-feature
| Feature | iSmartRecruit | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| iSmartRecruit (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 iSmartRecruit and Loxo pricing compare?
iSmartRecruit 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 iSmartRecruit cost?
iSmartRecruit uses custom quote-based pricing and does not publish list prices (official, reviewed July 4, 2026). Quote-based: the current pricing page shows Startup and Professional plans with placeholder prices (Startup includes up to 10 active jobs). Third-party estimates of $12–19/user/mo are unverified (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, iSmartRecruit or Loxo?
iSmartRecruit is rated higher: 4.8/5 on G2 versus 4.6/5 for Loxo.
Who is iSmartRecruit best for, and who is Loxo best for?
iSmartRecruit: Small global agencies wanting broad AI features at low cost. Loxo: Search firms and sourcing-heavy teams that live on outbound.