Shortlist by what you need
Start here if you know why you are leaving Clera.
Want the closest match?
iCIMSMost similar to Clera in what it does, its category and its price.
Visit (opens iCIMS in a new tab)Need a free plan?
JobCopilotHas a free plan, rated 3.7 out of 5.
Visit (opens JobCopilot in a new tab)Want the lowest price?
JazzHRFrom $83.33/mo, the lowest starting price here.
Visit (opens JazzHR in a new tab)Want the best rated?
HireVueRated 4.2 out of 5 in our review, against 3.7 for Clera.
Visit (opens HireVue in a new tab)
At a glance
Green means better than Clera, red means worse. Prices are starting prices per month.
| Tool | Our rating | Starts at | Free plan | Best for | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 CleraBaseline | 3.7 | Free | Yes | AI talent agent matching job seekers directly with hiring managers at startups, skipping traditional job applications. | |
| iCIMS | 4.2+0.5 | Not listed | No | Enterprise recruiting platform with an applicant tracking system, candidate engagement and career sites, plus iCIMS AI: a Sourcing Agent, candidate ranking and matching, a GenAI search assistant, an AI career-site chatbot and AI email writing. | vs Clera |
 Ceipal | 3.4−0.3 | Not listed | No | AI-enhanced recruitment sources and ranks candidates by fit score, while a Recruiter Assistant automates the mundane parts of hiring - ATS, VMS, and workforce management in one platform. | vs Clera |
| JazzHR | 4.0+0.3 | $83.33/mo | No | Applicant tracking system for small businesses that handles hiring from job posting to offer letter, with TalentFit AI recommending candidates and AI-powered candidate matching on higher plans. | vs Clera |
 Match That Role | 3.4−0.3 | Free | Yes | Upload your resume for ATS compatibility scoring, get matched to realistic roles with a readiness score, then paste a job link and get a tailored, ATS-safe CV with missing keywords called out. | vs Clera |
| HireVue | 4.2+0.5 | Not listed | No | Validates skills through video interviews and game-based assessments, since 2004 | vs Clera |
 Recruit CRM | 4.1+0.4 | Not listed | No | ATS and CRM for recruitment agencies, with agents that format CVs and draft replies. | vs Clera |
| JobCopilot | 3.7Same | Free | Yes | Auto-applies to jobs across 500,000+ company career pages - up to 50 personalized applications a day - plus resume AI, tracking and mock interviews. | vs Clera |
 Recruiterflow | 4.0+0.3 | Not listed | No | AI-native ATS and CRM for search and staffing agencies, with AIRA - natural language search, call summaries, 850M+ profile sourcing and job-change alerts. | vs Clera |
The alternatives in detail
In order of how closely each one matches Clera.
iCIMS
4.2Not listed
vs Clera+0.5
Enterprise recruiting platform with an applicant tracking system, candidate engagement and career sites, plus iCIMS AI: a Sourcing Agent, candidate ranking and matching, a GenAI search assistant, an AI career-site chatbot and AI email writing.
- Sourcing Agent for automated candidate sourcing
- Candidate ranking, talent matching and a GenAI search assistant
- AI career-site chatbot and conversational job search
Recruiters choose how much AI autonomy to enable
No published pricing; demo or sales call required
Ceipal
3.4Not listed
vs Clera−0.3
AI-enhanced recruitment sources and ranks candidates by fit score, while a Recruiter Assistant automates the mundane parts of hiring - ATS, VMS, and workforce management in one platform.
- AI-enhanced candidate sourcing and ranking by fit score
- Recruiter Assistant automates routine recruiting tasks
- ATS with resume parsing plus Vendor Management System
Covers the full pipeline - ATS, VMS, and workforce management - not just one function
No published pricing - a demo-and-sales-driven process
JazzHR
4.0$83.33/mo
vs Clera+0.3
Applicant tracking system for small businesses that handles hiring from job posting to offer letter, with TalentFit AI recommending candidates and AI-powered candidate matching on higher plans.
- TalentFit AI candidate recommendations
- AI-powered candidate matching on Plus and Pro
- Automated resume parsing and candidate screening
Published yearly prices from $1,000
AI candidate matching is not on the entry Hero plan
Match That Role
3.4Free
vs Clera−0.3
Upload your resume for ATS compatibility scoring, get matched to realistic roles with a readiness score, then paste a job link and get a tailored, ATS-safe CV with missing keywords called out.
- ATS compatibility scoring across 5 checks
- Role matching with a readiness score
- Tailored CV generation from a pasted job link
Generates a tailored CV against a specific job posting, not generic advice
Free-during-beta pricing may change once the product exits beta
HireVue
4.2Not listed
vs Clera+0.5
Validates skills through video interviews and game-based assessments, since 2004.
- One-way and live video interviewing with AI candidate scoring
- Game-based assessments and coding challenges for skills validation
- Three tiers: Essentials, Enterprise, and Enterprise Plus
Two-decade operating history, among the most established in this category
Pricing isn't published, starts around $35,000 a year plus implementation fees
Recruit CRM
4.1Not listed
vs Clera+0.4
ATS and CRM for recruitment agencies, with agents that format CVs and draft replies.
- ATS and client CRM in one system
- Agents for CV formatting, email replies and submissions
- Chrome sourcing extension and LinkedIn messaging
Built for agencies, where candidates and clients share a pipeline
No published pricing for the premium plans
JobCopilot
3.7Free
vs CleraSame
Auto-applies to jobs across 500,000+ company career pages - up to 50 personalized applications a day - plus resume AI, tracking and mock interviews.
- Automated daily job search across 500,000+ career pages
- AI-generated resume and cover letter per application
- Up to 50 personalized applications per day
Reaches direct career-page postings, not just aggregator listings
High-volume auto-applying can read as less genuine to employers and ATS systems
Recruiterflow
4.0Not listed
vs Clera+0.3
AI-native ATS and CRM for search and staffing agencies, with AIRA - natural language search, call summaries, 850M+ profile sourcing and job-change alerts.
- AIRA Search - natural language search over your database
- AIRA Notetaker summarising candidate calls
- AIRA Source across 850M+ profiles in-platform
Job change alerts capture the strongest signal in recruiting, automatically
Candidate data at this scale carries GDPR obligations the agency owns
FAQ
Questions people ask
Is Clera free?
Clera has a free plan.
What is the best free alternative to Clera?
JobCopilot is the highest-rated alternative here with a free plan (3.7 out of 5). Other free options: Match That Role.
What is the cheapest alternative to Clera?
Among paid plans, JazzHR has the lowest starting price (from $83.33/mo). If you need it free, start with JobCopilot.
How did you pick these alternatives?
We match tools on what they do, their category and their price, using the details in our directory. Ratings come from our reviews and reader reviews.