Recruitee review (2026): features, pros and cons, and what to check before you buy
Collaborative ATS for growing European-style teams, now branded Tellent Recruitee, with quote-based pricing.
Rebranded: Sold as Tellent Recruitee; G2 lists it under the Tellent name and the pricing page lists a Tellent HR (HRIS) add-on.
Our take for buyers
Recruitee, now branded Tellent Recruitee, is a collaborative applicant tracking system for growing companies, and G2 lists it under the Tellent name. Shortlist it if you want a team-based ATS and can commit to a one-year contract. Pricing is by quote only. G2 rates it 4.5 out of 5 from 450 reviews, which is a solid sample.
Reviewers say automation saves recruiter time, the interface is intuitive and support is responsive. Complaints focus on aggressive annual price increases and the lack of public prices. The plan structure matters for security: SSO is included only in Optimize and is an optional add-on on Start and Advance. Buyers who want a month-to-month contract should look elsewhere.
Pros
- Automation saves recruiter time.
- Intuitive interface.
- Responsive support.
Cons
- Reviewers cite aggressive annual price increases.
- Prices not public.
- Best for
- Growing companies wanting a collaborative ATS with SSO available as an add-on.
- Starting price
- Contact sales
- G2 rating
- 4.5 (450 reviews)
What is Recruitee?
Collaborative ATS for growing European-style teams, now branded Tellent Recruitee, with quote-based pricing. Growing companies that value shared hiring workflows between recruiters and managers will find it relevant, now under the Tellent name. Prices are quote-based, contracts typically run one year, and SSO is an add-on. Ask about renewal increases, which reviewers flag.
Category: Applicant Tracking Systems
Recruitee key features
| Criterion | What we found |
|---|---|
| Pipeline and hiring-team collaboration | Positioned as collaborative ATS (G2 category description) |
| HRIS and background check integrations | Tellent HR (HRIS) available as add-on; WhatsApp Hiring, Texting, Journeys, AgencyHub add-ons. |
| Pricing model and real cost | Tiered by plan, company employee count and billing period. |
| Target company size | Growing companies (G2 description) |
Recruitee plans and pricing
| Plan | Price | Unit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Start | 5 active jobs per third-party source; SSO optional add-on; live chat support | ||
| Advance | SSO optional add-on | ||
| Optimize | SSO included; onboarding support and dedicated CSM |
Price depends on plan, number of employees and billing period. Annual payment gives 20% discount. Trial reportedly 18 days on Advance, no card (100hires/search summary). Third-party figures conflict (toolradar $301 to $384 per month, costbench $216 to $274), so none are used.
Who should shortlist Recruitee
A strong fit for
- Growing companies wanting a collaborative ATS with SSO available as an add-on.
- Teams that can commit to a one-year contract.
A weak fit for
- Buyers who need public prices to budget.
- Teams wanting a month-to-month contract.
Recruitee alternatives
TeamtailorEmployer-branding focused hiring teams that want unlimited users.
Zoho RecruitSmall teams and agencies that want a per-recruiter price with a free one-job plan.
SmartRecruitersHigh-volume and mid-market to enterprise hiring.
AshbyStartups up to 100 employees wanting one published monthly price.
BambooHRSmall and mid-size US companies that want HRIS first and light recruiting in the same system.
Breezy HRVery small teams that can live with one active job on the free plan.
Security, admin and compliance
SSO is included in Optimize and is an optional add-on on Start and Advance. SCIM, audit logs, data residency and DPA terms are not published, so request them before signing. The contract has a one-year minimum with monthly payment allowed, and reviewers report aggressive annual price increases, so negotiate a renewal cap. Support differs by plan: live chat and localized support on Start, and onboarding support with a dedicated customer success manager on Optimize.
- SAML SSO
- Included in Optimize; optional add-on on Start and Advance.
Contract and buying terms
- Contract
- 1-year minimum, monthly payment allowed.
- Support
- Start: live chat and localized support; Optimize: onboarding support and dedicated CSM.
- Starting price
- Contact sales.
- Pricing model
- Custom.
- Free plan or trial
- Free trial.
What to test in a Recruitee demo or trial
Use the trial to run a live hiring pipeline with the hiring managers who will actually use it, since collaboration is the core pitch. Time how long a recruiter takes to move candidates through stages, and check that the automations reviewers praise cover your workflow. Posting to job boards, interview scheduling, resume screening and careers page branding are not described in published material, so ask for a demo of each. Test support responsiveness with a real question, and see what the Tellent HR add-on connects.
Questions to ask Recruitee before you sign
These are the points Recruitee's public pages leave open. Get the answers in writing before procurement signs off.
- Is SCIM provisioning included, or a paid add-on?
- Which plan includes audit logs, and how long are they kept?
- Where is our data stored, and can we choose the region?
- Can we sign your standard DPA without changes?
- What will the price be at renewal, and is the increase capped?
Things to know before a demo
- One-year minimum commitment even when paying monthly.
- Annual billing gives 20% discount per vendor FAQ.
- SSO is an optional add-on on Start and Advance, included only on Optimize.
- Price scales with the number of employees at the hiring company, not recruiter seats.
- Brand is now Tellent Recruitee on G2.
Recruitee FAQ
What is Recruitee used for?
Growing companies that value shared hiring workflows between recruiters and managers will find it relevant, now under the Tellent name. Prices are quote-based, contracts typically run one year, and SSO is an add-on. Ask about renewal increases, which reviewers flag. It suits growing companies wanting a collaborative ATS with SSO available as an add-on.
Does Recruitee support SSO?
Yes. SSO is included in the Optimize plan and is an optional add-on on Start and Advance. SCIM is not published.
What is the Recruitee contract term?
One year minimum, though you can pay monthly. Annual payment gets 20% off, per the vendor FAQ.
Who is Recruitee best for?
Growing companies that want a collaborative ATS and can commit to a one-year contract. It is a weaker fit for buyers who need public prices or month-to-month terms.
Sources
Every fact on this page comes from Recruitee's own pricing, product or documentation pages, G2 and company records, checked on October 24, 2026. Unknown values are left out instead of estimated.