# SmartRecruiters vs Zoho Recruit

**Leader by vioscaleAI score:** Zoho Recruit

| Attribute | SmartRecruiters | Zoho Recruit |
|---|---|---|
| **vioscaleAI score** | 40.6 (58% (medium)) | 56.7 (55% (medium)) |
| content.faq | `[{"answer":"SmartRecruiters provides a comprehensive recruiting solution with job distribution, candidate sourcing through AI and CRM tools, AI-powered screening and matching, and onboarding capabilities. The platform helps organizations streamline their entire hiring process. It is indexed under ATS & Recruiting Software.","source":"https://www.smartrecruiters.com","question":"What is SmartRecruiters?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"SmartRecruiters does not publish its prices. Pricing is quoted on request, across 4 plans (Essential, Professional, High Volume and Complete), so the figure depends on your seat count and requirements. We record this as a pricing-transparency signal rather than guessing a number. Pricing changes often, so verify at source before relying on it.","source":"https://www.smartrecruiters.com/pricing/","question":"How much does SmartRecruiters cost?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have confirmed browser-based access to SmartRecruiters. That is the extent of what we could verify from public sources, so it may well offer desktop or mobile clients we have not indexed.","source":"https://www.smartrecruiters.com","question":"What platforms does SmartRecruiters support?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have only confirmed a cloud / SaaS deployment for SmartRecruiters, so it appears to be vendor-hosted. If a self-hosted option exists we have not found it documented publicly.","source":"https://www.smartrecruiters.com/pricing/","question":"Can SmartRecruiters be self-hosted?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have confirmed 3 integrations for SmartRecruiters, including SAP SuccessFactors, LinkedIn and Enboarder. This is what we could verify from public sources, so the vendor may support others we have not indexed.","source":"https://www.smartrecruiters.com/pricing/","question":"What does SmartRecruiters integrate with?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have independently confirmed SOC 2, ISO 27001 and GDPR for SmartRecruiters. Certifications we do not list are ones we have not been able to verify from public sources, which is not the same as SmartRecruiters not holding them. Always confirm compliance directly before you rely on it.","source":"https://trust.smartrecruiters.com","question":"What security certifications does SmartRecruiters have?","confidence":0.7},{"answer":"SmartRecruiters is available worldwide. Its primary markets are the United States and the United Kingdom. The vendor is headquartered in the United States.","source":"https://www.smartrecruiters.com/pricing/","question":"Where is SmartRecruiters available?","confidence":0.75}]` | `[{"answer":"Cloud-based hiring platform that helps HR teams and staffing agencies manage the entire talent pipeline from sourcing to onboarding, with AI assistance and automation. It is indexed under ATS & Recruiting Software.","source":"https://www.zoho.com/recruit/","question":"What is Zoho Recruit?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Zoho Recruit offers a free tier, so you can start without paying. Pricing changes often, so verify at source before relying on it.","source":"https://www.zoho.com/recruit/","question":"Is Zoho Recruit free?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Zoho Recruit supports the web, Windows, macOS, iOS and Android. Platforms we have not confirmed are simply not listed here rather than ruled out.","source":"https://www.zoho.com/recruit/","question":"What platforms does Zoho Recruit support?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have only confirmed a cloud / SaaS deployment for Zoho Recruit, so it appears to be vendor-hosted. If a self-hosted option exists we have not found it documented publicly.","source":"https://www.zoho.com/recruit/","question":"Can Zoho Recruit be self-hosted?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have confirmed 8 integrations for Zoho Recruit, including Google Meet, Microsoft Teams, Slack, Mailchimp, TestGorilla, Calendly, LinkedIn and Zoho People. This is what we could verify from public sources, so the vendor may support others we have not indexed.","source":"https://www.zoho.com/recruit/","question":"What does Zoho Recruit integrate with?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have independently confirmed SOC 2, ISO 27001, HIPAA and GDPR for Zoho Recruit. Certifications we do not list are ones we have not been able to verify from public sources, which is not the same as Zoho Recruit not holding them. Always confirm compliance directly before you rely on it.","source":"https://www.zoho.com/jp/compliance.html","question":"What security certifications does Zoho Recruit have?","confidence":0.7}]` |
