Freedom251 › HR & People

Free and open first

Best Staffing Software in 2026

• 17 apps
• Research read 28 Sept 2026
• How the order is worked out

1. 1 H

   Hire Gnome ATS

   Free plan Self-hostedWeb

   Hire Gnome ATS combines recruiting workflow management, AI assistance, client review, reporting, and self-hosting options.

   7.0 Free plan · paid from $79/mo · 14-day trial Visit site
2. 2

   OpenCATS

   Free plan Self-hostedWeb

   OpenCATS provides a broad free recruiting workflow with self-hosting and inspectable code. Its setup requirements and lack of resume parsing matter when assessing fit.

   6.9 Free plan Visit site
3. 3

   CEIPAL

   by CEIPAL

   Free trial AndroidAPIiPhone+1
   6.1 Pricing on request Visit site
4. 4 B

   Bullhorn

   by Bullhorn

   Paid AndroidAPIiPhone+1

   Bullhorn combines ATS and CRM functions with AI search, email connections, mobile apps, and a large integration marketplace. Its paid plans begin at $99 per user per month, with no free trial listed.

   6.0 From $99/user/mo Visit site
5. 5

   Crelate

   by Crelate

   Paid WebiPhoneAndroid

   Crelate covers core recruiting workflows and offers additional capabilities across its listed plans. Essentials starts at $85 a month billed annually, with no free plan listed.

   5.7 From $85/user/mo (annual) Visit site
6. 6

   BrightMove

   by BrightMove

   Paid Web

   BrightMove offers recruiting functions across its three listed tiers, with Standard covering core ATS and job posting needs.

   5.6 From $125/mo Visit site
7. 7

   COATS Staffing Software

   by COATS Staffing Software

   Paid WebWindows

   COATS brings recruiting workflows, resume handling, job distribution, and staffing portals into one listed system.

   5.6 Visit site
8. 8

   JobDiva

   by JobDiva

   Paid AndroidAPIExtension+6

   Choose JobDiva if your staffing organization needs recruiting, client relationship, onboarding, and financial workflows in one solution.

   5.6 Pricing on request Visit site
9. 9 R

   Rostyr OS

   Free plan Web
   5.5 Free plan Visit site
10. 10

    Recruit CRM

    by Recruit CRM

    Paid WebiPhoneAndroid

    Recruiting teams seeking a broad set of hiring tools across web and mobile can consider Recruit CRM.

    5.4 30-day trial Visit site
11. 11 A

    AkkenCloud

    Paid AndroidiPhoneWeb+1
    5.0 Pricing on request Visit site
12. 12

    TempWorks

    by TempWorks

    Paid AndroidiPhoneWeb

    TempWorks covers recruiting, staffing operations, payroll, billing, and related integrations across web and mobile platforms.

    4.9 Pricing on request Visit site
13. 13 A

    Alvius

    Paid Web
    4.7 Pricing on request Visit site
14. 14 E

    Elevate Staffing

    Paid Web
    4.2 Pricing on request · 14-day trial Visit site
15. 15 V

    Voyager Infinity

    Paid AndroidiPhoneWeb
    4.2 Pricing on request Visit site
16. 16 F

    Federated Staffing ATS/CRM

    Paid
    4.1 Pricing on request Visit site
17. 17 S

    StaffingSoft

    Paid Web
    4.1 Visit site

#1Places #1, #2, #3, #4, #5 on this list can be bought by the makers of the software on it. See the price

More in HR & People

• AI Recruiting Software27
• Applicant Tracking Systems233
• Attendance Tracking Software27
• Background Check Software35
• Benefits Administration Software48
• Benefits Enrollment Software21
• Campus Recruiting Software22
• Candidate Experience Software33
• Candidate Relationship Management Software25
• Candidate Screening Software36
• Candidate Sourcing Software75
• Career Pathing Software22