Yena Review
No rating dataGDPR-native AI recruitment software for European agencies
Yena courts European boutiques with modern AI sourcing, native GDPR compliance, and transparent EU pricing well under the incumbents. The trade-off is a young ecosystem with a limited review track record.
By Ramin Assemi, B2B SaaS marketer and former Head of Content at Close.comPublished Updated
Yena pricing
Pro €55/seat/mo billed yearly (€69 monthly, up to 3 members); Team €79/seat/mo billed yearly (€99 monthly). Zero setup fees, cancel anytime; Yena Agent add-on €149/mo per agent (vendor pricing page, Jun 2026).
- Free trial
- Yes
- Free tier
- No
- Min. seats
- 1
- Billing
- Monthly available
Pricing data: Official (published by the vendor).
Pros
- ✓GDPR compliance architected in, not bolted on
- ✓Native AI sourcing and LinkedIn automation
- ✓Significantly cheaper than UK/US incumbents, no setup fees
Cons
- ✕Smaller integration ecosystem than US competitors
- ✕Narrower feature set for large temp agencies
- ✕Small brand footprint; few public reviews yet
Features
| 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 | – |
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Yena: frequently asked questions
How much does Yena cost?
Yena pricing starts at €55/user/mo (official, reviewed July 4, 2026). Pro €55/seat/mo billed yearly (€69 monthly, up to 3 members); Team €79/seat/mo billed yearly (€99 monthly). Zero setup fees, cancel anytime; Yena Agent add-on €149/mo per agent (vendor pricing page, Jun 2026).
Does Yena offer a free trial?
Yes. Yena offers a free trial. There is no free tier.
Is Yena an ATS or a CRM?
Yena is a combined ATS + CRM platform: applicant tracking and candidate/client relationship management in one system.
Who is Yena best for?
EU boutique and exec-search firms wanting modern AI at EU prices. We rank it for recruitment agencies & staffing firms, executive search firms.
What are the main drawbacks of Yena?
The criticisms that come up most: Smaller integration ecosystem than US competitors; Narrower feature set for large temp agencies; Small brand footprint; few public reviews yet.
What are the best Yena alternatives?
Based on segment overlap and review ratings, the closest Yena alternatives are Vultus Recruit, Happlicant, Recruit CRM, Manatal. Full list: https://recruitmentcrm.com/alternatives/yena.