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RecruiterflowMost similar to Loxo in what it does, its category and its price.
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JuiceboxHas a free plan, rated 4.1 out of 5. Loxo has none.
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FetcherFrom $99/mo, against from $149/mo for Loxo.
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GemRated 4.4 out of 5 in our review, against 4.3 for Loxo.
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At a glance
Green means better than Loxo, red means worse. Prices are starting prices per month.
| Tool | Our rating | Starts at | Free plan | Best for | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 LoxoBaseline | 4.3 | $149/mo | No | Recruiting platform that combines ATS, CRM, sourcing and outreach with AI agents for data cleanup, longlists and shortlists, candidate submittals and job descriptions, plus natural-language candidate search. | |
| 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 Loxo |
 iCIMS | 4.2−0.1 | 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 Loxo |
 Headway.ai | 3.6−0.7 | Not listed | No | AI hiring platform where bots source, assess and interview candidates and hand recruiters a proctored shortlist. | vs Loxo |
 Ashby | 4.2−0.1 | $270/mo$121 more | No | Applicant tracking system built with recruiting analytics baked in, not bolted on as an afterthought | vs Loxo |
 Crelate | 3.8−0.5 | Not listed | No | Modular recruiting platform for staffing agencies - ATS and CRM together, with AI candidate discovery, plus onboarding and compliance forms. | vs Loxo |
| Juicebox | 4.1−0.2 | $119/mo$30 less | YesLoxo has none | PeopleGPT search engine lets recruiters describe a candidate in plain language instead of building boolean filters | vs Loxo |
| Fetcher | 4.1−0.2 | $99/mo$50 less | No | Pulls qualified candidates from a database of 500 million global profiles | vs Loxo |
| Gem | 4.4+0.1 | $99/mo$50 less | No | Bundles ATS, CRM, sourcing, scheduling, and analytics in one AI-first platform | vs Loxo |
The alternatives in detail
In order of how closely each one matches Loxo.
Recruiterflow
4.0Not listed
vs Loxo−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
iCIMS
4.2Not listed
vs Loxo−0.1
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
Headway.ai
3.6Not listed
vs Loxo−0.7
AI hiring platform where bots source, assess and interview candidates and hand recruiters a proctored shortlist.
- Auto Source: AI matching against a claimed 1M+ candidate database
- Auto Assessment: 850+ skills, live coding in 60+ languages, CEFR in 65+ languages
- Auto Interview: conversational video interview with scoring, transcript and footage
Covers sourcing through offer, or plugs in as separate modules
Pricing is not published; registration or a demo is needed
Ashby
4.2$270/mo
vs Loxo$121 more−0.1
Applicant tracking system built with recruiting analytics baked in, not bolted on as an afterthought.
- Full applicant tracking system with job requisitions, pipelines, and interview scheduling
- Native recruiting analytics dashboards built into the core product
- AI-assisted candidate sourcing alongside the core ATS workflow
Built-in analytics remove the need to export ATS data into a separate BI tool
Entry pricing at $400/month is a real commitment for very small teams
Crelate
3.8Not listed
vs Loxo−0.5
Modular recruiting platform for staffing agencies - ATS and CRM together, with AI candidate discovery, plus onboarding and compliance forms.
- ATS and recruiting CRM in a single system
- AI-powered candidate discovery and insights
- Business development and outreach alongside sourcing
Built for agencies, where business development matters as much as candidates
No public pricing
Juicebox
4.1$119/mo
vs Loxo$30 less−0.2Free plan
PeopleGPT search engine lets recruiters describe a candidate in plain language instead of building boolean filters.
- PeopleGPT: natural-language candidate search instead of boolean filters
- Autonomous sourcing agents that continuously qualify candidates against open roles
- Native sync with ATS platforms including Ashby and Greenhouse
Natural-language search removes the steepest learning curve in traditional sourcing tools
Full agent capabilities sit behind paid tiers, limiting the free plan's practical use
Fetcher
4.1$99/mo
vs Loxo$50 less−0.2
Pulls qualified candidates from a database of 500 million global profiles.
- Sources from a proprietary database of 500 million-plus global profiles
- Integrates directly with existing ATS and email clients
- Optional managed sourcing where Fetcher's team runs searches directly
Large proprietary candidate database reduces manual sourcing work
Managed sourcing adds meaningful cost on top of the base subscription
Gem
4.4$99/mo
vs Loxo$50 less+0.1
Bundles ATS, CRM, sourcing, scheduling, and analytics in one AI-first platform.
- Unified ATS, CRM, sourcing, scheduling, and analytics in one platform
- AI built into sourcing, outreach, and workflow steps throughout
- 4.8/5 rating on G2, among the highest in recruiting software
All-in-one design avoids stitching together separate sourcing, CRM, and ATS tools
Entry pricing runs higher than single-purpose sourcing or interview tools
FAQ
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Is Loxo free?
Loxo does not list a free plan. Paid plans start from $149/mo.
What is the best free alternative to Loxo?
Juicebox is the highest-rated alternative here with a free plan (4.1 out of 5).
What is the cheapest alternative to Loxo?
Among paid plans, Fetcher has the lowest starting price (from $99/mo). If you need it free, start with Juicebox.
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.