Can I migrate from Zoho Recruit to Oblivion?

Yes. Oblivion includes free data migration from Zoho Recruit. Our team handles the full transfer of candidates, clients, and job history within 48 hours.

Oblivion vs Zoho Recruit | Oblivion vs Zoho Recruit — Why Agencies Are Switching in 2026

The Problems with Zoho Recruit

❌ Per-user pricing that doubles costs as you hire

This is the #1 complaint from Zoho Recruit users switching to Oblivion.

❌ WhatsApp integration requires expensive add-on

Gaps that cost agencies time and money every single week.

❌ Limited labour supply & shift management

Forces workarounds with spreadsheets or expensive integrations.

❌ No built-in umbrella company payroll

Critical for modern candidate engagement — missing in Zoho Recruit.

❌ Support only via tickets (no dedicated manager)

Support gaps that slow agencies down at critical moments.

✅ Oblivion includes all of this

Built for agencies managing temps, perm placements, clients, payroll and compliance — all from one platform.

Oblivion vs Zoho Recruit — Feature by Feature

Feature	Oblivion	Zoho Recruit
Flat-rate pricing	✅ Yes — from $499/mo	❌ Per-seat charges
60-day free trial	✅ No credit card needed	❌ Shorter trial periods
ATS + CRM combined	✅ Fully integrated	✅ Yes
WhatsApp messaging	✅ Built-in bulk messaging	❌ Not included
Shift scheduling	✅ Full temp worker scheduling	❌ Not available
Umbrella payroll	✅ Integrated invoicing	❌ No payroll tools
GDPR compliance	✅ Right-to-work, DBS checks	❌ Limited
AI CV parsing	✅ 42+ AI features	❌ Basic only
Dedicated account manager	✅ On all plans	❌ Enterprise only
Free data migration	✅ 48-hour migration	❌ Paid service

Feature

Oblivion

Zoho Recruit

Flat-rate pricing

✅ Yes — from $499/mo

❌ Per-seat charges

60-day free trial

✅ No credit card needed

❌ Shorter trial periods

ATS + CRM combined

✅ Fully integrated

✅ Yes

WhatsApp messaging

✅ Built-in bulk messaging

❌ Not included

Shift scheduling

✅ Full temp worker scheduling

❌ Not available

Umbrella payroll

✅ Integrated invoicing

❌ No payroll tools

GDPR compliance

✅ Right-to-work, DBS checks

❌ Limited

AI CV parsing

✅ 42+ AI features

❌ Basic only

Dedicated account manager

✅ On all plans

❌ Enterprise only

Free data migration

✅ 48-hour migration

❌ Paid service

Transparent Pricing vs Zoho Recruit's Per-Seat Model

Zoho Recruit

From $25/user/month (flat-rate platform = unlimited cost)

Costs increase with every recruiter you add. No budget certainty.

Oblivion

From $499/mo flat — 20 users, unlimited candidates

One fixed monthly price. Grow your team without growing your bill.

Common Questions About Switching from Zoho Recruit

Is Oblivion better than Zoho Recruit for staffing agencies?

Zoho Recruit works for in-house HR, but recruitment agencies need shift scheduling, GDPR right-to-work checks, and WhatsApp messaging built in — not as paid extras.

How does the pricing compare?

Zoho Recruit charges From $25/user/month (flat-rate platform = unlimited cost). Oblivion charges From $499/mo flat — 20 users, unlimited candidates. For agencies with 5+ recruiters, the savings are immediate and compound as you grow.

How long does migration from Zoho Recruit take?

Our migration team handles everything in 48 hours. We transfer all candidates, client records, job history, and documents — no data loss, no downtime.

What happens after the free trial?

After your 60-day trial you choose your plan — Starter at $499/mo, Professional at $999/mo, or Enterprise at $1,999/mo. No hidden fees, no setup costs.

Oblivion vs Zoho Recruit