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HiringThing vs NinjaGig

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

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$80/mo$49/mo
Free tier–No–No
Free trial14 day free trial14 day free trial
MCP server✓Yes–No
Public API✓Yes–No
Listed underATSATS, Job boards
Capterra4.5 from 91 reviewsNot enough 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

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

  • 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

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

$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

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 4 Nov 2026

Common questions

Is HiringThing cheaper than NinjaGig?
NinjaGig starts lower, at $49/mo against $80/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. HiringThing offers a 14 day free trial. NinjaGig offers a 14 day free trial.
Does HiringThing or NinjaGig 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?