If you’re comparing Loxo and Giig Hire, you’ve probably already ruled out the older generation of recruitment software.
You’re looking for something modern.
Something that’s easy to use.
And most likely, something that genuinely helps your recruiters spend less time on admin and more time making placements.
That’s where Loxo and Giig Hire have a lot in common.
Both platforms have been built with modern recruiters in mind.
Both use AI to improve productivity.
Both offer CRM and ATS functionality in one platform.
But that’s where the similarities start to diverge.
Loxo has positioned itself as an all-in-one recruitment platform, combining CRM, ATS, AI sourcing and recruitment automation into a single ecosystem.
When we started building Giig Hire, we weren’t trying to build another Loxo.
We were trying to solve a different problem.
We kept speaking to recruitment agencies with between one and ten recruiters, and they all seemed to be saying the same thing.
“I just want software that’s easy to use.”
Not software that takes weeks to learn.
Not software with hundreds of settings they’ll never touch.
Just software that helps them recruit.
That’s exactly what we’ve built.
In this guide, we’ll compare Loxo and Giig Hire honestly, looking at where each platform excels and which type of recruitment agency they’re best suited to.
| Feature | Loxo | Giig Hire |
|---|---|---|
| Best For | Medium and growing agencies | Recruitment agencies with 1–10 recruiters |
| Free Plan | ✅ | ✅ |
| Transparent Pricing | ✅ | ✅ |
| Recruitment CRM | ✅ | ✅ |
| Applicant Tracking System | ✅ | ✅ |
| AI Features | ✅ | ✅ |
| Careers Page | ✅ | ✅ |
| CV Parsing | ✅ | ✅ |
| API | ✅ | ✅ |
| AI Integration | ✅ | ✅ |
| Job Board Multiposting | ✅ | ✅ |
| VoIP Integration | ✅ | ✅ |
Loxo has become one of the fastest-growing recruitment platforms in recent years and has built a strong reputation for innovation.
Its biggest strength is bringing multiple recruitment tools together into one platform.
Alongside its CRM and ATS, Loxo includes AI-powered sourcing, recruitment automation and access to its Talent Intelligence Platform, helping recruiters discover candidates beyond their existing database.
For agencies wanting to consolidate multiple tools into one platform, it’s easy to understand why Loxo has become such a popular choice.
As recruitment businesses grow, Loxo offers a broad range of functionality that can support increasingly sophisticated workflows.
We built Giig Hire specifically for smaller recruitment agencies.
Not because larger businesses don’t deserve great software…
But because we felt smaller agencies were often being forced into buying enterprise software they simply didn’t need.
Whether you’re launching your first recruitment business or growing a team of ten recruiters, we’ve focused on building software that’s intuitive from day one.
With Giig Hire you can manage:
Everything lives in one place, making it easier for recruiters to stay organised and focus on what actually generates revenue.
One thing we genuinely like about Loxo is how transparent they are with their pricing.
They offer a free plan for solo recruiters, making it a great way for new agencies to get started.
As your agency grows, paid plans unlock additional features and collaboration tools.
We’ve taken a similar approach.
We’ve always offered a free plan because we know exactly how expensive it can be to start a recruitment agency.
When you’re ready to grow, our paid plans start from just £14.99 per user per month.
No hidden costs.
No confusing pricing structure.
Just straightforward pricing that’s easy to understand.
Both platforms have clearly invested in creating modern user experiences.
Compared to many legacy recruitment CRMs, both Loxo and Giig Hire feel fast, clean and intuitive.
Where we differ is philosophy.
Loxo aims to become an all-in-one recruitment ecosystem with a wide range of functionality built into the platform.
We’ve deliberately focused on keeping Giig Hire simple.
Our belief is that recruiters shouldn’t need days of training before they feel comfortable using their CRM.
You should be able to log in and get to work.
That’s exactly how we’ve designed it.
Every recruitment CRM claims to have the same features.
Candidate management.
Client management.
Jobs.
Placements.
Reporting.
The real question isn’t what features are included.
It’s how easy they are to use every single day.
Both Loxo and Giig Hire include everything most recruitment agencies would expect:
Where we believe Giig Hire stands apart is by giving smaller recruitment agencies everything they need without overwhelming users with unnecessary complexity.
Sometimes less really is more.
We also keep things flexible with monthly rolling subscriptions rather than tying you into long-term contracts.
This is probably where the comparison gets really interesting.
