Vultus Recruit 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 4, 2026How we research →
By Ramin Assemi, B2B SaaS marketer and former Head of Content at Close.comPublished Updated
Vultus Recruit
Ultra-low-cost ATS for IT staffing
Best for: IT staffing firms running high-volume contract desks on a budget
✓Among the cheapest per-seat prices in the market
✓Handles mass mailing well
✕Bare-bones interface
✕No advanced AI matching
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 Vultus Recruit if…
- ✓Entry price matters: $18.99/user/mo published vs $30 for Zoho Recruit
Choose Zoho Recruit if…
- ✓You're in in-house talent acquisition, a segment Vultus Recruit doesn't focus on
- ✓You're in campus & graduate recruiting, a segment Vultus Recruit doesn't focus on
- ✓You're in hiring-heavy industries, a segment Vultus Recruit doesn't focus on
- ✓You want workflow automation working out of the box
Feature-by-feature
| Feature | Vultus Recruit | 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 | – | ✓ |
What would it cost your team?
| Est. monthly cost, entry tier | 5 seats | 20 seats | 50 seats |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vultus Recruit (reported) | $94.95/mo | $379.8/mo | $949.5/mo |
| Zoho Recruit (reported) | $150/mo | $600/mo | $1,500/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
Is Vultus Recruit cheaper than Zoho Recruit?
Vultus Recruit has the lower published starting price. Vultus Recruit pricing starts at $18.99/user/mo (reported, reviewed July 4, 2026). Zoho Recruit pricing starts at $30/user/mo (reported, reviewed July 4, 2026).
What does Vultus Recruit cost?
Vultus Recruit pricing starts at $18.99/user/mo (reported, reviewed July 4, 2026). Reported seat bands: $18.99/user/mo (3–5 users), $14.99 (6–30), $9.99 (30+). No vendor-owned pricing page verified; 1–2 seat pricing unknown (Capterra, Jul 2026).
What does Zoho Recruit cost?
Zoho Recruit pricing starts at $30/user/mo (reported, reviewed July 4, 2026). Standard $30/user/mo and Enterprise $60/user/mo (billed annually) per research capture, but note the corporate/internal-HR edition's current page is quote-led with plans tied to active-job limits, so exact figures are pending re-verification. Free tier and 15-day trial confirmed (Jul 2026).
Which is rated higher, Vultus Recruit or Zoho Recruit?
Vultus Recruit is rated higher: 4.9/5 on G2 versus 4.4/5 for Zoho Recruit.
Who is Vultus Recruit best for, and who is Zoho Recruit best for?
Vultus Recruit: IT staffing firms running high-volume contract desks on a budget. Zoho Recruit: Teams already in the Zoho ecosystem, or on a tight budget.