--- title: "CRM & ATS | Recruiting Blog" description: "All articles about crm & ats for recruiters. Tips, guides, and comparisons by the Leonar team." url: "https://www.leonar.app/blog/category/crm-ats/" lang: "en" alternates: fr: "https://www.leonar.app/fr/blog/category/crm-ats/" de: "https://www.leonar.app/de/blog/category/crm-ats/" image: "https://www.leonar.app/og/og-default.png" tokens: 2591 --- 1. [Home](https://www.leonar.app/) 2. [Blog](https://www.leonar.app/blog/) 3. CRM & ATS CRM & ATS # Recruiting CRM & ATS: Guides and Comparisons 21 articles about crm & ats Compare the best recruitment CRMs and applicant tracking systems. Understand the differences, explore alternatives, and find the right tool to manage your candidates and hiring pipeline. - ![Leonar workflow for search, list review and user validation](https://www.leonar.app/_astro/recruit-crm-alternatives.4ToywpUf_Z22RdfS.webp) crm-ats Jul 28, 2026 ### [7 Best Recruit CRM Alternatives for Agencies in 2026](https://www.leonar.app/blog/recruit-crm-alternatives/) Compare 7 Recruit CRM alternatives for recruiting agencies in 2026: honest pricing, LinkedIn depth, AI-native workflows, and which fits your desk. - ![Loxo reviews analyzed across verified platforms and recruiter communities](https://www.leonar.app/_astro/loxo-alternatives.Bd82jBs4_Z28QdJP.webp) crm-ats Jul 23, 2026 ### [Loxo Reviews: What Recruiters Say in 2026](https://www.leonar.app/blog/loxo-reviews/) We analyzed Loxo reviews from G2, GetApp, Software Advice, Capterra and Reddit to show what recruiters like, dislike and should test. - ![Leonar workflow for search, list review and user validation](https://www.leonar.app/_astro/bullhorn-reviews-en-1.B5of0A2-_1psNSc.webp) crm-ats Jul 23, 2026 ### [Bullhorn Reviews: What Staffing Teams Say in 2026](https://www.leonar.app/blog/bullhorn-reviews/) We analyzed 3,000+ Bullhorn ratings and Reddit discussions to explain its strengths, recurring complaints, pricing and best-fit teams. - ![Analysis of Greenhouse ATS pricing and its quote-based pricing model in 2026](https://www.leonar.app/_astro/greenhouse-ats-pricing.reJ8DfD6_ZGyDt3.webp) crm-ats Jul 22, 2026 ### [Greenhouse ATS Pricing: What It Really Costs in 2026](https://www.leonar.app/blog/greenhouse-ats-pricing/) Greenhouse ATS pricing uses custom quotes. See current plans, buyer-reported annual ranges, and how it compares with published subscription prices. - ![Recruiting agency tech stack mapped by function for sourcing, outreach, ATS and CRM](https://www.leonar.app/_astro/recruiting-agency-tech-stack-2026.Dg_5w86J_Z1G9FrS.webp) crm-ats Jul 2, 2026 ### [The 2026 Recruiting Agency Tech Stack](https://www.leonar.app/blog/recruiting-agency-tech-stack-2026/) The tools recruiting agencies actually use to source, engage, place, and bill in 2026, mapped function by function with honest options for each. - ![Candidate CRM vs client CRM comparison for recruiting agencies](https://www.leonar.app/_astro/candidate-crm-vs-client-crm.LMtrZnaK_Zv0Ofh.webp) crm-ats Jun 18, 2026 ### [Candidate CRM vs client CRM: what recruiters need to know](https://www.leonar.app/blog/candidate-crm-vs-client-crm/) Candidate CRM vs client CRM, explained for recruiters: what each does, when agencies need both, and how to manage talent and clients in one place. - ![Clean recruiting CRM with deduplicated candidate records and tidy pipeline](https://www.leonar.app/_astro/how-to-clean-recruiting-crm.BEWGh7OL_Z2aD3Ss.webp) crm-ats Jun 18, 2026 ### [How to Clean Your Recruiting CRM](https://www.leonar.app/blog/how-to-clean-recruiting-crm/) A practical playbook to clean your recruiting CRM: kill duplicates, fix dead records, and keep candidate data clean for good. Start with one simple audit. - ![Recruiting software pricing comparison: Leonar, Loxo, Recruiterflow, Recruit CRM](https://www.leonar.app/_astro/pricing-comparison.DvPQ-31k_Z2jzO93.webp) crm-ats Jun 17, 2026 ### [Loxo vs Recruiterflow vs Recruit CRM pricing](https://www.leonar.app/blog/pricing-comparison/) Compare Loxo, Recruiterflow, Recruit CRM and Leonar pricing side by side, and see which AI sourcing tier is public and which hides behind a quote. - ![Applicant tracking system dashboard showing a candidate pipeline](https://www.leonar.app/_astro/what-is-an-applicant-tracking-system.bAsPgDSh_ZLFeAf.webp) crm-ats Jun 15, 2026 ### [What is an applicant tracking system (ATS)?](https://www.leonar.app/blog/what-is-an-applicant-tracking-system/) An applicant tracking system (ATS) is recruiting software that manages hiring from job post to offer. Here is what an ATS does and who uses it. - ![Modern ATS vs legacy ATS comparison for recruiting agencies](https://www.leonar.app/_astro/modern-ats-vs-legacy-ats.CPpQNAZO_aI5FM.webp) crm-ats May 26, 2026 ### [Modern ATS vs Legacy ATS: 7 Things That Changed in 2026](https://www.leonar.app/blog/modern-ats-vs-legacy-ats/) Five years ago, Bullhorn and PCRecruiter set the bar. In 2026, modern recruiting agency ATS ship features they never will. Here is what changed. - ![Leonar workflow for search, list review and user validation](https://www.leonar.app/_astro/recruiterflow-alternatives.Dgp2O2yK_1fjecE.webp) crm-ats May 15, 2026 ### [6 Best Recruiterflow Alternatives & Competitors in 2026 (Tested)](https://www.leonar.app/blog/recruiterflow-alternatives/) Compare the top Recruiterflow alternatives in 2026: pricing, AI depth, LinkedIn integration, and which fits your agency. Real numbers, honest verdicts. - ![Comparison of the best applicant tracking systems for recruitment in 2026](https://www.leonar.app/_astro/best-ats-recruitment.CXJfTY_G_4utEe.webp) crm-ats Apr 9, 2026 ### [12 Best Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) for 2026](https://www.leonar.app/blog/best-ats-recruitment/) The 12 best applicant tracking systems for 2026, compared on price, AI features and pros and cons, so recruiters can shortlist the right ATS fast. - ![Best ATS CRM software comparison for recruiting and staffing agencies](https://www.leonar.app/_astro/best-ats-crm-software-recruiting-agencies.BEeYJ6GO_2r7PBN.webp) crm-ats Feb 12, 2026 ### [CRM Software for Recruitment Agencies: 11 Best in 2026](https://www.leonar.app/blog/best-ats-crm-software-recruiting-agencies/) Compare the 11 best ATS CRM platforms for recruitment and staffing agencies: agency pricing, temp-desk features and dual candidate-client pipelines. - ![Leonar workflow for search, list review and user validation](https://www.leonar.app/_astro/best-recruitment-crm.C6EOO4kr_1kC4Pu.webp) crm-ats Feb 10, 2026 ### [Recruitment CRM Software: 13 Best Tools in 2026 (Tested)](https://www.leonar.app/blog/best-recruitment-crm/) We tested 13 recruitment CRM software platforms: real pricing, AI sourcing and LinkedIn integrations compared. Find the right CRM for your team. - ![Leonar workflow for search, list review and user validation](https://www.leonar.app/_astro/candidate-relationship-management-tools.CadLzARy_zXDBP.webp) crm-ats Feb 10, 2026 ### [Candidate Relationship Management Tools: 7 Best for 2026](https://www.leonar.app/blog/candidate-relationship-management-tools/) Compare the 7 best candidate relationship management tools for recruiting teams and agencies: pricing, talent-pool features, and how to pick the right CRM. - ![Best ATS for staffing agencies comparison](https://www.leonar.app/_astro/applicant-tracking-systems-staffing-agency.B7UXQqX1_1QqikL.webp) crm-ats Feb 5, 2026 ### [Best ATS for staffing agencies: 8 tools compared](https://www.leonar.app/blog/applicant-tracking-systems-staffing-agency/) Best ATS for staffing agencies: compare 8 applicant tracking systems for temp and contract desks, then pair one with a recruitment CRM to win placements. - ![Leonar workflow for search, list review and user validation](https://www.leonar.app/_astro/ats-or-crm-what-is-the-best-software-for-recruitment.DjFyv6rs_Z2r73t8.webp) crm-ats Feb 1, 2026 ### [ATS or CRM: Best Recruitment Software (2026)](https://www.leonar.app/blog/ats-or-crm-what-is-the-best-software-for-recruitment/) ATS vs CRM for recruitment: understand the differences, compare features and pricing, and find out which software your team actually needs. - ![Top 7 Loxo Alternatives for Recruiting Agencies](https://www.leonar.app/_astro/loxo-alternatives.Bd82jBs4_Z28QdJP.webp) crm-ats Jan 29, 2026 ### [Top 7 Loxo Alternatives for Recruiting Agencies](https://www.leonar.app/blog/loxo-alternatives/) Discover Loxo's all-in-one recruitment platform, its core features, limitations, and how it compares to top alternatives for recruiters. - ![5 of the Top GEM alternatives for recruiters](https://www.leonar.app/_astro/gem-alternatives.BxJiyeQN_ZzkAoq.webp) crm-ats Dec 22, 2025 ### [5 of the Top GEM alternatives for recruiters](https://www.leonar.app/blog/gem-alternatives/) Looking for a GEM alternative? Compare pricing, features and reviews of the top alternatives available now. Click to see the list! - ![Top 6 best Bullhorn alternatives and competitors for recruiters](https://www.leonar.app/_astro/bullhorn-alternatives.Cxt3Adqp_Z1pcI6U.webp) crm-ats Dec 15, 2025 ### [6 Best Bullhorn Alternatives in 2026 (Tested by Agencies)](https://www.leonar.app/blog/bullhorn-alternatives/) Bullhorn publishes Starter and Core pricing, while Pro and specialist modules remain quoted. Compare 6 alternatives on cost, UX and AI sourcing. - ![Leonar workflow for search, list review and user validation](https://www.leonar.app/_astro/recruitment-crm.Dz4Ph6nr_bvWYi.webp) crm-ats Jun 19, 2025 ### [Recruitment CRM: Definition and Benefits](https://www.leonar.app/blog/recruitment-crm/) Learn what a recruitment CRM is, how it differs from an ATS, and why candidate relationship management helps recruiters hire faster. ## Why read about crm & ats? A recruiting CRM or applicant tracking system is the operational backbone of any talent acquisition team. Choosing the right tool impacts everything from candidate experience to team collaboration and reporting. In this section, we break down the differences between CRMs and ATS platforms, compare leading solutions side by side, and highlight features that matter most for growing teams. You will find honest reviews, migration tips, and advice on integrating your CRM with sourcing tools and job boards. Our goal is to help you pick the platform that fits your workflow, not just the one with the biggest marketing budget.