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# ApplicantStack Reviews
**Vendor:** Swipeclock  
**Category:** [Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS)](https://www.g2.com/categories/applicant-tracking-systems-ats)  
**Average Rating:** 4.4/5.0  
**Total Reviews:** 810
## About ApplicantStack
ApplicantStack is a full-service applicant tracking system that automates and streamlines all stages of the hiring process. Start a free trial today! Use ApplicantStack to find your next new hire. Experience the leading hiring platform for healthcare, professional services, tech, manufacturing, food &amp; beverage, and hospitality employers. Automate Your Hiring Process From Job Posting to Offer Letter Easily post jobs, track applications, screen and filter applicants, set email triggers, manage compliance, text candidates, and much more. Extensive partner network offering assessments, background screening, job distribution, payroll, and video interviewing. Onboard New Hires Fast and Easy Integrated onboarding includes a convenient new employee portal where the new hire manages paperwork and can e-sign and submit documents electronically. Administrators can upload state and federal forms, monitor task completion and set reminders. Address onboarding bottlenecks quicker for maximum efficiency. Provide a positive, mobile-friendly new hire experience that helps them start their job engaged and ready to go. Over 35,000 companies use Swipeclock’s HRMS solutions to hire, onboard, and manage their workforces. ApplicantStack plans start at $29/month. Start your Free Trial today and see how easy applicant tracking can be!



## ApplicantStack Pros & Cons
**What users like:**

- Users value the **ease of use** in ApplicantStack, appreciating its seamless navigation and helpful customer support. (31 reviews)
- Users value the **customizability** of ApplicantStack, enhancing recruitment across different departments with tailored questions and processes. (11 reviews)
- Users value the **efficiency** of ApplicantStack, appreciating its streamlined communication and onboarding processes for caregivers. (10 reviews)
- Users appreciate the **easy navigation** of ApplicantStack, making candidate management straightforward and user-friendly. (8 reviews)
- Users value the **easy setup** of ApplicantStack, finding it straightforward and hassle-free for efficient hiring. (8 reviews)
- Users value the **seamless integration and streamlined onboarding** features of ApplicantStack, enhancing recruitment efficiency significantly. (8 reviews)
- Navigation Ease (8 reviews)
- Customer Support (7 reviews)
- Ease of Learning (7 reviews)
- Onboarding (7 reviews)

**What users dislike:**

- Users express a desire for more **customization options** in ApplicantStack to enhance usability and address their specific needs. (7 reviews)
- Users find the **candidate management process clunky** , with frustrations around mass responses and handling multiple applications. (6 reviews)
- Users express concerns about the **missing features** , including limited reporting options and slow development of updates. (5 reviews)
- Users face **form issues** such as difficulty viewing attachments and cumbersome applicant search functionality. (3 reviews)
- Users face **integration issues** with ApplicantStack, highlighting limited connectivity and insufficient reporting capabilities. (3 reviews)
- Users find ApplicantStack to be **not user-friendly** , criticizing its clunky interface and complicated features for managing candidates. (3 reviews)
- Users find **onboarding issues** in ApplicantStack frustrating, particularly with paperwork and rehire processes complicating their experience. (3 reviews)
- Users find the **poor navigation** of ApplicantStack frustrating, making it difficult to manage applicants efficiently. (3 reviews)
- Expensive (2 reviews)
- High Fees (2 reviews)

## ApplicantStack Reviews
  ### 1. Does the job

**Rating:** 1.0/5.0 stars

**Reviewed by:** Verified User in Construction | Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)

**Reviewed Date:** August 06, 2024

**What do you like best about ApplicantStack?**

It gets the job done; is good for tracking open roles and candidates.

**What do you dislike about ApplicantStack?**

Not good for searching, filtering, scheduling, offer letters, or anything super involved.

