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Zoho Recruit

4.5 (1192)

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Last updated March 21st, 2026

# Page 4 - Reviews of Zoho Recruit

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OS

Oliver S.  
Owner  
Apparel & Fashion  
Used the software for: I used a free trial

### "ZOHO for the future"

November 20, 2025

4.0

Pros

Zoho Recruit was recommended to me by my network, and having worked in this field for 17 years, I am always on the lookout for good platforms that offer value for money.

Cons

Zoho Recruit won me over because it is easy and intuitive to use and highly compatible. The platform is also very user-friendly.

Switched from

[onlyfy Bewerbungsmanager](https://www.capterra.com/p/148554/onlyfy-one-Bewerbungsmanager/)

price value, easiness to handle, better overview

Review Source

qC

quintin C.  
executive director  
Outsourcing/Offshoring  
Used the software for: Less than 6 months

### "awesome database"

October 28, 2025

4.0

it was overall a better experience thean opencats etc and makes life difficult intitialliy but otherwise it mazing'

Pros

the dashboards makes it easy to change between sections and see at a glance of things on hand Setting up the system allows you to think exactly what you want out of the software which in turn allows you to interface other software making for ease of use

Cons

it setup process can be very tedious and confusing with little support when you read the help section it does not have enough references or videos to allow you to set it up and support in south africa is poor and lacking

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FATIMA S.  
DAF  
Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing  
Used the software for: I used a free trial

### "Testing Zoho Recruit"

September 30, 2025

5.0

I think it is a good solution and with strong possibility of implementation in our company because it presents a global recruitment solution.

Pros

Very user friendly, good start configurations, suport with videos and FAQ's very helpfull. Full integration with other tools like O365, Linkedin and local job platforms is a plus.

Cons

On the trial version nothing to dislike, but the version is so complete that within the 15 days trial, i was not able to test every single one.

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AG

Adrienne G.  
CEO  
Staffing and Recruiting  
Used the software for: Less than 6 months

### "Zoho Recruit Is Great for Small Business Owners"

August 1, 2025

5.0

It has been a great experience. It was intuitive to use and I had no problems getting started. The import feature is top notch, but I wish they'd let you upload more documents at a time.

Pros

It is very user friendly. Not only was I able to get it set up quickly, my client was able to log in from her end and within minutes, she was navigating with no problems.

Cons

Too many add on features that could have been included in the complete package. Honestly, if I have to be nickel and dimed about add-ons, I'd rather use a third party.

Alternatives considered

[Workable](https://www.capterra.com/p/130175/Workable/)

Reason for choosing Zoho Recruit

The price was a better deal and there was more flexibility.

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FF

Felicia F.  
HR Manager  
Insurance  
Used the software for: I used a free trial

### "Great Platform"

December 1, 2025

4.0

I highly recommend that anyone considering this platform take advantage of the free trial. It’s the best way to understand the system’s capabilities and determine whether it’s the right fit before fully committing.

Pros

One of the biggest advantages is that Zoho allows you to build exactly what your company needs without paying for unnecessary services or add-ons that don’t fit your industry or workflow.

Cons

I least like having many add-on's that could be purchased as a package or "al-a-carte" for one price and not multiple trials with different due dates

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RN

Rajeshkumar N.  
Senior Officer HR  
Biotechnology  
Used the software for: I used a free trial

### "Zoho Recruit Best Software"

November 14, 2025

5.0

Overall, Zoho Recruit is widely praised for being customizable, user‑friendly, and effective in streamlining recruitment processes. Most users report a positive experience, highlighting its ease of use, strong reporting tools, and responsive support.

Pros

Best to use and it has friendly user interface. Best customer support, value for the money, security, resume and candidate management.

Cons

The software offers excellent features that are easy to learn and use, with no notable drawbacks. Recommend for all type of industry.

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Leonardo D.  
Analista de Marketing e TI  
Writing and Editing  
Used the software for: I used a free trial

### "Ótimo custo-benefício"

February 19, 2026

5.0

De modo geral uma ferramenta com mega potencial para a localização Brasil. O que precisa é de mais materiais para configuração.

