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# Alternatives to SmartSearch

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> Explore the top alternatives to SmartSearch. Compare features, ratings, and reviews to find the best software for your needs.

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## Top Alternatives

1. **100Hires** — 4.9/5 (1100 reviews) — User-friendly Applicant Tracking System. Free trial, customization \& integrations. Attract, interview \& hire the best candidates faster
   - [View profile](https://www.capterra.co.za/software/206957/100hires)
   - [Compare vs SmartSearch](https://www.capterra.co.za/compare/78549/206957/smartsearch/vs/100hires)
2. **CEIPAL ATS** — 4.6/5 (1260 reviews) — Streamline communication, improve recruiter productivity, \& build an adaptive strategy with Ceipal's Total Talent Acquisition Platform.
   - [View profile](https://www.capterra.co.za/software/135562/ceipal-ats)
   - [Compare vs SmartSearch](https://www.capterra.co.za/compare/78549/135562/smartsearch/vs/ceipal-ats)
3. **Top Echelon** — 4.6/5 (513 reviews) — TE Recruit™ by Top Echelon is an ATS and CRM built to streamline workflows, save time, and grow with your recruiting/staffing agency.
   - [View profile](https://www.capterra.co.za/software/84093/top-echelon)
   - [Compare vs SmartSearch](https://www.capterra.co.za/compare/78549/84093/smartsearch/vs/top-echelon)
4. **Recruit CRM** — 4.9/5 (464 reviews) — Recruit CRM is a cloud-based software that helps recruitment and staffing firms manage all their work on one simple platform.
   - [View profile](https://www.capterra.co.za/software/174348/recruit-crm)
   - [Compare vs SmartSearch](https://www.capterra.co.za/compare/78549/174348/smartsearch/vs/recruit-crm)
5. **Recruiterflow** — 4.7/5 (332 reviews) — Robust ATS+CRM for modern recruitment businesses.
   - [View profile](https://www.capterra.co.za/software/165636/recruiterflow)
   - [Compare vs SmartSearch](https://www.capterra.co.za/compare/78549/165636/smartsearch/vs/recruiterflow)
6. **Zoho Recruit** — 4.5/5 (1193 reviews) — Zoho Recruit's Applicant Tracking System (ATS) simplifies and automates end-to-end recruitment so you can focus on your candidates.
   - [View profile](https://www.capterra.co.za/software/125768/zoho-recruit)
   - [Compare vs SmartSearch](https://www.capterra.co.za/compare/78549/125768/smartsearch/vs/zoho-recruit)
7. **ZipRecruiter** — 4.2/5 (10916 reviews) — ZipRecruiter simplifies applicant tracking. Easily manage, screen, and rate candidates, or integrate your own ATS.
   - [View profile](https://www.capterra.co.za/software/130706/ziprecruiter)
   - [Compare vs SmartSearch](https://www.capterra.co.za/compare/78549/130706/smartsearch/vs/ziprecruiter)
8. **Crelate** — 4.5/5 (442 reviews) — Applicant tracking software (ATS) built for staffing and recruiting industry. See why recruitment professionals and agencies love us.
   - [View profile](https://www.capterra.co.za/software/133064/crelate-talent)
   - [Compare vs SmartSearch](https://www.capterra.co.za/compare/78549/133064/smartsearch/vs/crelate-talent)
9. **JobAdder** — 4.4/5 (161 reviews) — The recruitment ATS you'll love to use. Track job applications with ease and get a complete view of your pipeline with just one click.
   - [View profile](https://www.capterra.co.za/software/135918/jobadder)
   - [Compare vs SmartSearch](https://www.capterra.co.za/compare/78549/135918/smartsearch/vs/jobadder)
10. **Indeed for Employers** — 4.5/5 (7541 reviews) — Indeed for Employers is a hiring platform that helps businesses post jobs, find qualified applicants, and streamline interviews.
    - [View profile](https://www.capterra.co.za/software/161381/indeed)
    - [Compare vs SmartSearch](https://www.capterra.co.za/compare/78549/161381/smartsearch/vs/indeed)
11. **Bullhorn ATS & CRM** — 4.0/5 (1021 reviews) — Combined ATS and CRM with embedded AI for staffing firms of all sizes. 24% more placements per recruiter. Operational in days.
    - [View profile](https://www.capterra.co.za/software/143211/bullhorn-recruiting-software)
    - [Compare vs SmartSearch](https://www.capterra.co.za/compare/78549/143211/smartsearch/vs/bullhorn-recruiting-software)
12. **iSmartRecruit** — 4.6/5 (164 reviews) — iSmartRecruit's ATS, Recruiting CRM \& Executive Search Software helps you to attract, nurture and hire top talent effortlessly.
    - [View profile](https://www.capterra.co.za/software/143592/ismartrecruit)
    - [Compare vs SmartSearch](https://www.capterra.co.za/compare/78549/143592/smartsearch/vs/ismartrecruit)
13. **Recruitly** — 4.9/5 (50 reviews) — Recruitly is an Applicant Tracking System, CRM, Marketing and Job Advert software designed to streamline recruitment agency processes.
    - [View profile](https://www.capterra.co.za/software/180443/recruitly)
    - [Compare vs SmartSearch](https://www.capterra.co.za/compare/78549/180443/smartsearch/vs/recruitly)
14. **Manatal** — 4.6/5 (141 reviews) — Applicant tracking software that enables HR departments and Agencies to hire better candidates in a faster pace while saving money.
    - [View profile](https://www.capterra.co.za/software/181145/manatal)
    - [Compare vs SmartSearch](https://www.capterra.co.za/compare/78549/181145/smartsearch/vs/manatal)
15. **Firefish** — 4.6/5 (291 reviews) — Putting data at the heart of your recruitment agency.
    - [View profile](https://www.capterra.co.za/software/113590/firefish)
    - [Compare vs SmartSearch](https://www.capterra.co.za/compare/78549/113590/smartsearch/vs/firefish)

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