**What problems is ApplicantStack solving and how is that benefiting you?**

Tracking candidates as a recruiter and opening roles. It's good for keeping track of candidates, applicants, and roles, but that's about all I use it for.

**Official Response from McKenzie Richins:**

> Thank you for sharing your feedback. We're pleased to hear that ApplicantStack is helping you with tracking candidates and open roles. We understand your concerns and are constantly working to enhance our platform to provide a more comprehensive solution for all your recruiting needs.

  ### 2. Case Manager

**Rating:** 0.5/5.0 stars

**Reviewed by:** Michelle L. | Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

**Reviewed Date:** May 17, 2023

**What do you like best about ApplicantStack?**

Templates and posting jobs. Tracking stages for applicants.

**What do you dislike about ApplicantStack?**

Closing jobs could use more options rather than canceling or being on hold. Being able to upload documents for applicants to complete in PDF form and submit back to the file.

**What problems is ApplicantStack solving and how is that benefiting you?**

Job postings for applicants, tracking of the interview hiring stage, HRIS system to link to our internal HRIS. Time-consuming because we will have to transfer the data of the applicant into our scheduling and payroll system manually, and not able to import the data

**Official Response from Daniel Saunders:**

> Hi Michelle, thank you for leaving a review of ApplicantStack. I'm sorry to see that you've had a bad experience. I'd like to connect you with your account manager to see if we can help improve your ApplicantStack experience. If you'd like to connect, you can respond to this review with your contact information or email me directly at dsaunders@swipeclock.com. Hope to hear from you soon.

  ### 3. New user to App stack

**Rating:** 1.0/5.0 stars

**Reviewed by:** Verified User in Financial Services | Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

**Reviewed Date:** December 13, 2017

**What do you like best about ApplicantStack?**

I like that every candidate and job is in one place

**What do you dislike about ApplicantStack?**

Navigation is difficult. The menu bar on the right side is horrid.  It is very time-consuming to use. 

**Recommendations to others considering ApplicantStack:**

Consider something else. They have a way to go before they understand how to make an easy to use web site. 
If you choose AppStack, then spend a LOT of time learning navigation that is totally backwards. Most actions you want to take are on the far right and you will miss them if you aren't looking for them.

**What problems is ApplicantStack solving and how is that benefiting you?**

Filtering through new candidates. 
Benefits: It keeps my recruiting email out of my inbox until I decide to engage.

**Official Response from Jennifer Grill:**

> Hi!

Thank you for taking the time to write a review about ApplicantStack.  We are thrilled that you find it beneficial to have all the candidates in one place and that it keeps the recruiting emails out of your inbox.  

We are however disappointed that you feel our product deserves only a 1-star rating and how you do not recommend ApplicantStack.  We take all feedback very seriously so I want you to know that I forwarded your review to our development team.  All of our action items are located in the right menu bar so if you are having difficulty finding items, please reach out to our support team for assistance.  

Also, please feel free to make any suggestions via the support portal as those tickets go to our development team for review.  If you have any ideas or feature suggestions, please do not hesitate to reach out to us. 

Thanks again! 

  ### 4. Ok for a small company

**Rating:** 0.5/5.0 stars

**Reviewed by:** Verified User in Pharmaceuticals | Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)

**Reviewed Date:** November 30, 2017

**What do you like best about ApplicantStack?**

It does allow a very easy application process for the applicant which is great and very important.

**What do you dislike about ApplicantStack?**

Lack of call in support
Lack of unified candidate profile so you have to read through every application to see the history with the company
No ability to opt in to a talent community
No ability to submit a resume for future openings
New interface doesn't allow you to see all of your openings at once and the headers don't scroll

**What problems is ApplicantStack solving and how is that benefiting you?**

It is a very inexpensive tool to accept online applications.

**Official Response from Jennifer Grill:**

> Hi!

Thank you for taking the time to write a review about ApplicantStack.  We are so disappointed that you gave our product a 1-star rating and I am hoping to address some of your concerns.  We hope to earn a better rating from you.  

