# Recruit CRM alternatives: what AI models name instead, October 2026

HR AI Recommendation Index, October 2026 Edition. 192 of the 252 answers in the 1 category where Recruit CRM holds a standing named it neither first nor as an alternative; these are the first choices those answers made. Page: https://hr-ai-index.com/vendors/recruit-crm/alternatives/

## Named instead, most often (every category and segment added)

- Bullhorn: 48
- Zoho Recruit: 20
- Manatal: 9
- iCIMS Talent Cloud: 4
- Deel: 3
- JobDiva: 3

## Staffing agency platforms

**Small business**: 45 of 84 answers did not name Recruit CRM (Recruit CRM is #2 of 10 at 26%).

- Zoho Recruit: first choice in 9 of those 45
- Manatal: first choice in 4 of those 45
- Instawork: first choice in 2 of those 45
- Bullhorn: first choice in 1 of those 45
- Ceipal ATS: first choice in 1 of those 45
- Clutch.co: first choice in 1 of those 45
- Crelate: first choice in 1 of those 45
- Express Employment Professionals: first choice in 1 of those 45

**Mid-market**: 64 of 84 answers did not name Recruit CRM (Recruit CRM is #4 of 12 at 8%).

- Bullhorn: first choice in 13 of those 64
- Zoho Recruit: first choice in 11 of those 64
- Manatal: first choice in 5 of those 64
- Vincere: first choice in 3 of those 64
- Greenhouse: first choice in 2 of those 64
- Aviont\u00e9: first choice in 1 of those 64
- Ceipal: first choice in 1 of those 64
- Frontline Source Group: first choice in 1 of those 64

**Enterprise**: 83 of 84 answers did not name Recruit CRM.

- Bullhorn: first choice in 34 of those 83
- iCIMS Talent Cloud: first choice in 4 of those 83
- Deel: first choice in 3 of those 83
- JobDiva: first choice in 3 of those 83
- SAP Fieldglass: first choice in 3 of those 83
- Avionté: first choice in 2 of those 83
- Beeline: first choice in 2 of those 83
- Happlicant: first choice in 2 of those 83

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