Chameleon-i Review, Pricing & Features

Chameleon-i is a recruitment CRM and ATS for agencies with AI, telephony and WhatsApp. Core starts at £80 per user/month with a 14-day free trial.

Researched and fact-checked by Bartu Cavusoglu · Updated October 26, 2026

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What is Chameleon-i?

Chameleon-i is a recruitment CRM and applicant tracking system built for recruitment agencies, with a particular focus on UK agencies. It manages candidates, clients, companies and vacancies in one platform, alongside calls, WhatsApp, email, documents and AI-assisted workflows. Chameleoni Ltd supplies it and describes it as a mature platform built from long-running recruitment CRM experience.

The central idea is consolidation. Instead of running a database, a phone system, messaging and sourcing as separate tools, agencies keep the recruitment record at the centre and add channels as modules. It supports permanent, contract and temporary recruitment, and the vendor positions it as pay as you go with no long contracts.

How does Chameleon-i work?

Recruiters work from a connected workspace where each candidate, client and job record collects related activity. WhatsApp replies are linked to records, calls are captured against jobs, and CVs are parsed for recruiter review. An AI assistant suggests matching candidates, summaries and next actions, which the recruiter then reviews and decides on.

The platform is licensed in layers. Core provides the CRM and ATS foundation, and the Temporary Recruitment Module adds booking and portal tools. Optional modules for telephony, WhatsApp, website integration, sourcing and AI can be added as needed. The vendor says it will confirm configuration, usage charges and other commercial terms before an agency commits.

Key features of Chameleon-i

Core covers candidate, client, company and vacancy management, applicant tracking and placement workflows, email integration, reporting, mobile access and GDPR tools. Jobs, shortlists and submissions sit in the same system, so a desk can move from first search to placement without leaving the record.

AI support covers CV parsing, candidate matching, notes and follow-up. Telephony lets teams make, receive and route calls beside the record, with call recording and summaries described on the site. Contact-X finds professional profiles, reveals available contact details and builds outreach lists. The temporary module adds booking, availability and assignment management, plus portals.

Key Features

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Core pricing is published at £80 per user per month, with the temporary module shown at +£35 per user per month.
  • Rolling 30-day licence with no Core setup fee lets agencies add or remove users and modules as teams change.
  • Covers permanent, contract and temporary recruitment, including candidate and client portals for temp desks.
  • Telephony, WhatsApp, AI assistance and sourcing sit next to the CRM record instead of in separate tools.
  • A 14-day free trial is available, and the vendor publishes comparison guides against Bullhorn, Vincere and Recruit CRM.

Cons

  • There is no free plan; the entry point is a 14-day trial followed by a paid per-user licence.
  • WhatsApp, Contact-X and the AI Agent have no public prices and are quoted on enquiry.
  • Telephony, AI Voice Receptionist and website integration are paid extras, so total cost rises with modules.
  • The sources name few third-party integrations, and the site is focused on UK agencies.

Pricing

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Chameleon-i?

Chameleon-i is a recruitment CRM and applicant tracking system for recruitment agencies, supplied by Chameleoni Ltd. It manages candidates, clients, jobs and placements, and adds AI assistance, telephony, WhatsApp and sourcing tools.

How much does Chameleon-i cost?

The Core User Licence is £80 per user per month. Adding the Temporary Recruitment Module brings it to £115 per user per month including Core. Optional modules such as Telephony (£40 per user per month) are charged separately, and prices exclude VAT where applicable.

Does Chameleon-i have a free trial?

Yes. The site offers a 14-day free trial. Core is otherwise supplied on a rolling 30-day licence with no Core setup fee.

Who is Chameleon-i best for?

It is aimed at recruitment agencies, especially UK agencies, that want one system for CRM, ATS, sourcing, communications and AI-assisted work. It supports permanent, contract and temporary recruitment.

Does Chameleon-i support temporary recruitment?

Yes, through a Temporary Recruitment Module. It includes temporary worker booking workflows, candidate and client temporary portals, availability and assignment management, and temporary recruitment reporting.

What AI features does Chameleon-i offer?

The site describes AI CV parsing, candidate matching, summaries, next-action suggestions and an AI assistant for supported workflows. An AI Voice Receptionist can also handle inbound calls and route callers. The AI Agent and its pricing are available on enquiry.

Does Chameleon-i include calling and WhatsApp?

They are optional modules. Telephony is £40 per user per month and lets teams make, receive, route and review calls beside the record. WhatsApp is priced on enquiry.

Can I switch to Chameleon-i from another system?

The vendor says migration support is available for agencies moving from older or narrower recruitment systems. It also publishes buyer guides on switching from Bullhorn and on migration considerations.

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