Recruitly vs Crelate
See how Recruitly compares to Crelate and why more recruitment agencies are making the switch
About Crelate
Crelate is a talent management and applicant tracking system for recruiting agencies and talent acquisition teams.
The Recruitly Advantage
While Crelate offers a solid recruiting platform with visual pipelines, Recruitly delivers a more comprehensive solution with superior AI capabilities, better marketing automation, and more extensive job board integrations at a competitive price point.
Key Differences
Why recruitment agencies choose Recruitly over Crelate
Recruitly provides advanced AI capabilities powered by Qdrant vector database for semantic search, while Crelate offers more basic AI functionality
Recruitly features integrated email marketing with AI template designer, whereas Crelate has more limited marketing tools
Recruitly includes direct integration with 50+ job boards, while Crelate has fewer native job board connections
Recruitly delivers AI CV editing and rewriting with built-in profile enrichment, capabilities that Crelate doesn't match
Recruitly offers more comprehensive GDPR compliance automation with dashboards and notifications, which Crelate's compliance tools don't match
Recruitly includes built-in two-way SMS and VoIP integrations, whereas Crelate requires separate communication tools
Recruitly provides homegrown drip feed/sequencing for outreach campaigns as a core feature, more advanced than Crelate's sequence options
Recruitly has 50+ automation rules out-of-the-box, compared to Crelate's more limited workflow automation
Recruitly offers more robust commission tracking and placement management, providing better financial visibility than Crelate
Recruitly delivers more extensive Zapier integrations and webhooks for connecting with other business systems
Feature Comparison
See how Recruitly and Crelate stack up feature by feature
| Feature | Recruitly | Crelate |
|---|---|---|
| Applicant Tracking System (ATS) | ||
| Job Board Multi-Posting | Native (50+ job boards) | Limited integrations |
| AI-Powered Candidate Matching | Advanced AI with semantic search | Basic matching capabilities |
| Two-Way Communication | Built-in WhatsApp (coming soon), SMS, VoIP | Email, limited texting |
| CRM for Business Development | Comprehensive CRM with automation | Basic CRM functionality |
| CV Formatting & Submission | Advanced editor with AI rewrite | Basic CV handling |
| Interview Scheduling | Automated scheduling system | Standard calendar integration |
| Revenue & Commission Tracking | Comprehensive tracking system | Basic financial tracking |
| Workflow Automation | 50+ automation rules | Limited workflow automation |
| GDPR Compliance | Automated GDPR management | Basic compliance tools |
| AI CV Generator | Built-in with built-in profile enrichment | Not available |
| Email Marketing | Built-in with AI template designer | Basic email capabilities |
| Visual Pipelines | Comprehensive pipeline views | Strong visual pipelines |
| Sequence Campaigns | Advanced homegrown solution | Basic sequence functionality |
| Integration Capabilities | Extensive Zapier & webhooks | Limited integrations |
What Our Customers Say
Hear from customers who switched from Crelate to Recruitly
"After struggling with our previous recruitment software, we switched to Recruitly and haven't looked back. Their exceptional support team is always on hand to solve any issues quickly. The advanced AI features and comprehensive job board integrations have transformed our workflow, making candidate matching faster and more accurate than ever before."
Jessica Martinez
Director of Recruiting, Talent Acquisition Partners
"Recruitly's marketing automation and CV formatting capabilities are outstanding. We're now able to create professional candidate submissions in seconds and run sophisticated email campaigns without needing any additional tools. Their WordPress job board integration and branded client portal have significantly elevated our company image in the market."
Robert Chen
CEO, Elite Search Group
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about switching from Crelate to Recruitly
How does Recruitly's candidate matching compare to Crelate's?
Recruitly utilises more advanced AI technology with Qdrant vector database for semantic search and OpenAI embeddings, providing more contextual and accurate matching compared to Crelate's more traditional keyword-based approach. This allows Recruitly to understand the actual meaning and context of skills and requirements rather than just matching text patterns.
Does Recruitly offer visual pipeline management like Crelate?
Yes, Recruitly offers comprehensive visual pipeline management that matches or exceeds Crelate's capabilities. The key difference is that Recruitly combines this visual workflow with advanced AI-powered matching and automation, creating a more intelligent and efficient recruitment process overall.
How easy is it to migrate from Crelate to Recruitly?
Recruitly offers a straightforward migration path from Crelate with specialised data conversion tools. Our implementation team handles the entire process, with most agencies completing the transition in 2-3 weeks. We preserve your historical data while optimizing it for Recruitly's advanced AI matching capabilities.
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