Business Intelligence · head to head
Cyfe vs Recruiterbox
The short version
- Only Cyfe has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
- Each has a real cost: Cyfe dashboards are the billing unit, at 2 on the $29 Starter plan and 5 on the $39 Standard plan; Recruiterbox pricing not publicly displayed; requires contacting sales for quotes
- They diverge on capability: Cyfe covers Pre-built Widgets, Recruiterbox covers Applicant Tracking.
- Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Cyfe and Recruiterbox actually diverge.
| Attribute | Cyfe | Recruiterbox |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | Free | $250/month |
| Free tier | Yes | No |
| Platforms | Web, Mobile, Tv | Web |
| Category | Business Intelligence | HR |
| Founded | 2012 | 2011 |
Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), user rating (Not yet rated).
What each one covers
Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.
Only in Cyfe
- Pre-built Widgets
- Custom Metrics
- Historical Data
- White-labeling
- Embedding
- Google Analytics
Only in Recruiterbox
- Applicant Tracking
- Job Posting
- Candidate Management
- Team Collaboration
- Interview Scheduling
- Reporting
- Indeed
Both cover
- Web support
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Cyfe
- Building business dashboards from marketing, sales and finance sourcesnot Recruiterbox
- Displaying live metrics on office screens and shared public URLsnot Recruiterbox
Recruiterbox
- Applicant tracking system for recruiting and hiringnot Cyfe
- Workflow automation and candidate management for recruitment teamsnot Cyfe
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
Cyfe
- Dashboards are the billing unit, at 2 on the $29 Starter plan and 5 on the $39 Standard plan
- Users are capped separately, at 1 on Starter and 2 on Standard, so a two person team needs the second tier for seats alone
- Unlimited users only appears on the $119 Premier plan
- Additional dashboards beyond a plan are $5 each
- The Agency plan includes 10 clients with further clients at $19 each
Recruiterbox
- Pricing not publicly displayed; requires contacting sales for quotes
- Limited integration marketplace compared to competitors
- Web-based only; no dedicated mobile app
- Smaller feature set for enterprise-level hiring compared to larger ATS platforms
Pricing, plan by plan
Cyfe
Free- Starter$29/month
- 2 Dashboards
- 1 User
- 14-day free trial
- Standard$39/month
- 5 Dashboards
- 2 Users
- 14-day free trial
- Pro$65/month
- 10 Dashboards
- 5 Users
- 14-day free trial
- Premier$119/month
- 20 Dashboards
- Unlimited Users
- Additional dashboards available at $5 per dashboard
Recruiterbox
$250/month- Trakstar Hire$250/month
- Unlimited Jobs
- Job Board Posting
- Candidate Tracking
Which should you pick?
Choose Cyfe if
- You need pre-built widgets.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Web, Mobile, Tv.
- You also want custom metrics.
Questions people ask
- Is Cyfe or Recruiterbox better?
- Neither clearly leads. Cyfe starts at Free and Recruiterbox at $250/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Cyfe or Recruiterbox?
- Cyfe has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Cyfe and $250/month for Recruiterbox.
- Does Cyfe or Recruiterbox run on more platforms?
- Cyfe runs on Web, Mobile, Tv. Recruiterbox runs on Web.
- Can I use Cyfe for free?
- Yes. Cyfe has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Recruiterbox starts at $250/month.
- What is Cyfe best used for?
- Cyfe is most often used for building business dashboards from marketing, sales and finance sources, displaying live metrics on office screens and shared public urls. Of those, building business dashboards from marketing, sales and finance sources and displaying live metrics on office screens and shared public urls are not what Recruiterbox is typically brought in for.
- What can Cyfe do that Recruiterbox cannot?
- Cyfe covers Pre-built Widgets, Custom Metrics, Historical Data, White-labeling. Recruiterbox covers Applicant Tracking, Job Posting, Candidate Management, Team Collaboration. Both handle Web support.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
Cyfe: How much does Cyfe cost?
Cyfe offers five subscription plans: Starter at $29/month (2 dashboards, 1 user), Standard at $39/month (5 dashboards, 2 users), Pro at $65/month (10 dashboards, 5 users), Premier at $119/month (20 dashboards, unlimited users), and Agency at $190/month (100 dashboards, 15 users, 10 clients).
SourceRecruiterbox: What is Recruiterbox (now Trakstar Hire)?
Recruiterbox was rebranded as Trakstar Hire in 2021. It is a web-based applicant tracking system for managing recruitment, with features for job posting, candidate sourcing, interview scheduling, and collaborative hiring.
SourceCyfe: What features are included in all Cyfe plans?
All Cyfe tiers include unlimited history, TV mode for dashboard displays, public shareable URLs, custom logos and themes, custom SSL domain support, unlimited data exports, and embedded analytics capabilities. The 14-day free trial is available for every plan.
SourceRecruiterbox: Does Trakstar Hire integrate with other tools?
Yes, Trakstar Hire integrates with Slack for notifications, LinkedIn for candidate sourcing, and Google Workspace. Recruiters receive notifications in Slack when candidates move through stages or when interviews are scheduled.
SourceCyfe: What is included in Cyfe's Agency plan?
The Agency plan at $190/month includes 100 dashboards, 15 users, and 10 clients. Additional clients cost $19 each. The plan provides 100% white label branding, branded widgets, custom CSS, and full client management features.
SourceRecruiterbox: How many candidates can Trakstar Hire manage?
Trakstar Hire (formerly Recruiterbox) processes over 300,000 applicants added monthly, interviews over 1 million candidates annually, and handles 5,000+ new hires monthly.
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