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Best applicant tracking systems we've tested (SelectSoftware Reviews)

Phil Strazzulla · selectsoftwarereviews.com Free Intermediate

A hands-on buyer's guide to ATS products, last updated October 2026, sorting them by who they suit (Workable for small teams needing fast setup, Manatal for small businesses valuing easy setup, Greenhouse for structured hiring at larger companies).

  • Match the tool to your hiring volume: structured-hiring suites are overkill for a handful of roles.
  • Weigh how easily hiring managers will use it, not just recruiter features.
  • Check whether it links to your HR and payroll system after the offer.
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The question it answers

  1. Which applicant tracking system should a small business or recruiter use?

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  2. Zoho's applicant tracking system for companies and staffing agencies. The page lists a forever-free plan with one active job,... zoho.com Tool · Pricing page Zoho Recruit pricing Zoho
  3. Workable is an applicant tracking system with job-board posting, sourcing and an HR module, priced by company size. The page... workable.com Tool · Pricing page Workable pricing Workable
  4. A low-cost ATS and recruitment CRM used by small companies and independent recruiters. The page lists Professional at $15 a... manatal.com Tool · Pricing page Manatal pricing Manatal
  5. An ATS and CRM built for staffing and recruitment agencies, tracking clients and placements as well as candidates. The page... recruitcrm.io Tool · Pricing page Recruit CRM pricing Recruit CRM
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