JazzHR vs Yello
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
JazzHR
Flat-rate small-business ATS (Employ)
Best for: Small businesses under 100 employees making occasional hires
✓Predictable flat-rate pricing with no headcount billing creep
✓Exceptionally simple; teams adopt it in days
✕Hero tier's 3-job cap can force sudden upgrades
✕Very limited workflow customization
Yello
Enterprise campus recruiting operations and events platform
Best for: Enterprises running multi-campus event-driven graduate programs
✓Best-in-class career-fair check-in and virtual event tooling
✓Nurtures databases of tens of thousands of prospects
✕Steep learning curve for seasonal campus recruiters
✕High pricing limits accessibility
Our verdict
Choose JazzHR if…
- ✓You're in in-house talent acquisition, a segment Yello doesn't focus on
- ✓Multi-job-board posting is core to how you fill roles
- ✓You want to trial before committing (free trial available)
Choose Yello if…
- ✓You're in campus & graduate recruiting, a segment JazzHR doesn't focus on
- ✓You want built-in candidate sourcing instead of separate tools
Feature-by-feature
| Feature | JazzHR | Yello |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| JazzHR (official) | $1000/yr (Hero)flat | $1000/yr (Hero)flat | $1000/yr (Hero)flat |
| Yello (official) | Custom quote | Custom quote | Custom quote |
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 JazzHR and Yello pricing compare?
JazzHR pricing starts at $1000/yr (Hero) (official, reviewed July 4, 2026). Yello uses custom quote-based pricing and does not publish list prices (official, reviewed July 4, 2026).
What does JazzHR cost?
JazzHR pricing starts at $1000/yr (Hero) (official, reviewed July 4, 2026). Transparent annual pricing: Hero $1,000/yr, Plus $3,480/yr, Pro $5,508/yr: flat rates that don't scale with headcount. Hero caps active jobs at 3 (vendor pricing page, Jul 2026).
What does Yello cost?
Yello uses custom quote-based pricing and does not publish list prices (official, reviewed July 4, 2026). Custom quote only; no public pricing (vendor site, Jul 2026).
Who is JazzHR best for, and who is Yello best for?
JazzHR: Small businesses under 100 employees making occasional hires. Yello: Enterprises running multi-campus event-driven graduate programs.