Loxo has invested heavily in AI over the last few years, particularly around candidate sourcing and helping recruiters discover talent through its Talent Intelligence Platform.
If sourcing new candidates is one of your biggest priorities, that’s a genuine strength of the platform.
We’ve taken a slightly different approach.
Rather than building another AI assistant inside the CRM, we’ve connected Giig Hire directly to Claude using MCP, allowing recruiters to search candidates, analyse recruitment data, perform market research and interact with their CRM using natural language.
Think of it as giving your recruitment database a brain.
Instead of clicking through endless filters and reports, you simply ask questions in plain English.
For example:
“Which candidates in our database are the strongest match for this Senior Quantity Surveyor vacancy?”
“Analyse our last 50 placements and tell me which clients generate the highest average placement fee.”
“Research renewable energy companies in Yorkshire that we should be targeting for business development.”
“Show me every software developer we’ve spoken to during the last year who’s never been submitted to a client.”
“Which consultants generated the highest placement fees over the last six months?”
Claude can also help you:
For us, that’s where AI becomes genuinely useful.
Rather than replacing recruiters, it helps them make better decisions faster.
Your recruitment CRM should work alongside the rest of your technology stack.
That’s why we’ve focused on integrating with tools recruiters actually use every day.
Have natural conversations with your CRM to search candidates, analyse recruitment performance, perform market research, identify new business opportunities and automate repetitive admin.
Advertise vacancies across multiple job boards without having to manually post jobs one by one.
Make and receive calls while keeping all communication linked to your candidates, clients and jobs.
We also provide an API, giving agencies the flexibility to connect Giig Hire with other business tools as they continue to grow.
Software is only half of the equation.
Support matters just as much.
When you contact us, you’re speaking to people who genuinely know the platform inside out.
Quite often, you’ll be talking directly to one of the people who helped build it.
That means quicker answers.
Honest conversations.
And support from people who understand recruitment, not someone reading from a script.
Loxo is likely the better choice if you:
We built Giig Hire for agencies that:
We know we’re not the right CRM for every recruitment agency.
And that’s okay.
If you’re looking for an all-in-one platform with AI-powered sourcing and talent intelligence built in, Loxo is a fantastic option.
But if you’re a smaller recruitment agency looking for software that’s simple, affordable and backed by people who genuinely care about your success, we’d love the opportunity to earn your business.
That’s exactly why we built Giig Hire.
Loxo has built one of the most innovative recruitment platforms on the market.
If your priority is AI-powered sourcing combined with CRM and ATS functionality in one platform, it’s easy to understand why so many agencies choose it.
But software isn’t just about having the longest feature list.
It’s about helping recruiters work faster.
Helping consultants bill more.
And giving agency owners confidence that their team will actually enjoy using it.
That’s exactly why we built Giig Hire.
Simple software.
Transparent pricing.
Direct support from the people who built it.
And a Claude integration that lets you search candidates, analyse your business, research new markets and uncover opportunities simply by having a conversation with your CRM.
For many smaller recruitment agencies, that’s a far more practical way to use AI.
If that sounds like the sort of recruitment software you’re looking for, we’d love to show you around.
Start with our free plan or book a quick, no-pressure demo.
We’ll happily answer your questions, show you the platform and let you decide whether we’re the right fit.
Yes. Loxo has built an excellent reputation and is one of the leading modern recruitment platforms, particularly for agencies looking for an all-in-one solution with CRM, ATS, AI-powered sourcing and recruitment automation.
Yes. We offer a free plan so solo recruiters and start-up agencies can get started without any upfront commitment.
Absolutely. We regularly help recruitment agencies migrate candidates, clients and recruitment data into Giig Hire, making the transition as straightforward as possible.
Yes. Giig Hire integrates natively with Claude AI using MCP, allowing recruiters to search candidates, analyse recruitment data, perform market research, identify business opportunities, generate reports and interact with their CRM using natural language.
Yes. We integrate with Idibu, allowing recruiters to advertise vacancies across multiple job boards from a single platform.
Yes. We integrate with Ringover, helping recruiters keep all calls and communication organised within their recruitment workflow.
Both platforms are excellent choices.
If your priority is AI-powered sourcing and an all-in-one recruitment ecosystem, Loxo is well worth considering.
If you’re a recruitment agency with between one and ten recruiters looking for straightforward pricing, responsive support, fast onboarding and a CRM that you can literally have a conversation with through Claude, we built Giig Hire specifically with agencies like yours in mind.
