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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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Our top picks

  1. Best overall

    Workable

    Highest LeadChange Score here (9.5/10), with 12 of 12 core applicant tracking capabilities verified.

    From $299/mo

  2. Best value

    Breezy HR

    by Breezy HR, Inc.

    Lowest published list cost at 25 employees ($157/mo) among products scoring at or above the median.

    From $157/mo (Startup plan)

LeadChange Score: editorial assessment based on public information.

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. 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. HR is a second product with its own price, or a bundle with Recruiting.

    Pricing model
    Tiered plans
    SOC 2 Type II
    Yes

    From $299/mo

    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. Bootstrap is free for one open role; Startup costs $157, Growth $273 and Business $439 a month billed annually, or $189, $329 and $529 billed monthly. Users are unlimited and jobs post to 50+ boards.

    Pricing model
    Tiered plans
    SOC 2 Type II
    Yes

    From $157/mo (Startup plan)

    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 plans
    SOC 2 Type II
    Yes

    From $300/mo

    Ashby ATS pricing

  4. BambooHR

    Primarily HRIS software; applicant tracking module is secondary

    BambooHR suits growing US companies that want one HR system of record with public, month-to-month pricing from $10.25 per employee per month. Performance reviews start at Pro and compensation tools at Elite.

    Pricing model
    Per employee
    SOC 2 Type II
    Yes

    From $250/mo flat up to 25 employees, then $10.25/employee/mo

    BambooHR pricing

  5. Greenhouse

    Greenhouse fits hiring teams that want structured interviews, a sourcing CRM and audited security in one applicant tracking system, from early-stage companies to enterprises. Prices are by quote only, and texting, sourcing automation, the audit log and the developer sandbox sit in higher plans.

    Pricing model
    Quote only
    SOC 2 Type II
    Yes

    Greenhouse ATS pricing

  6. 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 only
    SOC 2 Type II
    Yes

    Lever plans and prices

  7. Teamtailor

    Teamtailor fits employers that want an applicant tracking system and a branded career site in one product, with unlimited job postings and users, the Co-pilot AI assistant and 450+ integrations. Its trust center reports ISO/IEC 27001 and 27701 certification and an annual SOC 2 Type 2 audit.

    Pricing model
    Quote only
    SOC 2 Type II
    Yes

    Teamtailor pricing

  8. JazzHR

    JazzHR suits small businesses that hire regularly without a full-time recruiter and want a simple ATS with published prices. Hero costs $1,000 a year, Plus $3,480 and Pro $5,508, or $110, $350 and $549 a month billed monthly. It posts to free job boards in one click, parses resumes, and Plus adds AI candidate matching.

    Pricing model
    Tiered plans
    SOC 2 Type II
    Yes
    Not scored yet15 of 26 facts verifiedFacts checked Oct 21, 2026

    From $1,000/yr (Hero plan)

    JazzHR plans and prices

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  1. NetchexNot scored yet (13 of 26 facts verified)What Netchex costs
  2. PaycomNot scored yet (12 of 26 facts verified)Paycom pricing
  3. isolved People CloudNot scored yet (6 of 26 facts verified)Isolved 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), BambooHR ($250/mo), and Workable ($299/mo); the median of 4 products is $274.50/mo. List prices, before discounts and add-ons.

Is there free applicant tracking systems for small business?

Breezy HR lists a free plan, 1 of the 11 products for small business. Free plans limit employees, features or support.

Which applicant tracking systems for small business integrate with Checkr?

Checkr, listed by 5 of the 11 applicant tracking systems for small business: BambooHR, Breezy HR, Greenhouse, Lever, and Teamtailor.

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

Ashby, BambooHR, Breezy HR, Greenhouse, Paycom, and 2 more document single sign-on; 4 of the 11 products for small business do not.

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.

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