Migrate your PCRecruiter data
Recruitment-focused ATS/CRM built by Main Sequence Technology, combining applicant tracking with client relationship management. Designed for staffing firms and in-house recruiters managing both candidates and clients in one system.
In its favor
Why people choose PCRecruiter
The signal that keeps PCRecruiter on the shortlist. Sourced from G2, Capterra, and customer scoping calls.
SOC 2 certified, privately hosted platform with US-based support and no dependency on major cloud providers for data sovereignty and pricing stability.
Award-winning support team consistently praised for prompt, knowledgeable, and courteous service across reviews from long-term customers going back to 2005.
Flexible database structure allows the same record to function as both a candidate and a client, supporting company-centric workflows for agency and direct-hire operations.
Free RESTful API access included with all accounts, enabling custom integrations, data imports/exports, and workflow automation for staffing firms with proprietary processes.
Configurable pipelines, automations, and custom layouts let recruiting teams adapt the system to niche workflows without requiring enterprise-level customization costs.
Complex initial setup and customization process creates a steep learning curve, with onboarding new users taking longer than expected for smaller teams.
Search functionality limitations frustrate users trying to filter candidates by specific criteria such as licensing or geographic requirements without workarounds.
Slow feature development cycle leaves the interface feeling dated compared to modern ATS/CRM alternatives with updated user experiences.
Mass email functionality is a known pain point requiring a learning curve, with communication features lagging behind competitors for outreach and follow-up sequences.
Reasons to switch
Why people leave PCRecruiter
The recurring reasons buyers give for replacing PCRecruiter. Presented as facts, not knocks.
Platform scorecard
Strengths, weaknesses, and where PCRecruiter fits
Grades across six dimensions, plus a SWOT-style view of where the platform shines and where it falls short.
SWOT — strengths, weaknesses, and use-case fit
Strengths
Weaknesses
Where it works
Where it struggles
Pricing tiers
PCRecruiter pricing overview
PCRecruiter charges per user per month on a 2-year contract basis, with basic accounts starting around $85/user/month and PCRM tier at approximately $115/user/month. Enterprise self-hosted installation is available under custom pricing. A one-time setup and training fee applies at onboarding, and data migration costs are quoted based on source system complexity but are described as below industry standard.
Basic (Monthly)
Tier 1 of 3
~$85/user/month
What's included
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What gets migrated
PCRecruiter object support
Object-by-object support for PCRecruiter migrations. Per-pair details surface during scoping.
People (Candidates)
Fully supportedThe core record type in PCRecruiter. A Person record can serve as a Candidate, a Client contact, or both simultaneously due to the company-centric model. Standard fields include name, contact info, resume, status, and source. We migrate Person records 1:1 and tag them with the appropriate role context in the destination.
Positions (Job Orders)
Fully supportedPosition records contain job details, requirements, pipeline configuration, and associations to Candidate records. We preserve the full position structure including pipeline stage definitions, required fields, and automations attached to each position during migration.
Companies (Client Organizations)
Fully supportedCompany records in PCRecruiter function as the parent entity for both client relationships and candidate affiliations. We migrate Companies as the central hub and reassign their associated People and Position records accordingly in the destination system.
Placements
Fully supportedPlacement records represent successful hires and contain billing information, start dates, employee details, and client associations. We map Placements to the destination's equivalent object and preserve the link back to the originating Position and placed Candidate.
Activities
Mapping requiredActivity records include emails, calls, notes, meetings, and tasks logged against People or Positions. PCRecruiter stores detailed activity history. We export activity logs and map them to the destination's activity/engagement objects, noting that email body content formatting may require post-migration review.
Attachments
Fully supportedResume files, documents, and uploaded files associated with People, Positions, or Companies are migrated via the attachments API endpoint. We preserve file associations to their parent records and handle duplicate file names during import.
Pipeline Stages
Fully supportedPipeline stages are configurable per-position or as shared templates. We extract the stage definitions, step names, order, and any automations triggered at each stage. Stages are recreated in the destination using equivalent workflow or pipeline configuration.
Custom Fields
Mapping requiredPCRecruiter supports custom fields on Person, Company, Position, and Placement records. We map custom field values to destination custom properties, applying field-type conversion (text, dropdown, date, checkbox) and preserving any picklist option values.
Automations
Mapping requiredWorkflow automations in PCRecruiter trigger emails, status changes, and field updates based on pipeline events or record conditions. We document automation logic and recreate triggering events in the destination system where equivalent automation features exist.
