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How Much Does Applicant Tracking Systems Cost?

Real list prices from 4 applicant tracking products that publish them, cost by headcount, the pricing models you will meet and the fees that are easy to miss.

By LeadChange Research TeamUpdated Facts checked

How much applicant tracking systems cost

Published prices for applicant tracking systems range from $0–$400 per month in base fees. At 25 employees, the median list cost across 4 products is $274.50 per month.

List prices before discounts, taxes and add-ons; quote-only vendors are not included.

Pricing models explained

  • Per user per month. A monthly fee for each recruiter or hiring manager seat. Costs rise as more managers need access.
  • Per job posting. A fee for each active job or posting, common for small employers with few openings. Costs rise with volume.
  • Tiered by company size. Plans tied to employee count or number of open jobs. Check where your headcount sits relative to tier limits.
  • Freemium. A free plan with limits on jobs, users or features. Paid job-board postings are usually separate.
  • Custom quote. Enterprise pricing based on hires, modules and implementation scope.

Price comparison

Applicant Tracking Systems prices, lowest published plan
ProductStarting pricePricing modelPricing details
BambooHR$250/mo flat up to 25 employees, then $10.25/employee/moPer employeeBambooHR plans and prices
Workable$299/moTiered plansWorkable plans and prices
Ashby$400/moTiered plansWhat Ashby costs
Breezy HR$0/moTiered plansBreezy HR pricing
Recruitee (Tellent)Quote onlyQuote onlyRecruitee (Tellent) plans and prices
LeverQuote onlyQuote onlyWhat Lever costs
TeamtailorQuote onlyQuote onlyWhat Teamtailor costs
JazzHRQuote onlyTiered plansJazzHR pricing
GreenhouseQuote onlyQuote onlyGreenhouse pricing
iCIMSQuote onlyQuote onlyWhat iCIMS costs
SmartRecruitersQuote onlyQuote onlyWhat SmartRecruiters costs
JobviteQuote onlyQuote onlyJobvite plans and prices
isolved People CloudQuote onlyQuote onlyisolved People Cloud plans and prices
PaycomQuote onlyQuote onlyPaycom pricing

Lowest published list price per month, cheapest first at 25 employees; quote-only products show no price.

Extra and hidden costs

  • Ashby

    Advanced Scheduling add-on (price not published), AI Notetaker add-on (price not published), Additional sourcing email lookups (paid add-on, price not published), Candidate Data Enrichment add-on (price not published), Advanced Diversity Analytics add-on (price not published), Additional candidate texting messages: $90 per 1,000

  • BambooHR

    Payroll add-on, Benefits Administration add-on, Time & Attendance add-on, Global Employment (powered by Remote) add-on

  • Breezy HR

    Breezy Intelligence, SMS/Text Messaging, Onboard, Perform, Expert Training, API Access and Advanced Reporting (Custom Pro option)

  • Workable

    Texting $89/month (Standard add-on), Video interviews $109/month (Standard add-on), Assessments $59/month (Standard add-on), Performance & Engagement $39/month (Standard add-on), Salary estimator (additional cost applies, price not published), AI credits beyond the 3,000 free: $0.12/credit (5,000, $600), $0.10/credit (10,000, $1,000), $0.095/credit (50,000, $4,750); non-refundable, expire 1 year from purchase

What drives the price

  • Number of recruiter and hiring manager seats
  • Number of active jobs or annual hires
  • Sourcing, CRM and career site modules
  • AI, assessment and video interview features
  • Integrations and API access
  • Implementation and support level

Fees to ask about before you sign:

  • Paid job-board postings and sponsored listings
  • Fees for background check, assessment or video integrations
  • Setup and data migration charges
  • Premium support or sandbox environments
  • Extra charges for career site or branding options
  • Fees to export candidate data on cancellation

Frequently asked questions

How much does an applicant tracking system cost?

Pricing is usually per user, per job or by company size, and enterprise vendors quote custom prices. Free plans exist with limits. Total cost depends on seats, open roles and modules. Add paid job-board postings and integrations to compare plans fairly.

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