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Applicant Tracking Systems

Best Applicant Tracking Systems for Small Business

Small employers hire now and then, often without a recruiter, so the owner or a manager runs every step. The right system is cheap at low volume, quick to learn and does the record-keeping for you. Paying per open job or per user can matter more than the feature list.

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By LeadChange Research TeamUpdated Based on 36 sources, most recently checked

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Top 9 by LeadChange Score, then 1 not scored yetof 15 that fit · 6 not scored yet · scored for small business (reweighted)

  1. Workable9.6 out of 10, High confidence
  2. Breezy HR9.2 out of 10, High confidence
  3. Ashby7.3 out of 10, High confidence
  4. Crelate7.0 out of 10, High confidence
  5. Manatal7.0 out of 10, Medium confidence
  6. BambooHR6.1 out of 10, High confidence
  7. Greenhouse5.6 out of 10, High confidence
  8. Lever5.6 out of 10, Medium confidence
  9. Teamtailor5.4 out of 10, Medium confidence
  10. JazzHRNot scored yet

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Our top picks

  1. Best overall

    Highest LeadChange Score here (9.6/10), with 12 of 12 core applicant tracking capabilities verified.

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

  2. Best value

    Breezy HR

    by Breezy HR, Inc.

    Lowest paid list cost at 25 employees ($157/mo) among top-ranked applicant tracking products at or above the median score.

    From $157/mo (Startup plan, billed annually)2

LeadChange Score: editorial assessment based on public information.

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Applicant tracking systems for small business, 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
    Yes3

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

    What Workable costs
  2. Breezy HR

    Breezy HR suits small and midsize companies that want a full ATS at a flat monthly price, not per user. Startup costs $157, Growth $273 and Business $439 a month billed annually, or $189, $329 and $529 billed monthly. There is no free plan; a full-feature trial needs no credit card.

    Pricing model
    Tiered plans2
    SOC 2 Type II
    Yes (company-level, product not named)4

    From $157/mo (Startup plan, billed annually)2

    Breezy HR plans and prices
  3. 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 plans5
    SOC 2 Type II
    Yes6

    From $300/mo (up to 10 employees)5

    Ashby ATS pricing
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  1. Crelate7.0/10 · High confidence · Scored 8.4/10 in Recruitment CRM on its own pageWhat Crelate costs
  2. Manatal7.0/10 · Medium confidence · Scored 8.3/10 in Recruiting Software on its own pageManatal pricing
  3. BambooHR6.1/10 · High confidence · Primarily HRIS software; applicant tracking module is secondary · Scored 9.3/10 in HRIS Software on its own pageBambooHR pricing
  4. Greenhouse5.6/10 · High confidenceGreenhouse ATS pricing
  5. Lever5.6/10 · Medium confidenceWhat Lever costs
  6. Teamtailor5.4/10 · Medium confidenceTeamtailor pricing
  7. JazzHRNot scored yet (15 of 26 facts verified)What JazzHR costs
  8. 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 pricing
  9. 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 hereNetchex plans and prices
  10. BullhornNot scored yet (12 of 26 facts verified) · Not scored yet in Recruiting Software on its own pageBullhorn plans and prices
  11. 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 pricing
  12. 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 pageIsolved People Cloud pricing

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What matters for small business

  1. Low cost at low volume

    Job-board fees and per-job pricing can cost more than the software itself when you hire a few people a year.

  2. Simple pipeline

    Owners and managers need to see every candidate and move them on in a few clicks, without training.

  3. Mobile apply

    Many candidates apply from a phone, so long forms and account sign-ups cost you applicants.

  4. Interview scheduling

    Self-scheduling links save the email back-and-forth that eats a manager's week.

  5. Record retention

    Federal rules require employers to keep hiring records for at least one year, so the system should keep and export them.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the best applicant tracking system for small business?

Look for an affordable plan with job posting, a simple pipeline, mobile apply and interview scheduling, without per-job surprises. Our small-business ranking weights those factors with verified pricing, so compare the shortlist on this page against your hiring volume.

How much does applicant tracking systems cost for small business?

At 10 employees, the lowest published list prices among the products ranked here are Breezy HR ($157/mo, billed annually), BambooHR ($250/mo), and Workable ($299/mo, billed annually); the median of 4 paid plans is $274.50/mo. JazzHR is priced on another basis and not included. List prices, before add-ons.

Which applicant tracking systems for small business offer a free trial?

Workable, Breezy HR, Crelate, Manatal, BambooHR, and Zoho Recruit list a free trial, according to their vendors: 6 of the 15 products for small business.

Which applicant tracking systems for small business have SOC 2 Type II?

Ashby, BambooHR, Bullhorn, Crelate, Greenhouse, and 6 more state SOC 2 Type II compliance; Crelate, Greenhouse, JazzHR, and 4 more also hold ISO 27001, and Breezy HR and Paycom hold ISO 27001 without a stated SOC 2 Type II. That is 11 of the 15 products for small business. Breezy HR states its SOC 2 Type II for the company, not the product.

