Head to head

JazzHR vs NinjaGig

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

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

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

DetailJazzHRNinjaGig
Starting price$1,000/yr$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
Capterra4.3 from 495 reviewsNot enough reviews

Where they pull apart

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

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

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

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

JazzHR

$1,000/yr

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

Checked 17 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 JazzHR cheaper than NinjaGig?
NinjaGig starts lower, at $49/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 JazzHR 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 17 Sep 2026. Confirm current terms on the vendor site. Spot an error?