PlanState Recruiting review
A focused UK-friendly ATS for small teams that need core recruiting workflows.
Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Nov 2026
PlanState Recruiting is an applicant tracking add-on for PlanState’s HR platform, aimed at shift-based and deskless businesses. It suits small organizations that need a straightforward way to publish vacancies, collect applications and move candidates through defined hiring stages. The Recruiting plan includes job ads, a candidate pipeline, AI screening, a careers page and hiring team access. Its workflow covers applications from submission through hiring, with candidate ratings, assessment forms, interview scheduling, messages, documents, activity history and one-click rejection reasons.
Pricing is direct: the Recruiting plan costs £79 per organisation per month when billed monthly. It includes unlimited job ads, according to the product description, and the published plan highlights a careers page and hiring team features. A 14-day trial gives prospective buyers time to assess the workflow before committing. The plan also includes AI-generated job descriptions with six sections, role-specific application forms and screening questions, and configurable colour-coded pipelines. That combination makes the product a fit for teams that want core applicant management without employee-based pricing.
Platform fit is centered on web access and job-board distribution. Applications can be promoted through Google Jobs, LinkedIn, Indeed, Totaljobs and Jobcentre Plus, with an XML feed also available. The branded careers page supports a custom subdomain or domain, while role-based permissions help separate hiring responsibilities. Applicant data is held in EU data centres, and the vendor is Rocktician e. K., headquartered in Hemsbach, Germany. Choose PlanState Recruiting if your organization wants a focused recruiting module with UK-oriented distribution and essential hiring controls. Consider another ATS if you need a broader range of recruiting tiers, desktop-native software or a standalone product rather than an add-on to an HR platform.
Questions about PlanState Recruiting
Does PlanState Recruiting have a free plan? No free plan is listed; paid plans start at £79/mo (Recruiting).
Is there a free trial of PlanState Recruiting? Yes: a 14-day free trial; no card is needed.
What does PlanState Recruiting run on? Web. It runs in the cloud.
What does PlanState Recruiting integrate with? 6 integrations, including Google Jobs, XML feed, LinkedIn, Indeed and Totaljobs.
Who is PlanState Recruiting built for? Small businesses and mid-market companies (our editorial estimate).
PlanState Recruiting pros and cons
- Where it wins
- £79 per organisation per month with a 14-day trial
- Careers page, pipelines, screening forms and interview scheduling
- UK job-board integrations and role-based hiring permissions
- Where it doesn't
- Available on the web only
- Recruiting is an add-on to the broader PlanState HR platform
- The published plan has one recruiting tier
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