--- title: "9 Best Recruiting Software for Small Businesses 2026 | Capterra" description: "Find and compare the 2026 best Recruiting software for small businesses, using our interactive tool to quickly narrow your choices based on businesses like yours." source_url: "https://www.capterra.com/recruiting-software/s/small-businesses/" page_type: "subcategory" language: "en" --- # Best Recruiting Software for small business ## Top 10 ranked by small-business reviewer ratings ### Ranked small business Recruiting products | Rank | Product | Rating | Key attribute | Starting price | Key features | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 1 | [micro1](https://www.capterra.com/p/10030872/micro1/) | 4.9 out of 5 (507 category reviews) | Highly rated for Ease of Use | $89.00 Flat Rate, Per Month | Applicant Tracking, Candidate Management, Interview Management, Job Posting, Reporting/Analytics, Resume Database, Resume Parsing, Resume Search, Self Service Portal | | 2 | [Rippling](https://www.capterra.com/p/172127/Rippling/) | 4.9 out of 5 (60 category reviews) | Highly rated for Ease of Use | CA$8.00 Per User, Per Month | Job Posting, Resume Parsing, Self Service Portal | | 3 | [100Hires](https://www.capterra.com/p/206957/100Hires/) | 4.9 out of 5 (668 category reviews) | Highly rated for Ease of Use | $49.00 Flat Rate, Per Month | Applicant Tracking, Candidate Management, Interview Management, Job Posting, Reporting/Analytics, Resume Database, Resume Parsing, Resume Search, Self Service Portal | | 4 | [Recruit CRM](https://www.capterra.com/p/174348/Recruit-CRM/) | 4.9 out of 5 (199 category reviews) | Highly rated for Quality of Support | $95.00 Per User, Per Month | Applicant Tracking, Candidate Management, Interview Management, Job Posting, Reporting/Analytics, Resume Database, Resume Parsing, Resume Search, Self Service Portal | | 5 | [Apploi](https://www.capterra.com/p/167877/Apploi/) | 4.8 out of 5 (213 category reviews) | Highly rated for Ease of Use | Contact vendor | Applicant Tracking, Candidate Management, Interview Management, Job Posting, Reporting/Analytics, Resume Database, Resume Parsing, Resume Search | | 6 | [Buk](https://www.capterra.com/p/208706/Buk/) | 4.8 out of 5 (21 category reviews) | Highly rated for Quality of Support | $95.00 Per Feature, Per Month | Applicant Tracking, Candidate Management, Job Posting, Reporting/Analytics, Resume Database, Resume Parsing, Resume Search, Self Service Portal | | 7 | [Betterteam](https://www.capterra.com/p/155639/Betterteam/) | 4.9 out of 5 (55 category reviews) | Highly rated for Ease of Use | $39.00 Flat Rate, Per Month | Applicant Tracking, Job Posting | | 8 | [Bizneo HR](https://www.capterra.com/p/184073/bizneo/) | 4.8 out of 5 (40 category reviews) | Highly rated for Quality of Support | Contact vendor | Applicant Tracking, Candidate Management, Interview Management, Job Posting, Reporting/Analytics, Resume Database, Resume Parsing, Resume Search, Self Service Portal | | 9 | [AvaHR](https://www.capterra.com/p/163189/VIVAHR/) | 4.8 out of 5 (38 category reviews) | Highly rated for Ease of Setup | $129.00 Flat Rate, Per Month | Applicant Tracking, Candidate Management, Job Posting, Reporting/Analytics, Resume Database, Resume Parsing, Resume Search, Self Service Portal | | 10 | [Wizehire](https://www.capterra.com/p/185736/WizeHire/) | 4.8 out of 5 (51 category reviews) | Highly rated for Quality of Support | $249.00 Flat Rate, Per Month | Applicant Tracking, Candidate Management, Interview Management, Job Posting, Reporting/Analytics, Resume Database, Resume Parsing, Resume Search, Self Service Portal | For the complete directory, see [the full product list](#full-product-list). --- ## See top 10 product details ### 1. [micro1](https://www.capterra.com/p/10030872/micro1/) Rating: 4.9 out of 5 (507 category reviews) Key attribute: Highly rated for Ease of Use Starting price: $89.00 Flat Rate, Per Month Free trial: Available Free version: Available #### Features reviewers most value - Applicant Tracking - Candidate Management - Interview Management - Job Posting - Reporting/Analytics - Resume Database - Resume Parsing - Resume Search - Self Service Portal #### Pros based on reviews - Global remote job access - Diverse career advancement paths #### Cons based on reviews - Occasional platform performance delays - Strict session timing issues --- ### 2. [Rippling](https://www.capterra.com/p/172127/Rippling/) Rating: 4.9 out of 5 (60 category reviews) Key attribute: Highly rated for Ease of Use Starting price: CA$8.00 Per User, Per Month Free trial: Available Free version: Not available #### Features reviewers most value - Job Posting - Resume Parsing - Self Service Portal #### Pros based