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ApplicantStack alternatives

4 tools our write-ups put next to ApplicantStack, with starting price, free tier, MCP and API side by side.

ApplicantStack from $29.99/mo14 day free trial

Closest alternatives

See the ApplicantStack listing

The short answer

  • JazzHR : Small-business ATS with scorecards when you outgrow one active job. From $1,000/yr
  • Breezy HR : Visual small-business ATS if kanban is worth a higher price. From $157/mo
  • Dover : Free startup ATS if you do not want a job cap. From Free ATS, paid sourcing
  • HiringThing : Small-business ATS with an open API. From $80/mo

Why people look past ApplicantStack

Starter is capped at one active job, and there is no API or MCP.

What we noted

  • One active job on Starter
  • No API
  • No MCP

Not the right fit for

  • Agencies
  • Teams that need MCP or an API

Worth keeping in mind: A published sub-$30 paid start for small HR teams.

ApplicantStack alternatives compared

ToolFree tierFromMCPAPIHead to head
ApplicantStack (the one you are on) –No$29.99/mo–No–No
JazzHR Small-business ATS with scorecards when you outgrow one active job. –No$1,000/yr–No✓YesHead to head
Breezy HR Visual small-business ATS if kanban is worth a higher price. ✓Yes$157/mo–No✓YesHead to head
Dover Free startup ATS if you do not want a job cap. ✓YesFree ATS, paid sourcing–No✓YesHead to head
HiringThing Small-business ATS with an open API. –No$80/mo✓Yes✓YesHead to head

What each one does differently

JazzHR

$1,000/yr API

Why it comes up: Small-business ATS with scorecards when you outgrow one active job.

Stands out: Simple job posting, scorecards and self-scheduling for small hiring teams.

Watch out: Billed annually rather than monthly, and job posting volume is capped on the entry plan.

Best for

  • Small businesses buying a first ATS
  • Teams that need scorecards without enterprise process
  • Hiring managers who want self-scheduling links

4.3 on Capterra from 495 reviews

Read the JazzHR write-up ApplicantStack vs JazzHR

Breezy HR

$157/mo Free tier API

Why it comes up: Visual small-business ATS if kanban is worth a higher price.

Stands out: A kanban pipeline plus a sourcing extension, built for small hiring teams.

Watch out: No MCP, and it is not built for enterprise hiring processes.

Best for

  • Small hiring teams that want a visual pipeline
  • A first ATS after a spreadsheet
  • Desks that source in the browser

4.5 on Capterra from 1,420 reviews

Read the Breezy HR write-up ApplicantStack vs Breezy HR

Dover

Free ATS, paid sourcing Free tier API

Why it comes up: Free startup ATS if you do not want a job cap.

Stands out: A real free tier rather than a countdown trial, with job distribution included.

Watch out: Sourcing is sold separately, and there is no MCP.

Best for

  • Early-stage startups
  • Teams that need a free tracker today
  • Founders posting a handful of roles

Read the Dover write-up ApplicantStack vs Dover

HiringThing

$80/mo 14 day free trial MCP API

Why it comes up: Small-business ATS with an open API.

Stands out: An API-first small-business tracker that now lets AI agents work jobs and applicants through a hosted MCP server, using the same API key and secret you already have.

Watch out: MCP access needs the Pro plan or a partner account, signs in with an API key and secret rather than OAuth, and the tracker itself is not built for large requisition-heavy teams.

Best for

  • Small HR teams that want an API and AI agent access
  • HR platforms, PEOs and SaaS companies reselling hiring under their own brand
  • Small businesses posting a few roles at a time

4.5 on Capterra from 91 reviews

Read the HiringThing write-up ApplicantStack vs HiringThing

Common questions

What is the best ApplicantStack alternative?
It depends on what sent you looking. Our write-ups put JazzHR closest to ApplicantStack. Why it comes up: Small-business ATS with scorecards when you outgrow one active job. The table above shows all 4 on price, free tier, MCP and API.
Is there a free alternative to ApplicantStack?
Yes. Breezy HR and Dover carry a free tier on our listing, so you can try the product without a card. Free tiers are capped, so check the limits against your volume before you move a team across.
What is the cheapest ApplicantStack alternative?
Of the published starting prices here, HiringThing is lowest at $80/mo. Starting price is the entry plan, not the seat count you will end up on, so read the plan table on each listing.
Which ApplicantStack alternatives have an MCP server?
HiringThing ships a first party MCP server, so you can drive it from Claude or ChatGPT without building against the API yourself.
Does ApplicantStack have a free trial?
ApplicantStack offers a 14 day free trial on our listing. Trial terms move, so confirm on the vendor site before you plan around it.

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