Comparisons
Breezy HR vs JazzHR: Which Should You Choose?
Quick answer: Breezy HR at $157/mo is better value than JazzHR for most small businesses, including scorecards, self-scheduling and automations that JazzHR reserves for its $290/mo Plus tier. JazzHR wins on reporting depth at the top end, and its Hero plan is cheaper than anything Breezy charges for — but only because of what it leaves out.
Both price flat rather than per seat, both target employers hiring for themselves rather than agencies, and both land on the same shortlists. The comparison turns almost entirely on which tier you actually need, because their entry plans are not equivalent products.
What it costs, side by side
| Platform | Typical monthly cost | Billed as |
|---|---|---|
| Breezy HR | $0–$439/mo | Flat per plan |
| JazzHR | ~$83–$459/mo | Flat per plan |
| AvaHR | $99–$457/mo | Flat per plan |
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 entry tiers are not comparable
JazzHR Hero is $1,000/year (~$83/mo) and deliberately thin: job postings, applicant tracking, email templates. No automation, no structured interviews, no reporting, no eSignatures.
Breezy HR Bootstrap is free but capped at one active position — though with unlimited users and 50+ job boards.
So at the bottom: Breezy costs nothing for one role; JazzHR costs $83/mo for multiple roles but omits most of what makes an ATS useful.
The tiers most people land on
Breezy Startup at $157/mo gives unlimited positions, unlimited users, interview self-scheduling, one-way video, candidate automations, real-time analytics, mobile apps and calendar integration.
JazzHR Plus at $3,480/year (~$290/mo) gives up to 200 active jobs, AI candidate matching, structured interviews and assessments, task automation and standard reporting.
Breezy is $133/mo cheaper and includes several things JazzHR gates. For most small businesses this is the decisive comparison, and Breezy wins it.
Where JazzHR is genuinely better
- Reporting. Pro adds advanced visual reporting, a custom report builder and workflow reports — beyond Breezy's analytics.
- Structured interviewing. Interview guides and evaluation templates are more developed.
- Upgrade path. Part of Employ Inc. alongside Lever and Jobvite.
Where Breezy is better
- Unlimited users on every plan, including free. JazzHR is also flat, but Breezy's free tier makes trialling risk-free.
- More included per dollar at the tier most people buy.
- No consumption billing. JazzHR bills some features by usage on top of the plan.
- Monthly billing without penalty. JazzHR's headline prices are annual; monthly costs up to 24% more.
Breezy's catch: SMS, Breezy Intelligence, Onboard and Perform are all separately priced add-ons, so the plan price is often not the final bill.
The third option
AvaHR at $99/mo undercuts both, with 100+ job boards and unlimited candidates — but its entry tier is single-user, where Breezy is unlimited. Worth pricing if one person does your hiring. See AvaHR vs Breezy HR.
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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
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
Breezy HR for most small businesses — better value at the tier you will actually buy, and free to trial properly. JazzHR if reporting depth and structured interviewing genuinely matter and you are budgeting around $460/mo for Pro. Do not pick Hero on price alone.
Frequently asked questions
Is Breezy HR or JazzHR better for a small business?
It depends on how you hire: Breezy HR and JazzHR 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 Breezy HR to JazzHR later?
Yes. Both Breezy HR and JazzHR 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.