Vtiger ATS offers a full‑stack recruiting suite, but many organisations prefer a cost‑free solution. Below is a curated list of 20 free (or open‑source) Applicant Tracking Systems that can replace Vtiger ATS without licensing fees.
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Open‑source ATS built for recruiters and staffing agencies; offers candidate pipelines, resume parsing, and reporting.
Free cloud‑based ATS for small businesses; includes job posting, candidate management, and interview scheduling.
Free tier of SmartRecruiters for companies hiring up to 10 active jobs; provides posting, candidate CRM, and collaborative hiring.
User‑friendly ATS with drag‑and‑drop pipelines, email integration, and basic reporting for unlimited users on the free plan.
Zoho’s free ATS supports up to 1 active job, basic candidate tracking, and email integration—ideal for freelancers or very small teams.
Freshworks’ free HR suite includes ATS features for up to 3 active jobs, candidate database, and interview scheduling.
All‑in‑one collaboration platform with a built‑in free ATS; offers candidate pipelines, resume storage, and HR analytics.
Open‑source ERP module that adds recruitment workflow, job posting, and applicant tracking to the free Odoo Community.
Free open‑source HRM with a recruitment module; provides job posting, applicant tracking, and interview management.
Comprehensive open‑source HRMS that includes a fully functional ATS with resume parsing and workflow automation.
Free ATS for up to 5 active jobs; includes candidate pipeline, email templates, and basic analytics.
Free version supports unlimited users with up to 5 active job openings, candidate management, and email integration.
Free ATS for startups; offers job posting to free boards, candidate pipelines, and collaborative hiring.
Open‑source HR solution with recruitment functionality; includes applicant tracking, interview scheduling, and reporting.
Lightweight, open‑source ATS focused on simplicity; provides job posting, candidate database, and status tracking.
Free plan for small teams; includes job posting, candidate pipeline, and basic analytics.
Community‑driven ATS built on Ruby on Rails; offers customizable pipelines, resume parsing, and email automation.
Free HR platform with an ATS module; supports job posting, candidate tracking, and interview scheduling.
Modular open‑source HR system that includes a recruitment module for posting jobs and managing applicants.
A community‑driven free version of Zoho Recruit offering unlimited users, basic candidate tracking, and email integration.