--- description: Review of Top Echelon Software: system overview, features, price and cost information. Get free demos and compare to similar programs on Software Advice New Zealand. image: https://gdm-localsites-assets-gfprod.imgix.net/images/software_advice/og_logo-55146305bbe7b450bea05c18e9be9c9a.png title: Top Echelon | Reviews, Pricing & Demos - SoftwareAdvice NZ --- Breadcrumb: [Home](/) > [Recruitment Software](/directory/372/recruiting-software/software) > [Top Echelon](/software/3083/top-echelon) # Top Echelon Canonical: https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/software/3083/top-echelon Page: 1 / 22\ Next: [Next page](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/software/3083/top-echelon?page=2) > TE Recruit™ by Top Echelon is the ATS and CRM solution designed to grow with your recruiting/staffing agency or executive search firm. Built for all industries and niches, TE Recruit is highly configurable, allowing you to create custom fields, pipelines, and workflows that fit your unique needs. Automations save time by streamlining repetitive tasks, while robust CRM features empower business development and help you manage client relationships effectively. With advanced sourcing tools, hotlists, dynamic reporting, and seamless integrations with job boards, email, calendars, and APIs, TE Recruit simplifies every stage of the recruiting process. Its intuitive interface ensures ease of use, while powerful features and AI tools provide the scalability needed for growing agencies. Backed by decades of recruiting expertise, TE Recruit is trusted by thousands of recruiters to save time, stay organized, and close more placements. Streamline your workflow and drive results with TE Recruit. > > Verdict: Rated **4.6/5** by 515 users. Top-rated for **Likelihood to recommend**. ----- ## Quick Stats & Ratings | Metric | Rating | Detail | | **Overall** | **4.6/5** | 515 Reviews | | Ease of Use | 4.5/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Customer Support | 4.7/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Value for Money | 4.5/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Features | 4.4/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Recommendation percentage | 90% | (9/10 Likelihood to recommend) | ## About the vendor - **Company**: Top Echelon - **Location**: Canton, US - **Founded**: 1988 ## Commercial Context - **Starting Price**: US$75.00 - **Pricing model**: Per User (Free Trial) - **Pricing Details**: TE Recruit by Top Echelon offers flexible, transparent pricing tailored to the needs of recruiting agencies and executive search firms. With plans designed for growing teams, pricing is based on the number of users, ensuring scalability as your business expands. The platform includes two tiers—Standard and Professional—to match your feature needs. Standard includes essential ATS and CRM tools, while Professional offers enhanced features like additional storage, advanced automations, and higher email limits. Both plans come with free support and training. TE Recruit requires no long-term contracts, allowing you to scale up or down as needed. To learn more about pricing or to find the right plan for your agency, request a demo or start a free 15-day trial. - **Target Audience**: Self Employed, 2–10, 11–50, 51–200, 201–500 - **Deployment & Platforms**: Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Mac (Desktop), Windows (Desktop), Linux (Desktop), Chromebook (Desktop) - **Supported Languages**: English - **Available Countries**: Canada, United States ## Features - AI Copilot - AI Text Generation - API - Accounting - Activity Dashboard - Activity Tracking - Alerts/Notifications - Analytics Reports - Applicant Tracking - Application Management - Assessment Management - Automated Matching - Automation - Background Screening - Boolean Search - CRM - Calendar Management - Candidate Management - Candidate Matching - Collaboration Tools ## Integrations (17 total) - Bilflo - Checkr - FoxHire - Gmail - Google Calendar - Indeed for Employers - Microsoft Outlook - Outlook Email Extractor - SourceWhale - Spark Hire - Swordfish - Talent.com - Twilio - Verified First - ZipRecruiter ... and 2 more integrations ## Support Options - Email/Help Desk - FAQs/Forum - Knowledge Base - Phone Support - Chat ## Category - [Recruitment Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/directory/372/recruiting-software/software) ## Related Categories - [Recruitment Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/directory/372/recruiting-software/software) - [PEO Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/directory/3642/peo/software) - [Staffing Agency Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/directory/4301/staffing-agency/software) - [HR Software for Nonprofits](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/directory/367/nonprofit/software) - [Recruitment Agency Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/directory/4501/recruiting-agency/software) ## Alternatives 1. 