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Same facts, side by side: starting price, free tier, MCP, API and what each one is actually built for.
Starting price
Sales-quoted
US small-business ATS with hiring flows suited to federal contractors. Quote-based, with no API or MCP.
Where ApplicantPro fits
$29.99/mo 14 day free trial
No-frills small-business ATS from $29.99 a month, with a free trial. Starter covers one active job.
Where ApplicantStack fits
| Detail | ApplicantPro | ApplicantStack |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | Sales-quoted | $29.99/mo |
| Free tier | –No | –No |
| Free trial | Not on record | 14 day free trial |
| MCP server | –No | –No |
| Public API | –No | –No |
| Listed under | ATS | ATS |
| Capterra | 4.6 from 381 reviews | 4.4 from 1,555 reviews |
ApplicantPro
Stands out: Compliance-oriented process support for US federal contractors at small-employer scale.
Watch out: No published price, and compliance-friendly flows are not the same as a compliance audit.
Not the right fit for
ApplicantStack
Stands out: A published sub-$30 paid start for small HR teams.
Watch out: Starter is capped at one active job, and there is no API or MCP.
Not the right fit for
ApplicantPro
ApplicantStack
ApplicantPro
Sales-quoted
Quote-based. Confirm current terms on the vendor site.
Checked 17 Sep 2026
ApplicantStack
$29.99/mo
Starter is $29.99/mo for 1 active job, Growth $49.99/mo for 3 jobs, Recruit $109.99/mo for unlimited jobs and Bundle $159.99/mo with onboarding. Confirm current terms on the vendor site.
Checked 4 Nov 2026
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