CATS Pricing Overview

CATS does not offer a permanent free plan, but it does provide a free trial that lets users to test the product before committing to a paid plan. Trial availability and duration may vary, so users should review the seller's official pricing page for the most current details.

CATS's pricing is best suited for small staffing and recruiting firms, a conclusion strongly supported by G2 reviewer demographics, where the majority of reviewers come from small businesses with 50 or fewer employees in the staffing, recruiting, HR, and healthcare industries. G2 reviewers in these segments consistently praise CATS for its intuitive setup, workflow automation, and affordability relative to enterprise ATS alternatives. The Annual plan at $69 per user is particularly well-aligned for budget-conscious small teams seeking long-term solutions. Mid-market firms can also benefit, though G2 reviews indicate that limited reporting capabilities may constrain value for larger organizations requiring advanced recruiter performance metrics.

CATS does not offer a permanent free version, but G2's pricing data for CATS confirms a free trial is available for evaluation. Both paid tiers include the full ATS feature set: Meeting Scheduler, SMS Texting for US and Canada, two-way calendar and email sync, a recruiting browser extension, custom access levels, and sponsored job posting. The primary difference between CATS's paid plans is cost and commitment: the Monthly plan is $99 per user with a $1,000 data migration fee, while the Annual plan reduces the rate to $69 per user with a $500 data migration fee, rewarding longer-term commitment with meaningful savings.

CATS is broadly considered good value, particularly for small staffing and recruiting firms. G2 reviewers frequently praise its competitive price point relative to alternatives like Bullhorn, PCR, and MaxHire. Multiple G2 users highlight that CATS delivers robust customization, workflow automation, LinkedIn integration, and multi-board job posting at a fraction of enterprise ATS costs. However, some reviewers note the per-user monthly cost of $99 feels high for very small teams, and a few mention pricing has increased over the years. Reporting limitations are a recurring concern that tempers value perception for larger teams needing advanced analytics, but for core recruiting needs, G2 reviews of CATS consistently affirm strong cost-to-value satisfaction.