Alternatives
Best Breezy HR Alternatives in 2026
Quick answer: AvaHR at $99/mo is the best Breezy HR alternative on price, undercutting Breezy's $157/mo Startup tier — though Breezy includes unlimited users where AvaHR's entry plan is single-user. JuggleHire at $79/mo is cheaper still, and Zoho Recruit is the lowest per-seat option if you have only one or two recruiters.
Worth saying up front: Breezy HR is one of the better products in this category. Unlimited users on every plan including the free one is genuinely unusual, and its free Bootstrap tier is the best no-cost ATS available.
People leave for two reasons. Either $157/mo for Startup is more than they want to spend, or the add-on structure — SMS, Breezy Intelligence, Onboard, Perform all priced separately — makes the real bill higher than the plan suggests.
What it costs, side by side
| Platform | Typical monthly cost | Billed as |
|---|---|---|
| Breezy HR | $0–$439/mo | Flat per plan |
| AvaHR | $99–$457/mo | Flat per plan |
| JuggleHire | $79–$149/mo | Flat per team |
| JazzHR | ~$83–$459/mo | Flat per plan |
| Zoho Recruit | €0–€50/recruiter/mo | Per recruiter seat |
| Manatal | $15–$55/user/mo | Per user seat |
| Workable | $299–$719/mo | Flat per plan, banded by headcount |
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.
AvaHR — cheaper, with one trade-off
AvaHR at $99/mo undercuts Breezy Startup by $58/mo and includes text messaging in its top tier rather than as a perpetual add-on. 100+ job boards versus Breezy's 50+.
The trade-off is real and worth stating: Breezy gives unlimited users on every plan. AvaHR Lite at $99 is one user. If two or more people review candidates you need Plus at $165/mo — at which point you are paying more than Breezy Startup for fewer users. AvaHR wins clearly for solo reviewers; the maths reverses for teams.
JuggleHire — cheapest paid option
JuggleHire at $79/mo includes 5 team members, with Pro at $149/mo unlimited. Flat per team, never per recruiter. Built primarily for placement agencies, so direct employers will leave some features unused — but at $79 with 5 seats it is the cheapest way to keep multi-person reviewing.
Zoho Recruit — lowest per seat
Zoho Recruit at €25/recruiter/month beats everything here if you have one recruiter. It stops being cheap at four or more, and job caps are per licence.
JazzHR — cheaper only at the bottom
JazzHR Hero at ~$83/mo undercuts Breezy Startup, but omits automation, structured interviews and eSignatures. Comparable capability means Plus at ~$290/mo, which is nearly double Breezy. Cheaper on paper only.
Moving up instead
Workable from $299/mo adds HRIS and onboarding. Greenhouse is quote-only and assumes a recruiting team. Manatal from $15/user/mo if you are actually an agency.
Before you leave
- Price the add-ons you actually use. If you are not paying for SMS or Intelligence, Breezy Startup at $157 with unlimited users is competitive and switching may not pay.
- Count your reviewers. This single number decides whether AvaHR is cheaper or more expensive than Breezy for you.
- Consider dropping a tier before leaving. Bootstrap is free forever and may cover a slow hiring period.
Pricing
| Platform | Plans | What that actually gets you |
|---|---|---|
| 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. |
| 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. |
| JuggleHire | Light $79 · Pro $149 | Per month, flat for the whole team rather than per recruiter — Light includes 5 team members and Pro is unlimited. Light caps the database at 5,000 candidates; Pro is unlimited. Aimed at placement agencies more than direct employers. 14-day trial, card required. |
| Zoho Recruit | Free €0 · Standard €25 · Enterprise €50 | Per recruiter per month, billed annually (EUR pricing shown; check your region). Active jobs are capped per licence: 1 on Free, 10 on Standard, 20 on Enterprise. 15-day trial and a 45-day money-back guarantee. |
| JazzHR | Hero $1,000/yr · Plus $3,480/yr · Pro $5,508/yr | Billed annually; monthly billing is available and costs up to 24% more. Hero starts at 3 job postings/month; Plus allows up to 200 active jobs. Offers & eSignatures are Pro-only. Some features are consumption-billed on top of the plan. |
| Workable | Standard $299 · Premier $599 · Enterprise $719 | Per month at the 1–20 employee band, billed annually ($3,588/$7,188/$8,628 per year); the price rises with company headcount. Texting (+$89/mo), video interviews (+$109/mo) and assessments (+$59/mo) are add-ons on Standard. The AI agent runs on credits sold separately from $0.095–$0.12 each. 15-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.
Frequently asked questions
What is an applicant tracking system?
An applicant tracking system (ATS) is software that collects job applications in one place, moves candidates through hiring stages, and handles the job postings, screening, and communication around that — instead of tracking applicants in an email inbox or a spreadsheet.
What is the best option for this use case?
AvaHR is our top pick for this use case, based on setup time, pricing, and how well it fits the way these teams actually hire — though the right choice depends on headcount and budget, which the sections above cover.
Do I need a paid ATS, or is a free plan enough?
A free plan or a job board alone is usually enough if you hire once or twice a year. Once you're running multiple open roles at a time, or more than one person is reviewing applicants, a paid ATS starts paying for itself in time saved.