Comparison
Looking for an NCSA alternative? How Recrua is different
Recruiting platforms and Recrua solve different problems. Here's an honest look so you can pick what fits your family.
| Recruiting platforms | Recrua | |
|---|---|---|
| Model | Profile + tools you use | Done-for-you outreach campaign |
| Who contacts coaches | Mostly the family | Recrua, from the athlete |
| Reply handling | The family | Recrua manages every reply |
| Pricing | Varies by plan | $2,000 standard campaign |
| Best for | Families with time to run it | Families who want it run for them |
Platform features and prices change; check each provider's current offering. NCSA is a trademark of its owner; Recrua is not affiliated.
When a platform makes sense
If your family has time to research programs, email coaches every couple of weeks and track replies, a profile-based platform plus our free coach email guide can work.
When Recrua makes sense
If coaches aren't contacting your athlete and nobody has the hours to run outreach to dozens of programs, Recrua does it for you — targeting, personalized emails and every reply. See how it works and pricing.
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