Loxo 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
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
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 Loxo if…
- ✓You're in in-house talent acquisition, a segment Top Echelon doesn't focus on
- ✓You want built-in candidate sourcing instead of separate tools
- ✓You want workflow automation working out of the box
- ✓AI matching and assistance are on your must-have list
Choose Top Echelon if…
- ✓Entry price matters: $75/user/mo published vs $169 for Loxo
Feature-by-feature
| Feature | Loxo | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Loxo (official) | $845/mo | $3,380/mo | $8,450/mo |
| 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
Is Loxo cheaper than Top Echelon?
Top Echelon has the lower published starting price. Top Echelon pricing starts at $75/user/mo (official, reviewed July 4, 2026). Loxo pricing starts at $169/user/mo (official, reviewed July 4, 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).
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, Loxo or Top Echelon?
Loxo and Top Echelon both hold a 4.6/5 rating on G2.
Who is Loxo best for, and who is Top Echelon best for?
Loxo: Search firms and sourcing-heavy teams that live on outbound. Top Echelon: Solo recruiters and small perm firms doing split placements.