# CATS Software Pricing, Alternatives & More 2026 | Capterra > With the help of Capterra, learn about CATS Software - reviews, pricing plans, popular comparisons to other Recruiting products and more. Source: https://www.capterra.com/p/45814/CATS --- # CATS Software Review 2026: Features, Integrations, Pros & Cons Last updated on March 13, 2026 Provider data verified by our Software Research team, and reviews moderated by our Reviews Verification team. [Description](#description)[Use cases](#use-cases)[Alternatives](#alternatives)[Features](#features)[Pricing](#pricing)[Integrations](#integrations)[Support](#support)[Reviews](#reviews) CATS ## What is CATS? CATS is a customizable, web-based applicant tracking system and recruiting software built for internal HR and recruiting agencies. Manage your entire hiring process - from posting jobs and screening qualified candidates to reporting on your hiring campaigns when finished. Users can collect applications with highly customizable, hosted career portals and find the right candidates with powerful searching capabilities. ## What is CATS used for? [Recruiting Agency](https://www.capterra.com/recruiting-agency-software/)[Recruiting](https://www.capterra.com/recruiting-software/)[Applicant Tracking](https://www.capterra.com/applicant-tracking-software/) Top alternative Featured Overall rating Based on 144 user reviews Reviews sentiment Positive 85% Neutral 11% Negative 4% Starting price $110 Per User, Per Month Free trial available Capterra Shortlist charts the highest-rated and most popular products... Our "Best of" badge program showcases products with the highest ratings... Our "Best of" badge program showcases products with the highest ratings... Do you work for CATS?[Manage this product listing](https://digitalmarkets.gartner.com/get-listed/claim-bx?url=https://www.catsone.com&name=CATS) ## Compare with a popular alternative Capterra selects software alternatives based on relevant features, verified user reviews and user interactions. Placement may be influenced by client status. ### CATS 4.2 (144) VS. [4.6 (1,260)](https://www.capterra.com/p/226634/CEIPAL-ATS/reviews/) Starting Price $110 Per User, Per Month Starting Price $25 Per User, Per Month Free Trial Free Version Pricing Options Free Trial Free Version Ease Of Use 4.3 (127) Ease Of Use 4.6 (1,100) Value For Money 4.3 (72) Value For Money 4.6 (964) Customer Service 4.3 (117) Customer Service 4.6 (977) ## CATS alternatives Highest Rated [4.9 (464)](https://www.capterra.com/p/174348/Recruit-CRM/reviews/) Starting price $100.00 Per User, Per Month [4.7 (332)](https://www.capterra.com/p/165636/Recruiterflow/reviews/) Starting price $119.00 Per User, Per Month [4.5 (1,192)](https://www.capterra.com/p/125768/Zoho-Recruit/reviews/) Starting price $30.00 Per User, Per Month [4.2 (10,916)](https://www.capterra.com/p/130706/ZipRecruiter/reviews/) Starting price Contact vendor for pricing [View all alternatives](https://www.capterra.com/p/45814/CATS/alternatives/) ## Features Features with the highest number of reviews are displayed first. Those that have no reviews appear next, sorted alphabetically. Applicant Tracking 4.3 (3) 100.00% of 3 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important Find and manage potential candidates and their applications and resumes through the recruiting life cycle Candidate Management 3.7 (3) 100.00% of 3 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important Build, track, and maintain relationships with candidates Job Posting 4.3 (3) 66.67% of 3 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important Post, track, and manage open jobs on multiple channels (e.g. job board, company's career site) Resume Search 3.0 (3) 100.00% of 3 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important Search through the software for stored resumes Workflow Management 4.7 (3) 100.00% of 3 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important Create, design and manage workflows for repetitive tasks Interview Scheduling 2.0 (2) 50.00% of 2 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important Plan, organize and set up the date, time and location of a candidate's individualized interview CATS 60 features Dashboard to view the status of ongoing processes, identify current incidents and track past activities Track and document all activities across devices, networks, and other systems Alerts or notifications of various types such as pop-up messages, sounds, banners, or badges Application programming interface that allows for integration with other systems/databases Find and manage potential candidates and their applications and resumes through the recruiting life cycle Track, manage and store the applications of potential future members, customers or candidates Creation, administration, and