Breezy HR vs Recruit CRM vs Workable

Breezy HR is the most accessible option for small and mid-sized companies hiring internally, with a genuinely usable free plan and built-in video…

Breezy HR

Freemium · From Free (Bootstrap plan); paid plans from $157/month billed annually

Best for: Small and mid-sized companies that want an affordable ATS with a real free tier, drag-and-drop pipelines and built-in video interviewing without extra tools.

Recruit CRM

Tiered per-user SaaS subscription · From $85/user/month (Pro plan, billed annually) or $100/user/month billed monthly

Best for: Recruitment and staffing agencies that need to track both candidate pipelines and client deals, with AI resume parsing and GPT-assisted outreach, in one purpose-built platform.

Workable

subscription · From $299/month (Standard plan, billed annually)

Best for: Growing companies that want a full applicant tracking system combined with onboarding, time-off and payroll-prep features in a single subscription, and are willing to pay a premium for it.

At a Glance

 Breezy HRRecruit CRMWorkable
Primary categoryRecruitmentRecruitmentRecruitment
RatingNot documentedNot documentedNot documented
Pricing modelFreemiumTiered per-user SaaS subscriptionsubscription
Starting priceFree (Bootstrap plan); paid plans from $157/month billed annually$85/user/month (Pro plan, billed annually) or $100/user/month billed monthly$299/month (Standard plan, billed annually)
Free planYesNot documentedNot documented
Free trialYesYesYes
PlatformsWeb, iOS, AndroidiOS, AndroidiOS, Android
Team collaborationNot documentedNot documentedNot documented
AI featuresYesYesYes
Public APIYesYesYes

Standout Differences

Breezy HR's free tier is genuinely usable

The Bootstrap plan is free indefinitely for a single open position, with unlimited users and candidates, a branded career site and distribution to more than 50 job boards, not just a time-limited trial.

Breezy HR

Recruit CRM is built for agencies, not internal hiring teams

Its deal pipelines track client business alongside candidate hiring stages, and features like an executive search report generator and bulk texting are aimed squarely at staffing and search firms rather than companies filling their own roles.

Recruit CRM

Workable pairs recruiting with light HR

Beyond its ATS and AI Recruiting Agent for auto-sourcing and pre-screening, Workable includes an HR information system covering onboarding, time-off management, time tracking and payroll preparation, features the other two do not offer at this depth.

Workable

AI is present across all three, at different depths

Breezy Intelligence is a paid add-on for candidate evaluation, Recruit CRM bundles an AI resume parser and GPT integration into every paid plan, and Workable includes an AI Recruiting Agent plus free AI credits on every tier.

Breezy HR, Recruit CRM, Workable

Entry pricing spans a wide range

Breezy HR's cheapest paid plan starts at $157 a month, Recruit CRM's Pro plan is priced per user at $85 a month billed annually, and Workable's Standard plan starts at $299 a month, a gap buyers should factor in alongside feature depth.

Breezy HR, Recruit CRM, Workable

Feature-by-Feature

Core Hiring Features

FeatureBreezy HRRecruit CRMWorkable
Free plan availableAvailableUnavailableUnavailable
Built-in video interviewingAvailableNot documentedLimited
Multi-job-board distributionAvailableNot documentedAvailable

AI and Automation

FeatureBreezy HRRecruit CRMWorkable
AI-assisted resume or candidate evaluationLimitedAvailableAvailable

Agency and Enterprise Tools

FeatureBreezy HRRecruit CRMWorkable
Client or deal pipeline for agency businessUnavailableAvailableUnavailable
HR information system (onboarding, time off, payroll prep)LimitedUnavailableAvailable

Pricing Compared

Starting price reflects the lowest paid tier, not the full cost for every team size or usage level.

Breezy HR

Bootstrap — Free N/A
Startup — $157/month (annual) / $189/month (monthly) monthly or annual
Growth — $273/month (annual) / $329/month (monthly) monthly or annual
Business — $439/month (annual) / $529/month (monthly) monthly or annual
Custom Pro — Custom annual

Recruit CRM

Pro — $85/user/month (annual) or $100/user/month (monthly) Monthly or annual
Business — Approximately $125/user/month (annual) or $150/user/month (monthly) Monthly or annual
Enterprise — From approximately $165/user/month (custom demo pricing) Custom / annual

Workable

Standard — $299/month ($3,588/year annual) monthly or annual
Premier — $599/month ($7,188/year annual) monthly or annual
Enterprise — $719/month ($8,628/year annual) monthly or annual

Pros & Cons

Breezy HR

Pros

  • Genuinely usable free plan for low-volume hiring, not just a time-limited trial
  • Drag-and-drop pipeline and built-in video interviewing reduce tool sprawl
  • Distributes postings to 50+ job boards from one place
  • AI add-on (Breezy Intelligence) for resume and interview evaluation