We are happy to hear that ApplicantStack does make it easy for the applicant and that the tool is affordable.  

Since this review is anonymous, I do not have a way of contacting you to get more information about the issue you described regarding the "unified candidate profile." I am not really sure what you mean by that.  Can you please contact our support team?

We do not offer phone support (unless you have the enterprise plan).  This allows for us to have multiple team members on a support ticket. Sometimes the question needs to go directly to the development team for input.  By generating tickets it allows multiple teams to collaborate on the best solution and the best response to you as the user.  We also want to make sure we have accountability on all issues.  Our response rate is recorded.  In addition, not having phone support keeps our product at a reasonable cost (which you mentioned is a plus).

I forwarded the other items on your list to our development team.  We are always open to feedback and suggestions.  We really take these very seriously.  If you feel there are any other items that you would like to suggest, please create a ticket with your suggestions and we will forward to our development team.

Thanks again! 



  ### 5. I do find applicants.  There are so many resumes. .  After a certain time old resu

**Rating:** 1.0/5.0 stars

**Reviewed by:** V B. | Associate Program Director, Non-Profit Organization Management, Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

**Reviewed Date:** November 30, 2017

**What do you like best about ApplicantStack?**

Resumes are dated.  When applicants apply.  I can email them straight from  website. 

**What do you dislike about ApplicantStack?**

Doesn't appear to update if applicant gets the job. Not sure if it's the website or the agency using it, resumes need to be removed and/or categorized better. 

**Recommendations to others considering ApplicantStack:**

Nothing at this time. 

**What problems is ApplicantStack solving and how is that benefiting you?**

Emailing candidates as a group. 

**Official Response from Jennifer Grill:**

> Hi!

Thank you for taking the time to write a review about ApplicantStack.  I am so sorry that you feel we only deserve a one-star rating and I would like to see if there is any way we can improve our rating with you.  

Please contact support if you are experiencing any issues so we can get that resolved as soon as possible.  We want to make sure your jobs are posted correctly and that there aren't any issues with your jobs.  

If you mark the candidate as "Hired" when they get the job, the system will instantly update the candidate's record.  Again, I believe if you contact our support team we can guide you through the steps of how to process and categorize the candidates.  

Thanks again!




## ApplicantStack Discussions
  - [What all products does it integrates with?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/15022-what-all-products-does-it-integrates-with) - 2 comments, 1 upvote
  - [Can you import my existing data, integrate with my existing systems, help me set up my account and/or provide training for my users?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/integrations-3d6ab2be-436f-4636-b521-8b5e4560df75) - 1 comment, 1 upvote
  - [What if I get stuck and need help? How do I get support?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/support-and-help) - 1 comment, 1 upvote
  - [What types of companies use ApplicantStack?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/size-of-organization) - 1 comment, 1 upvote
  - [I just need a simple way to collect applications for XYZ. I don’t really have “jobs” to post. Can ApplicantStack help?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/collecting-applications-when-you-do-not-have-an-actual-job) - 1 comment, 1 upvote

- [View ApplicantStack pricing details and edition comparison](https://www.g2.com/products/applicantstack/reviews?filters%5Bnps_score%5D%5B%5D=1&section=pricing&secure%5Bexpires_at%5D=2026-08-09+07%3A57%3A29+-0500&secure%5Bsession_id%5D=32a0a376-cb15-4f8d-a8cd-d95e707aba0a&secure%5Btoken%5D=52aa7469ee1d4cf57008158d817a88d36c601ee2b5e6e31888999a0e1758e2c0&format=llm_user)

## ApplicantStack Features
**Generative AI**
- AI Text Generation
- AI Text Summarization

**Generative AI**
- AI Text Summarization

**Agentic AI - Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS)**
- Adaptive Learning
- Natural Language Interaction
- Decision Making

