# ApplicantStack Reviews 2026. Verified Reviews, Pros & Cons | Capterra > Is ApplicantStack the right Applicant Tracking solution for you? Explore 1555 verified user reviews from people in industries like yours to make a confident choice. Source: https://www.capterra.com/p/264567/ApplicantStack/reviews --- ApplicantStack 4.4 (1555) Provider data verified by our Software Research team, and reviews moderated by our Reviews Verification team. [Learn more](https://www.capterra.com/our-story/) * * * Last updated March 13th, 2026 # Reviews of ApplicantStack Ease of use 4.3 Customer Service 4.4 ## Pros and Cons in Reviews Streamlined collaborative hiring process 92% positive reviews out of 144 Most reviewers describe the hiring process as efficient, organized, and easy to manage across multiple departments. Lea C Talent Acquisition Specialist, 51 - 200 employees. "Robust reporting options enable comprehensive insights into the hiring process, supporting data-driven decision-making." Frequent technical glitches and slowdowns 65% negative reviews out of 152 Most users report bugs and issues cause confusion, slow performance, and disrupt daily recruitment activities. Gemma S Recruiter, 51 - 200 employees. "Sometimes it glitches and assigns the wrong documents to profiles that aren't pulled up" Comprehensive applicant tracking features 97% positive reviews out of 110 Most reviewers find applicant tracking keeps candidates organized, streamlines workflows, and simplifies hiring documentation. Lynn L Administrative Assistant II, 51 - 200 employees. "It is amazing for tracking which our company was lacking in the past." Difficult and limited reporting functionality 51% negative reviews out of 100 Some reviewers find reporting features hard to use, lacking customization, and often inaccurate or confusing. Alyse N Client Success Manager, 11 - 50 employees. "It is so slow and hard to navigate, there was so much that needed to be set up by an admin, we couldn't run correct reports out" Efficient recruitment management tools 93% positive reviews out of 91 Most users comment recruitment tools help coordinate candidates, automate communication, and reduce manual tasks for hiring teams. Lisa C HR Specialist, 11 - 50 employees. "The automatic communication with candidates as they move through both the recruitment and onboarding processes is also a real time saver. " Duplicate applicant management challenges 63% negative reviews out of 38 Most reviewers indicate duplicate applicants create confusion, redundant entries, and complicate candidate tracking. Vanisha A HR Specialist, 201 - 500 employees. "The app don't group all applicants applications on one profile, it shows as duplicate applications." ## Showing most helpful reviews Showing 1-25 of 1555 Reviews Sort by: Most Helpful Rating Company Size Reviewer's Role Length of Use Frequency of Use Meagan A. Human Resources Manager Chemicals Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Very user friendly! I've worked in several different ATS and this has been the easiest one yet!" April 20, 2018 5.0 Pros It's very easy to use and is step-by-step throughout the entire process. Their customer service is very helpful and accommodates most all requests we have asked for. I love the email templates with mail merge features, the flags we are able to customize, and that you can trigger automatic emails throughout the stages. Cons I wish it was easier to add pictures, embed videos, links, etc. It's also not user friendly on the reporting side. I'd like to be able to have more functionality to pull different reports. For example, I would like to have a report for jobs that we are still currently recruiting for (still actively trying to find a candidate). I don't necessarily want to see all "open" jobs because in , they remain open until the job is "closed/filled". I do not want to see jobs that have a candidate that has already accepted an offer and is in the background or pending start stage. Unfortunately for now, it's a manual process of my recruiters reviewing over their "active recruiting" jobs and sending me weekly update reports by email. We are also still working out the ability to integrate with ADP (our HRIS system). Review Source Response from Swipeclock April 23, 2018 Hi Meagan! Thank you for taking the time to write a review about ApplicantStack. I will forward your feedback to our development team. We take feedback very seriously. Also, I would suggest contacting support on how you can add pictures, embed videos, and add links using our formatting tools. Changing your filters to show inactive jobs might also help with your concern about seeing open vs. closed jobs. YC Yajaira C. HR Warehousing Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Great overall " December 9, 2024 5.0 Great experience. We never had to call customer service since it was easy to utilize. Pros Easy to use, customize, and organize your resumes/applicants. Cons It probably will be the duplicated profiles for the same applicant. Switched from [Paylocity](https://www.capterra.com/p/86714/WebPay/) We have used Paylocity for payroll for several years, so we tried onboarding and recruiting. Review Source Response from Swipeclock January 23, 2025 Thank you for your feedback! We appreciate your support of ApplicantStack. AS Amber S. HR Coordinator Hospital & Health Care Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "HR Coordinator " December 6, 