SmartRecruiters vs Teamtailor
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
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
Teamtailor
Employer-branding-first ATS + CRM with unlimited users
Best for: SMBs that win talent through their brand and careers site
✓Best-in-class no-code career page builder
✓High hiring-manager adoption and polished candidate booking
✕Customization limits for complex multi-brand setups
✕Light compliance auditing for large enterprises
Our verdict
Choose SmartRecruiters if…
- ✓You're in high-volume hiring, a segment Teamtailor doesn't focus on
- ✓AI matching and assistance are on your must-have list
- ✓You need an open API for custom integrations
Choose Teamtailor if…
SMBs that win talent through their brand and careers site. See the feature table below for where it differs from SmartRecruiters.
Feature-by-feature
| Feature | SmartRecruiters | Teamtailor |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| SmartRecruiters (official) | $14995/yr (Essential, from)flat | $14995/yr (Essential, from)flat | $14995/yr (Essential, from)flat |
| Teamtailor (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 SmartRecruiters and Teamtailor pricing compare?
SmartRecruiters pricing starts at $14995/yr (Essential, from) (official, reviewed July 4, 2026). Teamtailor uses custom quote-based pricing and does not publish list prices (official, reviewed July 4, 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).
What does Teamtailor cost?
Teamtailor uses custom quote-based pricing and does not publish list prices (official, reviewed July 4, 2026). Custom quote only. The pricing page promises unlimited users and unlimited job postings, but publishes no amounts; third parties report ~$300/mo entry for small teams, unverified (vendor pricing page, Jul 2026).
Who is SmartRecruiters best for, and who is Teamtailor best for?
SmartRecruiters: Multi-location enterprises, especially SAP SuccessFactors customers. Teamtailor: SMBs that win talent through their brand and careers site.