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Head-to-head · Applicant Tracking Systems

ATZ CRM vs HireGen

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 7 checks side by side
Higher score ATZ CRM #20 in Applicant Tracking Systems 7.4/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 5 of 5 features Visit ATZ CRM
HireGen #127 in Applicant Tracking Systems 3.0/10 Free plan · 30-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 5 of 5 features Visit HireGen

ATZ CRM leads on 1 check, HireGen on 0, and 6 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 7 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreATZ CRM · 7.4/10
  • Lowest starting priceATZ CRM · $12/user/mo
  • Free planboth
  • Free trialonly HireGen

ATZ CRM scores higher on our rubric for applicant tracking systems: 7.4 against 3.0 out of 10; our editors rank them #20 and #127.

ATZ CRM is cheaper to start at $12/mo against $20/mo.

ATZ CRM is the better fit for small agencies wanting free ATS basics. HireGen is the better fit for budget-conscious teams needing generous job capacity.

  • ATZ CRM fits best

    Small agencies wanting free ATS basics

  • HireGen fits best

    Budget-conscious teams needing generous job capacity

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Side by side

Feature ATZ CRM 7.4/10 Visit ↗ HireGen 3.0/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 7.4 3.0
Ranking #20 in Applicant Tracking Systems #127 in Applicant Tracking Systems
Best for Small agencies wanting free ATS basics Budget-conscious teams needing generous job capacity
Pricing model Free plan + paid Free plan + paid
Starting price $12/user/mo (best) $20/user/mo
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial — 30 days
Deployment Cloud, Browser extension Cloud, Mobile
Platforms Web, Chrome extension Web
Compliance GDPR, 2FA SOC 2, GDPR
Integrations 6,000+ integrations 6 integrations
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features ATZ CRM 5/5 · HireGen 5/5
Career site ✓ ✓
Resume parsing ✓ ✓
Interview scheduling ✓ ✓
Workflow automation ✓ ✓
Job board distribution ✓ ✓
Specs
Active jobs Not checked yet 50 jobs
Users included Not checked yet Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Free plan includes full ATS, CRM, and AI features
  • Supports AI matching, resume parsing, and job-board distribution
  • Messaging spans email, SMS, LinkedIn, and WhatsApp
  • Free Starter plan with applicant tracking and resume parsing
  • AI resume ranking, candidate matching, and talent pools
  • Career pages, scheduling, distribution, analytics, and team access
Cons
  • Calling and recording start on the Business plan
  • Candidate and client portals are limited to Enterprise
  • Advanced sourcing and integrations require paid tiers
  • Starter is limited to one job posting
  • Paid plans bill per user monthly with annual billing
  • Founded in 2024, so its operating history is relatively short
Our verdict

ATZ CRM combines applicant tracking and customer relationship management for recruitment agencies, staffing firms, solo recruiters, and recruiting teams. Its core toolkit covers resume parsing, candidate pipelines with Kanban tracking,…

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HireGen is an AI-powered applicant tracking and recruitment platform for small teams, growing companies, enterprises, and recruitment agencies. It combines candidate pipelines, resume parsing, AI resume ranking, interview scheduling,…

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  1. ATZ CRMApplicant Tracking Systems 7.4Free plan
  2. HireGenApplicant Tracking Systems 3.0Free plan · 30-day trial

Strengths and trade-offs

  • ATZ CRM — where it wins

    • Free plan includes full ATS, CRM, and AI features
    • Supports AI matching, resume parsing, and job-board distribution
    • Messaging spans email, SMS, LinkedIn, and WhatsApp

    Where it doesn't

    • Calling and recording start on the Business plan
    • Candidate and client portals are limited to Enterprise
    • Advanced sourcing and integrations require paid tiers
  • HireGen — where it wins

    • Free Starter plan with applicant tracking and resume parsing
    • AI resume ranking, candidate matching, and talent pools
    • Career pages, scheduling, distribution, analytics, and team access

    Where it doesn't

    • Starter is limited to one job posting
    • Paid plans bill per user monthly with annual billing
    • Founded in 2024, so its operating history is relatively short

Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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