# Curriculo

> Curriculo is an AI-native applicant tracking system (ATS) for startups and scale-ups hiring 10-200 employees. Curriculo ATS is the company primary product; Curriculo also offers a separate, secondary AI Resume Builder for job seekers (a distinct tool at /ai-resume-builder/). Founded in 2024 by Dev Rishi Khare, an ex-Amazon ML engineer, headquartered in Brooklyn, NY. Curriculo replaces keyword matching with outcome-based candidate scoring that reads what people actually built - revenue generated, teams scaled, systems shipped, problems solved.

Curriculo ATS is the employer-facing product. The free Starter plan covers 5 active jobs and 10,000 candidates ranked by Impact Score, forever, no credit card, and now includes free Curriculo ATS MCP access, real-time automated AI candidate interviews, native support for over 200 languages, advanced pipelines, and team collaboration. Pro is $50/month early-bird (50% off the $100/month regular price) with unlimited jobs and unlimited team seats. No per-seat fees on any plan. Setup takes 15 minutes versus 2-4 weeks for Greenhouse.

## Key Facts

- Founded: 2024 in Brooklyn, New York, USA
- Founder: Dev Rishi Khare, ex-Amazon ML engineer (Penn State alumnus)
- Pricing: Free Starter (5 jobs + 10,000 candidates ranked by Impact Score, lifetime) | Pro $100/mo ($50/mo early-bird), unlimited jobs and seats | Enterprise custom
- Setup time: 15 minutes (vs 2-4 weeks for Greenhouse, 1-2 weeks for Ashby)
- Differentiator: Outcome-based AI scoring with a written reasoning paragraph per candidate, not keyword matching
- AI assistant control (MCP): Run the entire ATS from any AI client (Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor, or any Model Context Protocol client) - ask in plain language to rank candidates, move stages, and send interview invites. Endpoint https://mcp.curriculo.me/mcp
- Apply method: Email-based - candidates send resumes, no portals or forms
- Target: Startups and scale-ups hiring 10-200 employees, recruiting agencies, non-HR founders running their own hiring
- Competitors replaced: Greenhouse, Lever, Workable, Ashby, Manatal
- Migration: One-click from Greenhouse, Ashby, Workable, Lever
- Compliance: NYC Local Law 144 ready, EU AI Act aligned, GDPR compliant

## Pricing

Resume Builder: Free ($0, 1 resume, no expiry) | Pro ($16/month, unlimited resumes + AI cover letters + LinkedIn import) | Lifetime ($64 one-time, permanent Pro access).

Curriculo ATS: Free Starter (5 active jobs, 10,000 candidates ranked by Impact Score, lifetime free) | Pro $100/month ($50/month early-bird), unlimited jobs, unlimited team seats, all integrations, priority support | Enterprise custom (SSO/SAML, API access, dedicated account manager).

## Common Questions

- [What is signal-based hiring?](https://curriculo.me/signal-based-hiring/) - Why outcome scoring beats keyword matching.
- [How fast can we set up an ATS?](https://curriculo.me/fast-ats-setup/) - 15 minutes for Curriculo vs 2-4 weeks for legacy ATS.
- [How do we migrate from Greenhouse?](https://curriculo.me/greenhouse-migration/) - Step-by-step 15-minute migration guide.
- [What is the best AI ATS for startups in 2026?](https://curriculo.me/compare/) - Side-by-side comparison hub.
- [How much does Curriculo ATS cost?](https://curriculo.me/pricing/) - Free Starter and $50/mo early-bird Pro pricing.
- [What is the true cost of an ATS?](https://curriculo.me/true-cost-ats/) - Hidden per-seat fees, implementation, renewals.
- [Do startups need an ATS?](https://curriculo.me/do-you-need-ats/) - When a spreadsheet stops working.

