Vincere vs Zoho Recruit
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
Vincere
All-in-one recruitment operating system (Access Vincere Evo)
Best for: Mid-market agencies running perm, contract, and temp desks together
✓True all-in-one: front, middle, and back office natively (TimeTemp, Pay & Bill)
✓Exceptional built-in analytics dashboards
✕Reported decline in support quality since The Access Group acquisition
✕Complex onboarding for the full suite
Zoho Recruit
Recruitment module of the Zoho suite
Best for: Teams already in the Zoho ecosystem, or on a tight budget
✓Very affordable with a real free tier
✓Immense custom-field flexibility
✕Clunky, dated interface
✕Overwhelming learning curve for non-technical users
Our verdict
Choose Vincere if…
- ✓You're in executive search firms, a segment Zoho Recruit doesn't focus on
- ✓You're in contract & temp staffing, a segment Zoho Recruit doesn't focus on
- ✓You run temp or contract desks and need pay & bill in the platform
- ✓AI matching and assistance are on your must-have list
Choose Zoho Recruit if…
- ✓You're in in-house talent acquisition, a segment Vincere doesn't focus on
- ✓You're in high-volume hiring, a segment Vincere doesn't focus on
- ✓You're in campus & graduate recruiting, a segment Vincere doesn't focus on
- ✓You're in hiring-heavy industries, a segment Vincere doesn't focus on
Feature-by-feature
| Feature | Vincere | Zoho Recruit |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vincere (official) | £345/mo | £1,380/mo | £3,450/mo |
| Zoho Recruit (official) | $150/mo | $600/mo | $1,500/mo |
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 Vincere and Zoho Recruit pricing compare?
Vincere pricing starts at £69/user/mo (official, reviewed July 4, 2026). Zoho Recruit pricing starts at $30/user/mo (official, reviewed July 4, 2026).
What does Vincere cost?
Vincere pricing starts at £69/user/mo (official, reviewed July 4, 2026). ATS/CRM from £69/user/mo. AI is an agency-level add-on from £25/agency/mo, with larger AI packs at £139, £235, and £349/agency/mo. Contract minimums and onboarding fees not published (vendor pricing page, Jul 2026).
What does Zoho Recruit cost?
Zoho Recruit pricing starts at $30/user/mo (official, reviewed July 4, 2026). Staffing-agency edition on monthly billing: Standard $30/user/mo, Professional $60, Enterprise $90 ($25/$50/$75 if you commit annually). A forever-free tier and 15-day trial are published. The separate corporate/internal-HR edition is cheaper again — Standard $25/recruiter/mo billed annually (vendor pricing page, Aug 2026).
Which is rated higher, Vincere or Zoho Recruit?
Vincere is rated higher: 4.5/5 on G2 versus 4.4/5 for Zoho Recruit on G2.
Who is Vincere best for, and who is Zoho Recruit best for?
Vincere: Mid-market agencies running perm, contract, and temp desks together. Zoho Recruit: Teams already in the Zoho ecosystem, or on a tight budget.