evaluation of assessments or tests Researching and validating a person's criminal, educational, job or financial records Create, manage, and send invoices or bills to customers Capability to use a search engine via operators like AND, NOT, and OR Track and manage schedules and meetings via an integrated calendar Build, track, and maintain relationships with candidates Record candidates' information such as role, professional qualifications, experiences, skills or attributes Proactive search for potential hires to fill current and future job openings and build talent pipelines Record interactions, notes, and developments with candidates Web page to host job postings, show role descriptions or receive applications from potential candidates Provides a channel for team members to share media files, communicate, and work together Manage and track all internal and external communication conducted via calls, email, text, or chat Track and report regulatory data to either internal management or external stakeholders Configure existing workflows to meet your organization's needs Centralized database of stakeholders and their contact information such as names, address, phone number etc. Built-in customer relationship management (CRM) capabilities or integration with a third-party CRM system Add customized logos and colors to align with company branding Customize contracts and forms to collect specific information Import and export data to and from software applications Manage, store and organize emails within the system or via third-party apps Create and send email blasts/campaigns Pre-made examples and templates for emails Software addresses specific needs of staffing agencies Search for specific words or phrases within a document or database Automates core HR functions such as talent management, employee evaluation and learning management Designed to be used by internal recruiters or HR hiring managers Create and track interviews with a reminder system Plan, organize and set up the date, time and location of a candidate's individualized interview Site to advertise jobs openings and letting job seekers search for positions based on skills, experience or preferences Post, track, and manage open jobs on multiple channels (e.g. job board, company's career site) Request a new hire, explain the need, and determine available budget Track and visualize the status of an ongoing job and the time spent on tasks or projects Access software remotely via mobile devices Track the progress of long term goals, campaigns, and opportunities, for sales, projects, business ventures etc. Visual representation of sales prospects & how many deals are in your sales funnel, the stage each deal is in, and the value of deals. Active reporting of data and metrics Designed to be used by external or 3rd party recruiting or staffing firms Tools to find, assess, and hire suitable candidates for a job within an organization View and track pertinent metrics to find patterns and gain insights from data A searchable repository of candidate profiles Automates the extraction and analysis of key information from resumes or CVs Search through the software for stored resumes Upload and store resumes Search and filter data across systems to locate required information by entering keywords or certain criteria Online portal through which end users can access the system, manage tasks, or obtain information Integrate with social media platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, etc. Process of recruiting candidates through social media platforms such as LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter and more Track the status over time for a request, process, asset, or transaction Attach digital tags to documents and assets for identification, search, or monitoring purposes Recruiting, tracking, and interviewing candidates and onboarding/training new employees Create, manage and track all task activities and progression Software addresses specific issues of agencies that provide temporary workforce to their clients Set up connections to third-party platforms to improve business processes Create, design and manage workflows for repetitive tasks Get Advice We can help you find the software with the features you need. Features 4.1 (86) 4.1 Based on 86 reviews ## Pricing Value for money 4.3 (72) Free Trial CATS Pro $110.00 Per User,Per Month It includes: - 2-Way Calendar and Email Sync - Custom Access Levels - Meeting Scheduler - Pay $1000 for Data Migration - Recruiting Browser Extension - SMS Texting - Sponsored Job Posting Value for money 4.3 (72) 4.3 Based on 72 reviews ## Integrations [ Google Drive](https://www.capterra.com/p/161425/Drive/)[ Slack](https://www.capterra.com/p/135003/Slack/)[ Mailchimp](https://www.capterra.com/p/110228/MailChimp/)[ WordPress](https://www.capterra.com/p/131687/WordPress/)[ Gmail](https://www.capterra.com/p/202338/Gmail/)[ ZipRecruiter](https://www.capterra.com/p/130706/ZipRecruiter/)[ Indeed for Employers](https://www.capterra.com/p/161381/Indeed/)[ BambooHR](https://www.capterra.com/p/110968/BambooHR/) 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. Our team has helped 1 million+ businesses like yours find options that fit their needs. ## Support, customer service and training options Customer Service 4.3 (117) Support - Email/Help Desk - FAQs/Forum - Knowledge Base - Phone Support - 24/7 (Live rep) - Chat Training - In Person - Live Online - Webinars - Documentation - Videos Deployment - Web - Android - iPhone/iPad Typical users - Freelancers - Small businesses - Mid size businesses - Enterprises Customer Service 4.3 (117) 4.3 Based on 117 reviews ## User reviews Overall rating 4.2 Based on 144 reviews Filter by rating 5(61) 4(60) 3(15) 2(6) 1(2) Mentioned topic Sorted by most recent DH Dana H. Founder and Principal Non-Profit Organization Management ### "CATS - Great value CRM for small businesses" 3.0 Overall Rating 3.0 3.0 Ease of Use 5.0 5.0 Features 2.0 2.0 Customer Service 5.0 5.0 Likelihood to Recommend 5/10 November 24, 2025 CATS was always easy to work with. Great customer service. I always got a reply within a day of my inquiry. Pros CATS is very cost-effective and easy to use. It was my first CRM for my business and it's was a great starting CRM. Cons There were limited CRM features for scheduling and communicating with candidates. I also needed a CRM with a really strong Search function. CRM wasn't as strong there. Review source Incentivized review: software users are invited to submit an honest review and offered a nominal incentive for their time and effort. All incentivized reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication. DH Darryl H. Managinng Director Staffing and Recruiting ### "Stay far away" 1.0 Overall Rating 1.0 1.0 Ease of Use 4.0 4.0 Features 3.0 3.0 Customer Service 1.0 1.0 Likelihood to Recommend 0/10 September 5, 2025 Was great - now lousy. Good, easy system, but support lacking and next to zero AI. I've trialled a few more modern ATS'/CRM's and they are leaps and bounds ahead Pros System had been great for years, then they stopped being able to use Chrome, then support dropped. Top Echelon bought Cats and doesn't care about Cats folks. Cons They stopped being able to use Chrome, and support dropped in a big way. Cats was sending out calendar invites to clients on it's own - withh private notes! - and I went up 3 levels and still couldn't get Cats to fix it. Top Echelon bought Cats and doesn't care about Cats folks. Switched from [Bullhorn ATS & CRM](https://www.capterra.com/p/140531/Bullhorn-Recruiting-Software/) too old and bad support at the time for a smaller firm Review source Non-incentivized review: any software user can leave a review for any product listed on our site. All submitted reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication. CD Cara D. COO Staffing and Recruiting ### "CATS: Easy to Use, But Customer Service Falls Short" 3.0 Overall Rating 3.0 3.0 Ease of Use 5.0 5.0 Features 5.0 5.0 Customer Service 3.0 3.0 Likelihood to Recommend 7/10 July 21, 2025 I would say my experience has been positive until the last year. We are still using CATS and it has been great but since we are growing we need an ATS company that we can grow with. Pros I like the ease of use, it's easy for my employees to understand and adjust to certain things. I love the buttons and how they function within a workflow, especially how we use them in our company. The videos provided are definitely helpful as well. Cons My main issue recently has been the customer service. They responded to most of my questions but there was a big thing I needed answered/help with and I ended up reaching out 3 times and still never received a response. This resulted into searching for a new ATS platform as I need a company that we can grow with. Switched from [GMass](https://www.capterra.com/p/168452/GMass/) I was having issues with my emails being received from CATS Alternatives considered [Tellent Recruitee](https://www.capterra.com/p/140650/Recruitee/) Reasons for choosing CATS I was referred to CATS which led me to use their systme. Review source Incentivized review: software users are invited to submit an honest review and offered a nominal incentive for their time and effort. All incentivized reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication. Traore L. CEO Internet ### "Recruitement for all hieres" 4.0 Overall Rating 4.0 4.0 Ease of Use 4.0 4.0 Features 5.0 5.0 Customer Service 4.0 4.0 Likelihood to Recommend 7/10 October 24, 2022 Pros It is automatic to hiere and profecional apllicants Cons The pro version of tool is more expenssive