**Agentic AI - Onboarding**
- Autonomous Task Execution
- Adaptive Learning
- Natural Language Interaction
- Proactive Assistance
- Decision Making

**Sourcing**
- Candidate Search
- Career Page Configuration
- Candidate Sourcing
- Job Posting
- Candidate Sourcing Metrics
- Boolean Search
- Resume Search

**Platform Content**
- Forms Library
- E-Forms
- E-Signature
- Background Checks
- Offer Letter Approvals
- Offer Letter Templates
- Customizable Templates

**Candidate Management - Applicant Tracking System**
- Candidate Evaluations
- Applicant Data Management
- Hiring Processes Tracking
- Automated Resume Parsing
- Scheduling
- Candidate-Facing Statuses
- Workflow Building
- Application Management
- Candidate Management
- Task Management
- Pipeline Management
- Calendar Management
- Workflow Management
- Communication Management
- Compliance Tracking
- Approval Workflow
- Application Management
- Job Management

**Platform Additional Functionality**
- Self-Service Portal
- Automated Team Introductions
- Compliance Training
- Automated Onboarding Workflows
- Onboarding Notifications

**Platform Data**
- Time-to-Productivity Reporting
- Onboarding Process Reporting
- Visualization

**Platform**
- Customization 
- Integration APIs
- User, Role, and Access Management
- Activity Dashboard
- Activity Dashboard
- Mobile Access
- Activity Dashboard
- Training Management
- Goal Management
- Feedback Management
- Action Management
- Mobile Access
- Activity Dashboard
- Benefits Dashboard
- Activity Dashboard
- Feedback Management
- Performance Management
- Recruitment Management
- Compliance Management
- Training Management
- Calendar Management
- Employee Management
- Orientation Workflow Management
- Task Management
- HR Management
- Help Desk Management
- Mobile Access
- Payroll Management
- Document Management
- Job Description Management
- Social Media Integration
- Mobile Access
- Activity Dashboard
- Third-Party Integrations
- Assessment Management
- Social Media Integration
- Activity Dashboard
- Mobile Access
- Third-Party Integration
- Initiative Management
- Workflow Management
- Community Management
- Employee Referral Management
- Candidate Management
- Workflow Management
- Communication Management
- Advertising Management
- Application Management
- Email Management
- Job Management
- Discount Management
- Pipeline Management
- File Management
- Job Management
- Data Storage Management
- Compensation Management
- Employee Management
- Job Application Management
- HR Management
- Competency Management
- Performance Management
- Compliance Management
- Job Description Management
- Evaluation Management
- User Management
- Role-Based Permissions
- Third-Party Integrations

**Recruiting and Onboarding**
- Interview Scheduling
- Onboarding

**Additional Functionality**
- AI Copilot
- Customizable Reports
- Approval Process Control
- Collaboration Tools
- Customizable Branding
- Employee Database
- Activity Tracking
- Data Security
- Employee Handbook
- Data Import/Export
- Generative AI
- Reminders
- Role-Based Permissions
- Customizable Fields
- Applicant Tracking
- Reporting & Statistics

**AI - Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS)**
- Predictive Insights
- AI Job Description
- Chatbot
- Generative AI

**Additional Functionality**
- Self Service Portal
- Data Import/Export
- Question Library
- Customizable Templates
- Reminders
- Recruiting Firms
- Talent Pool
- AI Copilot
- Scoring
- Candidate Profiles
- Job Board
- Internal HR
- Reference Checking
- Careers Page
- Resume Storage
- Customizable Branding
- Collaboration Tools
- Tagging
- Alerts/Notifications
- Matching Engine
- Search/Filter
- Social Recruiting
- Onboarding
- Reporting & Statistics
- For Small Businesses
- Background Screening
- Commenting/Notes
- Billing & Invoicing
- CRM
- Resume Database
- Email Marketing
- Searchable Database
- GDPR Compliance
- Job Requisition

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