Head to head

HireHive vs JazzHR

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

HireHive

$119/mo

Irish-built small-business ATS with GDPR-native defaults, a job editor and self-scheduling, from around $119/mo.

Where HireHive fits

  • European small businesses
  • Teams that want GDPR-native defaults
  • Small in-house hiring with self-scheduling
  • Buyers comparing European trackers

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

DetailHireHiveJazzHR
Starting price$119/mo$1,000/yr
Free tier–No–No
MCP server–No–No
Public API✓Yes✓Yes
Listed underATSATS
Capterra4.6 from 34 reviews4.3 from 495 reviews

Where they pull apart

HireHive

Stands out: A GDPR-native small-business tracker with self-scheduling, built in Ireland.

Watch out: No MCP, and it is aimed at small in-house teams rather than agencies.

Not the right fit for

  • US agencies
  • Enterprise selections

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

HireHive

  • GDPR-native by design
  • Self-scheduling included
  • Public API
  • No MCP
  • Small feature set next to bigger trackers
  • Not built for agencies

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

HireHive

$119/mo

From ~$119/mo. Confirm current terms on the vendor site.

Checked 7 Sep 2026

JazzHR

$1,000/yr

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

Checked 17 Sep 2026

Common questions

Is HireHive cheaper than JazzHR?
JazzHR starts lower, at $1,000/yr against $119/mo for HireHive. That is the entry plan on each side, so the real number depends on seats and the tier you land on.
Can you try HireHive or JazzHR for free?
Neither carries a free tier on our listing.

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Editorial listings, never paid rankings. Prices checked 7 Sep 2026. Confirm current terms on the vendor site. Spot an error?