Head to head

HiringThing vs NinjaGig

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

Small-business ATS with job posting, apply forms and a public API, from around $76/mo.

Where HiringThing fits

  • Small HR teams that want an API
  • Small businesses posting a few roles
  • Buyers who refuse an enterprise implementation
  • Teams replacing a spreadsheet and a patchwork of automations

NinjaGig

$49/mo 14 day free trial

Simple ATS and job-board posting for small businesses. Flat $49/mo, unlimited jobs and applications, 14-day trial.

Where NinjaGig fits

  • Small businesses posting a few hourly roles
  • Owners who want Indeed and ZipRecruiter without extra fees
  • Teams that want unlimited users on $49/mo
  • Shops that will try a 14-day trial and cancel anytime

At a glance

DetailHiringThingNinjaGig
Starting price$76/mo$49/mo
Free tier–No–No
Free trialNot on record14 day free trial
MCP server–No–No
Public API✓Yes–No
Listed underATSATS, Job boards
Capterra4.5 from 91 reviewsNot enough reviews

Where they pull apart

HiringThing

Stands out: An open API on a small-business tracker, without an enterprise implementation first.

Watch out: No MCP, and it is not built for large requisition-heavy teams.

Not the right fit for

  • Agencies
  • Teams that need MCP

NinjaGig

Stands out: One flat $49 fee posts to Indeed, ZipRecruiter, Monster, and other boards, with unlimited users.

Watch out: This is a lightweight application tracker, not a recruiting CRM with pipelines and reporting.

Not the right fit for

  • Agencies that need a full recruiting CRM
  • Enterprises that need SSO, API docs, and approvals

Pros and cons

HiringThing

  • Open API on a small-business ATS
  • Job posting without enterprise process
  • Published starting price
  • No MCP
  • Light on reporting
  • Not built for agencies

NinjaGig

  • Flat $49/mo, unlimited jobs
  • 14-day trial, cancel anytime
  • Posts to Indeed and ZipRecruiter
  • Lightweight tracker, not a full CRM
  • Few third-party reviews
  • Zapier is the named connection path

What each one costs

HiringThing

$76/mo

From $76/mo. Confirm current terms on the vendor site.

Checked 7 Sep 2026

NinjaGig

$49/mo

Flat $49/mo with unlimited job posts, unlimited applications, and unlimited users. 14-day trial. No long contract. Job-board syndication to Indeed, ZipRecruiter, Monster, and others is included. Confirm current terms on the vendor site.

Checked 19 Sep 2026

Common questions

Is HiringThing cheaper than NinjaGig?
NinjaGig starts lower, at $49/mo against $76/mo for HiringThing. 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 NinjaGig for free?
Neither carries a free tier on our listing. NinjaGig offers a 14 day free trial.

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