--- title: "9 Best Free Applicant Tracking Software 2026 | Capterra" description: "Learn about and compare the 9 best free Applicant Tracking software in 2026. Understand the pros and cons and cost of each tool to narrow your choices." source_url: "https://www.capterra.com/applicant-tracking-software/s/free/" page_type: "subcategory" language: "en" --- # Best Applicant Tracking Software for free Written by Ines Bahr Ines is an analyst with nearly 10 years in HR, recruiting, performance management, compliance, and workforce technology, plus AI. Her insights draw on 30+ studies and 2.5M+ Capterra reviews. [See full bio and all articles](https://www.capterra.com/resources/author/ines-bahr/). ## Top 10 free products, ranked by reviewer ratings ### Ranked free Applicant Tracking products | Rank | Product | Overall rating | Category rating | Key attribute | Starting price | Key features | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 1 | [Discovered](https://www.capterra.com/p/139913/Discovered/) | 4.6 out of 5 (127 reviews) | 4.8 out of 5 (27 category reviews) | Highly rated for Quality of Support | $399.00 Flat Rate, Per Month | Included: Activity Dashboard, Application Management, Interview Scheduling, Job Management; Not included: Onboarding, Resume Parsing, Resume Storage, Self Service Portal, Workflow Management | | 2 | [Jobin.cloud](https://www.capterra.com/p/239384/Jobincloud/) | 4.7 out of 5 (172 reviews) | 4.8 out of 5 (27 category reviews) | Highly rated for Value for Money | $8.99 Per User, Per Month | Included: Activity Dashboard, Job Management, Resume Parsing, Resume Storage, Self Service Portal; Not included: Application Management, Interview Scheduling, Onboarding, Workflow Management | | 3 | [Snaphunt](https://www.capterra.com/p/209450/Snaphunt/) | 4.8 out of 5 (34 reviews) | 4.9 out of 5 (10 category reviews) | Highly rated for Ease of Use | $265.00 Usage Based, Per Month | Included: Activity Dashboard, Application Management, Interview Scheduling, Job Management, Resume Parsing, Resume Storage, Self Service Portal, Workflow Management; Not included: Onboarding | | 4 | [BITE](https://www.capterra.com/p/184934/BITE/) | 4.7 out of 5 (46 reviews) | 4.7 out of 5 (25 category reviews) | Highly rated for Quality of Support | €1000.00 Other, Per Year | Included: Activity Dashboard, Application Management, Interview Scheduling, Job Management, Onboarding, Resume Parsing, Resume Storage; Not included: Self Service Portal, Workflow Management | | 5 | [AvaHR](https://www.capterra.com/p/163189/VIVAHR/) | 4.9 out of 5 (90 reviews) | 4.7 out of 5 (19 category reviews) | Highly rated for Ease of Use | $129.00 Flat Rate, Per Month | Included: Activity Dashboard, Interview Scheduling, Job Management, Onboarding, Resume Parsing, Resume Storage, Self Service Portal, Workflow Management; Not included: Application Management | | 6 | [Buk](https://www.capterra.com/p/208706/Buk/) | 4.8 out of 5 (354 reviews) | 4.7 out of 5 (11 category reviews) | Highly rated for Quality of Support | $95.00 Per Feature, Per Month | Included: Activity Dashboard, Application Management, Interview Scheduling, Job Management, Onboarding, Resume Parsing, Resume Storage; Not included: Self Service Portal, Workflow Management | | 7 | [Homebase](https://www.capterra.com/p/153076/Homebase/) | 4.6 out of 5 (1,158 reviews) | 4.6 out of 5 (39 category reviews) | Highly rated for Ease of Use | $30.00 Usage Based, Per Month | Included: Activity Dashboard, Application Management, Interview Scheduling, Onboarding, Resume Storage, Self Service Portal, Workflow Management; Not included: Job Management, Resume Parsing | | 8 | [JOIN](https://www.capterra.com/p/232615/JOIN/) | 4.6 out of 5 (112 reviews) | 4.6 out of 5 (35 category reviews) | Highly rated for Ease of Setup | Contact vendor | Included: Activity Dashboard, Application Management, Interview Scheduling, Job Management, Resume Parsing, Self Service Portal, Workflow Management; Not included: Onboarding, Resume Storage | | 9 | [Wellfound](https://www.capterra.com/p/228545/Wellfound/) | 4.7 out of 5 (35 reviews) | 4.6 out of 5 (14 category reviews) | Highly rated for Ease of Setup | $250.00 Per User, Per Month | Included: Activity Dashboard; Not included: Application Management, Interview Scheduling, Job Management, Onboarding, Resume Parsing, Resume