Placely vs. Recruit CRM
Placely or Recruit CRM?
Two tools for the same industry.
Recruit CRM is an ATS and CRM for recruitment agencies and executive search. Placely focuses on a clear workflow for small firms using Microsoft 365. Here are the differences, including what Recruit CRM offers today that Placely does not.
As of 8 October 2026 · Recruit CRM details from its public pricing page
Placely is in early access. Need access? Request access
In short
Placely fits if …
- you want mandates, candidates and client contacts clearly connected.
- you send campaigns from a Microsoft mailbox and want opens and clicks per contact.
- you value a German interface, hosting in Nuremberg and a published euro price.
Point by point
What matters for your decision.
Audience
Placely:Small search firms working with mandates, candidates and client decision makers.
Recruit CRM:Recruitment agencies and executive search, with Pro, Business and Enterprise plans.[1]
Profile & pipeline
Placely:Candidate profile with CV, compensation, processes and timeline; pipeline per role.
Recruit CRM:ATS with Kanban pipeline and AI resume parsing from Pro.[1]
Email & calendar
Placely:Send from Microsoft 365 or Outlook.com. Incoming email and calendar events are not synced.
Recruit CRM:Two-way email and calendar sync from Pro.[1]
Campaigns
Placely:Up to 500 recipients, individual sending, preview and open and click signals per contact.
Recruit CRM:Bulk email and open tracking from Pro; multichannel sequences depend on plan.[1]
AI & job boards
Placely:AI sendouts and matching are planned, but not usable yet. No job board integration.
Recruit CRM:AI sourcing and matching plus job board features; some usage consumes credits.[1]
Price
Placely:€99 per seat per month (no VAT under § 19 UStG). One plan.
Recruit CRM:Pro, Business and Enterprise; US-dollar prices, credits and plan-dependent features. Check current pricing and billing terms with the provider.[1]
To be fair
Where Recruit CRM offers more today.
Recruit CRM already covers some steps that Placely does not.
Switching
Before switching: check your data and workflow.
Placely imports companies and contacts via CSV. Candidate CSV import, parsing and incoming email sync are not available yet.
Review your data
Export companies and contacts, then check their fields against the Placely import preview.
Review email
If your team needs incoming email in its ATS, this gap matters today.
Request access
Placely is in early access. We approve firms individually and set up sending with you.
FAQ
What you want to know.
Is Recruit CRM made for search firms?
Yes. Recruit CRM explicitly describes itself as an ATS and CRM for recruitment agencies and executive search firms.
Is Placely cheaper?
There is no fair blanket answer. Placely lists €99 per seat per month under German small business rules. Recruit CRM has US-dollar plans and credits for certain features. Check currency, billing terms and needed credits with the provider.
Is AI coming to Placely?
Yes. AI sendouts and matching are planned, but not usable yet. CV parsing is currently unavailable and is not announced here as a planned feature.
Sources
- [1] Recruit CRM – Pricing and feature comparison – recruitcrm.io/pricing/ (accessed 8 Oct 2026)
Recruit CRM is a trademark of its respective owner. Placely is independent and not affiliated with Recruit CRM. Details come from the linked public pricing page and may change. Spot an error? Email hallo@myplacely.de.