2024 3.0 Overall, it is user friendly and self explanatory. Pros Easy to send onboarding and view applicants. Cons The process to move the applicant from Interview to hire for onboarding. Also, if i have to manually put someone in to issue onboarding. The way onboarding is viewed on the applicants end with medical questionnaire confuses them often. So does the direct deposit form. Sometimes the applicants do not roll over to the Wellsky and there is no clear reason why. Review Source Response from Swipeclock January 22, 2025 Thank you for your detailed feedback! We’re glad you find the platform user-friendly and intuitive. Let us know if there’s anything else we can assist with! BB Barbie B. Business Analyst Recruiter Logistics and Supply Chain Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Great Product, Great Price! " December 3, 2024 4.0 We have had great success with our recruiting from Applicant stack, Pros The ability to post to multiple sites with one job listing at an affordable rate. Cons Learning to utilize the platform with no guidance from Applicant Stack representative. Alternatives considered [ZipRecruiter](https://www.capterra.com/p/130706/ZipRecruiter/) Reason for choosing ApplicantStack Affordablility for our small business. User friendly platform. Review Source Response from Swipeclock January 7, 2025 Thank you for your positive feedback! We're thrilled to hear that ApplicantStack has been successful in helping with your recruiting efforts, and that the affordability and ease of use have been key benefits for your small business. DS Drew S. VP Hospital & Health Care Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Long Time User" December 3, 2024 5.0 Pros That it links to my email and I receive a notification as soon as someone has applied. Cons It should be easier to move a candidate through the different stages of each job. Alternatives considered [LinkedIn Recruiter](https://www.capterra.com/p/234965/LinkedIn-Recruiter/) Reason for choosing ApplicantStack Integration with other solutions we currently use. Review Source Response from Swipeclock January 6, 2025 Thank you for your review and for being a long-time user! We’re glad to hear that the email notifications and application tracking are working well for you. We appreciate your suggestion and we’ll certainly keep that in mind as we continue to improve the platform. RE Richard E. Capture Specialist Professional Training & Coaching Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Awesome tool, impressed with the features." December 4, 2024 4.0 Satisfactory and has made recruitment a lot easy. Pros Impressed with functionalities such as "review candidate" option. Cons I'd love to see the decision of managers when candidates are moved to managers review Switched from [Indeed for Employers](https://www.capterra.com/p/161381/Indeed/) Heard about the applicant tracking and candidate management system. Review Source Response from Swipeclock January 9, 2025 Hi Richard, We appreciate you making the switch from Indeed. We're so glad to hear that ApplicantStack is making recruitment easier for you! HT Heather T. HR Generalist Printing Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Look no further than ApplicantStack!!! " August 19, 2024 5.0 I've had the pleasure of using across multiple employers, and it has consistently proven to be an invaluable tool in streamlining our recruitment process. The platform's integration with job boards like Indeed, Google Jobs, and Glassdoor is seamless, allowing me to manage both internal and external job postings with just a few clicks which has significantly reduced the time I spend on administrative tasks. The use of templates in ApplicantStack ensures that candidates receive consistent communication and are kept informed about the status of their applications PLUS it saves me the time of writing the same communications over and over. This feature has garnered positive feedback from many candidates, who appreciate the transparency and efficiency of the process and said this has stood out amongst other employers they've applied to. One of the best features for me is the ability to use screening questions WITH scoring to quickly sort through applications and identify the most qualified candidates with highest scores. This helps me present top candidates to hiring managers quickly and then I continue sorting through the rest. I do personally review all applications so we do not fall into any sticky AI discrimination compliance issues but this allows me to target most qualified candidates first. The platform is also very user-friendly, both for HR professionals and candidates. While we currently don't allow managers direct access to the system due to our size, I can see how this feature would be incredibly useful for larger organizations, further streamlining the hiring process. Plus there are features we don't even use like interview forms, tasks, etc. (which would really come into play if there were more users or spread out geographical locations vs they can just come to my office or vice versa). Additionally, the ability to text candidates directly through the platform—without using my personal phone—has been a game-changer for maintaining work-life balance and ensuring all communication is recorded in the application history. Overall, ApplicantStack has been a fantastic tool, with excellent customer support whenever needed. If I HAD to come up