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HiringThing vs JazzHR

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

Starting price

HiringThing

$80/mo 14 day free trial

Small-business and white label ATS with an open API and, since October 2026, a first-party MCP server on the Pro plan. Starts at $80/mo with a 14-day free trial.

Where HiringThing fits

  • Small HR teams that want an API and AI agent access
  • HR platforms, PEOs and SaaS companies reselling hiring under their own brand
  • Small businesses posting a few roles at a time
  • Teams that want Claude or ChatGPT to move applicants through the pipeline

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

DetailHiringThingJazzHR
Starting price$80/mo$1,000/yr
Free tier–No–No
Free trial14 day free trialNot on record
MCP server✓Yes–No
Public API✓Yes✓Yes
Listed underATSATS
Capterra4.5 from 91 reviews4.3 from 495 reviews

Where they pull apart

HiringThing

Stands out: An API-first small-business tracker that now lets AI agents work jobs and applicants through a hosted MCP server, using the same API key and secret you already have.

Watch out: MCP access needs the Pro plan or a partner account, signs in with an API key and secret rather than OAuth, and the tracker itself is not built for large requisition-heavy teams.

Not the right fit for

  • Staffing agencies
  • Enterprise teams with heavy requisition approvals
  • Buyers who want MCP on the cheapest plan

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

HiringThing

  • First-party MCP server on top of an open API
  • White label option for platforms and PEOs
  • Published starting price and a 14-day trial with no card
  • MCP only on the Pro plan or for partners
  • MCP uses API key and secret, not OAuth sign-in
  • Light on reporting and 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

HiringThing

$80/mo

Starts at $80/mo, with Essential and Pro plans and a 14-day free trial (up to 5 active jobs, no credit card). The MCP server is included on the Pro plan and for HiringThing partners. 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 HiringThing cheaper than JazzHR?
HiringThing starts lower, at $80/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 HiringThing or JazzHR for free?
Neither carries a free tier on our listing. HiringThing offers a 14 day free trial.
Does HiringThing or JazzHR have an MCP server?
HiringThing ships a first party MCP server, so an AI assistant can work the product directly.

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