Why it ranks here: For a small hiring team, Breezy Bootstrap reaches more than 50 job boards on a free plan, with one active opening or pool at a time.
Not a fit if: you routinely recruit for several roles at once; the free Bootstrap plan permits one active opening or candidate pool.
Starting price
Quote-based
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Breezy offers a full-featured 14-day trial without a credit card.
Why it ranks here: Employers coordinating candidate management with broad sourcing get Jobvite’s ATS alongside job broadcast and recruitment marketing.
Not a fit if: you need a public starting figure before procurement review; Jobvite sells configurable packages by quote.
Why it ranks here: Smaller employers can combine ApplicantStack Starter’s job-board reach with candidate stages and scoring, within its one-posting limit.
Not a fit if: you hire for several openings simultaneously; Starter permits only one active job posting.
Why it ranks here: Small businesses can start with JazzHR Hero’s three monthly job postings and move to Plus for structured interviews and assessments.
Not a fit if: you need annual software spend under $1,000; JazzHR Hero is billed at $1,000 per year.
Why it ranks here: Employers mixing inbound and referral sourcing get Hireology job boards, referrals, QR codes and recruiting campaigns in one workflow.
Not a fit if: you need to compare a published entry amount before requesting a demo; Hireology shows package comparisons but no starting price.
Why it ranks here: Talent teams using relationship-led sourcing can combine Lever’s ATS and CRM for candidate sourcing and nurture.
Not a fit if: you need public pricing to compare recruiting budgets; Lever supplies a customized quote instead of a starting amount.
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For a small business choosing an applicant tracking system, compare Breezy HR’s free Bootstrap plan and 50-plus job boards with paid options such as Homerun Core’s three job slots or Workable Standard’s unlimited jobs, subject to fair-use limits.
Applicant tracking system pricing, careers pages, and candidate communication
Compare the plan boundary and the hiring workflow together: job slots, candidate contact, interview scheduling and feedback can change which option fits a small team.
Use the matrix to compare each vendor’s listed capabilities. Legal compliance is not inferred from product descriptions. See the Applicant Tracking System hub for focused comparisons.
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: vendors identifying the product as an applicant-tracking system form the first tier; within that tier, more documented capabilities among job distribution, pipeline, interviews, feedback, and privacy come first, followed by public price transparency, total known facts, then vendor name alphabetically. Every listed product has at least three known category facts. This editorial order is not a quality score.
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Best Applicant Tracking System 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.
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.
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
Plus $3,480 /yr billed annually Everything in Hero, plus: Up to 200 active jobs AI-Powered Candidate Matching Structured Interviews & Assessments Configurable Task Automation Standard Reporting
JazzHR helps small businesses hire faster with easy-to-use recruiting software built to streamline everything from job posting to offer letters — without the complexity of enterprise ATS platforms.
ATS Standard Easily source and manage new candidates with our comprehensive ATS which includes unlimited job postings to 6000+ job board options, efficient screening, and unlimited support.
A diversified strategy helps find and attract the right people faster, while building a pipeline of qualified candidates for every role. Features: Job Boards Career Sites Referrals QR Codes Campaigns.
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.
