Zoho Recruit vs Homerun

A detailed comparison of Zoho Recruit and Homerun. See how they stack up on features, pricing, and user ratings.

Zoho Recruit

Part of the Zoho ecosystem. Full ATS with resume parsing, source boosters, and workflow automation. Strong value for Zoho users.

Rating 4.5/5
Best for All
Free trial Yes
Free plan Yes
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Homerun

Design-focused ATS with beautiful job posts and career pages. Built for small teams who care about employer brand and candidate experience.

Rating 4.7/5
Best for SMB
Free trial Yes
Free plan Yes
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Feature Comparison

Feature Zoho Recruit Homerun
Workflow Automation
Reporting Dashboard
Time-to-Hire Tracking
Interview Feedback
Team Scorecards
Email Templates
GDPR Compliance
Candidate Pipeline
Career Page Builder
Job Posting
Offer Management
Resume Parsing
API Access
Multi-Job Board Posting
Calendar Sync
Self-Scheduling

Pricing Comparison

Zoho Recruit

Free Free
Standard $25/mo
Professional $50/mo
Enterprise $75/mo

Homerun

Free Free
Starter $79/mo
Growth $149/mo
Boss $249/mo

Pros & Cons

Zoho Recruit

Pros

  • +Excellent value — free plan plus affordable paid tiers
  • +Deep integration with Zoho ecosystem (CRM, People, etc.)
  • +Both corporate HR and staffing agency editions
  • +Strong automation and workflow features

Cons

  • -Interface can feel cluttered with too many options
  • -Best value only if already using other Zoho products
  • -Customer support quality inconsistent
  • -Mobile app functionality is limited

Homerun

Pros

  • +Beautiful job post and career page design
  • +Focused on candidate experience and employer branding
  • +Simple, not bloated — does one thing well
  • +Good free plan for very small teams

Cons

  • -Limited ATS depth — basic pipeline management
  • -No mobile app
  • -Fewer integrations than larger platforms
  • -Not suited for high-volume or enterprise hiring

Which Should You Choose?

Choose Zoho Recruit if:

  • • You want to start with a free plan
  • • You want to try before committing
  • • Excellent value — free plan plus affordable paid tiers

Choose Homerun if:

  • • Your company is SMB size
  • • You want to start with a free plan
  • • You want to try before committing
  • • Beautiful job post and career page design
  • • Higher user ratings matter to you (4.7 vs 4.5)