Top Echelon vs Voyager Infinity
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
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
✓Automations, Sequences, and Smart-TE AI on the Professional tier
✕Resume parsing into existing candidate records trips reviewers up (Capterra, 2026)
✕Email integration draws more criticism than any other feature in reviews
Voyager Infinity
UK stalwart for temp and perm desks (Ikiru People)
Best for: UK agencies running temp desks that need dependable shift workflows
✓Rock-solid temporary shift management
✓Free integrated skills testing
✕Legacy Windows-era architecture shows its age
✕Complex setup
Our verdict
Choose Top Echelon if…
- ✓You're in executive search firms, a segment Voyager Infinity doesn't focus on
- ✓Your team sources through LinkedIn every day
- ✓You want to trial before committing (free trial available)
Choose Voyager Infinity if…
- ✓You're in contract & temp staffing, a segment Top Echelon doesn't focus on
- ✓You run temp or contract desks and need pay & bill in the platform
Feature-by-feature
| Feature | Top Echelon | Voyager Infinity |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Top Echelon (official) | $445/mo | $1,780/mo | $4,450/mo |
| Voyager Infinity (estimated) | £400/mo | £1,600/mo | £4,000/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 Top Echelon and Voyager Infinity pricing compare?
Top Echelon pricing starts at $89/user/mo (official, reviewed July 4, 2026). Voyager Infinity pricing starts at £80/user/mo (estimated, reviewed July 4, 2026).
What does Top Echelon cost?
Top Echelon pricing starts at $89/user/mo (official, reviewed July 4, 2026). Monthly billing: TE Recruit Standard $89/user/mo and Professional $110/user/mo. Committing annually drops those to $75 and $89. Automations, Sequences, Smart-TE AI, Natural Language Search, [BETA] AI People Search, inbound email sync, and API access are Professional-tier only. The TE Network split-placement subscription is billed separately: $150/mo per agency plus a $350 startup fee on monthly billing, or $135/mo annually with the startup fee waived (vendor pricing page, Aug 2026).
What does Voyager Infinity cost?
Voyager Infinity pricing starts at £80/user/mo (estimated, reviewed July 4, 2026). Quote-based; research estimates base tiers around £80/user/mo; treat as an estimate, not a vendor-published price (research estimate, Jul 2026).
Which is rated higher, Top Echelon or Voyager Infinity?
Top Echelon is rated higher: 4.6/5 on Capterra versus 4.5/5 for Voyager Infinity on G2.
Who is Top Echelon best for, and who is Voyager Infinity best for?
Top Echelon: Solo recruiters and small perm firms doing split placements. Voyager Infinity: UK agencies running temp desks that need dependable shift workflows.