Head to head

100Hires vs Ashby

Same facts, side by side: starting price, free tier, MCP, API and what each one is actually built for.

100Hires

$49/mo Free trial

AI-first SMB ATS with scoring, outreach, and a first-party MCP. Start is $49/mo billed annually; 14-day trial.

Where 100Hires fits

Small in-house teams that want AI scoring in the ATS
Buyers who need a first-party MCP
Teams posting to Indeed, LinkedIn, and ZipRecruiter from one login
Desks that will take a 14-day trial before paying

Ashby

$400/mo

All-in-one ATS plus analytics for growth teams. Foundations starts at $400/month for up to 100 employees, with 10% off annual.

Where Ashby fits

Growth-stage talent teams
Companies that want analytics without a second tool
Desks that want MCP on hiring data
Teams comparing Ashby against Greenhouse

At a glance

Detail	100Hires	Ashby
Starting price	$49/mo	$400/mo
Free tier	–No	–No
Free trial	Yes	Not on record
MCP server	✓Yes	✓Yes
Public API	✓Yes	✓Yes
Listed under	ATS	ATS, CRM
Capterra	4.9 from 1,180 reviews	4.4 from 15 reviews

Where they pull apart

100Hires

Stands out: Public $49 Start plan plus a first-party MCP, which most SMB ATS tools still do not ship.

Watch out: Monthly Start is $99. AI credits are tiered (100 on Start). Do not budget the annual $49 as unlimited AI and unlimited jobs.

Not the right fit for

Staffing agencies that need a VMS
Enterprises that already live in Greenhouse
Teams that refuse AI on the hiring workflow

Ashby

Stands out: Scheduling, CRM, reporting and analytics in one ATS, with a hosted MCP.

Watch out: The $400/month floor is real, and the higher tiers go back to a sales conversation.

Not the right fit for

Agencies that need a staffing CRM
Buyers who cannot start at $400/month

Pros and cons

100Hires

$49/mo annual Start with a 14-day trial
First-party MCP plus public API
AI scoring included rather than sold as a separate brain

Monthly Start doubles to $99
AI credits are capped on Start
Not an agency ATS

Ashby

Analytics inside the ATS rather than a separate product
Hosted MCP plus API
Published entry price

$400/month floor
Higher tiers are quote-only
Priced on headcount, not recruiter seats

What each one costs

100Hires

$49/mo

From $49/mo (Start, billed annually). Confirm current plans on the vendor site.

Checked 7 Sep 2026

Ashby

$400/mo

Foundations is $400 a month for companies with up to 100 employees, billed monthly, with 10% off for an annual commitment. Plus (101 to 1,000 employees) and Enterprise are custom-priced. Confirm current terms on the vendor site.

Checked 19 Sep 2026

Common questions

Is 100Hires cheaper than Ashby?

100Hires starts lower, at $49/mo against $400/mo for Ashby. That is the entry plan on each side, so the real number depends on seats and the tier you land on.

Can you try 100Hires or Ashby for free?

Neither carries a free tier on our listing. 100Hires offers a free trial.

Does 100Hires or Ashby have an MCP server?

100Hires and Ashby ship a first party MCP server, so an AI assistant can work the product directly.

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Editorial listings, never paid rankings. Prices checked 7 Sep 2026. Confirm current terms on the vendor site. Spot an error?