ApplicantStack provides lower-priced plans for companies with one to three active jobs, then higher tiers for unlimited active jobs and onboarding. CareerATS provides one $77.75 plan with 20 users included.
Last reviewed: September 15, 2026
Quick conclusion
Choose ApplicantStack when one to three active jobs and six included seats meet your needs at the lowest price, or when you want its recruiting-and-onboarding bundle. Choose CareerATS for a larger included team, a single plan, and built-in recruiting workflows without job-count tiers.
Side-by-side summary
| Category | CareerATS | ApplicantStack |
|---|---|---|
| Published price | $77.75 / month. | Starter $29.99, Growth $49.99, Recruit $109.99, and Bundle $159.99 monthly. |
| Active jobs | One plan without published active-job tiers. | Starter 1, Growth 3, Recruit and Bundle unlimited. |
| Included users | 20 users included. | Published tiers list 1 admin and 5 hiring-manager seats; higher tiers say more can be added. |
| Text messaging | Connect Twilio or SignalWire; provider charges are separate. | Candidate texting is listed as an optional additional fee. |
| Trial | One month free; no credit card at signup. | 14 days; trial displays the first 100 candidates. |
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Important differences
CareerATS keeps the same $77.75 monthly price as hiring volume changes within the needs of its target small-team customer.
ApplicantStack Starter and Growth cost less but cap simultaneous active jobs at one and three. Recruit is $109.99 monthly for unlimited active jobs.
Twenty users are included, giving recruiters and hiring managers room to collaborate without calculating extra CareerATS seats.
ApplicantStack’s pricing table lists one admin and five hiring managers. Recruit and Bundle say additional seats can be added, so teams should verify the added cost.
CareerATS focuses on recruiting through offers and final decisions rather than post-hire HR onboarding.
ApplicantStack Bundle adds onboarding workflows, tasks, forms, e-signatures, payroll records, and a new-hire portal.
Method
This comparison uses public first-party vendor information reviewed on September 15, 2026. Vendors can change pricing, limits, and features. Confirm the current terms directly with each vendor before purchasing.
CareerATS publishes this page and has an obvious commercial interest in the comparison. No competitor paid for placement, and we did not treat marketing claims as independent testing.
Questions
ApplicantStack Starter and Growth have lower published monthly prices, but they are limited to one or three active jobs and list six included user seats. Compare the limits with your actual hiring volume and team size.
CareerATS includes 20 users. ApplicantStack’s published plan table lists one admin and five hiring managers, with additional seats available on higher tiers.
ApplicantStack’s Bundle includes post-hire onboarding features. CareerATS focuses on applicant tracking and the recruiting process through offers and final decisions.
Start with one month free, no credit card at signup, then decide using your own team and process.