Head to head

ApplicantStack vs AvaHR

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

ApplicantStack

$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

  • Small HR teams
  • Start-ups with one live role
  • Buyers replacing a spreadsheet
  • Teams that want a free trial on a cheap tracker

AvaHR

$99/mo Free trial

Small-business ATS for job posting and a simple pipeline. Lite is $99/mo billed yearly, or $119 monthly, with a free trial.

Where AvaHR fits

  • Very small in-house teams
  • Single-location businesses starting with an ATS
  • Teams that want published monthly and yearly pricing
  • Buyers comparing small-business trackers

At a glance

DetailApplicantStackAvaHR
Starting price$29.99/mo$99/mo
Free tier–No–No
Free trial14 day free trialYes
MCP server–No–No
Public API–No–No
Listed underATSATS
Capterra4.4 from 1,555 reviews4.9 from 90 reviews

Where they pull apart

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

  • Agencies
  • Teams that need MCP or an API

AvaHR

Stands out: Clear published pricing aimed at very small teams.

Watch out: No API and no MCP, so it will not connect to anything else you run.

Not the right fit for

  • Agencies
  • Enterprise selections

Pros and cons

ApplicantStack

  • Published price under $30
  • Free trial
  • Simple job posting plus pipeline
  • One active job on Starter
  • No API
  • No MCP

AvaHR

  • Published Lite, Plus and Premium pricing
  • Cheaper on yearly billing
  • Free trial to start
  • No API
  • No MCP
  • Not built for agencies or enterprise

What each one costs

ApplicantStack

$29.99/mo

From $30/mo. Confirm current pricing on the vendor site.

Checked 17 Sep 2026

AvaHR

$99/mo

From ~$49/mo. Confirm current pricing on the vendor site.

Checked 17 Sep 2026

Common questions

Is ApplicantStack cheaper than AvaHR?
ApplicantStack starts lower, at $29.99/mo against $99/mo for AvaHR. That is the entry plan on each side, so the real number depends on seats and the tier you land on.
Can you try ApplicantStack or AvaHR for free?
Neither carries a free tier on our listing. ApplicantStack offers a 14 day free trial. AvaHR offers a free trial.

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Editorial listings, never paid rankings. Prices checked 17 Sep 2026. Confirm current terms on the vendor site. Spot an error?