JobDiva vs Top Echelon
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
JobDiva
Staffing platform with a patented search-and-match engine
Best for: Mid-size to enterprise staffing firms running high-volume contract desks
✓Patented harvesting and search-and-match engine built for large contract and temp desks
✓Deep back office: timesheets, onboarding, analytics, and 150+ integrations
✕Pricing is quote-based, with implementation fees reported and no public seat price
✕Interface reviewers describe as dense and complex
Top Echelon
Affordable ATS/CRM with a built-in split-placement network
Best for: Solo recruiters and small perm firms doing split placements
✓Extremely affordable with transparent pricing
✓TE Network: unique split-placement revenue opportunities
✕UI needs a modern overhaul
✕Recurring bugs with email sync and resume attachments
Our verdict
Choose JobDiva if…
- ✓You're in rpo providers, a segment Top Echelon doesn't focus on
- ✓You're in high-volume hiring, a segment Top Echelon doesn't focus on
- ✓You're in contract & temp staffing, a segment Top Echelon doesn't focus on
- ✓You run temp or contract desks and need pay & bill in the platform
Choose Top Echelon if…
- ✓You're in executive search firms, a segment JobDiva doesn't focus on
- ✓You want to trial before committing (free trial available)
Feature-by-feature
| Feature | JobDiva | Top Echelon |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| JobDiva (reported) | Custom quote | Custom quote | Custom quote |
| Top Echelon (official) | $375/mo | $1,500/mo | $3,750/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 JobDiva and Top Echelon pricing compare?
JobDiva uses custom quote-based pricing and does not publish list prices (reported, reviewed July 4, 2026). Top Echelon pricing starts at $75/user/mo (official, reviewed July 4, 2026).
What does JobDiva cost?
JobDiva uses custom quote-based pricing and does not publish list prices (reported, reviewed July 4, 2026). Quote-based: JobDiva does not publish seat pricing. Third-party sites cite figures from roughly $100/mo, but these are unverified and implementation/training fees are commonly reported for larger deployments (Jul 2026).
What does Top Echelon cost?
Top Echelon pricing starts at $75/user/mo (official, reviewed July 4, 2026). Standard $75/user/mo and Professional $89/user/mo billed annually ($89/$110 monthly). Optional TE Network: $135/mo per agency on annual billing; annual waives the $350 startup fee charged monthly (vendor pricing page, Jul 2026).
Which is rated higher, JobDiva or Top Echelon?
JobDiva and Top Echelon both hold a 4.6/5 rating on G2.
Who is JobDiva best for, and who is Top Echelon best for?
JobDiva: Mid-size to enterprise staffing firms running high-volume contract desks. Top Echelon: Solo recruiters and small perm firms doing split placements.