What a small business ATS really costs, and what it gives back
Applicant tracking system cost comparison for a 3 person team
Use this small business ATS cost comparison to review published pricing across Curriculo, ApplicantStack, Manatal, Zoho Recruit, Betterteam, Breezy HR, Trakstar Hire, and isolved ApplicantPro. Prices were checked in October 2026, with sources linked in the table. Some tools charge per teammate or cap active jobs, and two are quote only: isolved ApplicantPro and Trakstar Hire.
| ATS | Cost per year | Active jobs | Teammates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Curriculo Pro | $600 | Unlimited | Unlimited | curriculo.me/pricing checked Oct 26, 2026 |
| Manatal Professional | $540 for 3 users ($15/user/mo, billed yearly) | Up to 15 jobs | Per user | manatal.com/pricing checked Oct 26, 2026 |
| Betterteam | $594 ($49.50/mo, billed yearly) | 3 | Unlimited | betterteam.com/pricing checked Oct 26, 2026 |
| ApplicantStack Growth | $600 ($49.99/mo) | 3 | Limited logins | applicantstack.com/pricing checked Oct 26, 2026 |
| Zoho Recruit Standard | $900 for 3 recruiters ($25 per recruiter/mo, annual) | 10 per recruiter | Per recruiter | zoho.com/recruit/corporate-pricing checked Oct 26, 2026 |
| Breezy HR Startup | $157/mo billed annually | Unlimited | Unlimited | breezy.hr/pricing checked Oct 26, 2026 |
| Trakstar Hire | Quote only | Not published | Not published | trakstar.com/hire/pricing checked Oct 26, 2026 |
| isolved ApplicantPro | Quote only | Not published | Not published | applicantpro.com/pricing checked Oct 26, 2026 |
AI resume screening from your existing inbox
Connect the Gmail or Microsoft 365 inbox you already use, and every resume that lands there becomes an applicant scored 0 to 100 against the job with written reasons.
No new address to forward to. No special subject lines. Anything that can't be matched waits in Review needed.
Modern features a hiring team needs
Everything your hiring team needs, built in and easy to use.
- Inbox ConnectTurn Gmail or Microsoft 365 applications into candidates.
- AI Resume ScreeningScore and rank every applicant 0 to 100 against the job.
- Helpful AgentsGet support from Email, Calendar, and Daily Briefing agents.
- 200+ LanguagesCurriculo supports 200+ languages and can read a resume in any language.
- One Flat PriceUnlimited jobs, unlimited teammates, and no per-seat fees.
- MCP ReadyWorks with any AI client via MCP.
| Feature | Curriculo Pro | Manatal Professional | Betterteam | ApplicantStack Growth | Zoho Recruit Standard | Breezy HR Startup | Trakstar Hire | isolved ApplicantPro |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Inbox Connect | ✓ | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed |
| AI Resume Screening | ✓ | ✓ | Not listed | Not listed | ✓Enterprise plan | ✓Paid add-on | Not listed | Not listed |
| Helpful Agents | ✓ | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed |
| 200+ Languages | ✓ | ✓All languages supported | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed |
| One Flat Price | ✓ | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed |
| MCP Ready | ✓ | ✓ | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed |
| Pricing model | Flat, $600/yr | Per user | Flat, by open jobs | Flat, by active jobs | Per recruiter | Flat, unlimited users | Quote only | Quote only |
How much time does an ATS save?
Your attention belongs with the people who applied.
Reviewing 100 resumes can take about 5 hours and cost about $183. Across a year, that can become up to 250 hours, about 6 weeks of one teammate's work, and about $9,100 in salary costs.
Curriculo helps you reach the people worth your attention sooner.
Frequently asked questions about ATS cost per year and features
Can new-applicant emails include the person's details, position, and resume?
Instant notification emails for each new applicant aren't a standard feature. Each applicant record holds their details, resume, 0 to 100 score, and written summary. A daily briefing gathers what's new in one place.
Can we use a shared recruiting mailbox and invite several people?
Yes. Connect a shared Gmail or Microsoft 365 inbox so applications sent there land in Curriculo. Each company can connect up to five Gmail mailboxes, and you can invite as many teammates as you like. If you want alerts routed to specific people, ask us and we'll show you what's possible today.
Do replies from Gmail or Outlook stay synced with the applicant record?
Curriculo connects to Gmail and Microsoft 365 work mailboxes for email and calendar. Ask us for a walkthrough of how replies show up on the applicant record.
What workflow tools are included?
You get pipeline stages, screening questions on the job form, bulk rejection, and a daily briefing. Emails can send automatically when someone moves to a stage, immediately or after an optional delay. Rejecting someone doesn't automatically send an email.
Is Curriculo an ATS with no per-seat fees?
Yes. Every plan includes unlimited jobs and unlimited teammates. Pricing doesn't increase for each teammate.
How much does Curriculo cost per year?
Starter is free. Pro costs $600 a year. The early-bird price is $50 per month, which is 50% off the $100 list price. Your price is locked for 12 months.
Does Curriculo support Microsoft 365 as well as Gmail?
Yes. Curriculo supports Gmail and Microsoft 365 work mailboxes. Personal outlook.com and hotmail accounts aren't supported.
Which job boards work with Curriculo?
Every job is structured for Google for Jobs, so it can appear in Google's job search. Share your job link or careers page anywhere, including LinkedIn. Job boards that email resumes can feed applicants through inbox intake. There's no direct LinkedIn integration.
Can we move from another ATS?
You can bulk upload past resumes into Curriculo, and they'll be scored. Automatic migration from a specific ATS isn't currently offered.
Can we export our data, and what happens after cancellation?
Email [email protected], and we'll walk you through exporting your data and what happens to it after you cancel.
What security and access controls are available?
Curriculo has role-based permissions by team and job. You can sign in with Google or Microsoft. Connections use TLS 1.2 or newer, including TLS 1.3, and mailbox and calendar tokens use AES-256-GCM encryption. Audit logs aren't available. For a DPA, email [email protected].
How do we get started?
No credit card. Starter is free forever, so you can connect your inbox and see your first scored applicants before you decide on Pro.
Is Curriculo a fit for healthcare or home-care hiring?
Curriculo doesn't have industry-specific features. It works for any team that hires through email and job posts, including teams hiring for multiple locations on one job.
Sources
- Curriculo Pro: curriculo.me/pricing, checked Oct 26, 2026
- Manatal Professional: manatal.com/pricing, checked Oct 26, 2026
- Betterteam: betterteam.com/pricing, checked Oct 26, 2026
- ApplicantStack Growth: applicantstack.com/pricing, checked Oct 26, 2026
- Zoho Recruit Standard: zoho.com/recruit/corporate-pricing, checked Oct 26, 2026
- Breezy HR Startup: breezy.hr/pricing, checked Oct 26, 2026
- Trakstar Hire: trakstar.com/hire/pricing, checked Oct 26, 2026
- isolved ApplicantPro: applicantpro.com/pricing, checked Oct 26, 2026
- BLS median pay for HR specialists, May 2025: bls.gov
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