Users/Owners
Mapping requiredUser accounts in PCRecruiter include login credentials, roles, and ownership assignments on records. We map Users to the destination's user model and reassign record ownership during import, noting any role permission differences that may require post-migration adjustment.
Multiple Databases
Mapping requiredPCRecruiter accounts can have multiple independent databases for different markets, divisions, or archival purposes. We either consolidate all databases into a single destination account or migrate each database as a separate workspace, depending on the destination system's multi-database support.
Tags/Labels
Fully supportedTags in PCRecruiter label People, Companies, and Positions for segmentation and filtering. We migrate tags as a flat taxonomy and recreate them in the destination as tags, labels, or segments depending on the target system's terminology.
| Object | Support | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| People (Candidates) | Fully supported | The core record type in PCRecruiter. A Person record can serve as a Candidate, a Client contact, or both simultaneously due to the company-centric model. Standard fields include name, contact info, resume, status, and source. We migrate Person records 1:1 and tag them with the appropriate role context in the destination. |
| Positions (Job Orders) | Fully supported | Position records contain job details, requirements, pipeline configuration, and associations to Candidate records. We preserve the full position structure including pipeline stage definitions, required fields, and automations attached to each position during migration. |
| Companies (Client Organizations) | Fully supported | Company records in PCRecruiter function as the parent entity for both client relationships and candidate affiliations. We migrate Companies as the central hub and reassign their associated People and Position records accordingly in the destination system. |
| Placements | Fully supported | Placement records represent successful hires and contain billing information, start dates, employee details, and client associations. We map Placements to the destination's equivalent object and preserve the link back to the originating Position and placed Candidate. |
| Activities | Mapping required | Activity records include emails, calls, notes, meetings, and tasks logged against People or Positions. PCRecruiter stores detailed activity history. We export activity logs and map them to the destination's activity/engagement objects, noting that email body content formatting may require post-migration review. |
| Attachments | Fully supported | Resume files, documents, and uploaded files associated with People, Positions, or Companies are migrated via the attachments API endpoint. We preserve file associations to their parent records and handle duplicate file names during import. |
| Pipeline Stages | Fully supported | Pipeline stages are configurable per-position or as shared templates. We extract the stage definitions, step names, order, and any automations triggered at each stage. Stages are recreated in the destination using equivalent workflow or pipeline configuration. |
| Custom Fields | Mapping required | PCRecruiter supports custom fields on Person, Company, Position, and Placement records. We map custom field values to destination custom properties, applying field-type conversion (text, dropdown, date, checkbox) and preserving any picklist option values. |
| Automations | Mapping required | Workflow automations in PCRecruiter trigger emails, status changes, and field updates based on pipeline events or record conditions. We document automation logic and recreate triggering events in the destination system where equivalent automation features exist. |
| Users/Owners | Mapping required | User accounts in PCRecruiter include login credentials, roles, and ownership assignments on records. We map Users to the destination's user model and reassign record ownership during import, noting any role permission differences that may require post-migration adjustment. |
| Multiple Databases | Mapping required | PCRecruiter accounts can have multiple independent databases for different markets, divisions, or archival purposes. We either consolidate all databases into a single destination account or migrate each database as a separate workspace, depending on the destination system's multi-database support. |
| Tags/Labels | Fully supported | Tags in PCRecruiter label People, Companies, and Positions for segmentation and filtering. We migrate tags as a flat taxonomy and recreate them in the destination as tags, labels, or segments depending on the target system's terminology. |
Gotchas
What to watch for in PCRecruiter migrations
Issues we've hit on past PCRecruiter migrations, tagged by severity. FlitStack AI handles every one — surfacing them up front because buyer engineering teams want to know.
Multi-pass conversion process spans 4-8+ weeks
Multiple databases require explicit migration strategy
API pricing model counts every operation as a call
Custom field naming conventions require manual mapping
| Severity | Issue |
|---|---|
| Medium | Multi-pass conversion process spans 4-8+ weeks |
| Medium | Multiple databases require explicit migration strategy |
| Low | API pricing model counts every operation as a call |
| Low | Custom field naming conventions require manual mapping |
Leaving PCRecruiter?
Where PCRecruiter customers move next
5 destinations PCRecruiter can migrate to.
How a PCRecruiter migration works
Four steps, PCRecruiter-specific
Connect
API key (managed via 3scale.net developer portal) into PCRecruiter. Scopes limited to read-only on the data we move.
Map
We translate PCRecruiter-specific structures (custom fields, objects, value lists) to the destination's model.
Sample
Test with a 50–200 record subset to validate PCRecruiter quirks before production.
Migrate
Full migration with PCRecruiter rate-limit handling. Rollback available throughout.
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