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Applicant Tracking Systems

Best Applicant Tracking Systems for Enterprises

Enterprises hire across business units and countries, often at high volume. Governance matters as much as features: who can see which candidates, how automated tools are checked for bias and whether records hold up in an audit. The system also has to connect to HR, background checks and assessments without custom work each time.

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By LeadChange Research TeamUpdated Based on 31 sources, most recently checked

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Top 9 by LeadChange Score, then 1 not scored yetof 14 that fit · 5 not scored yet · scored for enterprises (reweighted)

  1. Workable9.4 out of 10, High confidence
  2. Ashby8.3 out of 10, High confidence
  3. Lever8.1 out of 10, Medium confidence
  4. Greenhouse8.0 out of 10, High confidence
  5. iCIMS7.9 out of 10, Medium confidence
  6. Jobvite7.8 out of 10, Medium confidence
  7. SmartRecruiters7.7 out of 10, Medium confidence
  8. Teamtailor7.7 out of 10, Medium confidence
  9. Manatal7.2 out of 10, Medium confidence
  10. Zoho RecruitNot scored yet

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Applicant tracking systems for enterprises, ranked

Ranked by LeadChange Score from verified facts; products with too few verified facts are not scored yet and come last. Scores are for applicant tracking systems, so a product's score or «not scored yet» here can differ from its own page, which scores its main category. Prices are list prices as published by each vendor.

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  1. Workable

    Workable fits small and mid-size employers that hire often and want job posting, screening and AI sourcing in one tool, with prices published by company size, though its terms bar storing HIPAA-regulated health information in it. HR is a second product with its own price, or a bundle with Recruiting.

    Pricing model
    Tiered plans1
    SOC 2 Type II
    Yes2

    From $299/mo (up to 20 employees, billed annually)1

    Workable ATS pricing
  2. Ashby

    Ashby suits fast-growing companies that want one recruiting system for applicant tracking, outbound sourcing, CRM, scheduling and analytics, priced by company size rather than per recruiter seat. Foundations costs $300 a month for 1–10 employees up to $900 for 76–100, with 10% off annual commitments.

    Pricing model
    Tiered plans3
    SOC 2 Type II
    Yes4

    From $300/mo (up to 10 employees)3

    Ashby plans and prices
  3. Lever

    Lever fits recruiting teams that want an ATS and a candidate CRM in one place, so sourcing, nurture emails and texts, interviews and offers live on one candidate record. AI screens and ranks applicants, and every interview gets an AI transcript and summary. Security is well documented, with SOC 2 Type II and ISO 27001.

    Pricing model
    Quote only5
    SOC 2 Type II
    Yes5
    What Lever costs
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  1. Greenhouse8.0/10 · High confidenceWhat Greenhouse costs
  2. iCIMS7.9/10 · Medium confidenceWhat iCIMS costs
  3. Jobvite7.8/10 · Medium confidenceJobvite plans and prices
  4. SmartRecruiters7.7/10 · Medium confidenceWhat SmartRecruiters costs
  5. Teamtailor7.7/10 · Medium confidenceTeamtailor pricing
  6. Manatal7.2/10 · Medium confidence · Scored 8.3/10 in Recruiting Software on its own pageManatal plans and prices
  7. Zoho RecruitNot scored yet (14 of 26 facts verified) · Scored 9.0/10 in Recruiting Software on its own page; too few applicant tracking facts verified to score it hereZoho Recruit plans and prices
  8. NetchexNot scored yet (13 of 26 facts verified) · Primarily payroll software; applicant tracking module is secondary · Scored 4.8/10 in Payroll Software on its own page; unscored hereWhat Netchex costs
  9. BullhornNot scored yet (12 of 26 facts verified) · Not scored yet in Recruiting Software on its own pageWhat Bullhorn costs
  10. PaycomNot scored yet (12 of 26 facts verified) · Primarily HCM software; applicant tracking module is secondary · Scored 6.5/10 in HCM Software on its own page; unscored herePaycom plans and prices
  11. isolved People CloudNot scored yet (6 of 26 facts verified) · Primarily HCM software; applicant tracking module is secondary · Not scored yet in HCM Software on its own pageWhat isolved People Cloud costs

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What matters for enterprises

  1. Access by business unit

    Recruiters in one unit should not see another unit's candidates unless they need to. Look for permissions by role and unit, not one shared candidate pool.

