CoRecruit Review
The only AI notetaker built specifically around the staffing agency and executive search workflow, using a silent desktop client and a proprietary phone-bridge so no bot ever joins a call
Pros
- +Bot-free capture across phone calls, video meetings (Zoom, Teams, Google Meet, Webex), WhatsApp, FaceTime, and in-person conversations, solving the phone-capture gap most general notetakers miss entirely
- +Deep write-back to Bullhorn, JobAdder, Loxo, and Crelate, mapping data directly to ATS fields rather than dumping unstructured text that still needs manual cleanup
- +Generates client-ready candidate submittals, formatted scorecards, and CV summaries automatically, rather than leaving that formatting work to the recruiter
- +Strong reported time savings, with 73% of users saving more than 4 hours a week and 19% saving more than 10 hours weekly, according to CoRecruit's own data corroborated by independent G2 analysis
- +High G2 satisfaction score (82) and NPS (8.8/10), with reviewers specifically citing clean ATS data and one-click submittals as standout benefits
- +Includes free VoIP calling with unlimited US/CA minutes on every plan, so agencies aren't stitching together a separate phone system and a notetaker
Cons
- −Newer product with a shorter track record and fewer independent reviews than more established general-purpose or recruiting-specific competitors like Metaview or Fireflies
- −G2 data shows CoRecruit scoring lower than Metaview on ease of use (9.0 vs. 9.6) and ease of setup (8.8 vs. 9.6), a real trade-off for the additional configuration its submittal generation requires
- −Pricing starts at $64/user/mo minimum, well above general-purpose alternatives like Bluedot or Fireflies, which is reasonable for an agency but harder to justify for a solo recruiter doing occasional interviews
- −Not built for in-house talent acquisition teams. CoRecruit's own materials are explicit that it isn't designed for a single hiring manager with no client-facing submittal workflow
- −80.3% of CoRecruit's reviewer base works specifically in staffing and recruiting, meaning there's limited independent evidence of how it performs outside that specific niche
- −Deeper feature set means a steeper learning curve than a simple transcription tool, since candidate submittals, job order documentation, and custom templates all require initial setup
CoRecruit (formerly Quil) was built around one specific gap general-purpose notetakers keep missing: most recruiter conversations happen by phone, not on scheduled video calls. For this review, we looked at its G2 review base of 475 reviews, its own product materials, and independent comparisons against Metaview and Otter.ai to see how it holds up specifically for staffing and executive search workflows.
How CoRecruit works
CoRecruit captures conversations through two separate mechanisms depending on the channel. For phone calls and VoIP, a proprietary phone-bridge picks up audio without any bot joining the call. For video meetings and in-person conversations, a silent desktop client does the same job, capturing audio without a visible participant appearing on screen. Once a conversation is captured, CoRecruit generates structured candidate submittals, formatted scorecards, and CV summaries rather than a raw transcript, then writes that data directly into specific fields inside Bullhorn, JobAdder, Loxo, or Crelate.
Custom note templates handle different meeting types differently, so a candidate screen, a business development call, and a reference check each produce output structured around what that specific conversation actually needs. An AI Interview Agent component, a distinct G2-recognized category where CoRecruit holds a 9.4 score, goes further still, surfacing structured insights and populating job order documentation automatically.
Setup and day-to-day use
Getting started involves a 7-day free trial with no credit card required, though G2 data suggests the setup process takes longer than a simpler competitor like Metaview, largely because of the additional configuration CoRecruit’s submittal templates and ATS field mapping require. Once configured, day-to-day use follows the recruiter’s existing call and meeting patterns closely, since CoRecruit works across cell phone calls, VoIP, video platforms, WhatsApp, FaceTime, and in-person meetings without requiring the recruiter to change how they take calls.
The most frequently cited day-to-day benefit in reviews is the reduction in administrative work after each call: rather than manually writing up notes and updating Bullhorn, recruiters report the submittal and CRM update largely happening automatically, freeing time for candidate and client relationship work instead.