with a negative (and it's really not), it is that the platform is highly customizable, so the initial setup and configuration can require some trial and error and extra time setting up templates, workflows, etc. However, this is a small price to pay for the ability to tailor the system to fit our exact needs. I highly recommend ApplicantStack for its robust features, ease of use, and cost-effectiveness. Pros Seamless Integration: Connects effortlessly with job boards like Indeed, Google Jobs, and Glassdoor. Time-Saving: Streamlines job posting and candidate management, saving significant time. Consistent Communication: Templates ensure all candidates receive timely updates. Effective Candidate Screening: Screening questions and scoring help quickly identify top candidates. User-Friendly: Easy to navigate for both HR professionals and candidates. Text Communication: Allows for professional communication with candidates without using personal devices. Great Customer Support: Responsive and helpful tech support. Cons Setup Complexity: Customization options can make initial setup time-consuming. Potential Learning Curve: Trial and error may be needed to configure the system to meet specific needs. Switched from [Indeed for Employers](https://www.capterra.com/p/161381/Indeed/) Previously we just posted on Indeed, we had no tracking process or job board on our career page etc. It was not friendly or efficient. Review Source Response from Swipeclock August 21, 2024 What. A. Review! Thanks Heather. Any interest in going a bit further with a testimonial or case study? Let me know! You can reply to this review or email me directly. ST Sarah T. Executive Assistant Administration and HR Designee Hospital & Health Care Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Super easy, great tool for our staffing needs" April 17, 2025 5.0 We rely on for all our staffing needs. I love that I can list the one post and it goes to so many different avenues. Pros It is super easy to use and meets all our needs for applicants. Cons Can't think of a thing. I like everything about . Review Source Response from Swipeclock April 22, 2025 Thank you for the positive feedback! We’re thrilled to hear that ApplicantStack is meeting all your staffing needs and making the process easier for you. It’s great to know that the multi-channel posting feature is working well for your team. We appreciate your support! CB Cicely B. Advisor Higher Education Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Simplified with ApplicantStack" August 7, 2025 5.0 Overall, the experience was great. It simplified the process, and all the documents were right in front of me. Pros This was such an easy way to keep track of eligible candidates for the position we were hiring. The recruitment and interview processes were easier due to the applicant stack. Cons The only issue I had was that I didn't have full access to all the information, because I don't necessarily work in human resources. Review Source GH Gregory H. Business Operations Specialist Information Technology and Services Used the software for: 2+ years ### "ApplicantStack - Wonderful Expereince" December 17, 2024 4.0 I found very easy to use and navigate. They had many integrated tools that could be added as well, which made the Recruiting and Onboarding process much easier to communicate with the candidate. This ensure thorough communication of the onboarding expectations and process. Pros The customizable URL's you can create for positions to send to Internal Recruiters and Recruiting partners was an extremely useful feature. It allowed us to easily track and associate candidates with sources. Also did enjoy the customizable reporting. Cons The fact that the only way to associate replicated candidates who were applying or submitted was via email address. Would be good if there were other filters we could set to see for candidate replication, upon applying or submission. Would like if they had some sort of graphical report (and customizable). The reports are able to be exported and then can be used to create a graphical report, but would be nice if there was a way for to have a Tool integrated for this. Review Source Response from Swipeclock January 23, 2025 Thank you for your detailed feedback! We’re thrilled to hear that the customizable URLs and reporting features have been valuable for your recruiting process. We appreciate your suggestions for additional filters to identify replicated candidates and integrated graphical reporting tools. These are great ideas, and we’ll share them with our team as we continue improving the platform. Thank you for your support! MA MaryLou A. Recruiting and Engagement Individual & Family Services Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Recruiting Tool" December 6, 2024 5.0 I've personally have used Applicant Stack for 10 years. Overall, I am pleased to work with this company. Pros keeps the history of an applicant such as applications submitted, notes emails etc. Texting and email features are so helpful during the recruiting process. Cons Finding several applications for 1 person and they are not linked. Ended up being the same person. I had one applicant that had 7 applications. Every time I typed her name in I had to take time to figure out which application I was working off of. Review Source Response from Swipeclock January 23, 2025 Thank you for your feedback and for being a loyal user for 10 