  2. Adverse impact records

    Federal guidelines ask employers to keep records that show the impact of each selection step on groups by race, sex and ethnicity. The ATS should report pass-through by stage and group.

  3. Bias audits for automated tools

    New York City bars employers from using an automated employment decision tool unless it had a bias audit within one year and candidates got notice. Ask vendors for audit summaries and notice settings.

  4. Retention rules and legal holds

    Employment records must be kept for one year, and longer once a discrimination charge is filed. Check that retention and holds can be set by rule instead of by hand.

  5. Mature API and partner apps

    High-volume hiring depends on job boards, assessments, background checks and the HRIS. A documented API and ready-made connectors cut the cost of each new link.

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best applicant tracking systems for enterprises?

On the LeadChange Score weighted for enterprises, the highest-scoring of the 9 products with a published score are Workable (9.4/10), Ashby (8.3), and Lever (8.1).

Which applicant tracking systems for enterprises offer a free trial?

Workable, Manatal, and Zoho Recruit list a free trial, according to their vendors: 3 of the 14 products for enterprises.

Which applicant tracking systems for enterprises have SOC 2 Type II?

Ashby, Bullhorn, Greenhouse, iCIMS, Jobvite, and 6 more state SOC 2 Type II compliance; Greenhouse, iCIMS, Jobvite, and 5 more also hold ISO 27001, and Paycom holds ISO 27001 without a stated SOC 2 Type II. That is 11 of the 14 products for enterprises.

Which applicant tracking systems for enterprises integrate with LinkedIn?

8 of the 14 applicant tracking systems for enterprises document an integration with LinkedIn: Ashby, Bullhorn, Jobvite, Lever, Manatal, and 3 more.

Which applicant tracking systems for enterprises have a mobile app?

Greenhouse, isolved People Cloud, Manatal, Netchex, Paycom, and 3 more confirm a mobile app; 6 of the 14 products for enterprises have none on file.

How long does it take to implement applicant tracking systems?

Examples of timelines vendors for enterprises publish: Lever, within weeks, not months; Paycom, most organizations are implemented within three months; Workable, within days.

Which applicant tracking systems for enterprises support single sign-on?

Manatal (on its Enterprise Plus plan), Workable (on its Premier and Enterprise plans), Ashby, Greenhouse, Jobvite, and 4 more document single sign-on; 5 of the 14 products for enterprises have none on file.

How we research

This ranking of applicant tracking systems for enterprises reweights the LeadChange Score: capability coverage 30%, pricing transparency & value 10%, integrations & API 20%, security & compliance 25%, fit & support 5%, and data confidence 10%. Only products with a verified fact showing they serve this segment are listed.

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Sources

The 31 pages this page's facts come from. The date beside each is our last check of the facts taken from it (the oldest, when they differ). The numbers beside the figures above link here.