Storage, Self Service Portal, Workflow Management | | 10 | [EBMS](https://www.capterra.com/p/220155/EBMS/) | 4.4 out of 5 (25 reviews) | 4.5 out of 5 (18 category reviews) | Highly rated for Ease of Setup | €3304.00 Flat Rate, Per Year | Included: Activity Dashboard, Application Management, Interview Scheduling, Job Management, Onboarding, Resume Parsing, Resume Storage, Self Service Portal, Workflow Management | Category rating: Rating from reviewers who used each product as Applicant Tracking software, with the number of those reviews. Products are ranked by this rating, adjusted for how many reviews support it. For the complete directory, see [the full product list](#full-product-list). --- ## See top 10 product details ### 1. [Discovered](https://www.capterra.com/p/139913/Discovered/) Overall rating: 4.6 out of 5 (127 reviews) Category rating: 4.8 out of 5 (27 category reviews) Key attribute: Highly rated for Quality of Support Starting price: $399.00 Flat Rate, Per Month Free trial: Available Free version: Available #### Features reviewers most value - Activity Dashboard: Included - Application Management: Included - Interview Scheduling: Included - Job Management: Included - Onboarding: Not included - Resume Parsing: Not included - Resume Storage: Not included - Self Service Portal: Not included - Workflow Management: Not included --- ### 2. [Jobin.cloud](https://www.capterra.com/p/239384/Jobincloud/) Overall rating: 4.7 out of 5 (172 reviews) Category rating: 4.8 out of 5 (27 category reviews) Key attribute: Highly rated for Value for Money Starting price: $8.99 Per User, Per Month Free trial: Available Free version: Available #### Features reviewers most value - Activity Dashboard: Included - Application Management: Not included - Interview Scheduling: Not included - Job Management: Included - Onboarding: Not included - Resume Parsing: Included - Resume Storage: Included - Self Service Portal: Included - Workflow Management: Not included --- ### 3. [Snaphunt](https://www.capterra.com/p/209450/Snaphunt/) Overall rating: 4.8 out of 5 (34 reviews) Category rating: 4.9 out of 5 (10 category reviews) Key attribute: Highly rated for Ease of Use Starting price: $265.00 Usage Based, Per Month Free trial: Not available Free version: Available #### Features reviewers most value - Activity Dashboard: Included - Application Management: Included - Interview Scheduling: Included - Job Management: Included - Onboarding: Not included - Resume Parsing: Included - Resume Storage: Included - Self Service Portal: Included - Workflow Management: Included --- ### 4. [BITE](https://www.capterra.com/p/184934/BITE/) Overall rating: 4.7 out of 5 (46 reviews) Category rating: 4.7 out of 5 (25 category reviews) Key attribute: Highly rated for Quality of Support Starting price: €1000.00 Other, Per Year Free trial: Available Free version: Available #### Features reviewers most value - Activity Dashboard: Included - Application Management: Included - Interview Scheduling: Included - Job Management: Included - Onboarding: Included - Resume Parsing: Included - Resume Storage: Included - Self Service Portal: Not included - Workflow Management: Not included --- ### 5. [AvaHR](https://www.capterra.com/p/163189/VIVAHR/) Overall rating: 4.9 out of 5 (90 reviews) Category rating: 4.7 out of 5 (19 category reviews) Key attribute: Highly rated for Ease of Use Starting price: $129.00 Flat Rate, Per Month Free trial: Available Free version: Available #### Features reviewers most value - Activity Dashboard: Included - Application Management: Not included - Interview Scheduling: Included - Job Management: Included - Onboarding: Included - Resume Parsing: Included - Resume Storage: Included - Self Service Portal: Included - Workflow Management: Included --- ### 6. [Buk](https://www.capterra.com/p/208706/Buk/) Overall rating: 4.8 out of 5 (354 reviews) Category rating: 4.7 out of 5 (11 category reviews) Key attribute: Highly rated for Quality of Support Starting price: $95.00 Per Feature, Per Month Free trial: Not available Free version: Available #### Features reviewers most value - Activity Dashboard: Included - Application Management: Included - Interview Scheduling: Included - Job Management: Included - Onboarding: Included - Resume Parsing: Included - Resume Storage: Included - Self Service