Which applicant tracking systems for small business integrate with Indeed?

10 of the 15 applicant tracking systems for small business document an integration with Indeed: Ashby, BambooHR, Breezy HR, Crelate, JazzHR, and 5 more.

Which applicant tracking systems for small business have a mobile app?

BambooHR, Breezy HR, Crelate, Greenhouse, isolved People Cloud, and 6 more confirm a mobile app; 4 of the 15 products for small business have none on file.

Which applicant tracking systems for small business support single sign-on?

Manatal (on its Enterprise Plus plan), Workable (on its Premier and Enterprise plans), Ashby, BambooHR, Breezy HR, and 5 more document single sign-on; 5 of the 15 products for small business have none on file.

How we research

This ranking of applicant tracking systems for small business reweights the LeadChange Score: capability coverage 25%, pricing transparency & value 30%, integrations & API 10%, security & compliance 10%, fit & support 15%, and data confidence 10%. Only products with a verified fact showing they serve this segment are listed.

How this page was made

  • What it is built from

    52 verified facts, each checked against the vendor's own pages or another primary source, most recently on Nov 9, 2026.

  • Method

    Scored and compared with the LeadChange methodology, version 1.5. Read the methodology

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Sources

The 36 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. Breezy HR Breezy HR: Pricing“Startup: $157 a month billed annually, or $189 billed monthly” “Every plan includes unlimited users and unlimited open positions, and the price doesn't change as your company grows.”
  3. 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”
  4. Learning Technologies Group (parent) ltgplc.com/trust-center“2026 SOC 2 Type II report” “ISO 27001:2022 Certificate”
  5. 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.”
  6. 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.”
  7. BambooHR trust.bamboohr.com“SOC 2 Type 2”
  8. 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.”
  9. Crelate crelate.com/security“Yes, Crelate’s ISMS is certified to ISO/IEC 27001:2022, and Crelate maintains a current SOC 2 Type II report.” “Two factor authentication, IP restrictions, and single sign on”
  10. 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”
  11. JazzHR (Employ Inc.) jazzhr.com/security“Schellman, an independent third-party auditor, has issued JazzHR by Employ's SOC 2 Type 2 report.” “Employ's security programs and practices have been independently verified against the SOC 2 and ISO 27001 framework.”
  12. Lever (Employ Inc.) Lever: Pricing“We’re SOC 2 Type II certified and built to protect your data—so your team can work confidently, without disruption.” “Most customers are fully implemented within weeks, not months, with personalized guidance to keep your team focused and momentum high from day one.”
  13. Manatal manatal.com/security“Manatal is SOC 2 Type II certified, verified by a top third-party auditor.”
  14. 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.”
  15. 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”
  16. Lever (Employ Inc.) lever.co/security“Employ's security programs and practices have been independently verified against the SOC 2 and ISO 27001 framework.”
  17. 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.”
  18. BambooHR bamboohr.com/platform/hr-data-and-reporting/mobile-app“Yes. The app is free to download, but you’ll need an active BambooHR account provided by your employer to sign in. The app is available for supported iOS and Android devices.”
  19. Crelate crelate.com/pricing“Mobile recruiting — iOS and Android”
  20. 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.”
  21. isolved isolvedhcm.com/hr-payroll/payroll-software“Available via any web browser or the isolved People Cloud™ mobile app”
  22. Manatal manatal.com/pricing“Progressive mobile application”
  23. Netchex netchex.com/netchex-faqs“The Netchex app is free to download from the Apple App Store and Google Play.”
  24. 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”
  25. 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.”
  26. Workable workable.com“Empower on-the-go managers and employees with a single, easy-to-deploy app for iOS and Android.”
  27. 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.”
  28. BambooHR bamboohr.com/why-bamboohr/services“Implementation usually takes between 4–6 weeks, but the timeline can adjust based on complexity, size, and which products are being implemented. Some customers (usually those with lesser headcounts) are able to complete self set up within just a few days.”
  29. Paycom Paycom implementation (Paycom)“Adoption timelines vary, but most organizations are implemented within three months.”
  30. Workable Workable: Features“Rapid system setup Get your teams operational on Workable within days, with ongoing support from dedicated product specialists.”
  31. BambooHR SAML single sign-on (BambooHR Marketplace)“Installing this app in your BambooHR account will enable you to configure Single Sign-On between your identity provider and BambooHR (as the service provider) using SAML 2.0.”
  32. Breezy HR breezy.hr/integrations“Seamlessly enable secure access to Breezy through your own SAML-enabled identity provider.”
  33. 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.”
  34. Manatal manatal.com/features/support“Allow 1-step access for teammates and tighter security controls by integrating Manatal with your single sign-on provider.”
  35. 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”
  36. 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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