Recruitly vs Zoho Recruit
See how Recruitly compares to Zoho Recruit and why more recruitment agencies are making the switch
About Zoho Recruit
Zoho Recruit is part of the Zoho suite of business applications, offering applicant tracking and recruitment management features.
The Recruitly Advantage
While Zoho Recruit offers decent functionality as part of the broader Zoho ecosystem, Recruitly delivers a purpose-built recruitment platform with superior AI capabilities, more intuitive workflows, and recruitment-specific features designed for staffing and executive search firms.
Key Differences
Why recruitment agencies choose Recruitly over Zoho Recruit
Recruitly provides cutting-edge AI capabilities powered by Qdrant vector database for semantic search, while Zoho Recruit offers more basic matching functionality
Recruitly features AI CV editing and rewriting with built-in profile enrichment, capabilities that Zoho Recruit lacks
Recruitly is purpose-built for recruitment agencies with specialised workflows, while Zoho Recruit is a more general-purpose solution
Recruitly includes direct integration with 50+ job boards, while Zoho Recruit has more limited job posting options
Recruitly offers homegrown drip feed/sequencing for outreach campaigns as a core feature, more recruitment-specific than Zoho's general marketing tools
Recruitly delivers more recruitment-specific automation with 50+ pre-built rules tailored for staffing workflows
Recruitly provides more comprehensive placement and commission tracking designed specifically for agency business models
Recruitly features built-in two-way SMS and VoIP integrations, whereas Zoho requires separate communication tools
Recruitly includes more intuitive recruitment-specific workflows requiring less configuration than Zoho's general-purpose approach
Recruitly has specialised recruitment dashboards and analytics providing better insights for staffing and executive search firms
Feature Comparison
See how Recruitly and Zoho Recruit stack up feature by feature
| Feature | Recruitly | Zoho Recruit |
|---|---|---|
| Applicant Tracking System (ATS) | ||
| Job Board Multi-Posting | Native (50+ job boards) | Limited job board integration |
| AI-Powered Candidate Matching | Advanced AI with semantic search | Basic matching algorithms |
| Two-Way Communication | Built-in WhatsApp (Coming soon), SMS, VoIP | Email, requires Zoho integrations for others |
| CRM for Business Development | Recruitment-specific CRM | General-purpose CRM |
| CV Formatting & Submission | Advanced editor with AI rewrite | Basic CV handling |
| Interview Scheduling | Recruitment-optimised scheduling | Standard calendar integration |
| Revenue & Commission Tracking | Agency-specific tracking system | General financial tracking |
| Workflow Automation | 50+ recruitment-specific rules | General-purpose automation |
| GDPR Compliance | Recruitment-focused compliance | General compliance tools |
| AI CV Generator | Built-in with built-in profile enrichment | Not available |
| Email Marketing | Built-in with AI template designer | Requires Zoho Campaigns integration |
| User Interface | Recruitment-optimised design | General business application design |
| Mobile Access | Recruitment-focused mobile apps | General-purpose mobile access |
| Integration within Ecosystem | Recruitment-specific integrations | Strong integration with Zoho suite |
What Our Customers Say
Hear from customers who switched from Zoho Recruit to Recruitly
"We switched from Zoho Recruit to Recruitly because we needed a platform specifically designed for recruitment agencies. The specialised workflows and AI-powered features have improved our efficiency by at least 40%."
Ryan Thompson
Managing Director, Elite Executive Search
"After struggling to adapt Zoho Recruit to our agency's needs, moving to Recruitly was refreshing. Everything is designed specifically for how recruitment agencies actually work, without the need for extensive customization or additional modules."
Michelle Garcia
Operations Manager, Professional Talent Partners
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about switching from Zoho Recruit to Recruitly
How does Recruitly compare to Zoho Recruit for recruitment agencies?
Recruitly is purpose-built for recruitment agencies with workflows, features, and automations specifically designed for staffing and executive search firms. While Zoho Recruit offers solid functionality, it's part of a general business suite that requires more configuration to adapt to recruitment-specific needs. Most agencies find Recruitly's specialised approach saves significant time and improves results.
Will we lose any benefits of the Zoho ecosystem by switching to Recruitly?
While Recruitly doesn't offer the breadth of general business applications that Zoho does, it provides a much deeper recruitment-specific experience. Recruitly also offers excellent integration capabilities through Zapier and webhooks, allowing you to connect with Zoho Finance or other Zoho applications you may wish to retain while benefiting from Recruitly's superior recruitment functionality.
Is Recruitly's higher price justified compared to Zoho Recruit?
Most recruitment agencies find that Recruitly's additional specialised capabilities and purpose-built design more than justify the price difference. When accounting for the additional Zoho modules, customizations, and third-party tools often needed to match Recruitly's recruitment-specific functionality, Recruitly typically provides better value for dedicated staffing and search firms.
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