Teamtailor 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
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
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 Teamtailor if…
- ✓You're in in-house talent acquisition, a segment Top Echelon doesn't focus on
- ✓You want workflow automation working out of the box
- ✓Multi-job-board posting is core to how you fill roles
Choose Top Echelon if…
- ✓You're in recruitment agencies & staffing firms, a segment Teamtailor doesn't focus on
- ✓You're in executive search firms, a segment Teamtailor doesn't focus on
- ✓You want to trial before committing (free trial available)
Feature-by-feature
| Feature | Teamtailor | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Teamtailor (official) | Custom quote | Custom quote | Custom quote |
| 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
How do Teamtailor and Top Echelon pricing compare?
Teamtailor uses custom quote-based pricing and does not publish list prices (official, reviewed July 4, 2026). Top Echelon pricing starts at $75/user/mo (official, reviewed July 4, 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).
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, Teamtailor or Top Echelon?
Teamtailor and Top Echelon both hold a 4.6/5 rating on G2.
Who is Teamtailor best for, and who is Top Echelon best for?
Teamtailor: SMBs that win talent through their brand and careers site. Top Echelon: Solo recruiters and small perm firms doing split placements.