Pros

O verdadeiro custo-benefício une qualidade e economia real. Aqui, você encontra tudo o que precisa por um preço mega barato, garantindo que seu investimento valha cada centavo sem comprometer o seu orçamento final. Aproveite!

Cons

O Zoho Recruit é uma ferramenta robusta, embora apresente uma certa complexidade inicial e suporte limitado em PT-BR. No entanto, sua flexibilidade compensa esses pontos; com o uso constante, dá para se adaptar perfeitamente e extrair ótimos resultados para o processo de recrutamento.

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VK

Vikram K.  
Admin Executive  
Machinery  
Used the software for: I used a free trial

### "Zoho recruit software"

December 8, 2025

4.0

A very nice software overall and strongly recommended, easier to comprehend as compared to other players in the market

Pros

Easy UI, great Interface and quite easier and quicker to get accustomed to it ,no coding skills required.

Cons

Slightly difficult to troubleshoot and find relevant help topics, Youtibe tutotial videos shall be updated immediately

Alternatives considered

[Bitrix24](https://www.capterra.com/p/113540/Bitrix24/)

Reason for choosing Zoho Recruit

Easy UI & ease of getting accusotmed to the software

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TT

Trish T.  
Senior TA  
Human Resources  
Used the software for: I used a free trial

### "Potential tool to resolve our current problems"

December 30, 2025

4.0

Pros

great to help us remove the manual work like data entry and update, interview scheduling, evaluation feedback gathering

Cons

takes time to understand, it is not as intuitive when it comes to set up. interview feedback evaluation lacks customization

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DT

David T.  
Director  
Management Consulting  
Used the software for: I used a free trial

### "Generous Free-trial Period and lots of configuration options!"

December 4, 2025

5.0

So far my overall experience with Zoho Recruit has been excellent. The sales team checks in with me frequently but it is welcomed.

Pros

Zoho Recruit has a very attentive sales team. I was provided a demo where all my questions were answered, some of them being very technical. I absolutely love the Career Site that is easy to deploy. The onboarding wizard is very helpful too. I haven't explored all the available options but so far for the price, this seems like excellent value and will serve my needs for a growing staffing agency!

Cons

The only feature that is currently missing for me is setting job postings on the career site to automatically be hidden after the closing date. Maybe a future update!

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AR

Amanda R.  
owner  
Staffing and Recruiting  
Used the software for: 1-2 years

### "Great for Start ups. "

July 1, 2025

5.0

I love using zoho for many products and the zoho recruit is perfect to use with my other products on zoho.

Pros

its so user friendly and affordable. I used this product for my new staffing business and it was easy to set up and use immediately.

Cons

None that I can think of at the moment. I look forward to staying with this product. I love all things zoho.

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HV

Hanna V.  
Talent Acquisition Partner  
Staffing and Recruiting  
Used the software for: I used a free trial

### "Makes Hiring Simple and Efficient"

April 29, 2025

5.0

Zoho Recruit helps me manage job postings, track candidates, and streamline communication-all in one place. It saves time and keeps my recruitment process organized and efficient.

Pros

What I like best about Zoho Recruit is how intuitive and customizable the platform is. It streamlines the entire recruitment process—from posting jobs to managing candidates and communicating with clients. The automation features save me a lot of time, and the ability to tailor workflows and pipelines to suit my specific needs as a recruiter is a huge advantage. The integration with other Zoho tools also enhances productivity and keeps everything centralized. It's a great solution for managing end-to-end recruitment efficiently.

Cons

None so far. The platform has been reliable, user-friendly, and meets my recruitment needs effectively. I haven't encountered any major issues or limitations in my experience to date.

