Top Affordable Applicant Tracking Systems for Growing Small Companies

A curated list of budget‑friendly ATS solutions that scale with small businesses, offering essential recruiting features without breaking the bank.

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Intuitive drag‑and‑drop pipeline, email & SMS outreach, and basic reporting. Free plan for up to 1 active job; paid plans start at $149/mo.

Full‑featured ATS with resume parsing, interview scheduling, and integrations with Zoho suite. Starter plan at $25/mo per user.

Modern UI, AI‑powered sourcing, and collaborative hiring tools. Essential plan for small teams at $99/mo per job.

Free recruiting CRM with unlimited users, job posting to free boards, and basic analytics. Paid plans start at $120/mo.

#6 JazzHR

Simple pipeline, custom workflows, and affordable pricing ($39/mo for 1 active job). Good for startups needing quick setup.

Collaborative hiring with customizable pipelines, email templates, and integration marketplace. Starter plan $109/mo for up to 5 users.

All‑in‑one HR suite with ATS, onboarding, and time‑off tracking. Free for up to 50 employees; paid plans from $39/mo.

Robust ATS with candidate relationship management and analytics. Small‑business tier starts at $299/mo but offers a discounted starter bundle.

Easy‑to‑use ATS with job board syndication, interview scheduling, and reporting. Pricing starts at $99/mo for up to 5 users.

#11 HireHive

Affordable cloud ATS with automated email workflows, candidate scoring, and Slack integration. Plans begin at $49/mo.

#12 Lever

Talent acquisition suite with collaborative hiring and analytics. Lever Lite offers a low‑cost entry point for small teams ($120/mo).

Integrated ATS within BambooHR’s HR platform. Simple pipeline and interview scheduling; add‑on starts at $99/mo.

#14 JobScore

Free tier includes unlimited users and job postings to major boards; paid plans add advanced reporting and branding.

Streamlined ATS with email templates, interview scheduling, and mobile app. Starter plan $149/mo for up to 5 users.

#16 CATS

Customizable pipeline, resume parsing, and robust reporting. Small‑business pricing starts at $69/mo.