ApplicantStack
SMB ATS from $29.99/mo.
From $29.99/mo 14-day free trial
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Bottom line
No-frills small-business ATS from $29.99 a month, with a free trial. Starter covers one active job.
Stands out for: A published sub-$30 paid start for small HR teams.
Watch out for: Starter is capped at one active job, and there is no API or MCP.
Overview
ApplicantStack is a no-frills applicant tracker for small HR teams. Job posting and a simple pipeline sit in one inexpensive product without enterprise process. There is no API and no MCP.
Teams pick it when budget is the deciding factor. Starter is $29.99 a month for one active job, Growth is $49.99, and there is a free trial to start.
Who it's for
Best for
- Small HR teams
- Start-ups with one live role
- Buyers replacing a spreadsheet
- Teams that want a free trial on a cheap tracker
Not ideal for
- Agencies
- Teams that need MCP or an API
Key features
Job posting. Job posting for small HR teams.
Pipeline. No-frills applicant tracking and pipeline.
Screenshots
Recruiting screens
Onboarding screens
Candidate texting on mobile
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Pricing
| Plan | Price | What you get |
|---|---|---|
| Starter | $29.99/mo | 1 active job |
| Growth | $49.99/mo | 3 active jobs |
| Recruit | $109.99/mo | Unlimited active jobs |
| Bundle | $159.99/mo | Unlimited jobs plus onboarding |
Starter is $29.99/mo for 1 active job, Growth $49.99/mo for 3 jobs, Recruit $109.99/mo for unlimited jobs and Bundle $159.99/mo with onboarding. Confirm current terms on the vendor site.
Checked 21 Sep 2026. Vendors change prices without notice.
Is ApplicantStack expensive?
ApplicantStack starts at $29.99/mo. We list 190 ATS tools in total. 21 have a free tier, and those with a public price typically start around $83 a month.
- 97 quote-based
- 21 free tier
- 76 public price
Worked out automatically from every ATS listing, so it updates as the directory changes.
Pros and cons
Pros
- Published price under $30
- Free trial
- Simple job posting plus pipeline
Cons
- One active job on Starter
- No API
- No MCP
Integrations
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How ApplicantStack compares
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| | – | $29.99/mo | – | – | |
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