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ApplicantStack

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4.4
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About ApplicantStack

An applicant tracking system is the foundation of strategic talent management. ApplicantStack capably empowers all stakeholders: internal recruiters, hiring managers, administrators and—most importantly—applicants. ApplicantStack was designed by HR professionals for the challenges of real-world hiring. These include managing multiple positions simultaneously, screening hundreds of candidates quickly to find the top performers, and collaborating effectively to make hiring decisions with confidence. The texting feature allows recruiters to engage with applicants using their preferred method of communication, and even text-to-apply. The platform allows companies to post positions to job boards and social media sites without logging into each account separately. Pre-screener questionnaires filter out unqualified candidates before recruiters spend time reading their resumes. The software identifies and isolates a pool of qualified applicants. Then the hiring team can focus solely on candidates that meet the requirements. When an offer is accepted, users can transition the new hire to paperless onboarding that can be completed online. ApplicantStack users customize workflows based on their hiring processes. This allows them to use the features they need and hide the features they don’t need. Over 2500 companies and 20,000 hiring managers use ApplicantStack to attract, engage, screen, qualify, hire, and onboard employees. Over 22 million job seekers have applied using the mobile-friendly platform. Companies in 235 industries have made ApplicantStack their ATS of choice. These include health care (hospitals, clinics, home health, senior care, dental practices), delivery and transportation services, retail (grocery stores, pharmacies, convenience stores), restaurants, professional services (accounting, legal, tech, engineering), manufacturing, hospitality, and social services.
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ApplicantStack pricing

ApplicantStack does not have a free version but does offer a free trial. ApplicantStack paid version starts at US$29.00/month.

Starting Price:
US$29.00/month
Free Version:
No
Free trial:
Yes

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Tiffany
  • Industry: Commercial Real Estate
  • Company size: 201–500 Employees
  • Used Daily for 2+ years
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Value for Money
5
Features
4
Ease of Use
4
Customer Support
5

5.0
Reviewed on 22/08/2024

User Friendly, Well-Priced, Great Support for this ATS

I find it very user friendly, and we have been clients for over 12 years and we have our entire history of candidature in AS. The cost is very reasonable, IMO.
We only use Recruiting though, so no opinion on the Onboarding module. Support is very responsive and usually has a fix quite quickly for our issues

Pros

Easy to learn, easy to use, easy to modify and configure. We have lots of processes that work well within the AS recruiting module (issuing disciplinary letters, probation review docs, employment confirmation letters)

Cons

Some limitations with graphics and installing or attaching them

Dee
  • Industry: Human Resources
  • Company size: 51–200 Employees
  • Used Daily for 1+ year
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Value for Money
4
Features
4
Ease of Use
4
Customer Support
1

4.0
Reviewed on 27/05/2025

ApplicantStack review

It has been good. We have had minimal technical issues, the application is easy to use and make modifications to

Pros

I love how customizable it is. Its very user friendly. It is direct and to the point. Their reporting is fairly good as well

Cons

Their customer service is not the best. They take awhile to get back to you and there have been times where they do not have a solution.

Alternatives Considered

BambooHR

Reasons for Choosing ApplicantStack

Pricing/ease of use and was not a fan of their onboarding module

Switched From

ClearCompany

Reasons for Switching to ApplicantStack

Pricing and ease of use. Their onboarding module was horrible

Response from Swipeclock

Thanks for your detailed review! We’re glad you value the customization, ease of use, and reporting.

Replied 26/06/2025
Anna
  • Industry: Hospital & Health Care
  • Company size: 51–200 Employees
  • Used Daily for 2+ years
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Value for Money
0
Features
4
Ease of Use
4
Customer Support
5

4.0
Reviewed on 27/04/2021

Review of ApplicantStack from a Recruiter

Overall, it has been a good experience. I like having a one-stop-shop to find applicants from several job boards.

Pros

I like the on-boarding paperwork feature

Cons

I would like to be able to print a blank form from my library of on-boarding forms if I need to.

Elizabeth
  • Industry: Nonprofit Organization Management
  • Company size: 201–500 Employees
  • Used Daily for 1+ year
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Value for Money
5
Features
3
Ease of Use
5
Customer Support
3

4.0
Reviewed on 12/12/2024

Elizabeth Hakim's 12/12/2024 ApplicantStack Review

In general, ApplicantStack is fairly user friendly and intuitive. Fore the most part, we've been pleased with the amount of programming for the price.

Pros

I really appreciate the program's cost effectiveness and how useful ApplicantStack is for small to mid-sized companies

Cons

I didn't like the fact that ApplicantStack doesn't have a reference check program or a vendor partner (like Harver). It would also be nice if client support contact information was listed on the main screen after login. Finally, I wish we could reset applicants' passwords to the system ourselves.

Alternatives Considered

UKG Pro

Reasons for Choosing ApplicantStack

We used UKG through a third party vendor and it was not cost effective.

Switched From

UKG Pro

Reasons for Switching to ApplicantStack

Cost and user friendliness were the main factors.

Response from Swipeclock

Thank you for your detailed review, Elizabeth! We’re delighted to hear that ApplicantStack has been a cost-effective and user-friendly solution for your needs. Your feedback helps us continue to improve—thank you for your support!

Replied 23/01/2025
Judy
  • Industry: Individual & Family Services
  • Company size: 51–200 Employees
  • Used Daily for 2+ years
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Value for Money
5
Features
5
Ease of Use
5
Customer Support
5

5.0
Reviewed on 06/12/2024

Meets all our needs

It has been a life saver. So easy to post jobs to public job boards and edit and make changes.

Pros

It is easy to use. Very adaptable to different situations. We love the program because even when people are not good with electronic applications, we can provide a paper one and upload it and still use the ATS system. It is also VERY cost effective!

Cons

I can't really think of anything at the moment. It seems to do everything we need it to do.

Alternatives Considered

Paycor

Reasons for Switching to ApplicantStack

They were too expensive and not as user friendly.

Response from Swipeclock

Thank you for your wonderful review! We’re thrilled that Applicant Stack meets your needs and has been a cost-effective and adaptable solution for your team. It’s great to hear how much you value its ease of use and flexibility. We appreciate your support!

Replied 23/01/2025

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