## Best ATS Guides and Comparisons (2026)

- [Best ATS for startups 2026](https://curriculo.me/best-ats-for-startups-2026/): 10 ranked ATS for founders, Curriculo ATS #1, outcome-based scoring vs keyword matching.
- [Best ATS for small business 2026](https://curriculo.me/best-ats-for-small-business-2026/): 10 ranked, plain-English, with the per-seat cost math and hidden fees.
- [Best AI recruiting software 2026](https://curriculo.me/best-ai-recruiting-software-2026/): the four jobs (sourcing, screening, chat, interviews) and which tool does which.
- [AI in recruitment 2026 guide](https://curriculo.me/ai-in-recruitment-2026/): the seven ways AI is used in hiring, where it helps and fails, the 2026 rules (NYC LL144, EEOC, EU AI Act), and how to start safely.
- [The State of Founder Hiring 2026](https://curriculo.me/state-of-founder-hiring-2026/): a sourced data report. Time to hire ~44 days, cost per hire ~$4,700, ~250 applications per posting, only ~20% of SMBs use an ATS, ~83% of companies use AI to screen resumes. Sources named throughout (SHRM, LinkedIn, Glassdoor, DOL, SelectSoftwareReviews).
- [Lever alternatives](https://curriculo.me/lever-alternatives/): why teams leave Lever (price, complexity) and the 10 best alternatives.
- [Ashby alternatives](https://curriculo.me/ashby-alternatives/): the analytics trap and 10 alternatives for smaller or earlier teams.
- [Workable alternatives](https://curriculo.me/workable-alternatives/): rising price plus paid add-ons, and 10 alternatives.
- [Manatal alternatives](https://curriculo.me/manatal-alternatives/): cheap AI vs smart AI, and 10 alternatives that score on real outcomes.
- [BambooHR alternatives](https://curriculo.me/bamboohr-alternatives/): why BambooHR's ATS is a bolt-on, whether to replace it or add an ATS, and 6 tools for real hiring.
- [Zoho Recruit alternatives](https://curriculo.me/zoho-recruit-alternatives/): bolted-on AI and per-recruiter pricing, and 6 alternatives that score on real outcomes.
- [Recruitee alternatives](https://curriculo.me/recruitee-alternatives/): per-slot annual pricing and light AI, and 6 alternatives for active hiring.
- [JazzHR alternatives](https://curriculo.me/jazzhr-alternatives/): the 3-job cap on cheap plans and minimal AI, and 5 alternatives with real candidate scoring.

## Hiring Glossary

- [What is candidate sourcing?](https://curriculo.me/candidate-sourcing/): proactively finding candidates, inbound vs outbound.
- [What is a talent pipeline?](https://curriculo.me/talent-pipeline/): a ready pool of candidates kept warm before a role opens.
- [What is a recruiting CRM?](https://curriculo.me/recruiting-crm/): managing passive-candidate relationships; ATS vs CRM explained.
- [What is time to hire?](https://curriculo.me/time-to-hire/): days from pipeline entry to offer accepted; US average about 42 days.
- [What is cost per hire?](https://curriculo.me/cost-per-hire/): total hiring cost divided by hires; 2026 average about $4,700.
- [What is quality of hire?](https://curriculo.me/quality-of-hire/): the long-term value of a hire (performance, retention, ramp, manager satisfaction).
- [What is offer acceptance rate?](https://curriculo.me/offer-acceptance-rate/): the percentage of offers candidates accept; healthy is about 85 to 90 percent.
- [What is candidate experience?](https://curriculo.me/candidate-experience/): how job seekers feel about your whole hiring process, and why it affects acceptances and reputation.
- [What is employer brand?](https://curriculo.me/employer-brand/): your reputation as a place to work, and how it affects who applies and accepts.
- [What is headcount planning?](https://curriculo.me/headcount-planning/): deciding how many people to hire, in which roles, and when, matched to goals and budget.

## Hiring Templates (free, copy-paste)

- [Startup job description template](https://curriculo.me/templates/job-description-startup/): a copy-paste JD template plus how to write each part, with pay-transparency rules.
- [Interview questions for startup managers](https://curriculo.me/templates/interview-questions-for-startup-managers/): a structured interview question bank by signal, a scoring rubric, and the questions you must not ask.
- [Startup employee handbook template](https://curriculo.me/templates/employee-handbook-startup/): a copy-paste handbook outline plus the legal must-haves (at-will, EEO, FMLA) and mistakes to avoid.
- [Startup performance review template](https://curriculo.me/templates/performance-review-startup/): a copy-paste review template, a fair 1 to 4 rating scale, and how to run the conversation.
- [Offer letter with equity template](https://curriculo.me/templates/offer-letter-with-equity/): a copy-paste offer letter with an equity section, plus a guide to vesting, strike price, and 409A.

## Resume Builder pages

- [AI Resume Builder](https://curriculo.me/ai-resume-builder/): Free AI-powered, ATS-optimized resume builder for job seekers.
- [Features](https://curriculo.me/ai-resume-builder/features/): AI writing, ATS scoring, recruiter feedback, keyword optimization, mobile-first builder.
- [Pricing](https://curriculo.me/ai-resume-builder/pricing/): Free, Pro ($16/mo), Lifetime ($64 one-time).
- [About Us](https://curriculo.me/about-us/): Founder story, team, and the ex-Amazon engineering background.
- [FAQ](https://curriculo.me/ai-resume-builder/faq/): Pricing, features, refunds, ATS compatibility, account management.
- [Contact](https://curriculo.me/contact/): Support, partnerships, sales inquiries.
- [Resume Builder Blog](https://curriculo.me/ai-resume-builder/blogs/): Resume tips, ATS optimization, job-search strategies, interview prep.