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  1. Workable Workable: Pricing“Standard BUNDLE RECRUITING AND HR TO SAVE UP TO 20% $299 /month $3,588 /year MONTHLY ANNUALLY - SAVE 20% 1 - 20 employees” “Pick your plan Fair, transparent, pricing for your complete Recruiting and HR solution. ... 1 - 20 employees 21 - 50 employees 51 - 100 employees 101 - 200 employees 201 - 400 employees 401 - 600 employees 601 - 800 employees 801 - 1000 employees 1000+ employees”
  2. Workable workable.com/security“SOC 2 (Type II) Trust Services Principles Contact us for access” “ISO/IEC 27001 Information Security Management System (ISMS) Download certificate”
  3. Ashby ashbyhq.com/pricing“10% discount for annual commitments available.” “Our startup pricing model is based on the size of your organization at that point of purchase, not on a seat or talent team basis.”
  4. Ashby ashbyhq.com/resources/security“Ashby is SOC2 compliant and Type 2 audited annually.” “Ashby allows authentication from Google Workspace (formerly GSuite), Office 365 corporate accounts, magic links (sent via email), and SSO via SAML and OIDC.”
  5. Lever (Employ Inc.) Lever: Pricing“To get Lever pricing, you’ll need to contact Lever directly for a custom quote.” “We’re SOC 2 Type II certified and built to protect your data—so your team can work confidently, without disruption.”
  6. Bullhorn bullhorn.com/gdpr-commitment-statement“Bullhorn uses an independent third party to perform annual SOC 1, Type 2 and SOC 2, Type 2 audits that review applicable internal controls and processes.”
  7. Greenhouse greenhouse.com/security“Third-party audits – Annual audits against SOC 1 Type 2 and SOC 2 Type 2” “ISO certifications - Certified for ISO 27001:2022, ISO 27701:2019 and ISO 42001:2023”
  8. iCIMS trust.icims.com“SOC 2 Type 2” “ISO/IEC 27001:2022”
  9. Jobvite (Employ) jobvite.com/security“Schellman, an independent third-party auditor, has issued Jobvite by Employ’s SOC 2 Type 2 report” “Schellman, an independent third-party auditor, has issued Employ’s ISO/IEC 27001 certificate”
  10. Manatal manatal.com/security“Manatal is SOC 2 Type II certified, verified by a top third-party auditor.”
  11. SmartRecruiters trust.smartrecruiters.com“SOC 2 Type 2” “ISO 27001:2022 Certificate Valid 2025-09-03 to 2028-09-02”
  12. Teamtailor trust.teamtailor.com“Both Teamtailor ATS and Aboard HR's ISMS and PIMS are certified under ISO/IEC 27001 and ISO/IEC 27701, and we are independently audited annually under the SOC 2 Type 2 standard.”
  13. Zoho zoho.com/compliance.html“Zoho is SOC 2 Type 2 compliant.” “Zoho has earned ISO/IEC 27001 certification for Applications, Systems, People, Technology, and Processes”
  14. Lever (Employ Inc.) lever.co/security“Employ's security programs and practices have been independently verified against the SOC 2 and ISO 27001 framework.”
  15. Paycom paycom.com/about/security“Five (27001, 22301, 9001, 27701 and 42001)” “We also offer SAML 2.0 (SSO) so clients can manage through their chosen identity provider application.”
  16. Greenhouse support.greenhouse.io/hc/en-us/articles/360000397992-Greenhouse-Recruiting-mobile-app“With the Greenhouse Recruiting mobile app, you can manage essential tasks using a simplified portal on your Android or Apple mobile device.”
  17. isolved isolvedhcm.com/hr-payroll/payroll-software“Available via any web browser or the isolved People Cloud™ mobile app”
  18. Manatal manatal.com/pricing“Progressive mobile application”
  19. Netchex netchex.com/netchex-faqs“The Netchex app is free to download from the Apple App Store and Google Play.”
  20. Paycom paycom.com/payroll-hr-mobile-app“Paycom’s single, user-friendly app gives your workforce 24/7 access to manage its data and tasks with ease”
  21. Teamtailor teamtailor.com/en/all-features“Use our iOS and Android apps to recruit and hire on the go.” “Use passwords, two-factor authentication or SSO to login to your Teamtailor account.”
  22. Workable workable.com“Empower on-the-go managers and employees with a single, easy-to-deploy app for iOS and Android.”
  23. Zoho zoho.com/recruit/mobile-app.html“On both Android and iOS devices, you can use home screen and lock screen widgets to glance at daily tasks and hiring pipeline without opening the app.”
  24. Paycom Paycom implementation (Paycom)“Adoption timelines vary, but most organizations are implemented within three months.”
  25. Workable Workable: Features“Rapid system setup Get your teams operational on Workable within days, with ongoing support from dedicated product specialists.”
  26. Greenhouse support.greenhouse.io/hc/en-us/articles/210259723-Single-sign-on-SSO-overview“Some IdPs, such as Okta, Onelogin, Google, and Microsoft Entra ID offer preconfigured integration options with Greenhouse. We are also able to integrate with any other SAML2.0-compliant IdP.”
  27. Google knowledge.workspace.google.com/admin/apps/integrations/jobvite-cloud-app“Use SAML to set up SSO for Jobvite”
  28. Manatal manatal.com/features/support“Allow 1-step access for teammates and tighter security controls by integrating Manatal with your single sign-on provider.”
  29. SmartRecruiters developers.smartrecruiters.com“Active Directory Federation Service (ADFS) Configuration”
  30. Workable help.workable.com/hc/en-us/articles/360000067753-Single-Sign-on-SSO-Overview“Included as part of Premier and Enterprise plans. ... Workable integrates with SSO services that support SAML (Security Assertion Markup Language). Some of the SSO services we integrate with include: Onelogin Okta Microsoft Entra ID / Azure Active Directory (MS Enterprise Agreement required) Google Apps Centrify Auth0.com PingFederate”
  31. Zoho zoho.com/security.html“Zoho offers single sign-on (SSO) that lets users access multiple services using the same sign-in page and authentication credentials.”

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