Loxo vs Spott
Two recruitment CRMs compared on pricing, features, and fit, so you can shortlist with confidence.
✓Pricing verified against vendor pagesData reviewed September 22, 2026How we research →
By Ramin Assemi, B2B SaaS marketer and former Head of Content at Close.comPublished Updated
Loxo
Talent intelligence platform with an 850M+ profile sourcing database
Best for: Search firms and sourcing-heavy teams that live on outbound
✓Loxo Source, an 850M+ profile talent graph on the Professional tier, can replace LinkedIn Recruiter licenses (vendor pricing page, Sep 2026)
✓Powerful omnichannel outreach (email, SMS, LinkedIn) plus AI notetaker
✕Customers report price increases at renewal with no published cap, and the $149 Core price is sold as a limited-time new-customer offer (vendor pricing page, Sep 2026)
✕Strict contact-data credit limits on lower tiers
Spott
AI-native recruiting CRM built on LLMs, not legacy databases
Best for: Agencies that want contextual AI matching without add-on fees
✓True contextual AI: vector search across resumes, calls, and notes
✓Native AI meeting notetaker and unified omnichannel inbox (incl. WhatsApp)
✕Founded 2024; shortest track record in the market
✕No built-in sourcing database (unlike Loxo)
Our verdict
Choose Loxo if…
- ✓You're in in-house talent acquisition, a segment Spott doesn't focus on
- ✓You want built-in candidate sourcing instead of separate tools
- ✓You need an open API for custom integrations
- ✓You want to trial before committing (free trial available)
Choose Spott if…
Agencies that want contextual AI matching without add-on fees. See the feature table below for where it differs from Loxo.
Feature-by-feature
| Feature | Loxo | Spott |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | ✓ | – |
IncludedPartial or paid add-onNot available
What would it cost your team?
| Est. monthly cost, entry tier | 5 seats | 20 seats | 50 seats |
|---|---|---|---|
| Loxo (official) | $149/user/mo (annual)flat | $149/user/mo (annual)flat | $149/user/mo (annual)flat |
| Spott (official) | $845/mo | $3,380/mo | $8,450/mo |
Estimated from each vendor's published entry-tier price as of September 22, 2026; real quotes vary with plan tier, add-on modules, and contract terms. See how we label pricing confidence.
Frequently asked questions
How do Loxo and Spott pricing compare?
Loxo pricing starts at $149/user/mo (annual) (official, reviewed September 22, 2026). Spott pricing starts at $169/user/mo (official, reviewed July 4, 2026).
What does Loxo cost?
Loxo pricing starts at $149/user/mo (annual) (official, reviewed September 22, 2026). Annual plans only, paid up front; there is no monthly contract. Core, the entry tier, is $149/user/mo and Professional is $199/user/mo, both billed annually and both labelled a limited-time offer for new customers. Enterprise is a custom annual agreement. Professional includes 2,500 data credits per seat each month. Third-party sites still quote older $109 and $169 prices, which the vendor page supersedes. There is no free tier any more; the trial is 7 days on the Professional platform (vendor pricing page, Sep 2026).
What does Spott cost?
Spott pricing starts at $169/user/mo (official, reviewed July 4, 2026). Core $169/user/mo and Pro $249/user/mo. All AI is included in every plan; only contact-data enrichment credits cost extra (vendor pricing page, Jul 2026).
Which is rated higher, Loxo or Spott?
Spott is rated higher: 4.8/5 on G2 versus 4.6/5 for Loxo on G2.
Who is Loxo best for, and who is Spott best for?
Loxo: Search firms and sourcing-heavy teams that live on outbound. Spott: Agencies that want contextual AI matching without add-on fees.