years! We’re glad the email and texting features have been helpful in your recruiting process. AB Ashleigh B. Recruiting Coordinator Real Estate Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Recruiting Coordinator " December 9, 2024 4.0 Just has a few kinks but overall works pretty well. Pros Pretty simple website. I use it for 8 hours every day so it gets the job done. Cons Running reports always gives different info. Some applicants show for one person not another searching with the same criteria. Texting is not easy if you receive a lot in one day. There should be a text tab like the email tab to easily search. Also phone numbers should be formatted so they can be easily searched. Review Source Response from Swipeclock January 23, 2025 Thank you for your feedback! We’re glad to hear that ApplicantStack helps you get the job done daily. Thank you for your input and support! AS Alan S. Opportunity Manager Information Services Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Almost too flexible..." December 3, 2024 4.0 Good so far... definitely helpful, especially in organizing multiple jobs and distributing resumes for review. Pros Good place to organize applicants from disparate sources. Cons Workflow and interface can get confusing especially for new users. Sometimes there is almost too much flexibility and too many ways to handle the same functionality. Review Source Response from Swipeclock January 7, 2025 Thank you for your feedback! We're glad to hear that ApplicantStack has been helpful in organizing applicants and managing multiple jobs. We understand that the flexibility of the platform can sometimes be overwhelming, especially for new users. We're constantly working to improve the interface and make workflows more intuitive. If you need any help navigating the system or have specific questions, feel free to reach out—we're here to assist! LB Loren B. President Hospital & Health Care Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Applicant Stack" December 6, 2024 5.0 Very good. Always get the support I need when I need it. Pros Ease of use and ability to customize for multiple uses. Cons No cons come to mind. very easy to use and setup. Review Source Response from Swipeclock January 22, 2025 Thank you for your kind feedback! We’re delighted to hear that you find Applicant Stack easy to use and customizable. We appreciate your support! LT Lisa T. RN Hospital & Health Care Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Overall a good experience" December 4, 2024 4.0 The overall experience is a good experience. Pros Ease of use, all information in one spot Cons The search candidate feature doesn't allow you to search with minimal letters Review Source Response from Swipeclock January 13, 2025 Thank you for your review! We're thrilled to hear that you’ve had a good experience with ApplicantStack, especially finding the platform easy to use and having all the information in one place. AM ANGELA M. Leadership Restaurants Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Applicant Stack Review" December 6, 2024 4.0 Applicant Stack is an enjoyable tool that alerts me when I have a new candidate and provides me with their availability, work history, and resume all in one spot. Prior to reviewing each candidate, I see which position they are applying for and the date that they applied, and it provides me with more than one way to contact the potential candidate. Pros I enjoy the email alerts me when there is a new applicant for my review. Cons The manual time it takes to update someone's status. Review Source Response from Swipeclock January 13, 2025 Thank you for your thoughtful review, and we’re thrilled to hear that you’re enjoying ApplicantStack! If you ever need assistance or have further suggestions, don’t hesitate to reach out. FB Faith B. Education Admin Assistant Non-Profit Organization Management Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Review about Applicant Stack" December 6, 2024 5.0 So far, I have been on Applicant stack for 8 months and I have had a great experience. Pros Get Emails immediately when someone applies. I also like that I can email the candidate from the website. Cons Right now, I do not have anything I dislike about Applicant Stack, I am fairly new to this website. Review Source Response from Swipeclock January 8, 2025 Thank you so much for sharing your feedback! We're thrilled to hear that you're having a great experience with ApplicantStack. It’s wonderful to know that the immediate email notifications and in-platform messaging are helping streamline your recruiting process. DG Debbie G. Director of Operations Consumer Services Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Positive Experience" December 3, 2024 5.0 My overall experience has been a positive one. Throughout the years we have used the program it has developed into a tool that I can never be without. I have a new recruiter and she has been impressed with the ease of understanding how works. Pros I love that I only need to go to this one platform to see all applicants and what stage my recruiter has put them in to. I also love that applicants get knocked out (eliminated) when answering important questions saving precious time. Cons The set up was somewhat complicated but once we completed the process the platform became easy to understand and manipulate. Review Source Response from Swipeclock January 7, 2025 Thank you for your