Cons

  • Free plan limited to a single open position or candidate pool
  • Higher tiers (Growth, Business) get expensive relative to some ATS competitors
  • Breezy Intelligence AI features are a paid add-on, not included by default
  • Some company records conflict between Jacksonville and Raleigh headquarters listings

Recruit CRM

Pros

  • Purpose-built specifically for recruitment and staffing agency workflows
  • Combines ATS, CRM deal pipelines and communication tools in one platform
  • AI resume parsing and GPT integration speed up candidate processing
  • Scales from small agencies (Pro) to large enterprise search firms
  • Free trial available before committing to a paid subscription

Cons

  • Per-user pricing can get expensive quickly for larger agency teams
  • Entry-level Pro plan limits hiring pipelines and candidate matches
  • Enterprise pricing is not published and requires a sales demo
  • Some advanced features like SSO and audit logs are gated behind the Business tier
  • Data enrichment and workflow automation credits are capped even on Enterprise

Workable

Pros

  • Combines recruiting and lightweight HR functionality in a single platform
  • AI recruiting agent helps automate candidate sourcing and pre-screening
  • Scales from small businesses up to enterprise-size organizations
  • Global office presence supports multi-region hiring teams
  • Free AI credits included on every plan tier

Cons

  • Base Standard plan requires paid add-ons for video interviews, assessments, and texting
  • Pricing is notably higher than some smaller ATS competitors, especially once add-ons are included
  • HR features are less comprehensive than dedicated full-scale HRIS or payroll platforms
  • Enterprise plan pricing is not fully customized, which may not suit very large organizations with complex needs

Use Cases

Choose Breezy HR: Small and mid-sized companies that want an affordable ATS with a real free tier, drag-and-drop pipelines and built-in video interviewing without extra tools.
Choose Recruit CRM: Recruitment and staffing agencies that need to track both candidate pipelines and client deals, with AI resume parsing and GPT-assisted outreach, in one purpose-built platform.
Choose Workable: Growing companies that want a full applicant tracking system combined with onboarding, time-off and payroll-prep features in a single subscription, and are willing to pay a premium for it.

Breezy HR

  • Startup Hiring — Early-stage companies use the free or Startup tier to manage a handful of open roles without paying for enterprise ATS software.
  • Multi-Location Recruiting Programs — Mid-market companies use Growth or Business tiers to run structured hiring across multiple locations with HRIS integration.

Recruit CRM

  • Recruitment agency candidate pipeline management — Track candidates through hiring pipelines from sourcing to placement, alongside client deal pipelines.
  • Executive search reporting — Generate client-ready executive search reports and format resumes for high-touch retained search engagements.
  • Scaling multi-recruiter teams — Coordinate custom roles, workflow automation and data enrichment across larger recruiting teams.

Workable

  • SMB hiring pipeline management — Small businesses use Workable's ATS to post jobs, screen candidates, and collaborate on hiring decisions.
  • Multi-region recruiting — Growing companies with distributed hiring teams use Workable to manage candidates across multiple offices and countries.
  • Combined hiring and onboarding workflow — Organizations use Workable to move candidates from offer through onboarding using its integrated HR tools.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does any of these applicant tracking systems have a free plan?

Yes, Breezy HR's Bootstrap plan is free indefinitely, though it is limited to a single open position or candidate pool. Recruit CRM and Workable both offer free trials instead of a permanent free tier.

What makes Recruit CRM different from Breezy HR and Workable?

Recruit CRM is purpose-built for recruitment and staffing agencies, combining candidate hiring pipelines with client deal pipelines, executive search reporting and bulk texting, workflows aimed at agencies placing candidates for external clients rather than companies hiring for their own roles.

Which tool includes video interviewing without a paid add-on?

Breezy HR includes built-in live video interviewing and candidate self-scheduling on its plans. Workable offers video interviews as an optional add-on, and Recruit CRM does not document a built-in video interviewing feature.

Do these tools offer HR or onboarding features beyond hiring?

Workable includes the most built-in HR functionality, with onboarding, time-off management, time tracking and payroll preparation. Breezy HR connects to external HRIS systems on its Business tier and above, and Recruit CRM does not offer onboarding or payroll features, since it is focused on the recruiting and placement workflow.

Which of the three is the most affordable to start with?

Breezy HR is the cheapest overall thanks to its free Bootstrap plan and $157-a-month Startup tier. Recruit CRM's Pro plan runs $85 per user a month billed annually, and Workable's Standard plan starts at $299 a month, making it the most expensive entry point of the three.

Are these tools meant for internal recruiting teams or staffing agencies?

Breezy HR and Workable are built for companies hiring for their own open roles. Recruit CRM is built specifically for recruitment and staffing agencies managing candidates and client relationships on behalf of other companies, so the right choice depends on which side of the hiring relationship you are on.

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