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I haven't spent enough time exploring it yet but as I take more webinars, it keeps bringing more value. > > I have been recruiting for a long time and have used several different systems over the years, so I probably look at recruiting software a little differently than someone just starting out. I don't need technology for technology's sake. It has to make me a better or more efficient recruiter. I joined Top Echelon initially because of the Network, but TE Recruit has become an increasingly important part of how I run my business. The combination of the ATS/CRM and the Network is particularly powerful. I can work my own searches and candidates while also making those candidates and opportunities available to other recruiters, creating possibilities that simply wouldn't exist inside a standalone database. What has impressed me most recently is the pace at which Top Echelon continues to improve the product. Features such as Data Enrichment, the RingCentral integration, AI capabilities, sequencing and automations, and now an open API aren't just cosmetic additions. They create opportunities to rethink and improve actual recruiting workflows. I find myself looking at new features and asking, "How can I use this to recruit better?" That is a good sign for any technology platform. The support has also been excellent. I recently found an issue with the new RingCentral integration where a phone number already in my database wasn't being recognized correctly. Rather than giving me a canned response, the TE team investigated it, figured out exactly why it was happening, discussed the logic with me, and considered how the integration could work better in the real world. That responsiveness matters to me. TE Recruit isn't perfect, and like any substantial ATS there is a learning curve. There are also areas where I would like to see the product go further. But I actually consider that a positive part of my experience: the company continues to develop the platform, listens to recruiter feedback, and seems genuinely interested in how recruiters use the system rather than assuming they already have everything figured out. For me, the biggest change has been gradual. I originally thought of Top Echelon primarily as a recruiting network that also had an ATS. Increasingly, I think of TE Recruit as the center of a larger recruiting ecosystem. The more I learn about what it can do, and the more capabilities they add, the more of my workflow I find myself moving there. After many years in this business, I don't get particularly excited about software simply because it has new features. I get excited when I can see how those features might help me make another placement, serve a client better, connect another recruiter with the right candidate, or eliminate work that doesn't need to be done manually. TE Recruit is increasingly doing that for me. ----- ### "I love working with the Top Echelon people and products." — 5.0/5 > **Steve** | *11 April 2025* | Information Technology & Services | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: It works like I do. I have been using it for over three years and have only had to call tech support two or three times—that's incredible. > > **Cons**: It lacks some of the features and functions of other ATS systems that I have seen in the market AND there are some very minor things that could be added that would be a huge help to the daily operation of my business. > > Excellent - access to real people that live in the US and are responsive is \#1 ----- ### "TE Connect long term review" — 5.0/5 > **Mike** | *24 April 2026* | Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: The ease of use, and the ability to search and utilize my database and find possible candidates with ease. The price is also big plus. > > **Cons**: They have made a lot of improvements, and I don't always integrate them into my practices. I need to keep up with the changes and adapt to them. > > I left bullhorn about 6 years ago and I very happy that I made the switch. It has benefited my business dramatically. ----- ### "A Strong Recruiting Network with Valuable Tools and Support" — 4.0/5 > **Pragya Paramita** | *12 August 2026* | Staffing & Recruiting | Recommendation rating: 6.0/10 > > **Pros**: Top Echelon provides a strong network of recruiters and makes it easier to collaborate on job orders and candidate placements. I especially like the ability to connect with other recruiting professionals, share opportunities, and access a broader candidate pool. The platform is generally easy to use, and the training, webinars, and support resources are also helpful for growing a recruiting business. > > **Cons**: Some areas of the platform could be more intuitive, especially for newer users. It can take some time to understand all of the features and determine the best way to use the network effectively. I would also like to see more active participation and quality opportunities across certain industries and geographic markets. > > Overall, my experience with Top Echelon has been positive. It provides independent recruiters with valuable tools, networking opportunities, and access to resources that would be difficult to build individually. The biggest value is the ability to collaborate with other recruiters and expand your reach beyond your own candidate and client network. Like any recruiting platform, the results depend on how actively you use it, but it has been a useful addition to my recruiting business. ----- ### "Very Happy With Top Echelon's TE Recruit" — 5.0/5 > **Scott** | *9 April 2025* | Staffing & Recruiting | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: The things I like most about Top Echelon's TE Recruit is the ease of use of the ATS as well as how frequently features are updated. > > **Cons**: I really can't think of anything negative about the product. > > Extremely happy with Top Echelon's TE Recruit. The product really helps me run my Recruiting Business - and the support is excellent. ----- Page: 1 / 22\ Next: [Next page](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/software/3083/top-echelon?page=2) ## Links - [View on SoftwareAdvice](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/software/3083/top-echelon) ## This page is available in the following languages | Locale | URL | | en | | | en-AU | | | en-GB | | | en-IE | | | en-NZ | | ----- ## Structured Data