kind words! We're so glad to hear that ApplicantStack has become an essential tool for your team and that your new recruiter found it easy to understand. We appreciate your feedback on the setup process, and we're always working to make it as smooth as possible for new users. CM Christina M. Staffing Coordinator Medical Devices Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Staffing Coordinator " December 6, 2024 5.0 Great, easy to enter information and complete task. Pros Simple to Complete task as simple as a click with Signatures Cons Multiple tasks assigned and not able to complete at once several links being sent and can be missed. Review Source Response from Swipeclock January 23, 2025 Thank you for your feedback! We’re glad you find the platform simple and efficient. We appreciate your input on task management and will consider it as we work to improve. MS Michele S. Operations Director Education Management Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Operations Director" December 17, 2024 4.0 Use for the hiring process, review applications work through hiring process Pros easy to use and navigate through software Cons If I was to say anything maybe improve graphics Review Source Response from Swipeclock January 23, 2025 Thank you for your feedback! We’re glad you find the software easy to use and navigate. Thank you for using ApplicantStack for your hiring process! AB Aaron B. HR Logistics and Supply Chain Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "An Amazing ATS!!" October 21, 2024 5.0 Pros The ease of access was huge with . From the ATS, to onboarding side, everything was extremely easy to use. Cons When posting a job on the job boards, the budget could be higher or lower than the job board itself. If you set your budget at $1000, it was a little confusing to see how far that stretches. Review Source Response from Swipeclock January 6, 2025 Thank you for your wonderful review! We’re thrilled to hear that you found ApplicantStack easy to use, from the ATS to the onboarding features. FG Faith G. Human Resources Generalist Human Resources Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "GREAT WEBSITE " December 6, 2024 5.0 VERY POSITIVE! BIG DIFFERENCE. I find a huge increase in staff thanks to applicant stack. Pros How Userfriendly Applicant Stack is and very informative. Cons I feel that there's a lot of instances of technical issues Review Source Response from Swipeclock January 13, 2025 Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback! We're thrilled to hear that you find ApplicantStack user-friendly and informative. If you haven't already, please feel free to reach out to our support team with specific concerns, as we'd love to resolve any issues you're facing. Your experience is important to us! SP Sara P. Analyst Construction Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Pipkin Construction" December 3, 2024 5.0 Very positive, we like the convenience of having all applications in one place. easy to share them with managers Pros Love having all the job postings automatically display on our website Cons I would just say that it would be nice to have more users on our account without any additional cost Review Source Response from Swipeclock January 6, 2025 Thank you so much for your review! We're thrilled to hear that you're enjoying the convenience of having all job postings automatically display on your website and that it's made sharing applications with your management team easier. We also appreciate your feedback regarding the user limits on your account. If you have any further suggestions or questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out. Thanks again for your valuable input! CP Cely P. Deputy Director Non-Profit Organization Management Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Great hiring tracking tool" December 4, 2024 5.0 User friendly and great tool. Clear and manageable tool for a large pool of applicants. Pros Managing the process and steps while keeping the hiring team updated. Tracking communication and logging detailed notes. Cons Filter options are somewhat confusing and sometimes hard to find what you’re looking for. Review Source Response from Swipeclock January 13, 2025 Thank you for your thoughtful review! We're so glad to hear that you find ApplicantStack user-friendly and effective for managing the hiring process. It's great to know that tracking communication and managing notes has been helpful for you and your team. IG Ismael G. IT Specialist Education Management Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Great App!" December 6, 2024 5.0 I like being able to see documentation, names of the candidates and being able to maneuver between the pages to get the info I need. Pros I am able to see documentation easily and am able to get the info I need in detail. Cons It could be simplified more. There is room for improvement to make it user friendly. Review Source Response from Swipeclock January 23, 2025 Thank you for your feedback! We’re glad you find the app helpful for accessing detailed information. We appreciate your suggestion for simplifying the interface and will take it into consideration as we work to improve. ## Send me user reviews about this product ### Fill out the form and we'll send a list of the top-rated software based on real user reviews directly to your inbox. Talk to a Capterra advisor for free and get results within 15 minutes.