Breezy HR vs Zoho Recruit

Compare Breezy HR and Zoho Recruit on pricing, features, platforms, and ratings.

At a Glance

 Breezy HRZoho Recruit
Primary categoryRecruitmentRecruitment
RatingNot documentedNot documented
Pricing modelFreemiumfreemium
Starting priceFree (Bootstrap plan); paid plans from $157/month billed annuallyFree plan available; paid plans from approximately 25 dollars per recruiter per month billed annually
Free planYesYes
Free trialYesNot documented
PlatformsWeb, iOS, AndroidWeb, iOS, Android
Team collaborationNot documentedNot documented
AI featuresYesYes
Public APIYesNot documented

Pricing Compared

Starting price reflects the lowest paid tier, not the full cost for every team size or usage level.

Breezy HR

Bootstrap — Free N/A
Startup — $157/month (annual) / $189/month (monthly) monthly or annual
Growth — $273/month (annual) / $329/month (monthly) monthly or annual
Business — $439/month (annual) / $529/month (monthly) monthly or annual
Custom Pro — Custom annual

Zoho Recruit

Free — 0 dollars n/a
Standard — Approximately 25 dollars per user per month annual (monthly available at higher rate)
Professional (Staffing Agency edition) — Approximately 50 dollars per user per month annual
Enterprise — Approximately 50-75 dollars per user per month annual

Pros & Cons

Breezy HR

Pros

  • Genuinely usable free plan for low-volume hiring, not just a time-limited trial
  • Drag-and-drop pipeline and built-in video interviewing reduce tool sprawl
  • Distributes postings to 50+ job boards from one place
  • AI add-on (Breezy Intelligence) for resume and interview evaluation

Cons

  • Free plan limited to a single open position or candidate pool
  • Higher tiers (Growth, Business) get expensive relative to some ATS competitors
  • Breezy Intelligence AI features are a paid add-on, not included by default
  • Some company records conflict between Jacksonville and Raleigh headquarters listings

Zoho Recruit

Pros

  • Two purpose-built editions for in-house HR versus staffing agencies
  • Extensive job board distribution network (75-plus boards)
  • AI-powered candidate matching and screening on higher tiers
  • Native integration with Zoho CRM and the broader Zoho suite
  • 15-day free trial with no credit card required

Cons

  • Free plan is very limited (one active job, no AI or resume parsing)
  • AI features are restricted to Professional and Enterprise tiers
  • Add-ons like video interviews and client portals can push real costs well above sticker price
  • Two-edition structure (Corporate HR vs Staffing Agency) can be confusing to first-time buyers

Use Cases

Breezy HR

  • Startup Hiring — Early-stage companies use the free or Startup tier to manage a handful of open roles without paying for enterprise ATS software.
  • Multi-Location Recruiting Programs — Mid-market companies use Growth or Business tiers to run structured hiring across multiple locations with HRIS integration.

Zoho Recruit

  • Internal talent acquisition — In-house HR teams use the Corporate HR edition to source, screen, and hire candidates for their own organization.
  • Agency candidate placement — Staffing and recruiting agencies use the Staffing Agency edition to manage client relationships and place candidates with external employers.
  • AI-assisted candidate shortlisting — Recruiters use Zia-powered Sourcing Bot and Screening Bot to quickly narrow large applicant pools to qualified candidates.

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