Head-to-head · Applicant Tracking Systems
JobAdder vs Recruitly
JobAdder leads on 1 check, Recruitly on 1, and 5 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 scoreJobAdder · 8.1/10
- Free planonly Recruitly
JobAdder scores higher on our rubric for applicant tracking systems: 8.1 against 6.7 out of 10; our editors rank them #13 and #27.
Recruitly offers free plan; JobAdder doesn't. JobAdder leads on users included: 5 users versus 1 users.
JobAdder is the better fit for recruiting agencies needing broad job distribution. Recruitly is the better fit for small teams needing a generous free ATS.
- JobAdder fits best
Recruiting agencies needing broad job distribution
- Recruitly fits best
Small teams needing a generous free ATS
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Side by side
| Feature | JobAdder 8.1/10 Visit ↗ | Recruitly 6.7/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 8.1 | 6.7 |
| Ranking | #13 in Applicant Tracking Systems | #27 in Applicant Tracking Systems |
| Best for | Recruiting agencies needing broad job distribution | Small teams needing a generous free ATS |
| Pricing model | Paid | Free plan + paid |
| Starting price | — | $25/user/mo |
| Free plan | — | ✓ (best) |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Cloud, Mobile, Browser extension | Cloud, Desktop, Mobile, Browser extension |
| Platforms | Web, Chrome extension | Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, Chrome extension |
| Support | Tickets, Phone, Docs | Email, Phone, Docs |
| Compliance | ISO 27001, GDPR, SSO/SAML, 2FA | GDPR |
| Integrations | 200+ integrations | 62+ integrations |
| Built for | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features JobAdder 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 | 5 users (best) | 1 users |
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| Our verdict | JobAdder is a cloud-based applicant tracking and recruitment platform for recruitment and staffing agencies, as well as in-house HR and talent acquisition teams. It brings together job posting, candidate pipeline management, resume… 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
JobAdder — where it wins
- Posts jobs to more than 200 job boards
- Supports custom workflows, automation, and candidate pipelines
- Offers web, mobile, API, and Chrome extension access
Where it doesn't
- Pricing requires a tailored proposal
- Advanced analytics and unlimited custom reports require Recruiter Pro
- API access is listed under Recruiter Essential, not Lite
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
- JobAdder8.1/10 · Pricing on request
A broad ATS for agencies that need job distribution, automation, and collaboration.
Visit JobAdderFull verdict → - Recruitly6.7/10 · Free plan
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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