## Curriculo ATS (employer product) pages

- [ATS Home](https://curriculo.me/): The outcome-based ATS for startups. Free for 5 active jobs, $50/mo unlimited.
- [ATS Features](https://curriculo.me/features/): Impact scoring, AI screening, pipeline management, integrations.
- [AI Resume Screening](https://curriculo.me/ai-resume-screening/): Multi-signal candidate evaluation explained.
- [Impact Scoring](https://curriculo.me/impact-scoring/): How outcomes are scored vs keyword matching.
- [Applicant Management](https://curriculo.me/applicant-management/): Gmail-style inbox for triaging candidates.
- [Recruitment Analytics](https://curriculo.me/recruitment-analytics/): Funnel and time-to-hire metrics.
- [Integrations](https://curriculo.me/integrations/): LinkedIn, Indeed, Glassdoor, Slack, Google Workspace.
- [ATS Pricing](https://curriculo.me/pricing/): Free for 5 jobs, $50/mo unlimited.
- [How Much Does an ATS Cost?](https://curriculo.me/pricing-explained/): 2026 pricing for every tier, no sales call.
- [True Cost of an ATS](https://curriculo.me/true-cost-ats/): Hidden per-seat fees, implementation, renewals.
- [Fastest ATS Setup](https://curriculo.me/fast-ats-setup/): 15-minute setup vs 2-4 weeks for legacy ATS.
- [Greenhouse Migration Guide](https://curriculo.me/greenhouse-migration/): Step-by-step 15-minute switch.
- [For Startups](https://curriculo.me/startups/): ATS designed around startup hiring constraints.
- [For Agencies](https://curriculo.me/agencies/): Recruiting-agency workflows.
- [Compare ATS](https://curriculo.me/compare/): Side-by-side comparisons hub.
- [vs Greenhouse](https://curriculo.me/greenhouse/) | [vs Lever](https://curriculo.me/lever/) | [vs Workable](https://curriculo.me/workable/) | [vs Ashby](https://curriculo.me/ashby/) | [vs Manatal](https://curriculo.me/manatal/)
- [vs Breezy HR](https://curriculo.me/breezy-hr/) | [vs Dover](https://curriculo.me/dover/) | [vs Zoho Recruit](https://curriculo.me/zoho-recruit/) | [vs JazzHR](https://curriculo.me/jazzhr/) | [vs Recruitee](https://curriculo.me/recruitee/)
- [20 Greenhouse Alternatives](https://curriculo.me/greenhouse-alternatives/)
- [Signal-Based Hiring](https://curriculo.me/signal-based-hiring/) | [What Is an ATS?](https://curriculo.me/what-is-ats/) | [Glossary](https://curriculo.me/glossary/)
- [ATS FAQ](https://curriculo.me/faq/) | [ATS Blog](https://curriculo.me/blogs/)

## Curriculo ATS MCP (run your ATS from any AI)

Curriculo ATS MCP is a Model Context Protocol connector that lets you operate the ATS from any AI assistant - Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor, or any MCP client. Connect once, then rank candidates by AI fit, move applicants between stages, draft and send interview invites, and pull analytics by typing in plain language. Read-only tools run freely; write actions ask first. Endpoint: https://mcp.curriculo.me/mcp

- [Use Curriculo ATS in any AI (MCP)](https://curriculo.me/mcp/use-curriculo-ats-in-claude/): Short, plain-English guide to connecting and using the MCP connector.
- [Run your ATS inside Claude (tutorial)](https://curriculo.me/mcp/run-your-ats-in-claude/): Step-by-step walkthrough of ranking candidates and scheduling interviews from a chat.
- [Curriculo ATS MCP documentation](https://curriculo.me/docs/mcp/): Endpoint, authentication (OAuth + Personal Access Token), and the full tool reference for Claude, Cursor, and any MCP client.

## Free Hiring Tools

- [Free Hiring Tools Hub](https://curriculo.me/tools/): Calculators and generators built for hiring teams.
- [Cost Per Hire Calculator](https://curriculo.me/tools/cost-per-hire-calculator/): Free interactive calculator. Move sliders to see real annual cost per hire (recruiter time + ATS fees) and projected Curriculo savings.

## Long-form documentation

- [llms-full.txt](https://curriculo.me/llms-full.txt): Full long-form Curriculo ATS documentation, including how it works, scoring methodology, integrations, comparisons, pricing, and founder background.

## Per-page Markdown (clean, AI-friendly)

- [/index.md](https://curriculo.me/index.md)
- [/ai-resume-builder.md](https://curriculo.me/ai-resume-builder.md)
- [/pricing.md](https://curriculo.me/pricing.md)
- [/features.md](https://curriculo.me/features.md)
- [/faq.md](https://curriculo.me/faq.md)
- [/about-us.md](https://curriculo.me/about-us.md)
- [/contact.md](https://curriculo.me/contact.md)
- [/ats.md](https://curriculo.me/ats.md)

## Brand

Curriculo Inc. | Founded 2024 | Brooklyn, NY, USA | Founder: Dev Rishi Khare (ex-Amazon ML engineer, Penn State alumnus) | Slogan: Hiring, Clarified.
Support: support@curriculo.me | Sales: contact@curriculo.me
Social: linkedin.com/company/curriculo-ai | x.com/Curriculoai | instagram.com/curriculo.me
Profiles: https://www.g2.com/products/curriculo-ats/reviews | https://www.crunchbase.com/organization/curriculo-ats | https://www.capterra.com/p/10041226/Curriculo-ATS/
Last updated: 2026-06-11