Spott vs Yello
Two recruitment CRMs compared on pricing, features, and fit, so you can shortlist with confidence.
✓Pricing verified against vendor pagesData reviewed July 5, 2026How we research →
By Ramin Assemi, B2B SaaS marketer and former Head of Content at Close.comPublished Updated
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)
Yello
Enterprise campus recruiting operations and events platform
Best for: Enterprises running multi-campus event-driven graduate programs
✓Best-in-class career-fair check-in and virtual event tooling
✓Nurtures databases of tens of thousands of prospects
✕Steep learning curve for seasonal campus recruiters
✕High pricing limits accessibility
Our verdict
Choose Spott if…
- ✓You're in recruitment agencies & staffing firms, a segment Yello doesn't focus on
- ✓You're in executive search firms, a segment Yello doesn't focus on
- ✓You want workflow automation working out of the box
- ✓AI matching and assistance are on your must-have list
Choose Yello if…
- ✓You're in campus & graduate recruiting, a segment Spott doesn't focus on
- ✓You want built-in candidate sourcing instead of separate tools
Feature-by-feature
| Feature | Spott | Yello |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spott (official) | $845/mo | $3,380/mo | $8,450/mo |
| Yello (official) | Custom quote | Custom quote | Custom quote |
Estimated from each vendor's published entry-tier price as of July 5, 2026; real quotes vary with plan tier, add-on modules, and contract terms. See how we label pricing confidence.
Frequently asked questions
How do Spott and Yello pricing compare?
Spott pricing starts at $169/user/mo (official, reviewed July 4, 2026). Yello uses custom quote-based pricing and does not publish list prices (official, reviewed July 4, 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).
What does Yello cost?
Yello uses custom quote-based pricing and does not publish list prices (official, reviewed July 4, 2026). Custom quote only; no public pricing (vendor site, Jul 2026).
Who is Spott best for, and who is Yello best for?
Spott: Agencies that want contextual AI matching without add-on fees. Yello: Enterprises running multi-campus event-driven graduate programs.