Compare/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.

Starting price

HireHive

$120/mo

Irish-built small-business ATS with GDPR-native defaults, a job editor and self-scheduling, from $120/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

Detail	HireHive	JazzHR
Starting price	$120/mo	$1,000/yr
Free tier	–No	–No
MCP server	–No	–No
Public API	✓Yes	✓Yes
Listed under	ATS	ATS
Capterra	4.6 from 34 reviews	4.3 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

$120/mo

Starter is $120/mo for 3 active jobs, Super $280/mo for 10 active jobs and Mega $500/mo for 25 active jobs, all with unlimited users. Enterprise, for more than 25 active jobs, is quoted. Prices are also shown in euros and pounds. Confirm current terms on the vendor site.

Checked 4 Nov 2026

JazzHR

$1,000/yr

Hero is $1,000/yr, Plus $3,480/yr and Pro $5,508/yr, all billed annually. Confirm current terms on the vendor site.

Checked 4 Nov 2026

Common questions

Is HireHive cheaper than JazzHR?

JazzHR starts lower, at $1,000/yr against $120/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 4 Nov 2026. Confirm current terms on the vendor site. Spot an error?