Executive search agency platform vs Baltic in-house ATS?
Recrur is a solid Baltic ATS with deep local job board connections and genuine GDPR-native roots in Tallinn. Yena is built for something different — executive search agencies that need autonomous LinkedIn extraction, AI-powered candidate matching, and multi-client workflows that Recrur simply wasn't designed to support.
Recrur has been serving Baltic HR teams since 2016. They have real strengths: deep CV Online and CV Bankas integrations, a university recruitment module, and native Latvian, Estonian, and Lithuanian UI. Recrur wins on Baltic job board integrations, public sector workflows, and native Baltic-language support. Yena wins on agency CRM, AI-powered sourcing, autonomous LinkedIn extraction, and multi-client management for executive search.
| Characteristic | Yena | Recrur |
|---|---|---|
| Primary Focus | AI-native ATS + CRM for executive search agencies and staffing firms | ATS for Baltic in-house HR teams, universities, and public sector |
| Target Market | European AgenciesExecutive search firms and staffing agencies across DACH, Nordics, Baltics | Baltic In-HouseIn-house HR at Baltic companies, universities, and public institutions |
| LinkedIn Integration | AutonomousOne click — AI extracts full profile, email, phone automatically | NoneNo LinkedIn Chrome extension or automated profile extraction |
| AI Capabilities | Semantic MatchingAI semantic matching in all plans — understands context, not just keywords | NoneTraditional keyword search and manual filtering; no AI matching |
| Active Sourcing | Core WorkflowPlatform built for proactive outbound sourcing, outreach sequences, enrichment | Inbound FocusStrong on inbound applications; limited outbound sourcing tooling |
| Agency CRM | Multi-ClientManage 10+ client searches simultaneously with separate pipelines and branding | Single EmployerBuilt for one employer; no multi-client CRM or confidential search workflows |
| Language Support | EN, DE, PL, LVEnglish, German, Polish, Latvian — with more European locales in progress | EN, ET, LV, LT, RUEstonian, Latvian, Lithuanian, Russian, English — deep Baltic language coverage |
| GDPR Compliance | SOC 2 Type IGDPR-native, SOC 2 Type I certified, EU data residency, multi-country compliance | GDPR-NativeGDPR-compliant from inception; built for Baltic and EU regulatory context |
| Pricing | €49-99/user/moTransparent per-user pricing; scales with team size, no flat fee lock-in | From €149/mo flatFlat monthly pricing from €149 — affordable for small teams, pricier as headcount grows |
| Time to Go Live | 24 HoursImport candidates, connect LinkedIn, start matching — same day | 2-3 DaysGuided onboarding with Baltic language support and local job board setup |
Yes — significantly. Recrur is built for in-house HR teams at Baltic companies. It doesn't have multi-client CRM, agency billing workflows, or the outbound sourcing tools agencies need. Yena was designed from the ground up for executive search firms and staffing agencies: separate client pipelines, AI-powered candidate matching, autonomous LinkedIn extraction, and confidential search support. If you run an agency, Recrur will feel like a constraint within weeks.
No. Recrur uses traditional keyword-based filtering and manual candidate screening. There's no semantic AI matching, no automated contact enrichment, and no intelligent candidate ranking. Yena includes semantic AI matching in all plans — it understands context rather than exact keywords, so it can surface a 'VP People at a Series B startup' when you're searching for a 'Head of Talent at a growth-stage company'.
Yes. Export your candidate data from Recrur as CSV and import it into Yena. Core candidate records — contact details, CVs, notes, and application history — transfer cleanly. Once migrated, your existing candidates become searchable via AI semantic matching and can be automatically enriched with updated LinkedIn data. Yena provides free migration support on Pro and Founder plans.
Recrur starts at €149/month flat regardless of team size, which works well for a small in-house HR team. Yena costs €49-99/user/month — a solo recruiter pays less than Recrur, but a team of four starts at €196/month. The price gap reflects capability: Recrur gives you a clean inbound ATS with Baltic job board integrations. Yena adds AI matching, LinkedIn sourcing, agency CRM, and SOC 2 security certification. Run the numbers for your actual team size.
Yena's primary integration ecosystem is built around LinkedIn-based sourcing, which is where most executive search candidates are found. CV Online, CV.lv, and CV Bankas are Recrur's home territory — they have deep, long-standing integrations with those Baltic portals. If posting to Baltic job boards is central to your workflow, Recrur genuinely wins that comparison. Yena is the stronger choice when you're sourcing beyond local portals and need AI to find candidates who aren't actively applying.