Greenhouse leads for structured hiring at enterprise scale, with unmatched interview scorecards and bias reduction tools ideal for large orgs. Workable suits small-to-mid-market teams seeking transparent, no-surprise pricing and 200+ job board integrations. Ashby excels for growth-stage startups needing native analytics without separate reporting tools.
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1GreenhouseRanked #1 ATS on G2 with industry-leading interview scorecards and algorithmic bias reduction95.0NEWCustom quote (typically £4,500-6,500 annually) 2WorkableOffers published transparent pricing and 200+ job board integrations, rare transparency among enterprise ATS vendors92.5NEW£120-480/month (£1,440-5,760 annually) 3AshbyBest-in-class analytics dashboard built natively into platform with no separate reporting tool needed90.0NEW£320-32,000/month (£3,840-384,000 annually) 4LeverPioneered ATS and CRM integration for passive candidate nurturing and long-term talent pipeline management87.5NEWCustom quote (median ~£11,000 annually) 5JazzHRMost teams become fully operational within one day of setup with zero complex configuration85.0NEW£60-340/month (£720-4,080 annually) 6BreezyHROnly ATS with native video interviewing built-in, eliminating separate tool requirement for remote interviews82.5NEWFree tier + £125/month (£1,500 annually) for paid plans 7iCIMS RecruitProven to handle 50,000+ hires annually with 300+ integrations via marketplace80.0NEWCustom quote (typically £40,000-50,000 annually) 8ManatalAI-native approach consolidates resume, social media, job history, and education data into single candidate profile77.5NEW~£12/user/month (£144-1,200+ annually depending on team size) 9BambooHROnly all-in-one HR suite combining ATS, HRIS, benefits, payroll, and performance management in single platform76.0NEW$10/employee/month (Core plan) 10PinpointUnlimited-seat model charges flat monthly rate regardless of team size, unlike Lever's per-employee pricing74.0NEW~£275/month (flat rate, ~£3,300 annually) The ranking, in detail
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Structured hiring for enterprise teams
Purpose-built for mid-to-large organisations with 100+ employees hiring 25+ roles annually. Delivers ranked #1 ATS on G2 through interview scorecards, bias reduction tools, and hiring scorecards that embed structured methodology into every stage.
From Custom quote (typically £4,500-6,500 annually)Best for Mid-to-large organisations (100+ employees) with high-volume, structured hiring processes
95.0
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Transparent, accessible ATS for growing teams
Designed for small-to-mid-market companies (1-500 employees) with fully transparent, published pricing and 200+ job board integrations. Balances affordability with enterprise-grade recruitment features.
From £120-480/month (£1,440-5,760 annually)Best for Small-to-mid-market companies (1-500 employees) prioritising cost transparency and job board reach
92.5
03
Analytics-first ATS for growth-stage startups
Built for Series A+ startups and growth-stage companies (50-500 employees) with native, best-in-class analytics dashboard embedded in the platform. No separate reporting tool required.
From £320-32,000/month (£3,840-384,000 annually)Best for Series A+ startups and growth-stage companies (50-500 employees) needing real-time hiring analytics
90.0
04
ATS and CRM for talent pipeline building
Purpose-designed for companies with 100-1,000 employees building persistent talent pipelines. Pioneered ATS and CRM integration, enabling passive candidate nurturing and long-term talent relationship management.
From Custom quote (median ~£11,000 annually)Best for Companies 100-1,000 employees building talent pipelines and nurturing passive candidates
87.5
05
Simple, fast ATS for small businesses
Optimised for small businesses (under 50 employees) making their first 1-25 hires annually. Teams become operational within one day of setup, with straightforward navigation and minimal training required.
From £60-340/month (£720-4,080 annually)Best for Small businesses (under 50 employees) making first 1-25 hires and seeking fastest time-to-value
85.0
06
Video-first ATS for remote teams
Built for remote companies seeking native video interviewing without separate tools. Includes free tier plus affordable paid plans starting at £157/month with integrated video interview functionality.
From Free tier + £125/month (£1,500 annually) for paid plansBest for Remote-first companies (up to 500 employees) prioritising video interviewing and flexibility
82.5
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Enterprise ATS for high-volume hiring
Built for large enterprises (500+ employees) with complex, high-volume hiring requirements. Handles 50,000+ hires annually with 300+ integrations via its marketplace.
From Custom quote (typically £40,000-50,000 annually)Best for Large enterprises (500+ employees) with high-volume, complex hiring and extensive system integrations
80.0
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AI-native ATS for talent insight
AI-first ATS for SMBs and growing teams, providing a unified candidate profile aggregating resume data, social media presence, job history, and education. Emphasises comprehensive candidate intelligence in one view.
From ~£12/user/month (£144-1,200+ annually depending on team size)Best for SMBs and growing teams (25-250 employees) seeking AI-enhanced candidate intelligence and profile consolidation
77.5
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Small business HR platform with intuitive time-off and leave management
Only all-in-one HR suite combining ATS with full HR management, providing single source of truth for both hiring and HR teams across 1-2,000 employees in SMBs.
From $10/employee/month (Core plan)Best for Small businesses and growing teams without complex HR requirements
76.0
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Unlimited-seat ATS for mid-market teams
Designed for mid-market teams (50-2,000 employees) with unlimited-seat pricing model where 10 recruiters pay the same flat rate as 3 recruiters, unlike per-employee competitor pricing.
From ~£275/month (flat rate, ~£3,300 annually)Best for Mid-market teams (50-2,000 employees) with expanding recruiting teams seeking unlimited-seat pricing
74.0
Frequently asked questions
What is the typical cost of an ATS for a 100-person company?
For a 100-person company hiring 10-20 roles annually, expect £1,500-5,000 per year. Workable costs approximately £240-480/month, JazzHR £120-220/month, and Greenhouse requires custom quotes starting around £4,500-6,500 annually. Pricing depends on hiring volume, integrations needed, and platform sophistication.
Which ATS is best for remote-first companies?
BreezyHR is purpose-built for remote teams with native video interviewing, eliminating the need for separate video tools. Ashby also works well for distributed teams with its modern interface and real-time analytics accessible anywhere. Both integrate seamlessly with remote collaboration tools.
How long does it take to implement an ATS?
Implementation ranges from one day (JazzHR) to several weeks (iCIMS Recruit). Greenhouse, Workable, and Ashby typically go live within 1-2 weeks with standard setup. Enterprise platforms like iCIMS require 4-12 weeks due to complex integrations and customisation requirements.