Compare/Head to head

ApplicantStack vs Jobsoid

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

Jobsoid

$49/mo Free tier

Cloud ATS with a permanent free Beginner plan (1 job, 1 user) and paid Lite from $49/mo billed annually.

Where Jobsoid fits

Startups that can live on 1 live job and 1 user for free
Small teams that want unlimited users on Lite at $49/mo annual
Growing TA desks that need video screening and EEO tools on Standard
Agencies that want lead management and a recruiter CRM on Pro

At a glance

Detail	ApplicantStack	Jobsoid
Starting price	$29.99/mo	$49/mo
Free tier	–No	✓Yes
Free trial	14 day free trial	Not on record
MCP server	–No	–No
Public API	–No	–No
Listed under	ATS	ATS, Interviewing, Sourcing
Capterra	4.4 from 1,555 reviews	4.4 from 107 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

Jobsoid

Stands out: Beginner is free forever for 1 job posting and 1 user with unlimited candidates and mobile apps. Lite unlocks 3 jobs and unlimited users at $49/mo annual.

Watch out: Pricing scales on active job postings, not seats. Standard ($99/mo annual) is where video screening starts. Pro is $249/mo annual for 50 jobs.

Not the right fit for

High-volume teams that will hit the 50-job Pro cap and need a custom quote
Enterprises that need a Greenhouse-class ATS and SSO on the entry plan

Pros and cons

ApplicantStack

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

One active job on Starter
No API
No MCP

Jobsoid

Permanent free Beginner plan, not a time-boxed trial
Printed Lite/Standard/Pro rates with annual and monthly toggles
Unlimited users from Lite up, so you are not paying per hiring manager

Free plan is 1 job and 1 user, which is a hard cap
Video screening starts only on Standard at $99/mo annual
Pro's 50-job cap forces a custom quote for busy agencies

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

Jobsoid

$49/mo

Beginner is free with 1 job posting, 1 user, and unlimited candidates. Lite is $49 per month paid annually ($59 monthly) for 3 jobs and unlimited users. Standard is $99 per month annually ($119 monthly) for 10 jobs and adds video screening. Pro is $249 per month annually ($299 monthly) for 50 jobs, lead management, and recruiter CRM. Custom is quoted above that. Confirm current terms on the vendor site.

Checked 4 Nov 2026

Common questions

Is ApplicantStack cheaper than Jobsoid?

ApplicantStack starts lower, at $29.99/mo against $49/mo for Jobsoid. 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 Jobsoid for free?

Jobsoid 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?