Head to head
Same facts, side by side: starting price, free tier, MCP, API and what each one is actually built for.
$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
$157/mo Free tier
Visual kanban ATS for small businesses, with a sourcing extension and questionnaires. Paid starts at $157/mo, and there is a free forever plan.
Where Breezy HR fits
| Detail | ApplicantStack | Breezy HR |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $29.99/mo | $157/mo |
| Free tier | –No | ✓Yes |
| Free trial | 14 day free trial | Not on record |
| MCP server | –No | –No |
| Public API | –No | ✓Yes |
| Listed under | ATS | ATS |
| Capterra | 4.4 from 1,555 reviews | 4.5 from 1,420 reviews |
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
Breezy HR
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.
Not the right fit for
ApplicantStack
Breezy HR
ApplicantStack
$29.99/mo
From $30/mo. Confirm current pricing on the vendor site.
Checked 17 Sep 2026
Breezy HR
$157/mo
From ~$143/mo. Confirm current terms on the vendor site.
Checked 17 Sep 2026
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