Jobvite vs SmartRecruiters
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
Jobvite
Modular ATS + talent CRM suite (Employ)
Best for: Enterprises running multi-touch passive-candidate marketing
✓Native talent CRM segments passive pools and silver-medalists
✓Highly configurable workflow automation and approvals
✕Long, complex implementations
✕Needs a dedicated admin to run well
SmartRecruiters
Enterprise hiring suite, now part of SAP
Best for: Multi-location enterprises, especially SAP SuccessFactors customers
✓Winston conversational AI handles screening and scheduling
✓575+ marketplace integrations; deep SAP SuccessFactors alignment
✕Roadmap uncertainty after the SAP acquisition (Sept 2025)
✕Pricing shifting toward SAP enterprise models
Our verdict
Choose Jobvite if…
- ✓Reporting and analytics drive how you run the desk
Choose SmartRecruiters if…
- ✓You're in high-volume hiring, a segment Jobvite doesn't focus on
Feature-by-feature
| Feature | Jobvite | SmartRecruiters |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jobvite (official) | Custom quote | Custom quote | Custom quote |
| SmartRecruiters (official) | $14995/yr (Essential, from)flat | $14995/yr (Essential, from)flat | $14995/yr (Essential, from)flat |
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 Jobvite and SmartRecruiters pricing compare?
Jobvite uses custom quote-based pricing and does not publish list prices (official, reviewed July 4, 2026). SmartRecruiters pricing starts at $14995/yr (Essential, from) (official, reviewed July 4, 2026).
What does Jobvite cost?
Jobvite uses custom quote-based pricing and does not publish list prices (official, reviewed July 4, 2026). Custom modular pricing: customers start with a core ATS platform and add modules (Source & CRM, Onboarding, AI Interview Companion, referrals). No public prices; customized by organization size per the vendor FAQ (vendor pricing page, Jul 2026).
What does SmartRecruiters cost?
SmartRecruiters pricing starts at $14995/yr (Essential, from) (official, reviewed July 4, 2026). Essential plan starts at $14,995/yr with ATS, CRM, onboarding, SMS, and scheduling bundled; Professional, High Volume, and Complete plans are quote-based. The old free 'SmartStart' plan is no longer verifiable on current pages (vendor pricing page, Jul 2026).
Who is Jobvite best for, and who is SmartRecruiters best for?
Jobvite: Enterprises running multi-touch passive-candidate marketing. SmartRecruiters: Multi-location enterprises, especially SAP SuccessFactors customers.