Compare ApplicantStack and HiringThing 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Mid-Market (71.3% of reviews)
Small-Business (54.2% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$29.00 Per Month
Starting at $62.00 Per Month
ApplicantStack
Star Rating
(784)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (71.3% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$29.00 Per Month
Free Trial is available
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Star Rating
(28)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (54.2% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Starting at $62.00 Per Month
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ApplicantStack vs HiringThing
When assessing the two solutions, reviewers found HiringThing easier to use, set up, and administer. However, reviewers preferred doing business with ApplicantStack overall.
- Reviewers felt that HiringThing meets the needs of their business better than ApplicantStack.
- When comparing quality of ongoing product support, reviewers felt that ApplicantStack is the preferred option.
- For feature updates and roadmaps, our reviewers preferred the direction of HiringThing over ApplicantStack.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
ApplicantStack
Starter
$29.00
Per Month
Ideal for start-ups, smaller companies or those with low volume hiring needs. Limited to 1 active job posting at any one time.
- Branded Careers Page
- Post to All Major Job Boards
- Recruit via Social Media
HiringThing
Pay Per Job
Starting at $62.00
Per Month
Pricing is in your hands with plans that scale up and down as your recruiting needs change.
- Unlimited Users
- Access All Features
- Custom Branding
Free Trial
ApplicantStack
Free Trial is available
HiringThing
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.8
691
9.2
16
Ease of Use
8.8
700
9.5
16
Ease of Setup
8.5
451
10.0
8
Ease of Admin
8.9
454
9.5
10
Quality of Support
8.6
617
7.9
13
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.0
445
8.8
10
Product Direction (% positive)
8.6
686
10.0
13
Features by Category
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Sourcing
8.3
336
9.2
6
8.9
479
9.4
12
8.3
380
8.2
12
8.3
404
9.2
11
8.4
372
9.0
8
Candidate Management
8.6
467
9.6
12
8.5
424
9.6
9
8.8
466
9.5
11
8.2
330
8.2
10
8.6
447
8.8
10
8.5
393
9.2
10
7.9
334
8.8
7
8.1
223
9.6
8
Platform
8.3
292
8.1
6
8.2
218
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
8.3
5
8.6
331
9.7
6
9.1
336
9.2
6
7.9
222
8.0
5
7.9
295
8.1
6
8.5
319
9.8
7
Platform Content
8.9
218
Not enough data
9.0
198
Not enough data
9.0
198
Not enough data
8.2
127
Not enough data
8.5
151
Not enough data
8.4
66
Not enough data
Platform Additional Functionality
8.7
183
Not enough data
8.2
95
Not enough data
8.1
126
Not enough data
8.6
188
Not enough data
8.6
198
Not enough data
Platform Data
8.4
157
Not enough data
8.6
170
Not enough data
8.2
73
Not enough data
Platform
8.3
292
8.1
6
8.2
218
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
8.3
5
8.6
331
9.7
6
9.1
336
9.2
6
7.9
222
8.0
5
7.9
295
8.1
6
8.5
319
9.8
7
Recruiting and Onboarding
8.4
400
Not enough data
8.8
321
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
ApplicantStack and HiringThing are categorized as Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS)
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
ApplicantStack
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
HiringThing
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Hospital & Health Care
23.5%
Non-Profit Organization Management
6.9%
Individual & Family Services
6.7%
Health, Wellness and Fitness
5.0%
Staffing and Recruiting
3.9%
Other
53.9%
Computer Software
16.7%
Mental Health Care
8.3%
Human Resources
8.3%
Hospital & Health Care
8.3%
Civic & Social Organization
8.3%
Other
50.0%
Most Helpful Reviews
ApplicantStack
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Denise P.
Verified User in Real Estate
A lot of layers to the platform that allow you to tailor the workload of candidates to suit your unique needs.
Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User in Non-Profit Organization Management
It looks ugly. Too complicated for managers to use effectively, especially the note taking features and status features.
HiringThing
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Heather V.
Verified User in Computer Software
HiringThing is a full-featured applicant tracking system that is intuitive and easy to use. Working with HiringThing's support team is straightforward - they are responsive, knowledgable and helpful. We have been able to integrate aHiringThing into our...
Most Helpful Critical Review
Denise P.
Verified User in Real Estate
A lot of layers to the platform that allow you to tailor the workload of candidates to suit your unique needs.
Heather V.
Verified User in Computer Software
HiringThing is a full-featured applicant tracking system that is intuitive and easy to use. Working with HiringThing's support team is straightforward - they are responsive, knowledgable and helpful. We have been able to integrate aHiringThing into our...
Verified User in Non-Profit Organization Management
It looks ugly. Too complicated for managers to use effectively, especially the note taking features and status features.
Discussions
What all products does it integrates with?
2 comments
DB
Job platforms and websites.Read more
What are the limits of the Trial account?
1 comment
Official Response from ApplicantStack
During your Trial period, you will be able to create unlimited Users and Jobs and will have full access to the functions of ApplicantStack so you can...Read more
Do I have to sign a contract when I activate ApplicantStack? Is there a penalty for canceling an account?
Are there any setup costs, activation costs or other “hidden” costs?
1 comment
Official Response from ApplicantStack
No, there is no contract or long-term commitment required and no cancellation fee. If you sign up with a credit card you will be billed monthly for your...Read more
When I post jobs, how do candidates find my job?
1 comment
Official Response from HiringThing
To raise the profile of jobs you post using your HiringThing account, we’ll help you purchase advertisements on major job board sites — guaranteeing your...Read more
How do I connect HiringThing with my website?
1 comment
Official Response from HiringThing
Many companies find that their number one source of candidates is their website, so it’s important to connect your HiringThing account. It’s easy! Most of...Read more
Do I need to install software or get help from IT?
1 comment
Official Response from HiringThing
HiringThing is hosted in the cloud, so you don’t need any servers or IT help to get up and running. Just a modern web browser and an internet connection. For...Read more
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