Head-to-head · Applicant Tracking Systems
ATZ CRM vs Recruitly
ATZ CRM leads on 1 check, Recruitly 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
ATZ CRM scores higher on our rubric for applicant tracking systems: 7.4 against 6.7 out of 10; our editors rank them #20 and #27.
ATZ CRM is cheaper to start at $12/mo against $25/mo.
ATZ CRM is the better fit for small agencies wanting free ATS basics. Recruitly is the better fit for small teams needing a generous free ATS.
- ATZ CRM fits best
Small agencies wanting free ATS basics
- Recruitly fits best
Small teams needing a generous free ATS
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Side by side
| Feature | ATZ CRM 7.4/10 Visit ↗ | Recruitly 6.7/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 7.4 | 6.7 |
| Ranking | #20 in Applicant Tracking Systems | #27 in Applicant Tracking Systems |
| Best for | Small agencies wanting free ATS basics | Small teams needing a generous free ATS |
| Pricing model | Free plan + paid | Free plan + paid |
| Starting price | $12/user/mo (best) | $25/user/mo |
| Free plan | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Cloud, Browser extension | Cloud, Desktop, Mobile, Browser extension |
| Platforms | Web, Chrome extension | Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, Chrome extension |
| Support | Email, Live chat, Docs · 24/7 | Email, Phone, Docs |
| Compliance | GDPR, 2FA | GDPR |
| Integrations | 6,000+ integrations | 62+ integrations |
| Built for | Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features ATZ CRM 5/5 · Recruitly 5/5 | ||
| Career site | ✓ | ✓ |
| Resume parsing | ✓ | ✓ |
| Interview scheduling | ✓ | ✓ |
| Workflow automation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Job board distribution | ✓ | ✓ |
| Specs | ||
| Active jobs | Not checked yet | 25 jobs |
| Users included | Not checked yet | 1 users |
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| 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,… Read the review → |
Recruitly is a cloud recruitment platform for external recruitment agencies and staffing firms. It combines applicant tracking, candidate and client records, job management, CV parsing, job-board distribution, interview scheduling,… Read the review → |
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
Recruitly — where it wins
- Free plan supports up to 5 users, 1,000 candidates and 5 jobs
- Resume parsing, candidate matching and recruitment workflow automation
- Distribution to more than 50 job boards plus broad integrations
Where it doesn't
- Free plan limits usage to 200 contacts, 1,000 candidates and 5 jobs
- Solo supports only 1 user despite allowing 25 jobs
- Advanced limits require paid tiers, with Enterprise needed for unlimited usage
- ATZ CRM7.4/10 · Free plan
A low-cost ATS with CRM, AI matching, messaging, and job-board tools.
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A generous free ATS for small teams, with parsing, automation and broad integrations.
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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