| deployment.options | `{"cloud":true}` | `{"cloud":true}` |
| description.long | Enterprise recruiting platform that uses AI to help organizations manage hiring at scale, reduce administrative work, and improve the candidate experience through features like intelligent candidate screening and scheduling automation. | Cloud-based hiring platform that helps HR teams and staffing agencies manage the entire talent pipeline from sourcing to onboarding, with AI assistance and automation. |
| features.capabilities | `{"analytics":true,"agency_mode":true,"hris_handoff":true,"recruiting_crm":true,"job_distribution":true,"candidate_sourcing":true,"interview_scheduling":"native"}` | `{"sso_scim":false,"analytics":true,"api_access":"full","agency_mode":true,"assessments":"native","hris_handoff":true,"dei_reporting":false,"recruiting_crm":true,"job_distribution":true,"background_checks":"native","candidate_sourcing":true,"interview_scheduling":"calendar_sync","structured_interviews":true}` |
| integrations.count | 3 | 200 |
| integrations.list | `[{"name":"SAP SuccessFactors"},{"name":"LinkedIn"},{"name":"Enboarder"},{"name":"SMS","native":true,"category":"messaging","direction":"outbound"},{"name":"WhatsApp","native":true,"category":"messaging","direction":"outbound"}]` | `[{"name":"Google Meet"},{"name":"Microsoft Teams"},{"name":"Slack"},{"name":"Mailchimp"},{"name":"TestGorilla"},{"name":"Calendly"},{"name":"LinkedIn"},{"name":"Zoho People"}]` |
| market.availability | `{"hqCountry":"US","primaryMarkets":["US","GB"],"availabilityScope":"global","availableCountries":[],"notAvailableCountries":[]}` | - |
| platform.support | `{"web":true}` | `{"ios":true,"mac":true,"web":true,"android":true,"windows":true}` |
| pricing | `{"type":"subscription","plans":[{"free":false,"name":"Essential","features":["Onboarding","SMS Messaging","Applicant Tracking System","Candidate Relationship Management"],"description":"Master the fundamentals of hiring with SmartOS platform","contactSales":false},{"free":false,"name":"Professional","features":["Everything in Essential","AI-powered Hiring Agent","Access to add-on features"],"description":"Elevate corporate hiring with precision and control","contactSales":true},{"free":false,"name":"High Volume","features":["Everything in Professional","AI-powered Candidate Screening","Increased SMS + Job Distribution Volume"],"description":"Streamline high volume hiring at scale","contactSales":true},{"free":false,"name":"Complete","features":["Everything in High Volume","Advanced Analytics","Advanced Sandbox","Custom In-App Guidance"],"description":"Drive dynamic, enterprise hiring for both highly skilled and high volume roles","contactSales":true}],"summary":"From $14,995. Pricing varies by plan; contact sales for details.","currency":"USD","sourceUrl":"https://www.smartrecruiters.com/pricing/","retrievedAt":"2026-09-22T14:44:48.934Z"}` | `{"type":"free_trial","summary":"15 day free trial available","sourceUrl":"https://www.zoho.com/recruit/","retrievedAt":"2026-09-18T12:29:14.570Z","freeTrialDays":15}` |
| pricing.free_tier | no | yes |
| pricing.model | commercial | commercial |
| pricing.price_level | unknown | unknown |
| pricing.transparent | no | no |
| reliability.status_page | yes | yes |
| security.certifications | - | `[{"name":"ISO/IEC 27001","status":"active","validUntil":"2028-08-21"},{"name":"ISO/IEC 27701","status":"active","validUntil":"2028-08-21"},{"name":"ISO/IEC 27017","status":"active","validUntil":"2028-08-21"},{"name":"ISO/IEC 27018","status":"active","validUntil":"2028-08-21"},{"name":"ISO 9001","status":"active","validUntil":"2029-02-02"},{"name":"ISO/IEC 20000-1","status":"active","validUntil":"2027-07-29"},{"name":"ISO 22301","status":"active","validUntil":"2026-11-20"},{"name":"SOC 2 Type II","level":"Type II","status":"active"}]` |
| security.disclosure_policy | - | yes |
| security.gdpr | yes | yes |
| security.hipaa | - | yes |
| security.iso27001 | yes | yes |
| security.soc2 | yes | yes |
| security.trust_center | https://www.smartrecruiters.com/topics/security-and-compliance/ | https://www.zoho.com/compliance.html |

## Capabilities (ATS & Recruiting Software)

| Capability | SmartRecruiters | Zoho Recruit |
|---|:--:|:--:|
| **Sourcing** |  |  |
| Job distribution | ✓ | ✓ |
| Candidate sourcing | ✓ | ✓ |
| Recruiting CRM | ✓ | ✓ |
| **Hiring** |  |  |
| Structured interviews | - | ✓ |
| Interview scheduling | Native | Calendar sync |
| Assessments | - | Native |
| Background checks | - | Native |
| **Compliance** |  |  |
| DEI reporting | - | ✗ |
| **Integrations** |  |  |
| HRIS handoff | ✓ | ✓ |
| **Security** |  |  |
| SSO / SCIM | - | ✗ |
| **Ecosystem** |  |  |
| API access | - | Full |
| **Insight** |  |  |
| Recruiting analytics | ✓ | ✓ |
| **Segment** |  |  |
| Agency mode | ✓ | ✓ |

*Source: vioscaleAI. Generated 2026-10-18T22:56:49.232Z. "-" = undocumented, not absent.*