--- description: Learn more about Top Echelon price, benefits, and disadvantages for businesses in South Africa. Read reviews from verified users and discover similar tools. image: https://gdm-localsites-assets-gfprod.imgix.net/images/capterra/og_logo-e5a8c001ed0bd1bb922639230fcea71a.png?auto=format%2Cenhance%2Ccompress title: Top Echelon Price, Reviews & Features - Capterra South Africa 2026 --- Breadcrumb: [Home](/) > [Recruitment Software](/directory/30602/recruiting/software) > [Top Echelon](/software/84093/top-echelon) # Top Echelon Canonical: https://www.capterra.co.za/software/84093/top-echelon Page: 1 / 22\ Next: [Next page](https://www.capterra.co.za/software/84093/top-echelon?page=2) > TE Recruit™ by Top Echelon is an ATS and CRM built to streamline workflows, save time, and grow with your recruiting/staffing agency. > > Verdict: Rated **4.6/5** by 513 users. Top-rated for **Likelihood to recommend**. ----- ## Overview ### Who Uses Top Echelon? TE Recruit™ by Top Echelon is built for growing recruiting/staffing agencies and executive search firms, offering customizable ATS and CRM tools to streamline workflows, save time, and drive results. ## Quick Stats & Ratings | Metric | Rating | Detail | | **Overall** | **4.6/5** | 513 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 - Applicant Tracking - Background Screening - CRM - Candidate Management - Collaboration Tools - Interview Management - Job Posting - Onboarding - Recruitment Management - Reporting/Analytics - Resume Parsing - Resume Search - Task Management ## Integrations (15 total) - Bilflo - Checkr - FoxHire - Gmail - Google Calendar - Indeed for Employers - SourceWhale - Spark Hire - Swordfish - Talent.com - Twilio - Verified First - ZipRecruiter - ZoomInfo Talent - nexxt ## Support Options - Email/Help Desk - FAQs/Forum - Knowledge Base - Phone Support - Chat ## Category - [Recruitment Software](https://www.capterra.co.za/directory/30602/recruiting/software) ## Related Categories - [Recruitment Software](https://www.capterra.co.za/directory/30602/recruiting/software) - [Recruitment Agency Software](https://www.capterra.co.za/directory/30955/recruiting-agency/software) - [Staffing Agency Software](https://www.capterra.co.za/directory/31575/staffing-agency/software) - [PEO Software](https://www.capterra.co.za/directory/32442/peo/software) ## Alternatives 1. 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Job Description writing tools •Stellar Support and Training •A VERY DOABLE PRICE POINT\!\!\! > > **Cons**: I really don't have any issues with this platform. Maybe one day the ability to scroll right and left to go back and forth in open profiles on a list....It is possible for applicants for individual job posts. > > As I stated, I really like this platform. It is by Recruiters for Recruiters and it shows\! ----- ### "Strongly Recommend Top Echelon - Cost Effective and Easy to Implement" — 5.0/5 > **Margaret** | *01 May 2024* | Human Resources | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: I absolutely love that I can manage my full desk, job postings, candidate tracking, client tracking all in one place. The customer service is wonderful, you can customize fields, and they offer a split network program that allows you to collaborate with trusted partners. > > **Cons**: The only con I have is that I did not implement the product sooner. > > I used Top Echelon/Big Biller years ago when I started out as an independent recruiter. Their product was the most cost effective, customizable, multi function product then and now. I would not think of using another product as an independent recruiter. ----- ### "What a great Recruiting tool" — 5.0/5 > **Eddie** | *08 May 2024* | Defense & Space | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: The user experience is very easy to learn and setup. > > **Cons**: The parser could be more robust and for some reason my extensions that highlight words does not come through very well. But the extensions do work on the resume widget, so that is a plus, i just wish they showed up better on the screen. > > We are very happy with Top Echelon and will continue to use this product. ----- ### "Top Echelon is the BEST\!\!" — 5.0/5 > **Debi** | *25 April 2024* | Staffing & Recruiting | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: How robust and easy it is to learn and use > > **Cons**: I have used several systems over the past 25 years and Top Echelon is the easiest to learn, very common sensical, easiest to learn and as I have said before very robust - nothing is missing. > > To me this system is perfect\!\! No only does it have everything a small company needs it is an ideal tool for a large company as well. It is very comprehensive. ----- ### "Great tools with bells and whistles" — 5.0/5 > **Larry** | *15 May 2024* | Staffing & Recruiting | Recommendation rating: 7.0/10 > > **Pros**: The ease of use and features that directly tie-in to my business are the most important to me. > > **Cons**: I am missing some quick reports that were available in early versions of BB. > > I am a loyal customer who has used the product since 2014. ----- Page: 1 / 22\ Next: [Next page](https://www.capterra.co.za/software/84093/top-echelon?page=2) ## Links - [View on Capterra](https://www.capterra.co.za/software/84093/top-echelon) ## This page is available in the following languages | Locale | URL | | de | | | de-AT | | | de-CH | | | en | | | en-AE | | | en-AU | | | en-CA | | | en-GB | | | en-IE | | | en-IL | | | en-IN | | | en-NZ | | | en-SG | | | en-ZA | | | es | | | es-AR | | | es-CL | | | es-CO | | | es-CR | | | es-DO | | | es-EC | | | es-MX | | | es-PA | | | es-PE | | | fr | | | fr-BE | | | fr-CA | | | fr-LU | | | it | | | nl | | | nl-BE | | | pt | | | pt-PT | | ----- ## Structured Data