Is Crelate worth the price?
Crelate's pricing, starting at $119/user/month for the Business tier, is on the higher end for an ATS/CRM, especially considering many advanced features are locked behind custom-priced tiers.
While comprehensive, the initial investment is significant. It's best suited for established recruiting firms or corporate talent acquisition teams with substantial budgets.
Pricing Plans
Business
$119/user/month
- Access to community forum
- Full Access to Living Platform™, including CRM, ATS, and Analytics
- Basic AI Assistant
- Basic Client Portals
- Branded Job Portal
- Resume Toolbox
- Advanced Reports and Analytics
- Complete Applicant Tracking System (ATS)
- Client Contact Management
- Recruitment CRM/Analytics
- Full-text + Boolean Search
- Standard Resume Parsing
- Mobile Recruiting - iOS + Android
- Basic Candidate Submittals
- Client Portal Basic Client Portal
- Client Portal Limits 5
- Employment Search Workflow
- Form Requests
- Activity Forms
- Activity Form Limits 20
- Advanced Data Export & Import
- Data Plus Resume Toolbox
- API Access
- API Call Requests 60 RPM
- Zapier Integration
- Automated Email Tracking
- Email Templates
- Bulk Email 2500
- Email Journaling (Server to server email connect)
- Calendar Integration
- Outlook Client Extension
- Job Portal Branding
- Custom CSS
- Google Analytics Integration
- Custom Questionnaires / Application Forms
- Free Job Board Distribution (limits) 50
- Sponsored Job Postings
- Candidate Source Tracking
- Crelate Chrome Extension
- Indeed / Dice / CareerBuilder Integration
- Monster Job Posting
- Custom Document Types 20
- Custom Activities 20
- Custom Recruiting Workflow 20
- Activity Templates and Forms 20
- Advanced Custom Fields 10
- Contact Record Status Limits 10
- Advanced Placement Export
- Sales Reports
- User Roles & Permissions Advanced
- Audit Log Basic
- Audit Log Retention Basic 90Advanced 30
- Two Factor Authentication
- IP Restrictions & Strong Password Requirement
- Data Storage 15
- EEO / OFCCP / VEVRAA Surveys & Reports
- GDPR Compliance Management
- On Demand Database Backups 30 Days
- Self-Service Help Center
- Daily Training Webinars
- Crelate Academy Courses
- Live-chat Support
Business Plus
Custom Pricing
- Access to community forum
- Includes everything in Business Plan, plus:
- AI Co-Pilot & Agents
- Premium Client Portals
- Increased Data Storage & Limits
- Business Development Workflows
- Automation & Sequencing
- RingCentral Integration
- Premium Resume Parsing
- Limits 500
- Per Portal Branding
- Client Portal Limits 20
- Activity Form Limits 50
- API Call Requests 60 RPM
- Email Campaigns (additional fee applies)
- Bulk Email 2500
- RingCentral VoIP Integration
- Ring Central Text Connector (additional fee applies)
- Crelate Text Messaging (additional fee applies)
- Crelate eSignature (additional fee applies)
- Native Contact Data Enrichment (additional fee applies)
- Custom Document Types 30
- Custom Activities 30
- Custom Recruiting Workflow 30
- Activity Templates and Forms 50
- Advanced Custom Fields 20
- Contact Record Status Limits 20
- Advanced Placement Export Advanced
- Custom Dashboards & Visualizations
- User Roles & Permissions Advanced
- Audit Log Advanced
- Audit Log Retention Basic 365Advanced 180Field-Level 90
- Data Storage 50
- On Demand Database Backups 15 Days
- Call-back Phone Support
Enterprise
Custom Pricing
- Access to community forum
- Tailored Living Platform™ solution, includes everything in Business Plus, as well as:
- AI-Powered Insights, Automations, and Integrations
- Premium Support
- Early Access to New Features, AI Assistants & Agents
- Limits 500
- Client Portal Limits 20
- Activity Form Limits 50
- API Call Requests 120 RPM
- Bulk Email 2500
- Custom Document Types 30
- Custom Activities 30
- Custom Recruiting Workflow 30
- Activity Templates and Forms 50
- Advanced Custom Fields 20
- Contact Record Status Limits 20
- Advanced Placement Export Advanced
- User Roles & Permissions Advanced
- Audit Log Advanced
- Audit Log Retention Basic 365Advanced 180Field-Level 90
- Field-level Auditing
- Single Sign On
- Data Storage 100
- On Demand Database Backups 15 Days
- Custom Development and Support Services
- Dedicated Account Manager
- Account Manager Business Reviews
- Priority Support
- Beta Feature Access
Hidden Costs & Gotchas
Many advanced features are custom-priced add-ons.
Email campaigns, texting, eSignature are extra fees.
RingCentral integration requires additional fees.
Native contact data enrichment costs extra.
Higher API limits and storage in custom tiers.
Which Plan Do You Need?
Established recruiting firms
Corporate talent acquisition
Teams needing robust CRM
How Crelate Compares to Competitors
Compared to competitors like Bullhorn, which also offers custom pricing but often starts higher, Crelate's $119/user/month Business tier is competitive for its feature set. However, platforms like Zoho Recruit offer more affordable entry points, often under $50/user/month, though with fewer advanced AI and customization options than Crelate's higher tiers.
Crelate Pricing FAQ
How much does Crelate cost?
Crelate starts at $119/user/month on the Business plan.
Does Crelate have a free plan?
Crelate does not offer a permanent free plan. Paid plans are required from day one.
How much does Crelate cost for a team of 10?
For a team of 10 users on the Business plan, Crelate costs about $1190/month, or $14,280/year. Larger teams may qualify for volume discounts on annual billing.