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RA

Robbert A.  
Recruitment Director  
Human Resources  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Zoho Recruit Review"

March 16, 2025

4.0

Overall I have found Zoho easy to use and it's suitable for my small business

Pros

It's easy to understand and operate right from the start

Cons

I can't figure out whether I can switch between clients and candidates without losing any data entries

Alternatives considered

[JobAdder](https://www.capterra.com/p/135918/JobAdder/)

Reason for choosing Zoho Recruit

Pricing is a deciding factor as we are a small business

Review Source

Anuradha G.  
CSO  
Computer Software  
Used the software for: I used a free trial

### "One of the best recruitment tools in the market"

August 4, 2025

5.0

Pros

The features available in Zoho Recruit cover everything a recruitment team is needing. Also, I love the UX of the product

Cons

The navigation is complex and difficult to understand where the features are. For example in order to view all the candidates, I need to click the candidate header menu while it opens up a popup menu at the same time, making it bit confusing

Review Source

PD

Patricia D.  
Chief of Staff  
Education Management  
Used the software for: Less than 6 months

### "Great experience for a start-up (<20 FTEs)"

September 1, 2025

5.0

Good and recommend especially for start-ups that need to get hiring started asap! Low friction and focused on the job that needs to get done.

Pros

Incredibly easy to set up and get started asap. Job postings were immediately available, instead of having to wait 5+ hours to publish unlike other services.

Cons

Low ability to customize the Careers page. I can change colors and images, but otherwise, the layout is set.

Alternatives considered

[AvaHR](https://www.capterra.com/p/163189/VIVAHR/)

Reason for choosing Zoho Recruit

AvaHR would take HOURS to publish a job posting to the company Careers website. Any minor changes or tweaks would need to go through the same wait, which is completely unacceptable.

Switched from

[Ashby](https://www.capterra.com/p/10004338/Ashby/)

Ashby was too costly and expensive. Didn't need all the bells and whistles

Review Source

RB

Ramon B.  
CEO  
Executive Office  
Used the software for: I used a free trial

### "Love it!!!"

November 12, 2025

5.0

Excellent experience overall very intuitive, fast, and reliable platform with great customer support

Pros

Super user-friendly platform with outstanding customer support always quick, helpful, and professional!

Cons

Needs to integrate more easily with other apps smoother connections would make it much more efficient.

Alternatives considered

[Microsoft Excel](https://www.capterra.com/p/176574/Excel/)

Reason for choosing Zoho Recruit

More complete tool, for me but also for my employees

Review Source

VR

Verified Reviewer  
Recruiter  
Information Technology and Services  
Used the software for: I used a free trial

### "It could be a complete all in one platform for HR and Recruiter"

August 12, 2025

5.0

Overall good till now. It is advanced platform for both HR and Recruiter and can help make the working process smoother.

Pros

I am on a trial but I like the over interface and available options. It can make the whole process easier to track down till onboarding.

Cons

Its too much to handle if anyone is new to this platform. He/she have to spend a lot of time to get the idea how each options work.

Review Source

NK

Nevena K.  
CEO  
Human Resources  
Used the software for: I used a free trial

### "Streamlined and Customisable Tool for Small Agencies"

July 13, 2025

4.0

We discovered Zoho Recruit through Capterra and have been using it during our agency’s launch phase. It's helped us set up professional systems quickly without needing expensive infrastructure. From creating job boards to automating candidate emails, it’s been a solid partner for our growing business. There’s a learning curve, but it’s absolutely worth it if you want structure and flexibility in one place.

Pros

The platform is easy to set up and flexible enough for a small recruitment agency like ours. We especially love how customisable the workflows and candidate pipelines are. The UI is clean and intuitive, and the automation features save us a lot of time.

Cons

The integrations can be a bit tricky, especially with email authentication and third-party tools. Some functions feel hidden or less intuitive when first starting out, and customer support could be more responsive.

Review Source

DN

Donne N.  
People Operations Manager  
Retail  
Used the software for: I used a free trial

### "Affordable and packed with great features"

September 26, 2025

5.0

A great tool, affordable, many features, overall super great tool to improve our applicant tracking and overall recruitment process.

