Recruiting is an industry always evolving and facing new challenges. Regardless of your recruiting specialty or vertical, technology, market trends and hiring criteria are constantly developing and improving. An applicant tracking system (ATS) is a software application designed to help hiring teams organize candidate recruitment and hiring data. With so many out there, here are ten of our favorite recruiting ATS applications updated for 2025 (in alphabetical order).

Bullhorn 

Bullhorn is a cloud-based ATS and Customer Relationship Management (CRM) solution tailored for the staffing and recruitment industry. It offers tools for candidate sourcing, resume parsing, job posting, and client relationship management.  

• Pricing: Starts at approximately $99 per user per month, with multiple tier options.  

• Key Features: In-system LinkedIn access, email interaction tracking, real-time updates, detailed reporting, and robust integration capabilities.  

• Perks: Comprehensive feature set, scalable for large enterprises, strong integration options.  

CATS 

CATS is a flexible and user-friendly ATS designed for small to mid-sized staffing and recruiting firms. It streamlines the hiring process with customizable workflows and a straightforward interface. 

• Pricing: Starts at $89 per user per month (when paid annually).  

• Key Features: Resume parsing, customizable workflows, email integration, job board posting, and robust reporting.  

• Perks: Easy to set up and use, affordable for small to mid-sized businesses, customizable to specific recruitment needs.  

Crelate 

Crelate is a comprehensive talent management solution built for retained search agencies, extensive search firms, and professional corporate recruiters. It combines ATS and CRM functionalities to enhance recruitment workflows. 

• Pricing: Four tiers available starting at $99 per user per month, with custom pricing options for specialized recruiting requirements.  

• Key Features: Outlook client integration, email tracking, flexible workflows, candidate portal, mobile access, and onboarding/training services.  

• Perks: Intuitive user interface, strong customer support, integrates well with other tools.  

JobAdder 

JobAdder is a cloud-based recruitment management platform designed to simplify the hiring process for agencies and in-house teams. It offers a clean interface and integrates with various job boards and productivity tools. 

• Pricing: Custom pricing based on business needs.  

• Key Features: Job posting to multiple job boards, candidate tracking, resume parsing, and a mobile-friendly interface.  

• Perks: User-friendly interface, quick setup, strong job board integration. 

Loxo 

Loxo is an advanced Talent Intelligence Platform that manages the entire recruiting lifecycle in one system, suitable for internal talent acquisition and recruitment businesses. It leverages AI-powered sourcing to enhance recruitment processes. 

• Pricing: Free version available; premium starts around $109 per user per month (when charged annually).  

• Key Features: AI-powered sourcing (Loxo Source), recruiting CRM, candidate tracking, automated outreach, sales CRM for recruiters, auto-refreshing database.  

• Perks: Strong sourcing capabilities, AI-powered features, comprehensive solution from sourcing to hiring.  

PCRecruiter 

PCRecruiter offers unmatched configuration options, serving solo recruiters as well as large search agencies. It provides a robust platform for managing candidate data and recruitment workflows. 

• Pricing: Starts at $85 per user per month. 

• Key Features: Free mobile application, integrations with Outlook, candidate dashboards and evaluations, interview scheduling, and social media sourcing.  

• Perks: Highly customizable, strong integration options, suitable for various business sizes. 

Recruit CRM 

Recruit CRM is an all-in-one ATS and CRM designed for recruitment and executive search businesses. It assists recruiters in managing recruitment processes, clients, and candidates effectively. 

• Pricing: Plans start at $85 per user per month.  

• Key Features: Resume parsing, email integration, pipeline management, and a customizable workflow to streamline recruitment operations.  

• Perks: User-friendly interface, strong customer support, integrates ATS and CRM functionalities.  

Recruiterflow 

Recruiterflow is a modern ATS and CRM designed for ambitious recruiting and staffing businesses. It offers automation features and a clean interface to enhance recruiting workflows. 

• Pricing: Plans start at $99 per user per month.  

• Key Features: Email sequences, pipeline management, automation, and analytics to enhance recruiting workflows.  

• Perks: Easy to use, strong automation features, good customer support.  

Top Echelon 

Top Echelon is an effective and efficient way for recruiters to identify highly qualified applicants and engage them in a hiring pipeline. It offers a straightforward approach to managing recruitment processes. Plus, it works seamlessly with their split network.

• Pricing: Single plan billed monthly at $89 per user, with a 15-day free trial. 

• Key Features: Resume parsing, Google Chrome extension, email marketing, calendar integration, hot lists, and reporting tools. 

• Perks: Simple interface, budget-friendly, quick onboarding, and useful Chrome extension. 

Tracker RMS 

Tracker RMS is a fully integrated ATS and CRM platform designed for recruiting and staffing agencies. It provides tools for sales, recruitment, onboarding, and operations, all in one dashboard. 

• Pricing: Core plan starts at $80/user/month with various add-on features (marketing, back office, job boards, collaboration). 

• Key Features: Job board integrations, mobile app, candidate management, email sync, custom workflows, and detailed reporting. 

• Perks: End-to-end solution (ATS + CRM + onboarding), customizable workflows, highly collaborative features. 

Selecting the right ATS depends on your organization’s specific needs—from budget and company size to the complexity of your workflows and the features that matter most to your team. Whether you prioritize automation, CRM functionality or AI-powered sourcing, taking the time to evaluate each option thoroughly is key to creating a seamless, efficient and scalable recruitment process. 

But choosing the right tool is only half the battle—making it work with your existing tech stack is where true optimization happens. That’s where Recruiters Websites can help. Reach out today to see how you can do even more with the tools you already have.  

Our team specializes in building custom integrations that connect your ATS with the platforms and tools your business already relies on—from job boards and CRMs to marketing software and internal databases. Whether you’re using one of the ATS solutions listed above or something else entirely, we’ll help you unify your systems, reduce manual tasks and ensure your team has real-time access to the information they need, when they need it. 

Need help integrating your ATS or choosing the best one for your firm? Let’s talk.