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BrightMove vs OpenCATS
Both stand on staffing software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Paid Web
BrightMove offers recruiting functions across its three listed tiers, with Standard covering core ATS and job posting needs. Compare the paid Standard plan with the additional capabilities listed for Advanced and Enterprise.
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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.
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| BrightMove | OpenCATS | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | No | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Web | Self-hosted, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Standard: $125 a month | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 3 | 1 |
| Maker | BrightMove | Not published |
| Website | brightmove.com | opencats.org |
| On staffing software | #6 of 17 | #2 of 17 |
BrightMove: what it does well
- Includes a career site and job board distribution
- Provides resume parsing and interview scheduling
- Standard includes candidate database and communication tools
- Enterprise lists analytics, SSO, and multi-brand support
What to know first
- No free plan
- Standard costs $125 a month
OpenCATS: what it does well
- Free open-source software
- Self-hosted data control
- Career site included
- Interview scheduling and workflow automation
- Job-board distribution supported
What to know first
- Resume parsing is unavailable
- Server and runtime setup required
- MariaDB is the documented database target
- Security updates require monitoring
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