Head to head

ApplicantStack vs JazzHR

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

JazzHR

$1,000/yr

Small-business ATS for teams leaving a spreadsheet. Hero is $1,000 a year billed annually, with Plus and Pro above it.

Where JazzHR fits

  • Small businesses buying a first ATS
  • Teams that need scorecards without enterprise process
  • Hiring managers who want self-scheduling links
  • Buyers comparing against Breezy or Workable

At a glance

DetailApplicantStackJazzHR
Starting price$29.99/mo$1,000/yr
Free tier–No–No
Free trial14 day free trialNot on record
MCP server–No–No
Public API–No✓Yes
Listed underATSATS
Capterra4.4 from 1,555 reviews4.3 from 495 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

JazzHR

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.

Not the right fit for

  • High-volume or agency desks
  • Teams that need MCP

Pros and cons

ApplicantStack

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

JazzHR

  • Clear published pricing
  • Scorecards and self-scheduling for small teams
  • LinkedIn Recruiter on the entry plan
  • Annual billing rather than monthly
  • Job slots capped on the entry plan
  • No MCP

What each one costs

ApplicantStack

$29.99/mo

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

Checked 17 Sep 2026

JazzHR

$1,000/yr

From ~$59/mo. Confirm current terms on the vendor site.

Checked 17 Sep 2026

Common questions

Is ApplicantStack cheaper than JazzHR?
ApplicantStack starts lower, at $29.99/mo against $1,000/yr for JazzHR. 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 JazzHR 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 17 Sep 2026. Confirm current terms on the vendor site. Spot an error?