on reviews - Intuitive and accessible interface - Automated employee onboarding workflows #### Cons based on reviews - Frequent minor bugs and glitches - Cumbersome authentication and session timeouts --- ### 3. [100Hires](https://www.capterra.com/p/206957/100Hires/) Rating: 4.9 out of 5 (668 category reviews) Key attribute: Highly rated for Ease of Use Starting price: $49.00 Flat Rate, Per Month Free trial: Available Free version: Not available #### Features reviewers most value - Applicant Tracking - Candidate Management - Interview Management - Job Posting - Reporting/Analytics - Resume Database - Resume Parsing - Resume Search - Self Service Portal --- ### 4. [Recruit CRM](https://www.capterra.com/p/174348/Recruit-CRM/) Rating: 4.9 out of 5 (199 category reviews) Key attribute: Highly rated for Quality of Support Starting price: $95.00 Per User, Per Month Free trial: Available Free version: Not available #### Features reviewers most value - Applicant Tracking - Candidate Management - Interview Management - Job Posting - Reporting/Analytics - Resume Database - Resume Parsing - Resume Search - Self Service Portal --- ### 5. [Apploi](https://www.capterra.com/p/167877/Apploi/) Rating: 4.8 out of 5 (213 category reviews) Key attribute: Highly rated for Ease of Use Starting price: Contact vendor Free trial: Not available Free version: Not available #### Features reviewers most value - Applicant Tracking - Candidate Management - Interview Management - Job Posting - Reporting/Analytics - Resume Database - Resume Parsing - Resume Search --- ### 6. [Buk](https://www.capterra.com/p/208706/Buk/) Rating: 4.8 out of 5 (21 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 - Applicant Tracking - Candidate Management - Job Posting - Reporting/Analytics - Resume Database - Resume Parsing - Resume Search - Self Service Portal --- ### 7. [Betterteam](https://www.capterra.com/p/155639/Betterteam/) Rating: 4.9 out of 5 (55 category reviews) Key attribute: Highly rated for Ease of Use Starting price: $39.00 Flat Rate, Per Month Free trial: Available Free version: Available #### Features reviewers most value - Applicant Tracking - Job Posting --- ### 8. [Bizneo HR](https://www.capterra.com/p/184073/bizneo/) Rating: 4.8 out of 5 (40 category reviews) Key attribute: Highly rated for Quality of Support Starting price: Contact vendor Free trial: Available Free version: Not available #### Features reviewers most value - Applicant Tracking - Candidate Management - Interview Management - Job Posting - Reporting/Analytics - Resume Database - Resume Parsing - Resume Search - Self Service Portal --- ### 9. [AvaHR](https://www.capterra.com/p/163189/VIVAHR/) Rating: 4.8 out of 5 (38 category reviews) Key attribute: Highly rated for Ease of Setup Starting price: $129.00 Flat Rate, Per Month Free trial: Available Free version: Available #### Features reviewers most value - Applicant Tracking - Candidate Management - Job Posting - Reporting/Analytics - Resume Database - Resume Parsing - Resume Search - Self Service Portal --- ### 10. [Wizehire](https://www.capterra.com/p/185736/WizeHire/) Rating: 4.8 out of 5 (51 category reviews) Key attribute: Highly rated for Quality of Support Starting price: $249.00 Flat Rate, Per Month Free trial: Not available Free version: Not available #### Features reviewers most value - Applicant Tracking - Candidate Management - Interview Management - Job Posting - Reporting/Analytics - Resume Database - Resume Parsing - Resume Search - Self Service Portal --- ## All recruiting software for small businesses [4.5 (51)](https://www.capterra.com/p/132193/Team-Build/reviews/) Validate skills, structure interviews, and automate hiring workflows with Hirevue’s AI-powered platform. [Learn more about Hirevue](https://www.capterra.com/p/132193/Team-Build/) Recruiting features reviewers most value Applicant Tracking Candidate Management Interview Management Job Posting Reporting/Analytics Resume Database Resume Parsing Resume Search Self Service Portal [4.5 (1776)](https://www.capterra.com/p/66908/Workday-HCM/reviews/) Workday HCM helps master the transition to a new era of work, with a comprehensive global HR suite for core HR, talent, and benefits. [Learn more about Workday HCM](https://www.capterra.com/p/66908/Workday-HCM/) Recruiting features reviewers most value Applicant Tracking Candidate Management Interview Management Job Posting Reporting/Analytics Resume Database Resume Parsing Resume Search Self Service Portal [4.9 (90)](https://www.capterra.com/p/163189/VIVAHR/reviews/) [Capterra Shortlist](https://www.capterra.com/recruiting-software/#shortlist) Publish your job to 100+ job boards in one-click. 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