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ApplicantStack vs Hirebridge

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

Starting price

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

Hirebridge is a Florida-based applicant tracking system for US employers running high-volume, compliance-heavy hiring, with EEO and OFCCP tools, knockout questionnaires and mobile apply built in. It is sold by quote, so buyers request pricing from sales or book a demo.

Where Hirebridge fits

US employers doing high-volume hourly hiring
Federal contractors with OFCCP obligations
Teams wanting a branded career center

At a glance

Detail	ApplicantStack	Hirebridge
Starting price	$29.99/mo	Sales-quoted
Free tier	–No	–No
Free trial	14 day free trial	Not on record
MCP server	–No	–No
Public API	–No	–No
Listed under	ATS	ATS
Capterra	4.4 from 1,555 reviews	3.7 from 10 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

Hirebridge

Stands out: EEO and OFCCP compliance tools are a core feature, which matters for federal contractors. Employee and vendor referrals, hiring-manager access limits and a branded career center are part of the same system, alongside interview scheduling.

Watch out: Hirebridge lists no AI screening or matching features, so sorting large applicant pools relies on knockout questionnaires and manual review. Its Capterra rating is 3.7 across 10 reviews, a small review base for a tool sold only by quote.

Not the right fit for

Buyers comparing published monthly prices
Teams that want AI screening or matching
Employers hiring mainly outside the US

Pros and cons

ApplicantStack

Published price under $30
Free trial
Simple job posting plus pipeline

One active job on Starter
No API
No MCP

Hirebridge

EEO and OFCCP compliance tools built in
Employee and vendor referral tracking
Knockout questionnaires for high-volume screening

No published price, sales inquiry only
No AI screening or matching features
No free trial, demo request only

What each one costs

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

Hirebridge

Sales-quoted

Hirebridge does not publish prices. Buyers request information and pricing through a sales inquiry or book a demo. Confirm current terms on the vendor site.

Checked 4 Nov 2026

Common questions

Can you try ApplicantStack or Hirebridge for free?

Neither carries a free tier on our listing. ApplicantStack offers a 14 day free trial.

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Editorial listings, never paid rankings. Prices checked 4 Nov 2026. Confirm current terms on the vendor site. Spot an error?