Why it ranks here: Employers collecting applicant consent on a free entry can use Breezy Bootstrap, which pairs consent tools with a one-opening limit.
Not a fit if: you keep several openings or candidate pools active at once; Breezy Bootstrap permits only one active opening or pool.
Starting price
Quote-based
Free plan
Yes
Free trial
Breezy offers a full-featured 14-day trial without a credit card.
Why it ranks here: Small teams separating sensitive applicant records by role get Homerun settings that control access to candidate profiles and information.
Not a fit if: you plan more than three live roles; Homerun Core includes three job slots.
Starting price
EUR 139 per month · as of October 2026
Free plan
No
Free trial
Homerun offers a 15-day free trial without a credit card.
Why it ranks here: Recruiters reviewing resume-data handling can see Jobvite’s statement that it processes and stores personal information from candidate resumes.
Not a fit if: you need a public amount before approving a privacy budget; Jobvite offers configurable quote pricing.
Why it ranks here: Teams comparing operational controls can review Greenhouse permissions approvals, an audit-log API and privacy tools for customer data duties.
Not a fit if: you must compare a listed amount before procurement; Greenhouse presents plans through a demo request without a starting price.
Why it ranks here: Buyers screening published privacy statements can see ApplicantStack list security and privacy practices while naming no specific controls.
Not a fit if: you need several simultaneous vacancies on Starter; ApplicantStack limits the plan to one active job posting.
Why it ranks here: Procurement teams checking published security statements can review Workable’s ISO 27001, ISO 27017, SOC 2 Type II and SOC 3 listings.
Not a fit if: you need Standard below $299 monthly for a 1–20 employee company; Workable lists $299 per month.
Starting price
$299 per month · as of October 2026
Free plan
See vendor
Free trial
Workable offers a free trial.
Candidate pipeline and records
Sourcing, screening, messaging
Interview coordination
Video interviews add-on
Hiring-team feedback and approvals
See vendor
Candidate data access, retention, and deletion
See vendor
For employers comparing candidate data retention and access, treat published controls as separate checks: Greenhouse lists permissions approvals, an audit-log API and privacy tools for customer data duties. Review vendor-specific retention and deletion separately; these statements do not establish legal compliance.
Recruitment applicant information, retention periods, and access controls
Review role permissions, audit records, deletion tools and candidate workflow coverage separately, then confirm the retention period your jurisdiction and policy require.
Ranked on documented capabilities and verified pricing from official vendor sources. Every fact links to its source and check date, and the criteria are specific to this buying situation.
Evidence order: products with explicit candidate access, privacy, deletion, or retention controls rank first, followed by products with published security statements, then other recruiting products with relevant candidate workflows. Within each tier, compare documented page-relevant capabilities, public price transparency, total known facts, then vendor name alphabetically. Legal compliance is not inferred; each product has at least three known category facts.
Compare the deciding features
Category-specific workflows and plan requirements
Best Applicant Tracking System for Candidate Data Privacy 2026: documented features
Visual hiring pipeline Visually shuffle candidates through each stage of your hiring process. Clear candidate profiles Contact details, applications, emails and reviews are all organized in one profile per candidate.
Visual hiring pipeline Visually shuffle candidates through each stage of your hiring process. Clear candidate profiles Contact details, applications, emails and reviews are all organized in one profile per candidate. Scorecards At each stage you can leave extensive reviews with scorecards, notes and a verdict on whether to move the candidate to the next stage or disqualify them. Roles & Permissions You're in charge of every team member's roles and access to things like the job post editor, candidate profiles, sensitive information and more.
Employ’s security programs and practices have been independently verified against the SOC 2 and ISO 27001 framework. Our Jobvite by Employ Platform receives, processes, and stores personal information captured in resumes submitted by candidates seeking employment opportunities.
Applicant tracking system Run every stage of hiring, from sourcing to onboarding One end-to-end hiring ecosystem that adapts to how you hire, with security, governance and responsible AI built in.
We prioritize security, privacy, compliance and reliability by keeping up with key certifications and global compliance standards, undergoing regular third-party audits and more. Product security features – Single sign-on, SCIM user provisioning, audit log API, permissions approvals and a dedicated security team with a 24/7/365 security operations center. Security program – Annual third-party penetration testing, a bug bounty program, embedded security throughout the development cycle and encryption in transit and at rest. Privacy by Design – Platform comes with built-in features and tools to help customers perform their data privacy duties.
The ATS behind great hiring With AI running through the whole hiring process, helping your team move faster, stay sharper and spend less time on admin.
Starter $29 .99 per month START FOR FREE 1 Active Job Ideal for start-ups, smaller companies or those with low volume hiring needs. Limited to 1 active job posting at any one time.
Access to popular & niche job boards Text-to-apply functionality Standard reports Email templates API for integrations Seamless integrations for assessments, background checks, virtual interviews & more Regular product enhancements Flexibility for high-volume hiring Qualifying & knockout question capability Advanced data security & privacy.
Ashby is robust enough to handle your entire recruiting workflow - ATS, CRM & Sourcing, Scheduling, and Analytics - while incorporating the latest AI advancements every step of the way.
Get Your Customized Quote Discover flexible, scalable pricing tailored to your hiring needs. Core Platform ATS & CRM in one Manage sourcing, nurturing, and hiring in a single platform with built-in CRM and ATS functionality, no integrations or toggling required. Unlimited AI interview transcripts and summaries to streamline feedback and decision-making.
Standard $299 /month 1 - 20 employees Recruiting Candidate sourcing suite Applicant tracking system Unlimited active jobs Subject to fair usage limits Hiring plan 9 native language options Custom report builder Additional permission sets Texting + $89 /mo Video interviews + $109 /mo Start a free trial
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