Side by side
HireKit vs RefOpen
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 Web
HireKit combines applicant tracking, career-site applications, onboarding, permissions, and interview workflows in a web platform. Its free tier covers small hiring operations, while paid tiers expand company, job, and candidate allowances.
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RefOpen provides a free, web-based ATS with pipeline controls, candidate records, and referral-enabled job posting. Its straightforward setup and uncapped free plan suit smaller hiring operations and agencies.
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| HireKit | RefOpen | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Web | Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 3 | 1 |
| Maker | Not published | RefOpen |
| Website | hirekit.me | refopen.com |
| On applicant tracking systems | #38 of 233 | #42 of 233 |
HireKit: what it does well
- Free Starter plan available
- Manage multiple companies in one account
- Kanban candidate pipeline
- Candidate-facing career site
- Zoom interview integration
What to know first
- Starter limited to three jobs
- Starter supports one company
- Paid plan prices are listed by billing terms
RefOpen: what it does well
- Role-based pipelines with stages and bulk moves
- Candidate profiles include skills and resumes
- Dashboard flags inactive hiring activity
- Free job publishing and employee referrals
- No posting cap or candidate limit
What to know first
- Web platform only
- No free trial
- Bulk posting requires contacting partnerships
- Enterprise arrangements require contacting partnerships
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