HiringThing
SMB and white label ATS with an open API and a first-party MCP server.
From $80/mo 14-day free trial MCP server API
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Bottom line
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.
Stands out for: 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 for: 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.
Overview
HiringThing is a small-business applicant tracker and onboarding platform with job posting, branded apply forms and an open API. It is also sold white label, so HR platforms, PEOs and vertical software companies can offer hiring to their own clients under their own brand.
On October 14, 2026 HiringThing launched a first-party MCP server. It is a standard remote server at mcp.applicant-tracking.com/mcp, so Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor, VS Code and other MCP clients can browse and create jobs and move applicants through the pipeline. It signs in with your existing v1 API key and secret joined into one bearer token, and an agent can only do what those credentials already allow.
The MCP server is included for partners and on the Pro plan. Pricing starts at $80 a month, and the 14-day free trial covers up to five active jobs with no credit card.
Who it's for
Best for
- 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
Not ideal for
- Staffing agencies
- Enterprise teams with heavy requisition approvals
- Buyers who want MCP on the cheapest plan
Key features
Open API. A public REST API that small teams can wire into payroll, onboarding or reporting without an enterprise services project first.
Job posting. Publish roles and branded apply forms quickly, with postings pushed to the major job boards.
First-party MCP. A hosted MCP server at mcp.applicant-tracking.com/mcp, launched October 14, 2026, lets Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor and other agents browse and create jobs and move applicants through the pipeline using your existing API key and secret. Pro plan and partners.
MCP server
https://mcp.applicant-tracking.com/mcp
First-party MCP at mcp.applicant-tracking.com. https://mcp.applicant-tracking.com/mcp.
Setup steps and live status MCP Directory Check your stack in the MCP readiness checker
Pricing
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 14 Oct 2026. Vendors change prices without notice.
Is HiringThing expensive?
HiringThing starts at $80/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
- 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
Cons
- 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
Integrations
Indeed LinkedIn Monster ZipRecruiter Claude ChatGPT Cursor
See all 11 tools that integrate with HiringThing, grouped by category with a source link for each, or check one tool.
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How HiringThing compares
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| | – | $80/mo | ✓ | ✓ | |
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| | – | $29.99/mo | – | – | Compare |
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| | – | $69/mo | – | ✓ | Compare |
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