Pros

I enjoy the amount of features it has available, and how well it can be customized to our needs. It has several tutorial videos in the knowledge base allowing you to easily learn how to implement the tool and to easily use the tool. It can easily integrate with several tools and I can guarantee I will be a frequent user of the tool.

Cons

At first I battled a bit with learning how to configure everything but overall it was easy to refer back to the training material.

Review Source

VR

Verified Reviewer  
IT  
Human Resources  
Used the software for: 6-12 months

### "Easy to use and adjustable for my needs"

July 30, 2025

4.0

Pros

Simple and easy to use and have a lot of useful integrations with platforms , and AI intgration to filter CV's is useful

Cons

Everything works well for my current needs and usage. However, I believe the support team could be more responsive and helpful to improve the overall experience."

Review Source

FV

Fiona V.  
recruiter  
Staffing and Recruiting  
Used the software for: I used a free trial

### "Lots of possibilities"

October 10, 2025

4.0

Quite good, although I am still working on a trial version. I want some more time to think things over to decide the final setting.

Pros

Multi purpose Applicant Tracking System that can be used by smaller agency's and larger recruitment bureaus as well

Cons

I have to configure everything from scratch so I need time to think about my configuration and usage.

Alternatives considered

[Tellent Recruitee](https://www.capterra.com/p/140650/Recruitee/)

Reason for choosing Zoho Recruit

i didn't choose yet to go for Zoho recruit

Review Source

MF

Mike F.  
Resource Director  
Human Resources  
Used the software for: I used a free trial

### "Solid ATS Option"

October 16, 2025

4.0

Overall it seems to be a solid package to support an agency like ours. It is regularly being updated which is good as some interface features like 'in place' field editing can be better

Pros

The interface is easy to use and the search capability is quite good. Takes a little while to get efficient with it, but once you do it's quite user friendly. The tagging function is also good and the resume parsing of skills is quite comprehensive.

Cons

Limit of importing 10 resumes at a time so it takes a bit longer if you are working with a lot of resumes. Also the export/mass update has a limit of how many records you can work with at a time.

Review Source

CP

Charles P.  
Director  
Human Resources  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "A 6+ year proud user of Zoho Recruit"

January 3, 2025

5.0

I've been using Zoho Recruit for the past 6 years, which has saved a lot of time communicating with our clients and candidates.

Pros

The workflow automation that sends out a mail/WhatsApp message on every action helps us be in regular touch with our candidates and clients.

Cons

More AI features can be added to help us in sourcing relevant candidates.

Review Source

NL

Nicquay L.  
Project and Ops Manager  
Staffing and Recruiting  
Used the software for: I used a free trial

### "Zoho Recruit Journey"

May 7, 2025

5.0

We will give an 8/10 for my experience as Zoho Recruit does fulfill most of our requirements for now. We are still in the testing phase.

Pros

We liked that it is customizable. It also provides unique numbering for Job Openings, Candidates, Application, etc.

Cons

There are some fields that we can't hide and the Kanban view for the pipeline is just quite confusing and restrictive.

Alternatives considered

[DM Recruit](https://www.capterra.com/p/228145/ServiceDott/)[NetSuite](https://www.capterra.com/p/135757/NetSuite/)

Reason for choosing Zoho Recruit

Pricing and Flexibility to customize to our business needs

Switched from

[Manatal](https://www.capterra.com/p/181145/Manatal/)[Microsoft Excel](https://www.capterra.com/p/176574/Excel/)

We need flexibility to customize to our business. And it must be on a single platform not across multiple spreadsheets.

Review Source

vS

vitoria S.  
Gerente de RH  
Logistics and Supply Chain  
Used the software for: Less than 6 months

### "utilização plataforma "

October 16, 2025

5.0

muito boa, até agora me atendeu no que preciso, que seria mais a parte de recrutamento e seleção e vagas

Pros

facilidade e perdimento, rh, recrutamento e seleção, organização de vagas, entrevistas, site de carreiras

Cons

tudo é útil dependendo do que vai utilizar, ele tem suas ferramentas especificas que ajuda na utilização

Review Source

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