Comparisons
AvaHR vs Breezy HR: Which Should You Choose?
Quick answer: AvaHR at $99/mo is cheaper if one person does your hiring, while Breezy HR at $157/mo is better value the moment two or more people review candidates, because Breezy includes unlimited users on every plan and AvaHR's entry tier is single-user. Breezy also has a genuinely free tier; AvaHR does not.
These two land on the same shortlist constantly, and the comparison comes down to one variable: how many people at your company look at candidates. Everything else is secondary.
What it costs, side by side
Pricing above was taken from each provider's own pricing page in August 2026. Always confirm the current numbers before buying — hiring software pricing changes often, and the three billing models in this category (flat per plan, per recruiter seat, and per employee on your payroll) make headline prices hard to compare without doing the arithmetic for your own headcount and number of open roles.
The decisive difference: users
Breezy HR includes unlimited users on every plan, including the free one. AvaHR Lite at $99/mo includes one. Plus at $165/mo raises it to 5, Premium at $332/mo to 25.
So:
- One reviewer: AvaHR at $99 beats Breezy Startup at $157. Clear win on price.
- Two or more reviewers: AvaHR Plus at $165 versus Breezy Startup at $157 — Breezy is cheaper and has no user ceiling at all.
- A whole team: Breezy wins decisively. There is no tier where AvaHR is cheaper for many reviewers.
Job limits
AvaHR Lite allows 3 live jobs, Plus 50, Premium unlimited. Breezy Bootstrap (free) allows 1 active position; every paid tier from Startup up is unlimited.
If you run many concurrent roles on a budget, Breezy Startup at $157 gives unlimited positions where the equivalent AvaHR tier is Plus at $165 with a 50-job cap. Practically, 50 is unlimited for most small businesses.
The free tier
Breezy has one; AvaHR does not, offering a 7-day trial instead. Bootstrap is free forever: one active position, unlimited users, 50+ job boards, resume parsing, branded career site. For a business hiring one role at a time it is a complete answer at no cost, and it is the single strongest argument for Breezy.
Where AvaHR wins beyond price
- Job board reach: 100+ versus Breezy's 50+.
- Texting is included on the Max tier rather than being a permanent add-on. On Breezy, SMS costs extra at every tier including Business at $439/mo.
- Culture Profiles, a structured team-fit tool that matters more in small teams than most feature lists suggest.
- Simpler pricing. Breezy's add-ons — SMS, Intelligence, Onboard, Perform — mean the plan price is rarely the final bill.
Where Breezy wins beyond users
- Depth at the top. Growth at $273/mo adds scorecards, interview guides, e-signatures and reference checking; Business at $439/mo adds approvals and HRIS integrations.
- Interview self-scheduling from the $157 tier.
- Trial without commitment, thanks to the free plan.
Pricing
| Platform | Plans | What that actually gets you |
|---|---|---|
| AvaHR | Lite $99 · Plus $165 · Premium $332 · Max $457+ | Per month, billed monthly; annual billing saves up to 17%. Unlimited candidates on every plan. Lite covers 3 live jobs and 1 user; Plus 50 jobs and 5 users; Premium unlimited jobs and 25 users. 7-day free trial. |
| Breezy HR | Bootstrap $0 · Startup $157 · Growth $273 · Business $439 | Per month; annual billing includes 2 months free. Unlimited users on every plan, including the free Bootstrap tier — but Bootstrap allows only 1 active position at a time. SMS and Breezy Intelligence are paid add-ons on all tiers. 14-day trial. |
Pricing above was taken from each provider's own pricing page in August 2026. Always confirm the current numbers before buying — hiring software pricing changes often, and the three billing models in this category (flat per plan, per recruiter seat, and per employee on your payroll) make headline prices hard to compare without doing the arithmetic for your own headcount and number of open roles.
The short version
Solo owner or single office manager doing the hiring: AvaHR, and the $99 tier is genuinely enough. Two or more people reviewing candidates, or you want to trial at zero cost first: Breezy HR. If texting is essential and budget is tight, price both carefully — it is a paid extra on Breezy at any tier and a top-tier feature on AvaHR.
Frequently asked questions
Is AvaHR or Breezy HR better for a small business?
It depends on how you hire: AvaHR and Breezy HR both work for small teams, but they differ in setup time, pricing structure, and how much of the hiring workflow is built in — see the comparison table above for the specifics.
Can I switch from AvaHR to Breezy HR later?
Yes. Both AvaHR and Breezy HR support CSV import/export of candidate and job data, and most vendors will help with migration during onboarding. Expect to rebuild pipeline stages and email templates by hand.
Which one is cheaper?
Pricing changes often on both sides and several ATS vendors quote per job slot rather than per seat, so check each provider's current pricing page for exact numbers before deciding. This guide focuses on fit rather than fixed prices.