Portal: Not included - Workflow Management: Not included --- ### 7. [Homebase](https://www.capterra.com/p/153076/Homebase/) Overall rating: 4.6 out of 5 (1,158 reviews) Category rating: 4.6 out of 5 (39 category reviews) Key attribute: Highly rated for Ease of Use Starting price: $30.00 Usage Based, Per Month Free trial: Available Free version: Available #### Features reviewers most value - Activity Dashboard: Included - Application Management: Included - Interview Scheduling: Included - Job Management: Not included - Onboarding: Included - Resume Parsing: Not included - Resume Storage: Included - Self Service Portal: Included - Workflow Management: Included #### Pros based on reviews - Intuitive and accessible platform - Centralized team messaging tools #### Cons based on reviews - Limited payroll and billing features - Recurring software glitches --- ### 8. [JOIN](https://www.capterra.com/p/232615/JOIN/) Overall rating: 4.6 out of 5 (112 reviews) Category rating: 4.6 out of 5 (35 category reviews) Key attribute: Highly rated for Ease of Setup Starting price: Contact vendor Free trial: Available Free version: Available #### Features reviewers most value - Activity Dashboard: Included - Application Management: Included - Interview Scheduling: Included - Job Management: Included - Onboarding: Not included - Resume Parsing: Included - Resume Storage: Not included - Self Service Portal: Included - Workflow Management: Included --- ### 9. [Wellfound](https://www.capterra.com/p/228545/Wellfound/) Overall rating: 4.7 out of 5 (35 reviews) Category rating: 4.6 out of 5 (14 category reviews) Key attribute: Highly rated for Ease of Setup Starting price: $250.00 Per User, Per Month Free trial: Available Free version: Available #### Features reviewers most value - Activity Dashboard: Included - Application Management: Not included - Interview Scheduling: Not included - Job Management: Not included - Onboarding: Not included - Resume Parsing: Not included - Resume Storage: Not included - Self Service Portal: Not included - Workflow Management: Not included --- ### 10. [EBMS](https://www.capterra.com/p/220155/EBMS/) Overall rating: 4.4 out of 5 (25 reviews) Category rating: 4.5 out of 5 (18 category reviews) Key attribute: Highly rated for Ease of Setup Starting price: €3304.00 Flat Rate, Per Year Free trial: Available Free version: Available #### Features reviewers most value - Activity Dashboard: Included - Application Management: Included - Interview Scheduling: Included - Job Management: Included - Onboarding: Included - Resume Parsing: Included - Resume Storage: Included - Self Service Portal: Included - Workflow Management: Included --- ## All applicant tracking software with a free version [4.9 (90)](https://www.capterra.com/p/163189/VIVAHR/reviews/) [Capterra Shortlist](https://www.capterra.com/applicant-tracking-software/#shortlist) AvaHR is a cloud-based hiring software that helps growing businesses streamline recruitment processes and find suitable candidates. [Learn more about AvaHR](https://www.capterra.com/p/163189/VIVAHR/) Applicant Tracking features reviewers most value Activity Dashboard Application Management Interview Scheduling Job Management Onboarding Resume Parsing Resume Storage Self Service Portal Workflow Management [4.5 (1306)](https://www.capterra.com/p/125768/Zoho-Recruit/reviews/) [Capterra Shortlist](https://www.capterra.com/applicant-tracking-software/#shortlist) Zoho Recruit's Applicant Tracking System (ATS) simplifies and automates end-to-end recruitment so you can focus on your candidates. [Learn more about Zoho Recruit](https://www.capterra.com/p/125768/Zoho-Recruit/) Applicant Tracking features reviewers most value Activity Dashboard Application Management Interview Scheduling Job Management Onboarding Resume Parsing Resume Storage Self Service Portal Workflow Management 81% recommend this product [4.6 (1158)](https://www.capterra.com/p/153076/Homebase/reviews/) Easily post jobs, track applicants, and hire faster with Homebase’s simple, built-in applicant tracking tools for small businesses.  [Learn more about Homebase](https://www.capterra.com/p/153076/Homebase/) Applicant Tracking features reviewers most value Activity Dashboard Application Management Interview Scheduling Job Management Onboarding Resume Parsing Resume Storage Self Service Portal Workflow Management 82% recommend this product Connect with a Capterra advisor for a free 15-minute consultation Get a personalized software list aligned to your business needs with guidance from our expert advisors. [## Jotform](https://www.capterra.com/p/158456/JotForm-4-0/) [4.7 (2934)](https://www.capterra.com/p/158456/JotForm-4-0/reviews/) Ideal for businesses of all sizes, it is a form building tool that helps users create survey forms while also reviewing submissions. [Learn more about Jotform](https://www.capterra.com/p/158456/JotForm-4-0/) Applicant Tracking features reviewers most value Activity Dashboard Application Management Interview Scheduling Job Management Onboarding Resume Parsing Resume Storage Self Service Portal Workflow Management 84% recommend this product [## Breezy](https://www.capterra.com/p/141702/Breezy-HR/) [4.5 (1420)](https://www.capterra.com/p/141702/Breezy-HR/reviews/) [Capterra Shortlist](https://www.capterra.com/applicant-tracking-software/#shortlist) Award-winning ATS that blocks fake resumes & streamlines hiring. Easy setup, affordable pricing, built for growing teams who move fast. [Learn more about Breezy](https://www.capterra.com/p/141702/Breezy-HR/) Applicant Tracking features reviewers most value Activity Dashboard Application Management Interview Scheduling Job Management Onboarding Resume Parsing Resume Storage Self Service Portal Workflow Management 83% recommend this product [## WebHR](https://www.capterra.com/p/118042/WebHR/) [4.3 (537)](https://www.capterra.com/p/118042/WebHR/reviews/) Cloud-based HR solution that helps businesses streamline everything from hiring to retirement, covering all HR needs. [Learn more about WebHR](https://www.capterra.com/p/118042/WebHR/) Applicant Tracking features reviewers most value Activity Dashboard Application Management Interview Scheduling Job Management Onboarding Resume Parsing Resume Storage Self Service Portal Workflow Management [## Buk](https://www.capterra.com/p/208706/Buk/) [4.8 (354)](https://www.capterra.com/p/208706/Buk/reviews/) El mejor software integral de recursos humanos, que te permite atender todas las necesidades de tus colaboradores. [Learn more about Buk](https://www.capterra.com/p/208706/Buk/) Applicant Tracking features reviewers most value Activity Dashboard Application Management Interview Scheduling Job Management Onboarding Resume Parsing Resume Storage Self Service Portal Workflow Management [## Betterteam](https://www.capterra.com/p/155639/Betterteam/) [4.8 (299)](https://www.capterra.com/p/155639/Betterteam/reviews/) Post your job to 100+ job sites in minutes and reach over 100 million candidates. 4-day free trial, no credit card required. [Learn more about Betterteam](https://www.capterra.com/p/155639/Betterteam/) Applicant Tracking features reviewers most value Activity Dashboard Application Management Interview Scheduling Job Management Onboarding Resume Parsing Resume Storage Self Service Portal Workflow Management 94% recommend this product [## Freshteam](https://www.capterra.com/p/166825/Freshteam/) [4.4 (209)](https://www.capterra.com/p/166825/Freshteam/reviews/) Represent everything in your hiring cycle on a single system, enabling you to track, control, and optimize your processes better.  [Learn more about Freshteam](https://www.capterra.com/p/166825/Freshteam/) Applicant Tracking features reviewers most value Activity Dashboard Application Management Interview Scheduling Job Management Onboarding Resume Parsing Resume Storage Self Service Portal Workflow Management [## Jobin.cloud](https://www.capterra.com/p/239384/Jobincloud/) [4.7 (172)](https://www.capterra.com/p/239384/Jobincloud/reviews/) Source, shortlist, and engage talent in one place - Jobin.cloud is a unified ATS with automated outreach and custom pipelines. [Learn more about Jobin.cloud](https://www.capterra.com/p/239384/Jobincloud/) Applicant Tracking features reviewers most value Activity Dashboard Application Management Interview Scheduling Job Management Onboarding Resume Parsing Resume Storage Self Service Portal Workflow Management 81% recommend this product ## Top-rated software of 2026 ### Fill out the form and we'll send a list of the top-rated software based on real user reviews directly to your inbox. 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