Pricing breakdown
CoRecruit’s pricing starts at $64/user/mo on annual billing for the Starter tier, which includes botless capture, the AI notetaker, VoIP calling, ATS write-back, and custom templates. The Growth and Professional tiers add AI-generated submittals, client follow-ups, resume parsing, custom branding, and deeper ATS field mapping, though exact pricing for those tiers requires a sales conversation. An Enterprise tier adds volume pricing, dedicated onboarding, and admin controls, also requiring direct contact. Every paid plan includes free VoIP calling with unlimited US/CA minutes, and a 7-day free trial is available with no credit card required to start.
Who should consider it
CoRecruit is a strong fit for staffing agencies, boutique search firms, and executive search firms that do significant outreach by phone and want their ATS updated automatically rather than manually, particularly teams already frustrated with re-typing notes into Bullhorn after every call. It’s a weaker fit for in-house talent acquisition teams running a single hiring manager’s interview loop without a client-facing submittal workflow, and for solo recruiters whose call volume doesn’t justify the $64/user/mo minimum.
Key Features
- Botless capture across phone, VoIP, video, WhatsApp, FaceTime, and in-person meetings
- Native write-back to Bullhorn, JobAdder, Loxo, and Crelate
- AI-generated candidate submittals, scorecards, and CV summaries
- Custom note templates by meeting type (candidate screen, BD call, reference check)
- Free built-in VoIP dialer with unlimited US/CA calling
- AI Interview Agent for structured insight and job order documentation
- Resume parsing and automatic reformatting
Platforms
Web browser extension, Mac and Windows desktop apps, iOS and Android mobile apps
Integrations
Bullhorn, JobAdder, Loxo, Crelate
Best For
Verdict
CoRecruit solves a specific, well-documented gap: most recruiter conversations happen by phone, and most AI notetakers, including some built specifically for recruiting, are designed around video calls instead. Its botless phone-bridge, deep ATS write-back, and automatically generated candidate submittals are genuine differentiators, reflected in a reviewer base where over 80% work specifically in staffing and recruiting. The honest trade-offs are real too: it's a newer product with a shorter independent track record than established competitors, pricing starts well above general-purpose tools, and the deeper feature set takes more setup time than a simple transcription tool. For a staffing agency or executive search firm running real call volume, that trade-off is easy to justify. For a solo recruiter or an in-house TA team without a client-facing submittal workflow, a general-purpose or corporate-focused alternative is likely a better starting point.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does CoRecruit really work without a bot on phone calls, not just video meetings?
Yes, this is CoRecruit's core differentiator. It uses a proprietary phone-bridge specifically to capture cell phone calls and VoIP conversations without a bot, alongside a silent desktop client for video meetings and in-person conversations that most competitors, including some built specifically for recruiting, don't reliably capture at all.
How is CoRecruit different from Metaview?
Metaview is built for the formal, calendar-driven interview loops corporate talent acquisition teams run on Zoom and Google Meet, and G2 data shows it scoring higher on ease of use and setup. CoRecruit is built for the third-party agency model, with candidate submittals, job order documentation, and phone-heavy outreach, at the cost of a steeper setup.
Is CoRecruit worth it for a solo recruiter?
It can be, but the pricing, starting at $64/user/mo, is built around the time savings an agency gets from automated submittals and ATS write-back at volume. A solo recruiter doing occasional interviews may find a lower-cost general-purpose tool like Bluedot or Fireflies delivers most of the value at a fraction of the cost.
Does CoRecruit integrate with my ATS?
CoRecruit writes directly into specific fields in Bullhorn, JobAdder, Loxo, and Crelate rather than exporting a generic text block. If your agency runs a different ATS, confirm current integration support directly with CoRecruit before committing.
Is my call data secure with CoRecruit?
CoRecruit states all data is stored securely in the cloud with encryption at rest and in transit, that call history stays within your account, and that it is never used to train external models. Admins and individual recruiters can delete recordings and transcripts at any time from within the platform.