Research Last updated: March 2026

Recruitment Software Pricing Transparency Index

Which of the 130 recruitment tools we track publish their pricing — and which make you call sales? Updated 2026.

Key Findings

  • 42% of tools publish pricing on their website. The rest require a sales conversation or custom quote.
  • Workforce Management has the most transparent pricing — all 4 tools publish clear per-user rates. EOR and Enterprise HRIS are the least transparent.
  • Starting prices range from $2.50/user/month (When I Work) to $650/employee/month (Papaya Global EOR). The median starting price across all tools with published pricing is approximately $40/month.
  • 41 tools use custom-only pricing, including major enterprise platforms like Workday, SAP SuccessFactors, and Greenhouse.

Pricing Transparency by Category

CategoryToolsPublished PricingCustom OnlyPrice Range
Applicant Tracking System (ATS)2913/29 (45%)15$1–$599/mo
HRIS / HR Management2310/23 (43%)18$4–$599/mo
Payroll Software1911/19 (58%)12$8–$650/mo
Sourcing Tools134/13 (31%)8$12–$167/mo
Candidate Screening134/13 (31%)8$75–$499/mo
Recruitment CRM93/9 (33%)1$69–$249/mo
Recruitment Analytics70/7 (0%)2Not published
Employer of Record (EOR)76/7 (86%)3$12–$650/mo
Onboarding Software60/6 (0%)6Not published
Video Interview Platforms64/6 (67%)4$75–$499/mo
Background Check Software63/6 (50%)4$25–$80/mo
Recruitment Marketing62/6 (33%)2$99–$249/mo
Job Board / Job Distribution60/6 (0%)0Not published
Interview Scheduling52/5 (40%)3$12–$49/mo
Employee Referral Platforms40/4 (0%)0Not published
Workforce Management44/4 (100%)0$3–$135/mo

Tools with Published Pricing

These tools publish at least one pricing tier on their website. Sorted by rating.

ToolRatingStarting FromCategory
Hireflix4.9/5$75/moVideo Interview Platforms
Rippling4.8/5$8/moHRIS / HR Management
Deel4.8/5$29/moHRIS / HR Management
OnPay4.8/5$40/moPayroll Software
Recruit CRM4.8/5$85/moRecruitment CRM
Manatal4.8/5$15/moApplicant Tracking System (ATS)
100Hires4.8/5$69/moApplicant Tracking System (ATS)
Patriot Software4.8/5$17/moPayroll Software
Buddy Punch4.8/5$4/moWorkforce Management
Calendly4.7/5$12/moInterview Scheduling
Spark Hire4.7/5$149/moCandidate Screening
Willo4.7/5$75/moVideo Interview Platforms
Homerun4.7/5$79/moApplicant Tracking System (ATS)
Lattice4.7/5$4/moHRIS / HR Management
CharlieHR4.7/5$5/moHRIS / HR Management
Multiplier4.7/5$40/moEmployer of Record (EOR)
7shifts4.7/5$30/moWorkforce Management
myInterview4.6/5$99/moVideo Interview Platforms
Certn4.6/5$25/moBackground Check Software
TalentLyft4.6/5$99/moRecruitment CRM
Vervoe4.6/5$228/moCandidate Screening
Loxo4.6/5$119/moApplicant Tracking System (ATS)
ApplicantPro4.6/5$90/moApplicant Tracking System (ATS)
Justworks4.6/5$59/moHRIS / HR Management
Deputy4.6/5$4/moWorkforce Management
Gusto4.5/5$40/moHRIS / HR Management
Remote.com4.5/5$29/moHRIS / HR Management
Recruitee (Tellent)4.5/5$199/moApplicant Tracking System (ATS)
ContactOut4.5/5$79/moSourcing Tools
TestGorilla4.5/5$75/moCandidate Screening

Tools with Custom-Only Pricing

These tools require a sales conversation to get pricing. Contact the vendor directly.

ToolRatingCategory
WorkBright4.8/5Onboarding Software
Ashby4.8/5Applicant Tracking System (ATS)
Pinpoint4.7/5Applicant Tracking System (ATS)
Enboarder4.6/5Onboarding Software
ClearCompany4.6/5Applicant Tracking System (ATS)
VidCruiter4.6/5Video Interview Platforms
Gem4.6/5Recruitment CRM
hireEZ4.6/5Sourcing Tools
Codility4.6/5Candidate Screening
Teamtailor4.6/5Applicant Tracking System (ATS)
HiBob4.5/5HRIS / HR Management
SeekOut4.5/5Sourcing Tools
eSkill4.5/5Candidate Screening
Greenhouse4.5/5Applicant Tracking System (ATS)
JobAdder4.5/5Applicant Tracking System (ATS)
Velocity Global4.5/5Employer of Record (EOR)
GoodTime4.4/5Interview Scheduling
BambooHR4.4/5Onboarding Software
Paylocity4.4/5HRIS / HR Management
iMocha4.4/5Candidate Screening

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Methodology & Caveats

This index is based on pricing data collected and verified by RecruitCompare from vendor websites, public pricing pages, and published documentation. "Published pricing" means the vendor displays at least one specific price point on their website. "Custom only" means the vendor requires a sales conversation.

Pricing may change at any time. We update pricing data regularly but cannot guarantee real-time accuracy. Some tools offer volume discounts, annual billing discounts, or startup programmes not reflected in published rates. Always confirm current pricing directly with the vendor before purchasing.

This data reflects what is publicly available — not negotiated rates, enterprise discounts, or promotional pricing.