Side by side
FreeATS vs Loam
Both stand on applicant tracking systems. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan ExtensionSelf-hostedWeb
FreeATS provides core applicant tracking with customizable workflows, candidate management, and a free cloud tier. Check position limits, trial terms, and compliance requirements before adopting it.
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Choose Loam if your team wants a web-based hiring platform with a career site, resume parsing, and workflow automation. Solo offers a free entry point, while paid plans raise job, team, and AI usage limits. Teams needing more than 10 published jobs or 10 team members exceed the capacities of the listed plans.
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| FreeATS | Loam | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Extension, Self-hosted, Web | Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Pro: $99 a month | Seed: $59 a month |
| Plans published | 3 | 3 |
| Maker | FreeATS | Loam |
| Website | freeats.com | hireloam.com |
| On applicant tracking systems | #19 of 233 | #15 of 233 |
FreeATS: what it does well
- Open-source recruiting system
- Custom stages, roles, and scorecards
- LinkedIn profile import
- Email and file synchronization
- Forever-free cloud plan
What to know first
- Free plan allows three open positions
- Free trial lasts seven days
- Self-hosting currently supports PostgreSQL only
- Not tailored to HIPAA or FISMA
Loam: what it does well
- Includes a career site and resume parsing.
- Workflow automation is included.
- Free Solo plan supports one published job.
- Seed allows unlimited AI-enhanced applications.
- Startup supports 10 published jobs and 10 team members.
What to know first
- Solo is limited to one published job and two team members.
- Solo caps AI-enhanced applications at 100 per month.
- Seed costs $59 a month.
- Startup costs $129 a month.