The cheapest ATS for startups
Spoiler: it's free.
Most ATS tools charge per seat, per job, or require annual contracts — none of which makes sense for a startup burning runway. KiteHR is genuinely free: unlimited job postings, unlimited users, unlimited candidates, and a full hiring pipeline. When you're ready for AI, add Pro for $49/mo flat.
How much could you save?
Adjust your team size and open roles to see a real cost comparison between KiteHR and Typical ATS.
Hiring team members
Recruiters, HR, hiring managers
Active job openings
Roles you're hiring for right now
KiteHR
Free forever — unlimited jobs, users & candidates
With AI features (Pro)
$49/mo per workspace
Typical ATS
Estimated · Typical ATS pricing
Based on median ATS pricing for teams your size. Actual costs vary by vendor.
You save $266/mo with KiteHR Pro
$3,192 per year · $15,960 over 5 years
Why teams choose KiteHR
$0/mo for core hiring
Post jobs, track candidates through a custom pipeline, collaborate with your team, and send email templates — all free. No credit card, no trial period.
No per-seat pricing
Startups add team members fast. Every plan on KiteHR includes unlimited users — founders, recruiters, engineers doing interviews — all at no extra cost.
Hire your first 5 or your first 500
KiteHR scales with you. The free plan is powerful enough for early-stage hiring, and Pro ($49/mo) adds AI tools when you're scaling fast.
Set up in minutes, not weeks
No implementation project, no onboarding call, no contract to sign. Sign up and post your first job in under 5 minutes.
What's included — free, forever
Pro — $49/mo per workspace
Unlock AI resume parsing, candidate scoring, job description generation, skills gap analysis, and more. One flat price for your whole team.
Frequently asked questions
What do most ATS tools cost for startups?
Most ATS tools for startups range from $75/mo (JazzHR Hero) to $300+/mo (Ashby) with additional per-seat fees. Even 'affordable' options add up quickly. KiteHR's core ATS is $0.
What does the $49/mo Pro plan add?
KiteHR Pro adds AI resume parsing (extract structured data from any resume), candidate scoring (rank applicants by fit), AI job description generation, interview question suggestions, and skills gap analysis.
Is KiteHR good enough for seed-stage startups?
Yes — KiteHR was designed for lean teams moving fast. You get unlimited jobs, a drag-and-drop kanban pipeline, team collaboration, and email templates. That covers 90% of what a seed-stage startup needs.
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Unlimited users, jobs, and candidates. No credit card. No contracts. No time limits.
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