Switched from [Microsoft Word](https://www.capterra.com/p/227146/Microsoft-Word/) Review source Non-incentivized review: any software user can leave a review for any product listed on our site. All submitted reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication. JC Justine C. Technical Recruiter Real Estate ### "Just OK" 3.0 Overall Rating 3.0 3.0 Ease of Use 3.0 3.0 Features 3.0 3.0 Customer Service 0.0 0.0 Likelihood to Recommend 5/10 September 13, 2020 CATS is an OK solution for agency recruiting teams, but I would not recommend it as a tool for in-house teams. Pros CATS is easy-to-use and has decent reporting functionality. It was a good solution for the recruiting agency I worked with. Cons It's not a great solution for hiring managers or in-house teams. It's clunky and needs a big UI update. Review source Incentivized review: software users are invited to submit an honest review and offered a nominal incentive for their time and effort. All incentivized reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication. MW Mikey W. Senior Tech Sourcer Human Resources ### "Great Software for Your Talent Team" 4.0 Overall Rating 4.0 4.0 Ease of Use 4.0 4.0 Features 4.0 4.0 Customer Service 3.0 3.0 Likelihood to Recommend 7/10 March 26, 2020 I have used a lot of CRM/ATS programs in my recruiting history and this is one of the better ones. I use it all day, everyday and find it pretty easy to maneuver. Pros It is user-friendly, the display is great, there is a lot of help built into the software, the search features are strong, sending e-campaigns is easy, customer service gets back to you quickly. Cons It doesn't have the power to undo some things like recent merges. It also doesn't always tell you when you add an email or phone number to a profile if that matches up to someone else already in there. Review source Incentivized review: software users are invited to submit an honest review and offered a nominal incentive for their time and effort. All incentivized reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication. RK Rebecca K. HR Construction ### "Candidates Galore" 4.0 Overall Rating 4.0 4.0 Ease of Use 4.0 4.0 Features 4.0 4.0 Customer Service 3.0 3.0 Likelihood to Recommend 7/10 September 27, 2019 Pros This system really funneled in the candidates - loved the color functions that show you where your candidates were in the recruiting to hire process. Cons Did not like how it scrubbed - we missed a few good candidates because it scrubbed too much from resumes. Review source Incentivized review: software users are invited to submit an honest review and offered a nominal incentive for their time and effort. All incentivized reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication. Yahya D. IT Technical Analyst Information Technology and Services ### "very easy to use and straightforward" 4.0 Overall Rating 4.0 4.0 Ease of Use 4.0 4.0 Features 5.0 5.0 Customer Service 0.0 0.0 Likelihood to Recommend 10/10 September 16, 2019 Pros we use this software to share documents and large files, and it really helps tremendously keeping each other posted of our progress on multiple projects Cons sometimes the password expires or the networks makes some changes to the files that we don't really approve of Review source Non-incentivized review: any software user can leave a review for any product listed on our site. All submitted reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication. MB Marc B. Recruiter/Owner Human Resources ### "I love CATS " 5.0 Overall Rating 5.0 5.0 Ease of Use 5.0 5.0 Features 4.0 4.0 Customer Service 5.0 5.0 Likelihood to Recommend 10/10 August 21, 2019 Pros It is intuitive and easy to use. It has all the functionality of a large CRM in a great software that is affordable Cons Have not found any yet. I would like a couple other calendaring functions but just a minor change would be it. Switched from [Gopher for Recruiters](https://www.capterra.com/p/10276/Gopher/) Gopher is heavy, slow and has no LI interface. Plus it was installed vs cloud based. Review source Non-incentivized review: any software user can leave a review for any product listed on our site. All submitted reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication. AJ Ahsan J. Consultant Human Resources ### "Convenience" 4.0 Overall Rating 4.0 4.0 Ease of Use 4.0 4.0 Features 4.0 4.0 Customer Service 2.0 2.0 Likelihood to Recommend 7/10 August 16, 2019 Pros convenient way of creating jobs and sending emails Cons the time taken by customer service to respond Review source Incentivized review: software users are invited to submit an honest review and offered a nominal incentive for their time and effort. All incentivized reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication. 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